We hoped for skiable snow nearby. No such luck this El Niño winter. But the younger crew, skiers from the east coast and Idaho, drove easily from the cabin for day skiing at Mt Bachelor. Grand parents and 2 year old had a wonderful day enjoying the cabin, and especially the ‘kids playroom’-movie theater room, above the garage. This amazing space included a ‘kids cave’ with games a plenty. Three adults slept here too in comfort. Outside the swings and hot tub attracted all generations even on a chilly, no-snow day. The kitchen serviced our 9-adult crew beautifully. We brought our own hotpot’s and ingredients, but the rest was there for our annual hotpot dinner. As part of our short stay we checked out the Crescent Lake Resort area- not the best choice, but fun. The hiking highlight was Salt Creek Falls, definitely good hiking, dramatic geology, and beautiful forest. The cabin was a great spot for a large outdoorsy family to celebrate the wintery season, play games through the long nights, watch necessary football games, and to restore ourselves before the new year begins.