Ryan's cabin is the perfect place for a couple or small family to unwind and get away from it all. Nestled at the bottom of a steep gravel road, the cabin overlooks a wooded trail that leads to the shores of Lake Russell. We especially enjoyed sitting on the porch under the fan while we grilled out (both nights) and drank our coffee in the mornings, enjoying the quiet.
The cabin itself is surprisingly efficient in its design; even with the full-sized appliances (which I loved), Ryan has managed to include more than adequate living, bathing, and sleeping space for two people and two little dogs.
I can only think of two possible negative things that I would mention about this property. The first is that the walk to the lake was a little farther than I expected, and since my husband injured his knee, we weren't able to take advantage of the canoe like I had hoped (luckily we have a boat at the nearby marina, but I still wanted that experience). The other issue is the land leading up to the property. It has been cleared very recently, and to be honest, isn't the prettiest sight to behold. I can tell that the land is a work in progress, so it may look very different by this fall, judging by the care that has been taken to the lawn and barbecue area next to the cabin.
The most surprising part of this trip was how much our dogs enjoyed it, especially Buster, our 13-year-old rat terrier. Normally, our dogs hate (and I mean HATE) going on trips, especially when we camp or do anything outside of their ordinary routine. I don't know if it was the near complete solitude or the fact that he knew he was going to be able to be off leash, but I honestly think that this is the first trip that dog ever chilled out on in his life. He even napped in the car on the way home, instead of pacing and panting like he usually does.
I would definitely love to visit this property again in the fall or spring, and highly recommend it.