We made it work and had a great time...
Well, it was bitter-cold on Thanksgiving due to the wind chill, which really put a damper on us being able to utilize the beautiful deck of Kevin's cabin. We made it work though. Multiple family members commented on how the kitchen needed to be reorganized and that basics like forks and hand towels/rags were missing/insufficient. It was a struggle for a full blown Thanksgiving dinner. However! From my 84 year-old dad to my 2 year-old nephew, everyone had a great time.
Some people complained about being too hot at night. There's only one thermostat for the large cabin, so if you are sensitive, and it is cold, plan ahead and or crack a window in your room. My dad was freezing the whole time while the rest of us were burning up! No way around that, unfortunately. Another thing you can't get around is the amount of stairs. The spiral staircase is tight and can be difficult for some people to use, but you can use the deck to get to the third floor as well, if needed. Other than those critiques, everything else was nice.
Finding the cabin can be difficult. Pay attention to the directions. The road in from one direction is very steep.
Parking was great though. We were able to squeeze five cars in the space provided. That is a huge plus for Arrowhead. Usually parking is very limited. Also, being about 5 (walking) minutes from the village makes this location ideal for events like Independence Day!
The indoor jacuzzi was nice. It does take a long time to heat up, so be prepared for that. Everything was clean when we arrived.
Another huge plus was the fact that you don't need to haul your trash to the dump. Trash cans for the cabin are just off the driveway. Make sure you secure the lids though, to keep the wildlife out!
I do believe that the bathrooms have all been recently renovated. (within 5 years?) They were very nice, and the large bathroom downstairs off of the bunk bed room was able to accommodate several people getting ready for the day at the same time. Some more towels would have been nice, but all in all, the bathrooms were updated and very clean.
To sum it up, even though the cold weather put a damper on our plans, we were still able to have a good time in this cabin. The price is a bit high, but location, parking, size and cleanliness make it worth it if you can split the cost up between families. I will definitely be staying here again.