I want to start with how much we enjoyed our cozy Christmas in the cabin. However, there are some things that need to be addressed. First, the cabin was not cleaned to the level expected. Out of ten, the cleanliness was a 4. We were there for 10 days. The pots and pans were good for small quick meals, but we had to go purchase a can opener (the provided one did not work), a large soup pot and other small items. The jetted bath tub did not work at arrival, but was repaired two days later. The next day it was not working again (my husband repaired so that it could be used). In all it was able to be used 2 times due to being broken and then lack of water due to frozen water lines. We were reassured 3 times that there was a Christmas tree. However, upon arrival there was not one. We had to go find one as we had 2 small children there for Christmas morning. The windows and doors are not insulated and you can feel the wind blowing in.
While there is work that needs to be done, the management company was great to respond and always communicated with us.
I can see us potentially using Elk Springs again.

The cabin was in a good location. Our complaints were the sofas were dirty and smelled. We bought throws to cover them up before sitting on them. The bedrooms were so crowded you couldn’t get around the beds. Nowhere to put your luggage or hang up any clothes. So dusty my daughter’s asthma was bothering her. Lighting in downstairs bedroom was non existent.

Cabin was nice, quiet, rustic. Location great. Wished we could have used more of the cabins amenities, such as the grill, picnic table, hot tub, and porch
But because of 2 reasons, one the rain and two the guest book mentioned bears like to frequent the back of the cabin, have been seen in the hot tub we did not feel it was safe to eat outside, nor use the tub in pitch dark at night with no covered porch, or outside protective enclosure near the hot tub and picnic table. It really needs a covered porch, so guests aren't trapped inside. Bears are great from a distance but this visit we had an opportunity to witness up close. At the neighbor cabin next door, they left their car unlocked one day. At about 1030am my brother-in-law (b-i-l), spouse and 2 dogs were outside sitting on the swing. My (b-i-l) heard a car door open, but didn't see anyone. He heard it again then seen that the was door open. He next seen a bear standing up with its paws on his car. He told my spouse, and they sat quietly, the bear next came up to the bridge and started to come over. My spouse moved the dogs to inside the cabin, and told me about the bear. Bear walked down the main street, cars stopping. We went to the cabin next door to tell them and they admitted they did not lock their car and stated they had McDonald's last night. The bear had opened their car, and gone thru it and the center console. The next day a momma bear and 4 cubs crossed the creek. I realized it's named bear creek cabin for a reason. The downstairs bedroom is small with the large bed in it, no room to walk. We did not use the side door to the deck, could not get around the kitchen table. Couches could be leather, cloth has seen it day and traps dirt, sweat of others. Wish people wouldn't keep pets locked in bathrooms, there are scratches inside. We use crates.

It was a very cute, rustic cabin! It was perfect for a quick weekend for my husband and me. The only thing we didn't like and probably would not come back for was the road is right beside the cabin and it was quite loud especially while trying to sleep.

First of all, the pictures you share online are deceiving. It looks like you are back off of the road and there is wooded area around you when actually the cabin butts up against a dirt hill. Also, the bedroom downstairs is dark, small and hard to get around in. If we had two other guests, staying in that room would have been sad. The upstairs area was nice and roomy. Our hot tub did not work the first night we were there, Elk Springs Resorts were quick to get someone there to fix it, but he topped it off with cold water so it took some time to heat up again. We had one night to enjoy the tub and then it stopped working again. The Resort did show up again and told us that if it was not working that meant the water was too low and we could fill it up with the hose. We did, but it had to warm up again. I believe we were only able to use it two times in the five days we were there.

Kept smelling dog odor while eating. After a few minites realized the dishes stank like a dog. I guess someone used a rag on them that had been used on a dog. Pretty discusting.