Mount Charleston Cabins
Log cabins · Mount Charleston ·
Rustic cabins with fireplaces and jetted tubs, hiking trails
Rustic cabins with fireplaces and jetted tubs, hiking trails
"An iconic A-frame lodge known for its 20-foot loft ceiling and tall windows opposite the lounge served as a popular hikers’ destination and a noticeably cooler retreat—often 20–30 degrees colder than Las Vegas—before an early-morning fire destroyed the restaurant and bar ten months ago. The property, owned by Ellis Island, had its last remnants demolished earlier this year as crews moved a step closer to rebuilding. The loss prompted a strong community response and motivated the owners to create temporary community-focused events on the site while reconstruction progresses." - Janna Karel
"The high-elevation lodge experienced a destructive accidental fire that consumed the main A-frame structure early one morning, originating in a storage area under the deck. Management organized relief and recovery measures for displaced staff and guests: they held a job fair to relocate employees to sister properties in order to retain the team, offered affected event planners alternative venues and moved events as needed, and returned deposits. The cabins are scheduled to reopen on Friday, September 24 with a continental breakfast, and guests staying in the event cabin will receive an in-room happy hour with wine and cheese while permanent food-service solutions are being developed." - Susan Stapleton
"A popular A-frame mountain lodge perched at 7,717 feet in Kyle Canyon that served hikers seeking temperatures 20–30 degrees cooler than nearby Las Vegas, it featured a 20-foot loft ceiling and high windows opposite the lounge and was surrounded by cabins and more than 50 miles of marked trails through rocky terrain. The structure was completely destroyed in an early-morning fire that investigators say began in storage areas beneath the outdoor dining deck; a number of electrical and mechanical items in that area were identified as potential causes but could not be ruled in or out because of the extent of the damage, and the blaze was ultimately classified as accidental with no indication of foul play. Fire crews responded at 4:45 a.m. to find the building fully involved, required a multi-unit response and hours to extinguish, and fortunately there were no injuries and calm winds kept the fire from spreading to nearby cabins and forested areas. The property was closed at the time of the fire and is owned by a casino operator whose marketing director says the landmark will be rebuilt." - Susan Stapleton
"This is purely an apres-ski , post-hike, day-trip kind of place. You'll seek it out on Mount Charleston because it's fun, old-school, and an icon. This is about the big plates of fun food and a crowd that's loving the atmosphere—not about haute cuisine. Think hearty and happy here, like giant Bavarian pretzels and chili nachos. In recent years, Mount Charleston Lodge has gussied up the menu with ahi poke and veg options like buffalo cauliflower. But the best things you'll eat include the Mountain Chili, BBQ ribs, and grilled half-pound burgers. (In other words, the meatier the better.) If you're here in the winter (and someone else is driving), you'll want to enjoy one of the boozy cocktails by the Lodge's roaring fire." - Andrea Bennett
"During the dead heat of the summer, it's nice to enjoy lunch on the deck of the Mount Charleston Lodge." - Susan Stapleton