MARENGO LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Cedar Bend Cabin: A Hard‑Working Log Refuge on the Edge of Marengo Cave
A traditional, 10‑person camping cabin with a wrap‑around deck, basic kitchenette and shared bathing a short walk away—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan a comfortable stay.
Cedar Bend Cabin: A Hard‑Working Log Refuge on the Edge of Marengo Cave.
Set on the Marengo property, Cabin 1—Cedar Bend—is a traditional log camping cabin that sleeps up to ten guests with a main bunkroom plus a private bedroom, a small kitchenette and a large wrap‑around deck; it offers central heat and air and electricity but no indoor plumbing, with restrooms and showers a short walk from the cabin.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A rustic log bunkhouse built for groups
Cedar Bend combines an eight‑person bunkroom and an additional private bedroom with a full‑size bed, making it practical for mixed groups that need a separate sleeping space for leaders or adults.
Basic conveniences, not full lodge services
The cabin includes a kitchenette, full‑size refrigerator, microwave, central heat and air, electricity and potable water available at an outside spigot—expect no running water, showers or bathrooms inside the cabin itself.
A covered porch and wrap‑around deck for group life
A generous covered front porch and large wrap‑around deck provide the primary social spaces for meals and evening gatherings under the stars.
What the day feels like
What staying here actually feels like
Stays at Cedar Bend are straightforward and communal: arrive for a 3 p.m. check‑in, settle into bunk beds or the private bedroom, prepare meals in the kitchenette and move social life outdoors to the wrap‑around deck; creature comforts such as heat, air conditioning and electricity are present, but expect to walk to nearby shared restrooms and showers for washing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cabin is best for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Stays are 1–3 nights; minimum two‑night stays apply on holidays, weekends and during the busy season (March–October).
Rate is $84 per night for the first six guests; additional guests (up to a total of 10) are $14 each.
Bring sleeping bags and pillows, and your own food and beverages; potable water is available at an outside spigot. Alcohol is not permitted.
Check‑in begins at 3 p.m.; check‑out is by 10 a.m.
Cell service in the area is supported by Verizon towers only—plan accordingly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can the cabin sleep?
The cabin sleeps up to 10 guests—six included in the base rate and additional guests charged up to a 10‑person limit.
Are there bathrooms and showers in the cabin?
No; the camping cabins have no running water, no showers and no bathrooms—restrooms and showers are available a short walk from the cabin.
What are the check‑in and check‑out times?
Check‑in begins at 3 p.m. and check‑out is by 10 a.m.
Is there potable water and kitchen equipment?
Yes—there is a kitchenette with a full‑size refrigerator and microwave, and potable water is available at an outside spigot.
Are there age or rental restrictions?
Rentals require an adult renter age 18 or older.
Are guests allowed to bring alcohol?
No—alcohol is not permitted on the property.
What is the nightly rate?
The rate is $84 per night for the first six people; additional people are $14 each up to a maximum of 10 guests.