Secluded Garden Valley Cabin w/ Deck & Views!

Reviews

• 4/5

  This is an excellent choice for a retreat for 4-6 people. The owner has pride of ownership which reflects well in maintenance and upkeep of the property. There are some operational glitches, but those were not so substantive that would detract from a great stay. Views and peaceful surroundings are just excellent. That said, the house rules for clean up, laundry and check out times really need to be updated. Evolve rules via email are not the same as the house rules posted inside the cabin. And, the rules posted for laundry and cleaning are not the same either - 3 different sets. These need to be reviewed so the same set of information is at each point of engagement. The kitchen is basically bare bones as far as dinnerware, serving / cooking utensils, flatware, pots, pans, etc. The skillet literally rocks due to the concave, burned bottom. There is only one, by the way. The utensils are for only 5 people, so bring your own forks? And, only 2 or 3 kitchen towels, only a couple bowls, etc.The cooking forks, spoons, etc appear to have been picked up from a bad day at a garage sale. Best to bring your own sturdy cooking implements. The coffee pot is great! Works well and plenty of coffee filters. We had a shower head literally separate from itself, but the owner replaced it within just a few hours - kuddos to the owner. Great people. The towels and wash cloths are new and very nice. The upstairs bedding leaves quite a bit to be desired.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: "Mark, thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and appreciated our responsiveness during your stay. We’re currently reviewing all house rules to ensure that the information provided on the site, in emails, and in the cabin is consistent. Thank you for pointing this out.
  
  Regarding the kitchen, there is dinnerware for eight, a drawer of serving pieces, and a full set of new utensils next to the stove, as well as an additional drawer of kitchen towels by the sink. However, I’ll recheck the silverware and replace the skillet you mentioned, and I’ll ensure that all cookware is in good condition and easy to locate.
  
  Your comments are valuable to us, and we’ll use them to make sure future guests have an even more comfortable stay. Thank you again for your thoughtful review!"

• Great Spot

  5/5

  The cabin was perfect for a week of running the whitewater in the area. 5 minutes from Crouch, 12 minutes from the put in for Staircase, and 35 minutes from the put in for The Canyon made it ideal for our group.

  The views are spectacular even though they're hard to capture with photos.

  The mini-split AC was more than enough to keep the home cool in 90+ degree temperatures.

  When we come back to Crouch we will definitely have to stay here.

• Perfect secluded getaway

  5/5

  Clean, organized, comfortable and peaceful. A group of friends and I had a wonderful time relaxing, spending time together and playing games. The views are spectacular. Owners were very kind and attentive to our needs. We would definitely come back.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thanks, Patty for the nice review. We hope to see you come back on your next trip to Garden Valley!"

• Girls weekend

  2/5

  The 6 of us had a great, relaxing time. The weather was beautiful. Enjoyed the firepit and the owners provided plenty of firewood. Suggestions to the owners: we had NO toilet paper in the bathrooms! Only one kitchen trash bag was provided and only two dishwasher tablet. We cooked our meals and definately could have used more. The gnats inside the house were aweful! Tons of them were in the bathrooms and throught the entire house.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Kimberly, we have passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following:
  We are so disheartened by your feedback. We wish you had reached out to us during your stay if there were any issues you needed to be addressed. We would have done everything we could to resolve them immediately so that you could enjoy the home. As is standard in the vacation rental industry, we provide a starter amount of toiletries and other essentials, and once that amount is out, it's typical for the guest to purchase more supplies as needed. We learned that some other cabins nearby in the area had some seasonal gnat issues but this has since been resolved. We have ongoing pest control that manages and protects the home from these issues.
  We do all we can to make our homes the best possible stays, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests. Thank you for your feedback.

• Cozy cabin with great outdoor space

  5/5

  The views are amazing and the outdoor space is lovely to gather in for morning coffee and evening conversation around the picnic table or fire pit.

  The cabin itself is recently updated and well done with inviting decor and a charming kitchen that appaeared to be pretty well stocked. We loved the oversized sectional to snuggle up and visit with family. Beds are reasonably comfortable and the upstairs room and loft would be perfect for a family traveling with children.

  Though the cabin is on the smaller side the spaces are laid out and divided well so there is plenty of room for everyone and great separation of space and makes the over space feel large.

  Homeowner was wonderful to deal with and very responsive in providing both dining options as well as answering a few other questions that came up during our stay.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo