Gold Digger cabin is in a remote forest setting, but still just 15-20 min rom Courthouse Plaza!
-Fire pit, wood-burning fireplace
-Bald eagles nest nearby, pan for gold!
-Hammock, deck w/rockers overlooking forest
-Dogs welcome for an additional fee.
Take a sabbatical, host a team retreat, relax with your family amongst the pines!
***Arriving pretty early or leaving kinda late? Ask us about our half day add-on, if our calendar allows it.
The space
Our cabin is hidden in a serene location. If you like a little adventure, you'll love the treasure hunt of finding our off-grid cabin in the woods, yet just 15 minutes from Courthouse Square.
80 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.
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)
- Cornhole, horseshoes
- Hammock
KITCHEN
- Full kitchen stocked with all the essentials
- 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, 42” Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, 42” 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
ENTERTAINMENT
- 55” Smart TV in the living room
- 42” Smart TVs in 2 bedrooms
WIFI + WORK
- High speed Starlink Wifi
- 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! The remote location promises to deliver bird sightings, like bald eagles, among other creatures such as coyotes, javelina, insects and other wildlife.
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
You can pan for gold in the seasonal creek! Either way, you can dry pan for gold if water is not present. Contrary to popular thinking, panning for gold can be and is done in dry creek beds. So, whether it's running or not, fun can be had.
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.
Guest access
LOCATION
Ready to go on a treasure hunt? The cabin is *inside* the Lynx Lake Recreation Area and is part of the Prescott National Forest.
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.
Other things 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.
❓ After Requesting to Book you’ll be asked some questions about your stay. Please reply within 24 hours so we can prepare for your visit. Don’t worry, it will be painless!
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
