Looking for a real jewel?
Check out Garnet Ledge Cabin in Alaska’s impeccable Tongass National Forest. And yeah, there’s actually a Garnet Ledge! It’s an outcropping of bedrock that you can access via a partially-surfaced trail. The cabin itself is a well-built A-frame that provides a rustic home base for your hiking, birding, fishing, kayaking, and whatever else you get up to amongst the towering Sitka spruces. Amenities, however, are up to you (from flatware to firewood) so pack accordingly. This gem of a getaway is precious, indeed!