Simple. Rustic. Luxury.

We loved spending our weekend here with our 9 month old son and dog. Couldn’t have been more relaxing.

It had been a long haul up from Houston, and with daylight fading amid thundershowers slowing our progress and mutinous stirrings from the back of the van, I tried to rally the crew: “Right around the next bend!” If a Motel 6 had suddenly appeared in that lovely wilderness (perish the thought!), I’d have been sorely tempted to turn in. Thankfully, what materialized out of the gloaming was an understated sign: “The Cabin on Back Creek.”

Our kind hostess had left the porch light on—a good thing, too, since the only other source of illumination was the stars now glittering beyond the ridge. When I shut off the engine and we climbed out into the cool mountain air, the magic started in earnest. A chorus of spring peepers rang a hearty welcome. The resident whippoorwill came in with the solo. Leaves of the towering sugar maples rustled their refrain. And behind, beneath, and through it all sang the creek, not 50 feet from the cabin door.

This was exactly what we had driven 1,200 miles for!

Heading indoors only amplified our positive first impression. The cabin was not just cozy and bright—tightly built by our able host of “D” logs left in their warm natural finish, it was also perfectly appointed (including a small library of local lore and a comfy recliner in which to read it) and well furnished with every utensil and appliance a family of hungry, road-weary travelers could want. Nor were the little touches lacking: a bouquet of fragrant pink peonies graced an overturned bicycle basket by the front door. With windows wide open, we soon fell asleep to the lullaby of Back Creek.

Next morning, that same wonderful song of flowing water mixed with the caroling of robins awakened us to the light gathering beyond the forested ridge rising steeply across the creek. Deer browsed along the edge of the hay meadow. Savoring our “dark roast” at the picnic table, we watched as the mountain shadow steadily retreated until the sun burst brilliantly into view almost overhead and the day breeze began.

After a refreshing walk on the groomed trail along the creek, around the meadow (its margins full of wildflowers and nesting birds), then back to the maple shade, we stopped by the “sugar shack” to greet our hardworking hosts, Valerie and Pat. It was like meeting old friends. They treated us to a tour of the facility and to a tasting of their various specialty maple syrups, produced by hand right there—a sweet bonus to our all-too-brief stay!

The hosts were very friendly and let us tour their maple sugar making operation. The cabin was gorgeous, clean and very relaxing. Would definitely recommend and wouldn’t mind coming back!

The Lowry's cabin was a perfect place to celebrate our anniversary! The cabin was very clean and they have thought of every detail. It is charmingly decorated with comfortable furnishings. You should come prepared with food to eat and grill, as the market is a little further away. We planned ahead so we could just relax during our time there. We were lucky enough to be there during a full moon, so being outside in the chilly late evening in the hot tub was beautiful. We had the pleasure of meeting both Pat and Valerie, and got to see the sugar house and sample some amazing syrup that we had to bring home with us!

We have traveled for many years up to a family cabin in the Adirondacks...this place gave us that familiar feeling without having to travel so far. We hope to return with our son who will love throwing rocks into the creek, running in the field, and building a campfire!

The stay was excellent and incredibly relaxing. The full kitchen with complementary syrup, hot tub, scenic views during the day and amazing star gazing at night along with provided firewood left us with nothing to worry about for the weekend. Our only regret is not staying longer.