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Guest Access

LOCATION This cabin is located inside the Lynx Lake Recreation Area within Prescott National Forest. The setting is intentionally more remote and requires a short drive on a dirt road. PARK ACCESS Forest Service locks the entry gate after hours, hours depending on the season. You will be given gate access details in our check-in message. March 1 - April 30: after 7:00 PM May 1 - August 31: after 8:00 PM September 1 - November 30: after 6:00 PM December 1 - February 28 (or 29): after 5:00 PM PARKING - Our dirt driveway and parking can accommodate 4 vehicles VEHICLE TYPE You do not need 4-wheel drive, but a low clearance car can be challenging due to divots and rocks in the dirt road. SUV or truck is recommended. If there is snow, 4-wheel or all wheel drive is recommended. Most guests have no issues, but it’s worth being prepared.

A secluded, forest-immersed, off-grid retreat near water best experienced over multiple days by guests looking to slow down and disconnect, yet still just 10 minutes to town if needed. OUTDOORS - Rocking chairs overlooking the forest on the front deck - Back Deck has covered and uncovered dining for 4 - Propane gas grill - Fire pit (usable seasonally when there isn't a burn ban) - few simple outdoor games like cornhole and horseshoes - Hammock for relaxing under the pines KITCHEN - Full kitchen stocked to prepare any meal - Coffee Bar with Cuisinart drip machine - Teapot with tea provided - Creamer, sugar and locally roasted Press Coffee - Pots and pans, baking dishes, bowls - Containers for leftovers - Drinking glasses - Dish towels and knives - Filtered water in fridge door - Grill utensils BEDROOMS Primary Bedroom: King size bed, 180 degree forest views, Smart TV Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, SmartTV Bedroom 3: Full size bed -> Each bedroom comes with light filtering or blackout window treatments BATHROOM - Tub/shower combo - Fluffy towels for your use - Shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided - Hair dryer AMENITIES - 55” Smart TV in the living room - Additional Smart TVs in 2 bedrooms - High speed Starlink Wifi for those staying a bit longer - Dining table makes a great space to work or outside on the patio table in nature LAUNDRY - Front load washer and dryer - Laundry detergent, bleach, stain treatment and dryer sheets provided WILDLIFE Gold Digger is in the forest amongst the trees and Mother Nature! It’s common to see birdlife, including bald eagles and wild turkeys, as well as other wildlife such as coyotes, javelina and more. LAKE ACCESS + DISTANCE Lynx Lake is accessible by foot from the cabin walking back down the 1.5 mile dirt road. The cabin is not on the lake. *SEASONAL* CREEK The nearby creek is seasonal. Sometimes it is bone dry and sometimes it is quite active, dependent on recent weather. PANNING FOR GOLD The nearby seasonal creek has a history of placer mining and casual gold panning is possible whether water is present or not. We offer the tools to give it your best shot. FIREPIT + FIREPLACE Firewood is onsite and provided for you. Please follow Yavapai County's daily fire restriction rules (fire pit) should they apply during your stay. OUR HISTORY Eighty years ago a placer mining operation worked the creek alongside this beautiful cabin. This modest mine was small in size and surrounded by 1.25 millions beautiful acres of Prescott National Forest and its majestic ponderosa pines. Shortly after the miners left, our cabin “The Gold Digger” was built. This home is now one of only a few, deep in the forest, close the Lynx Lake, and surrounded by 1.25 million acres of protected Prescott National Forest. A dream for visitors who love privacy and remoteness without giving up the comforts and convenience of a short drive to Arizonian’s favorite small town, Prescott.

Other Details to Note

QUICK FACTS - Early Check-In: Half-day add-on when available - Late Checkout: consider a half-day add-on - Cameras: 2 Exterior only cameras for security - SUV or truck recommended, low clearance vehicles not recommended - Pets: Up to 2 dogs allowed for additional fee at booking HOUSE RULES - No 3rd-Party Bookings: Booking person must be present the entire stay. - 10pm Quiet Time: City Noise Ordinance, lowered voices - No confetti, glitter, rose petals or taping things to walls - No Smoking indoors or out - No unapproved visitors. Unauthorized visitors will result in cancellation without refund. - Pre-Arrival: After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire about your trip. Please respond within 24 hours to help us prepare for your arrival. How far is the home from... - Courthouse Plaza: 15-20 minutes - Phoenix/Sky Harbor Airport (PHX): 1 hour, 45 minutes - Old Town Scottsdale: 1 hour, 53 minutes - Flagstaff: 1 hour, 41 minutes - Sedona: 1 hour, 26 minutes - Grand Canyon: 2 hours, 24 minutes - Tucson: 3 hours, 16 minutes AZ TPT License: 21439160

Guests will want to have a higher clearance vehicle such as an SUV or a truck. A car can make the trek when the road is dry, but there is a small seasonal stream to drive through on the way.