Rustic Old Bisbee Cabin - Whole House

Lex and I are expat Philadelphians who appreciate history and the hard work that goes into rehabbing a special home. With our backgrounds in hospitality, we fell in love with this place during our visit last summer. Just three months later, we embarked on what we call "our largest art project ever!" We did much of the work ourselves—let me tell you, it needed it! Coming from blue-collar backgrounds, we’re handy and put our skills to good use. It has truly been a labor of love, and we feel fortunate to have wonderful guests like you supporting our journey.

Bisbee is the most welcoming and bohemian town you'll ever visit! One of its best features is the incredible walkability—everywhere you go feels just a few steps away. Whether you're heading to a local cafe or exploring hidden gems, you'll find something special around every corner.

For a deeper understanding of our unique town, check out the book "The Steps of Bisbee," located under the TV. It's a great resource to help you discover all that Bisbee has to offer!

With only six steps, we feel lucky to have found this easily accessible gem. It’s so secluded that the U.S. Historic Register missed us! This mysterious property has likely had three different addresses since its inception between 1904 and 1906, and there are no tax records prior to 1930. It exudes great loving energy, and we decorated it as a bachelor cabin, reflecting its original intent. It is not a Sears kit. It's too early for that. It follows the classic miner cabin venacular of a kit sent with no instructions! ( E.F. Hodgson Homes?) Many long-time locals know only a small bit about it or don’t even realize it’s here.

Built on three overlapping mine claims and three Indigenous territories, the house has been constructed upon several times.

As for the name "Centralia," it holds a special meaning for us. We're originally from Pennsylvania, where anthracite mining was once king. A terrible accident occurred in the town of Centralia when a mine caught fire. Because anthracite coal burns the hottest and slowest, the fire still burns underground today, leaving just three residents. (Crazy, right?)

We believe that fire represents an eternal flame, reminding us of the miners who worked harder than we ever could to build this home and the town we cherish. It’s important that we never forget them.