We enjoyed our stay in Elk View! We drove up from MS, and it was great to have such a nice cabin to call home for the week. The hot tub was a nice touch after our longs days in the park. The native landscaping offered more privacy and a natural look.
Everything was very clean, organized, and well maintained. There were ample supplies in the cabin, including condiments, spices, bear sprays (3 or 4), extra blankets/pillows, and umbrellas. There was also plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, and laundry supplies. We left the laundry detergent we bought to pass along to the next guests.
We've already recommended the cabin and surrounding properties to a friend to book. It was very convenient to the park! The elk next door were fun to watch. The mattresses were very comfortable. Even though the A-frames are close by, they are angled for additional privacy. We would definitely stay here again!
It was a little hard to find coming in at night, but just look for the small "Hiker's Haven" sign to turn. The cabin was dark when we arrived. It would have been helpful if the cleaning crew left on the porch light or the sink light for us.
A few comments that might be beneficial:
The top bunk in the children's room is very tall and the ladder is very difficult to climb (straight up, not inclined at all). I'm guessing the homeowner made it, and while it is very sturdy, it is much taller than a typical bunk bed. Our nearly 10 year old was scared to sleep up there. I wouldn't recommend it for young children. Maybe higher guard rails or an inclined ladder would make it feel safer to little kids?
We ended up letting the kids have the queen bed. I slept on the bottom of the bunk beds and my husband slept downstairs on the couch. He said it was comfortable and didn't want to go through the hassle of making up the downstairs futon. It looked like a nice futon though if you are relying on that extra space for sleep.
There is a small black futon upstairs, but it isn't comfortable to sleep on.
We had cool nights, but we still had to open the windows for air. Additional ceiling fans or box fans would be nice. The only issue with opening the windows is the train and neighbor noises. The train comes through often. Once it cooled off, I closed the windows, and it was fine.
The cabin needs additional curtains now that there are the A frame houses in the back for privacy (over the sink and porch door) and to block out the "night sun" (small window on the landing).