My poor rating is not a result of the condition or location of the cabin, or how the property was managed. We were very satisfied and would choose to stay in the cabin in the future. The rating is a direct result of the owner's decision to refuse my request for a refund or credit for a future stay. We had a severe medical emergency the first week of a 4 week stay. We spent the first week in and out of the emergency room of a local hospital. On Friday of the first week, my wife was diagnosed with suspected malaria and had to be transported to a Phoenix hospital which was 4 hours away. She spent the next week in a hospital and diagnosed with malaria, Lyme Disease and West Nile Virus. The following week was spent recovering with many doctor visits. I notified the Property Manager of the situation and said we were trying to get back to the cabin for our last week (we still had our belongings there). With doctor's approval we were able spend the final week at the cabin. After my return, I made a request to the property manager that a 2-week refund or a credit be honored by the owner. I was assured my request would be passed on to the owner. After several follow-ups, I received the very disappointing news that the owner would honor my request. I understand this is a business transaction but there was no consideration to our emergency situation. This is the only vehicle for me to convey to others what will happen if you are faced with an emergency situation. Very sad indeed.
Spent a lovely five days at this charming cabin in the woods. Great location for hiking and just sitting in the Adirondacks enjoying nature. The kitchen and bath were well stocked. Just a perfect little getaway. Be aware that many of the local hiking trails are closed during fire season.
Our cabin comfortably suited my family! Quick drive to many sites of interest, we were here for the Sunrise 3D Shootout. The drive was always delightful, we saw deer, elk, mountain goats, turkey, and antelope. Beautiful cabin with just about everything we needed for homecookrd meals.Thanks so much!!
This was the 2nd time to rent this beautiful cabin. We love it, so peaceful. Had deer right in the backyard. Will defiantly be back to this cabin. Greer Strong. Praying for our beautiful Round Valley and the firefighters.5-15-2025
The Knotty Cabin was a great stay for my wife and I. It smelled a little funny, but the overall experience was great. We enjoyed the mornings with coffee on the front porch and seeing some wildlife. We would definitely recommend others to stay here in the future.
Beautiful cabin everything we needed was there only issue was we wish we could have stayed longer! Close to shops..we even had dear in our little yard...
Clean, comfortable, and surrounded by beauty. The owner/operator was very kind and personable. When I return, they will be my first choice to rent from.
The biggest issues we had was the dog hair and the mothball smell. I don't appreciate smelling mothballs every time I walk into the cabin. I also don't want dog hair in a cabin rental. The cabin wasn't dirty and there were no bugs. Overall we liked the cabin, but the smell of mothballs was too much. It's probably not healthy to breath in naphthalene for long periods of time. If it wasn't for the mothballs and dog hair I would have given this small cabin 5/5.
Google could not find the address as listed. The lot # is actually 53 (not 52 as listed). Took several passes up and down Wiltbank at 10pm to find the place. Thank goodness for the bright colors and the lights being left on.
Knotty Bear wa s the perfect getaway for a vacation with the dogs. We traveled (for the first time) with our two rescued Dobermans to get out of the heat of Scottsdale.
The Knotty Bear was absolutely perfect. It was spotless when we arrived (even the dog run area), had everything we needed (except for sharp knives) and was the perfect set up for two humans and two Large dogs. The dog run is perfect for morning and late night potty trips, the girls loved all the smells and being able to do their business without a leash on. We spent most of our time on the front porch watching the wildlife. The cabin is cozy and well stocked and still plenty of room for two 100 lbs dogs and their humans - everyone was very comfortable. The property is beautiful with plenty of parking and big trees. We really enjoyed our stay and will be visiting again for sure.
Very clean and comfortable. Quiet and pleasant surroundings. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a restful place to spend time away from the busy city life.