Dahlia B.
Yelp
Needed to get away from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. The dogs & I have never had a real vacation together before. This place is completely underrated.
If you're a low-maintenance person who appreciates solitude, go here and you'll love it!
I brought a mini freezer for my dogs' food (low voltage, just to be safe!) Moved some furniture around to get things as comfy as possible for us all, just to make it our own for a little while. Of course I put the furniture back to the way it was prior, cleaned my own messes, etc.
I brought microwavable foods for myself, really had it feeling like a glamping trip :) they offer free breakfast in the morning! I hear it's great! I personally slept in as long as I could, so I brought meals for myself, knowing I'd be sleeping in.
I had reception, but I actually wanted to disconnect. The sights were so gorgeous, and rarely logged into the wifi (they offer that!) And primarily used my phone for pictures.
The view is breathtaking.. (these images don't do an ounce of justice compared to seeing it in person)
I brought 2 dogs with me, and they loved it SO much!
Also, this isn't super far from Vegas, I realized I forgot a few things and was happy to be able to drive home and back without killing daylight! This is the PERFECT getaway.
Pros:
-We saw 6 wild horses
-Mom and pop vibes; my favorite. Not some high-end multimillion $ owned place. NOTHING like casino stays. this is its own experience, with a small amount of staff doing the best they can.
-The reviews had me so scared and hesitant, I'm so grateful that I took the leap and just did it.
-Pet friendly! don't be a jerk, pick up after your pets and please be kind to the staff. I'd never expect anybody to clean up any of my dogs messes. (They are potty trained so they go outside on walks and hikes) but if your pet isn't potty trained, please don't make the staff clean up after you, let's ensure this place stays pet-friendly for as long as possible.
-There's no need to call them, the office is SO close to the cabins, a tiny walk and they'll get everything taken care of! Keep in mind, you're in the middle of the woods, phone calls aren't always a possibility.
-It feels SAFE. The staff isn't there overnight, so if you're alone, it might feel a little spooky, but all the guests just keep to themselves, didn't get spooked not one bit.
-We saw ZERO bugs!
-Laundry pick-up came quickly and efficiently. I needed way more towels than I had expected, and they were quick to give me towels right at the front desk
-I only wanted room service when we were out of the room hiking, and I communicated that with the front desk and they ensured it would be done while we were out and about. They followed through. We came back and everything was back to normal.
-THE STAFF! AMAZING! Thomas, Jeff, Maria,Irene & Margarite. (I stayed long enough that I was able to meet everybody. They are so professional, kind, and considerate! Such a joy to converse with them all!)
-the cabins are individual, not connected to anything. so you don't have to hear anything through thin walls, you're truly in your own orb of peace, quiet and birds chirping
-the pricing is JUST RIGHT, any higher, I wouldn't have wanted to stay for as long as I did. Worth every single penny.
-JET BATH- oh my lanta. I could go swimming in that tub.
(I brought my own cleaning supplies for that, just to be safe!) But it was incredibly clean to begin with. The tub makes you just want to relax. Such a treat!
-This ended up being the best possible experience and bonding time with my dogs away from home. I look forward to booking room 13 again. *please don't change your prices lol*
-My dogs didn't want to leave, we all found ourselves sitting on the patio or going for hikes as much as possible.
Cons:
-maybe adding a few more lights outside in the parking lot/walkways. It would make the late-night walks more fun since in the woods it gets PITCH BLACK dark. If not, that's okay, I'll just bring a huge flashlight next time
-a few rugs would be great, the floors are quite cold in the morning. Although, I requested a lot of towels for this reason and you provided that immediately, thank you!!
-reviews scared me. Take the negative reviews with a grain of salt. Don't stress about it prior to your experience like I did, such a waste of my time to take the negative reviews so seriously.
I'm grateful to have found this gem..
I've told all of my friends about how lovely this place is, and they all plan on booking for their next vacation with their own children and pets. Thank you to the staff, for answering all of my questions even before the stay, putting my mind at ease, and welcoming us so kindly! You guys made this stay so stress-free. Your hard work is appreciated. Thank you.
Looking forward to seeing you all again.