My husband and I are both firefighters and can only take time off in the winter or spring months, if we want to do so together. Mary's cabin was just right for the two of us and our elderly Lab, Luna.
The full kitchen was great for making our own meals, and Luna was happy to see a handful of biscuits waiting in a dish on the counter for her when she walked in. Luna also had two clean bowls for her to use in the cabin, allowing us to keep hers in the truck for long days adventuring!
The walk-in shower was very pleasant, with plenty of drawers in the vanity and shelves in the medicine cabinet to store our toiletries. We had more than enough towels, and the hot water was reliable and plentiful.
The cabin is located off a graded road close to Kasilof, in a wooded neighborhood. We saw rabbits, grouse, moose tracks and other animal sign throughout our stay. It is a short drive to Soldotna, Johnson Lake, and Tustamena Lake, as well as dozens of hiking trails and Kalifornsky beach. Luna had a blast and was happily tuckered out every day.
We already want to come back later this year to do more exploring. Mary and I enjoyed a few evening walks together with her two Aussies, while my husband enjoyed the evening birdsong from the cabin's deck. Mary is a wonderful host and made us all feel right at home. Many thanks, Mary, for helping to make our time together restorative!
