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Campsite #1 at Louella Cabin, WA
$60
Cabin Site #1
| 6 people | |
| 30 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
5/29
6/2
Campsite #1 Features: Back-In parking, Cabin Site
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 60% |
| 4 star | | 20% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@EricH5653683 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #1
Great place to stay. Love the fact that it has heat,electricity and cooking facilities. The porta pottie is close enough to be convenient in the cool mornings and evenings. Great access to some nice day hikes and walks up the road near by.
@HeatherR735151 · Camped on Jun 17, 2024 at Campsite #1
Not much to do at the cabin, but a good base location for exploring destinations around Olympic.
@Bernadett70201 · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #1
We explored a little bit around Louella. We biked on Paulo Alto road which was beautiful, but we mainly used the cabin as a home base for day trips to Crescent Lake and Dungeness Bay rec area. Our stay there was very cozy and peaceful.
@ZoeWA67CCCE1DC · Camped on Mar 25, 2024 at Campsite #1
Our stay at the Louella cabin was wonderful! We spent some much-needed time off the grid and went on amazing hikes in the natl park. The cabin was a very good size, and the furnace was warm. Port a Potty was also very clean. Cooking was a breeze as there were some pots and pans available to use, as well as a glass oven dish. Tip: The fresh duck eggs down the road are huge and delicious, so bring some cash!
@SusanL2820892 · Camped on Aug 23, 2023 at Campsite #1
I stayed here mainly as a last stop from camping at Bogachiel SP. A place with electricity and a bed was most welcome. I was impressed by how lovely it was to wake up and see the sunrise and trees through the window. I also enjoyed the fact that while the cabin was out in the country, it was a short drive to the shops and Costco in Sequim.
@RussellB587401 · Camped on Aug 15, 2023 at Campsite #1
Heat wave made it uncomfortable. Had a hard time finding cabin due to no cell reception so make a map when route is available. Arrived at cabin after hour for call to get entry code and no cell reception at cabin I should have read email more thoroughly. Would have been nice if entry code had been in email instead of requiring a call. Had to sleep on porch, but was probably too hot in cabin anyway.
@Katherine94445 · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #1
Second time at Louella Cabin and had a great time again! It’s a beautiful and quiet spot with amazing surroundings to enjoy and explore. Cabin is clean and cozy, including the honey bucket bathroom located near the fire pit. Bring lots of water and you can grab big bundles of firewood for $5/bundle at a little hut just down the road on your way to the cabin. Many pots, pans, utensils, dishes, and a cutting board included at the cabin make it a comfortable stay!
@Christoph94057 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #1
What a great cabin! Quiet, out of the way, and has just enough amenities to make for a comfortable night amongst the trees. Check out the buckhorn wilderness nearby
@NatalieT628023 · Camped on May 19, 2023 at Campsite #1
What a great little cabin! While it could use a good deep cleaning it was comfortable and everything worked as expected. The road was quiet except for an occasional dirt biker but low dust levels. The lawn needed a mow and there were skeeters but that's not a surprise.
Easy to access and parking for a couple cars if needed. Bonus: It appeared the outhouse was cleaned weekly.
Access to Sequim Bay State Park was close as were many trails like Upper Dungeoness and Royal Basin, Tubal Cain Mine, Slab Camp & Gray Wolf as well as the old Ned Hill Fire Lookout remnants. While not my favorite cabin in the network you can't beat the location or price.
Easy to access and parking for a couple cars if needed. Bonus: It appeared the outhouse was cleaned weekly.
Access to Sequim Bay State Park was close as were many trails like Upper Dungeoness and Royal Basin, Tubal Cain Mine, Slab Camp & Gray Wolf as well as the old Ned Hill Fire Lookout remnants. While not my favorite cabin in the network you can't beat the location or price.
@MarshaB4102369 · Camped on Feb 10, 2023 at Campsite #1
Flowers left from prior guest or cleaner, nice!
@PaulS8803282 · Camped on Feb 5, 2023 at Campsite #1
The historic cabin makes you feel like you are living long ago…in the woods.
The heater kept us plenty warm. The use of the outhouse and our own water hauled kept us in tune with simplicity. The annoyance of a midnight outhouse run was tempered by the dazzling light show from above.
The heater kept us plenty warm. The use of the outhouse and our own water hauled kept us in tune with simplicity. The annoyance of a midnight outhouse run was tempered by the dazzling light show from above.
@NicoleC4478336 · Camped on Dec 18, 2022 at Campsite #1
My friend and I loved the Louella Cabin! It was nice to have electricity and heat! Only complaint we had was the extremely small port a potty!
Make sure you bring enough water for cooking, cleaning (hand washing and dishes), and drinking!
Make sure you bring enough water for cooking, cleaning (hand washing and dishes), and drinking!
@KatrinaO805175 · Camped on Dec 4, 2022 at Campsite #1
We've stayed at Louella several times and always enjoy it.
Although we've stayed at Louella in December before, this was our first time with snow/ice. There were no provided shovels or other tools to remove the ice from the front steps and it was quite treacherous. We ended up sprinkling some regular table salt, and clearing a path down the stairs by scraping with a hatchet we'd brought. If you're visiting in winter you should probably bring something, at the very least some ice melt. Also, any coffee drinkers should bring some sort of French press or drip/pour over type system. The two vintage percolators onsite don't work very well, and require a very coarse grind in order for their filters to not just let the grinds pass right through. Our coffee was ground for drip, and we ended up having to retrofit a percolator with a paper coffee filter cut down to size.
The mattress on the double bed was also hard as a rock and we had a very hard time sleeping (our recollection of our last visit was a mattress that was old and with very little support, I guess this is supposed to be an improvement). That was unfortunate since one of the goals of any vacation for us is to get more sleep! The rest of the cabin was cozy and we enjoyed our stay.
