Forest Houses
Set at the upper end of Oak Creek Canyon and built right on the banks of the creek, these rustic houses and apartments date to the 1940s. Built by a stone sculptor, they feature artistic touches that set them apart from other cabins in the canyon. About half of the houses are built right on the creek; some seem to grow straight from the rocks in the streambed. Terraces let you fully enjoy the setting. One of my favorite units is the two-bedroom Cloud House, with stone floors, peeled-log woodwork, and a loft. There are units for 2, 4, 6, and 10 people. This property is certainly not for everyone (no phones, no TVs; you have to drive through the creek to get here; weekend stays require a 2-night minimum, 4 nights in summer), but many who discover the Forest Houses come back year after year.
Set at the upper end of Oak Creek Canyon and built right on the banks of the creek, these rustic houses and apartments date to the 1940s. Built by a stone sculptor, they feature artistic touches that set them apart from other cabins in the canyon. About half of the houses are built right on the creek; some seem to grow straight from the rocks in the streambed. Terraces let you fully enjoy the setting. One of my favorite units is the two-bedroom Cloud House, with stone floors, peeled-log woodwork, and a loft. There are units for 2, 4, 6, and 10 people. This property is certainly not for everyone (no phones, no TVs; you have to drive through the creek to get here; weekend stays require a 2-night minimum, 4 nights in summer), but many who discover the Forest Houses come back year after year.
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