Riverside Cabin | Kayaks | Mountains | Stargazing

We really loved staying here and already want to come back. We wanted to get our kids away from the city where they could spend all day outside and we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The kids spent most of their day on the kayaks, and we cooked every meal outside, either in the firepit or on the grill. There was lots of room for kids to run and we had an amazing view of the mountains and the stars at night.

second time to stay, absolutely love, it could not believe how much the dogs had grown, never want to leave when we get there.

This is one of those properties you don’t want to leave a good review on because then word will get out how amazing it is. The cabin was well equipped with everything we needed. I appreciated the night lights and fans (I like the noise). The river was perfect for swimming, kayaking, tadpole hunting, and shell finding. Two local dogs greeted us daily and loved playing fetch with rocks. The homeowner was extremely responsive and helpful. I could keep going. Honestly it’s a great location. You can still drive to Broken Bow, several state parks, and the Talimena Scenic Biway. It’s beautiful enough to just sit and be content at too.

Overall, the cabin was ok. It was still being cleaned when we arrived, but I had no issue with that. Reasons I won't book again: 1. There is another house on the property right next door. It is just out of view in the photos. It's is closer to the cabin than my neighbor is to me at home in south Dallas. 2. The dogs on the property are OBSESSIVE. They were on our porch frequently and every time we walked outside, they were following us. My 6 year old was running with a stick and one of the dogs chased them and jumped on them, poking them in the eye with his nose. My kid was trying to skip rocks in the river and the dogs kept running in front of them chasing the rock they were throwing. The owner said we could tell the dogs to just go away, but that did not work. 3. The person cleaning the cabin said her children often roam down by the cabin and river. They did venture down two days and on one day, one of them was shoving the others off an underground storm shelter and down a hill. It was extremely distracting since they were only about 50 feet from where we were on the porch. Three of them were also in close proximity to us teasing the dogs when we were skipping rocks in the river on a different day. Other things that should be noted but didn't effect my rating: -There are no window coverings in the living spaces, so when it's dark, you can't see out and anyone can see in. -In addition to no oven, there is also no stove. If you need to use a pan of any kind, you have to use the grill outside, which might be uncomfortable in colder months. -The second bedroom (with 2 beds) has no closet. With both beds out, the room is just big enough to have your suitcase open and stand. -There is no bathtub, only a shower. My kid has a shower aversion, so they got a washcloth wipe down instead. -The walls in the cabin are unsanded wood, so do not touch it. My 6 year old leaned against it while brushing his teeth and got a tiny splinter.