Utah Getaway Part 4 The Final Chapter

Alas, as they say all good things must end.

Friday morning came too soon to our little Utah getaway as we began loading the car for the trip home.

We had such a relaxing time, the dogs had a great adventure, and now it was time to head back to reality.

The wife Vicki sat on the deck one last time as the dogs and I took one last walk around the property and then we got in the car leaving behind the very nice cabin, the trees, the cool mountain air, our new found animal friends and headed back to the sweltering heat and the rat race of Las Vegas.

In response to Kerri's question in my comment section Wednesday asking if Vicki dozed off on the way home so I could kick it up an extra 5 mph, the answer is no she stayed awake the trip home so once again I had to putt along in the slow lane.

The wife Vicki just doesn't understand that I still have the same cat-like quick reflexes that I had 35 years ago and cars are much safer now, but that is a whole nother story for another post.

The Gazebo

Swains Creek is part of Cedar Mountain which is well known to have afternoon clouds move in and have a nice rain storm for a short period of time.

We were not fortunate enough to have any while we were there but the gazebo, which is part of the house and deck, would be a perfect area to observe the storm.

The Choice Of Swains Creek

First off, being familiar with the area, our preference was to find a place to stay in Swains Creek rather than the more well known and advertised Duck Creek.

To us the disadvantage of Duck Creek is the constant roar of ATV's since it is part of a large ATV trail system, along with the hustle and bustle that goes on there because of the hardware store, grocery store, restaurants, gas, lodging, a party atmosphere and all of that which are not conducive to slowing down the pace. In addition, closer attention has to be paid to the dogs thus limiting their free roaming with their nose to the ground.

Duck Creek is only about 5 miles away from Swains Creek so if one wanted to rent an ATV or wanted groceries, a couple of places to eat or things like that, the drive is no big deal.

Swains Creek on the other hand has ATV's driving around but not to the extent Duck Creek does so it is a much quieter, peaceful area and a great place to slow down one's pace and relax.

The Cabin

Over the years Vicki and I have found when you read about or see pictures of places to stay, in many cases the ads have been embellished to appear better than they really are.

No embellishment with this cabin - it is the real deal!





The Testimonial

When Vicki and I find something that we think our friends should know about, we like to share that information with them.

Here is what we experienced in regards to the cabin we stayed in.

We found the pictures in the ad do not do it justice. In the case of the last picture, you are only seeing half of living room.

We soon discovered that everything in their ad was true.

In fact we found a few more things that could have been mentioned. There are permits in the cabin that allow 2 people to fish without a fishing license in the pond and there are fishing poles and a net in case you didn't bring yours. The kitchen cupboard has as many spices as you could ever want to use when cooking. The TV is not just any TV but a wide-screen no less. They have magazines, books, wifi for your lap top, games, puzzles, and a lot more.

It was just refreshing to find that the cabin had everything there. Thanks to the owners, all you need to bring is groceries and your clothes.

The Initial Contact

The owners of the cabin are Russell and Marianne Benson and when I called I spoke to Marianne.

I am ashamed to admit this but from past experiences, when Marianne answered the phone and I asked her about the cabin, I was somewhat expecting her to be curt and ask me if I had read the ad.

Not true, in fact I found her to be just the opposite. I asked questions that she pleasantly answered, she gave answers to questions I hadn't thought of yet, and just offered me a lot of additional information, some of which I knew because we were familiar with the area.

Of course that would be the first of about 5 calls I made to Marianne because once I had the basic information, and with the wife Vicki and I just about to mark our 33rd year of marriage, I am smart enough to know I better have her approval before making a commitment.

In all of my conversations with Marianne she was always pleasant, patient, and helpful which I found refreshing and I appreciated that.

In fact she made me feel like we knew her and she was inviting us to her cabin for dinner.

Will We Stay there Again?

An emphatic yes.

Would We Recommend To Family, Friends And Strangers?

I just did in this blog!!!

Although putting the word out may make it harder for me to find an open date the next time I try to book it.

The Contact Information

Russell and Marianne Benson

(760) 832-6555 (California, USA) Phone 2: (760) 408-1672 (California, USA)

This cabin is a diamond in the rough.

Tell them Dave & Vicki Wagner recommended it to you.

Book a trip now. I guarantee you won't be sorry.