Although we've stayed at Louella in December before, this was our first time with snow/ice. There were no provided shovels or other tools to remove the ice from the front steps and it was quite treacherous. We ended up sprinkling some regular table salt, and clearing a path down the stairs by scraping with a hatchet we'd brought. If you're visiting in winter you should probably bring something, at the very least some ice melt. Also, any coffee drinkers should bring some sort of French press or drip/pour over type system. The two vintage percolators onsite don't work very well, and require a very coarse grind in order for their filters to not just let the grinds pass right through. Our coffee was ground for drip, and we ended up having to retrofit a percolator with a paper coffee filter cut down to size.
The mattress on the double bed was also hard as a rock and we had a very hard time sleeping (our recollection of our last visit was a mattress that was old and with very little support, I guess this is supposed to be an improvement). That was unfortunate since one of the goals of any vacation for us is to get more sleep! The rest of the cabin was cozy and we enjoyed our stay.
@AmieB4291197 · Camped on Oct 24, 2022 at Campsite #1
Cabin was missing the futon pad. There was a frame, but no cushion for hanging out or sleeping in the living room, making the place uncomfortable to hang out. Also, note that with the missing pad the place only sleeps 4 not 6. This was a major bummer for our group. Next, the thermostat is broken, so the directions do not work. Luckily the gas fireplace/stove works ok manually, but it overheats and turns off before the cabin is very warm. Bring layers. Beds are dirty, with mold under mattress in main bedroom. Definitely bring your own sheets. Be aware, the "Queen" in the bedroom is actually a double. Fire pit is useless, as it is right next to the port-a-potty. All that said, we had a lovely time. Just know what your are signing up for. Fridge and cooking stove/oven work great. Electric lights work great too. No running water. We love the local hikes in the area. This is a great location. Also, there's a lovely historic orchard on the property with apples and pears.
@BP2059695 · Camped on Oct 18, 2022 at Campsite #1
Didn't know that pots, pans, plates and utensils were provided so we had brought our own. Also didn't know that there's a gas stove in the kitchen, too. Bring folding chairs to sit outside and watch the stars, satellites, and shooting stars from the front yard!
@CynthiaJ594994 · Camped on Oct 3, 2022 at Campsite #1
Sweet cabin near many trails in the Olympics. Very comfortable bed. We enjoyed the history of this place built
in 1926.
Staying here was so much easier than camping this time of year. Toasty gas fireplace in Am. Also,Owls, full moon and stars which you viewed on your walk to the porta potty.
in 1926.
Staying here was so much easier than camping this time of year. Toasty gas fireplace in Am. Also,Owls, full moon and stars which you viewed on your walk to the porta potty.
@victoriar30119 · Camped on Aug 16, 2022 at Campsite #1
I loved having the cabin all to myself! Someone started a story about a ghost in the cabin and folks have built upon the tale by leaving clues about the ghost mystery around the cabin, which I thought was great. If you’re lucky enough to get this cabin, consider yourself lucky!
@deannA6198958 · Camped on Mar 11, 2022 at Campsite #1
Lovely peaceful cabin! Great place to disconnect. Cleanest most well taken care of port a potty!
@JeffB8180041 · Camped on Dec 3, 2021 at Campsite #1
2nd time at Louella Cabin. It's rustic, quiet and removed. We will be back.
@JeffB568 · Camped on Dec 3, 2021 at Campsite #1
2nd time at Louella Cabin. It's rustic, quiet and removed. We will be back.
@CoreyL368 · Camped on Nov 12, 2021 at Campsite #1
Please don’t visit. I want to keep this one for myself :)
@KarenA639 · Camped on Nov 9, 2021 at Campsite #1
This was a great cabin in a great area. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
@NatalieV951 · Camped on Nov 5, 2021 at Campsite #1
Such a cool cabin! We didn't see or hear any signs of mice. Outhouse was very clean. All appliances worked great in the kitchen. We had a great time.
@PatriciaM314 · Camped on Sep 13, 2021 at Campsite #1
Cozy cabin in a beautiful area. Walked the Dungeness spit to historic lighthouse the afternoon of arrival, explored the site where Glines Canyon dam was removed and looked for the site of the Elwha dam the second day, then hiked Mt. Townshend the day we drove home. Noticed many pear and apple trees between Palo Alto Rd. and back toward cabin - unsure of the history/ownership of this former orchard. Would return another time as it is a god jumping off point for area hikes, sightseeing etc.
@KarenW751 · Camped on Jun 29, 2021 at Campsite #1
Bring plenty of water. Our five gallon container leaked so we were short of dish washing water.
We loved the cabin- the stories that are written in the journals really get your imagination going- great story writing.
The fireplace was amazing after an all day hike in the clouds- we really appreciated the warmth of the fire.
We loved the quick proximity to Sequim so you can get anything you want within a very short distance.
A great place to hike- Tubal Cane- such an historic hike. We were up there for 7.5 hours. I have always wanted to hike that route but it was too far for a one day trek . Staying at the cabin allowed for a short drive to the trail head and a hike I got to experience. One more check on my bucket list!
We loved the cabin- the stories that are written in the journals really get your imagination going- great story writing.
The fireplace was amazing after an all day hike in the clouds- we really appreciated the warmth of the fire.
We loved the quick proximity to Sequim so you can get anything you want within a very short distance.
A great place to hike- Tubal Cane- such an historic hike. We were up there for 7.5 hours. I have always wanted to hike that route but it was too far for a one day trek . Staying at the cabin allowed for a short drive to the trail head and a hike I got to experience. One more check on my bucket list!
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