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Epic Stargazing @ Malheur Basecamp

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· Drewsey, Harney, Oregon
5 acres hosted by Sabrina S.
2 lodging sites
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STARGAZING + AMAZING VIEWS: Our place sits on five acres overlooking the middle fork of the Malheur River, surrounded by cattle ranches. Our nearest neighbor is about 2 miles away, we're remote, but accessible... if you don't mind a couple of miles of gravel road. We're in a dark spot, perfect for laying out in the lounge chairs and admiring the Milky Way in an indescribable setting. At night, the only lights visible truly are the moon and stars. Bring your telescope if you've got one! COOKING + DINING: Prepare your meals in our simple, yet functional outdoor kitchen. There's camp stove, picnic table, wash station, and firepit*. The water spigot is located at the north end of the cabin porch. This is a shared area, but we rarely have both accommodations booked at the same time. We've recently decided to make our DELUXE CAMP KITCHEN complimentary**! You won't have to worry about bringing cookware, dishes, cutlery, knives, cutting boards, a can opener, a bottle opener, basic seasonings, or dish washing necessities! **We just ask that you let us know when a seasoning or condiment is running low and that you please wash and return everything to its original spot to avoid an additional cleaning fee of $35. *Please don't use the firepit if a burn ban is in effect. SHOWERING + WHATNOT: Enjoy a luxurious shower in our outdoor shower house, complete with skylight and on-demand hot water. Towels are provided. The building also contains a fabulous composting loo. On the rare occasion that we also have guests staying in the other site, we'll try to coordinate so that you don't disturb each other. We'll communicate with both parties and try to come to a shower schedule that works for everyone. PETS: We welcome your furbabies! Please be advised that there is an additional fee per pet, payable as a Hipcamp "extra" or in good ol' American greenbacks. Please pick up after your pets and try to keep them in your area. We ask that you do not allow your pets on the furniture -- if we find that they've been allowed on the bed, we will require you to pay for the replacement of the bedding at a cost of $300. We have two dogs, an exuberant 150 pound Newfoundland named Hagrid, a little ankle-biting mutt named Hugo, multiple free roaming cats, and three semi-feral children who may be outside. If you are bringing your pet(s), please contact us prior to arrival. HORSES: We have two pastures available if you'd like to bring a trusty steed, or several, on your trip! They're both about two acres (barbed wire fenced) and are right below the main house/cabin. We also have parking for your horse trailer, just let us know ahead of time so that we can have the gates set and the troughs filled! SUSTAINABILITY: We're kinda into crunchy stuff like solar power, composting, sustainability, salvage/upcycling/recycling, and supporting local farmers - artisans - businesses. You'll find that many of the little touches on our replace reflect those values. CHARITY IRONWORKS: If you see or hear Tom puttering around out in the blacksmith shop, you’re welcome to go over and visit. If you need gifts for the folks back home or souvenirs from your epic trip, we also have a selection of our blacksmithing and other unique wares available -- just ask us and we’d be happy to show you our stock. We also offer our 3 Hour Blacksmithing Basics Workshop with Tom. Age 12+ - payable as a Hipcamp "extra" or in cash money. *SUMMER/FALL: PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT THE WORKSHOP PRIOR TO BOOKING - Tom is a wildland firefighter and his availability will be dependent on fire activity.* OTHER THINGS TO NOTE... There IS cell phone reception here - Verizon works best and there's usually 2-3 bars of LTE. We're in the Pacific Time Zone... But while you're here your phone will probably ping off of a tower located in the Mountain Time Zone, so if you're not sure what time it is, just ask! We have lots of complimentary maps and brochures available to help you explore the local sights and cuisine. We're always happy to give recommendations to our favorite haunts. Did we mention that we're remote? And that the nearest grocery store is at least an hour away? STOCK UP: Either in Vale if you're coming from the east, Burns if you're coming from the west, or John Day if you're coming from the north. We're about 15 minutes from the Malheur National Forest, 30 minutes from Beulah Reservoir, and an hour and a half from Steens Mountain. BE COOL: Please don't allow your pets on the beds or furniture. Please don't smoke in the cabin, bus, OR in the shower house. Please don’t take the bedding or pillows out of the bus or cabin. Please don’t cook in the bus or cabin. Please wash and return the deluxe camp kitchen pieces to their designated spot. Please don’t put anything in the loo except TP, sawdust, and your business. We only mention it because, well, we’ve had people do a few sketchy things in the past. We’re sure you’re super cool and would never do anything like that, but we kinda gotta say it anyway. We don't want to have to give you a poor review and/or charge you extra cleaning and damage fees, and we're sure that'd be a bummer for you, too. **SHOWER AVAILABILITY DEPENDENT ON WEATHER.**
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41 ratings · 31 reviews
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Sunny G.recommends
July 3, 2024
Honeymoon Cabin
Sabrina and Tom were such kind and generous hosts! The cabin was cozy, the views and quiet and being off the grid for a few days was phenomenal! No cell phone service. It was so peaceful and relaxing. We enjoyed our stay.
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Anh Oppenheimer O.recommends
September 23, 2023
Skoolie Haven
This converted bus is absolutely adorable! Every detail is thought out, clean as a whistle, and so charming!
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Bradley C.recommends
August 24, 2023
Honeymoon Cabin
Astrophotography option
I recently did a search for dark sky spots in eastern Oregon with a cabin and stumbled across this option by Sabrina and Tom and it did not disappoint. The views from NE to SW were wide open unobstructed which was perfect for what I had in mind. The ground was slightly uneven but that's why you own a tripod. Sabrina's husband Tom was always within a shout if anything was needed. If you plan on stargazing or doing a little astrophotography all night, check with the host regarding mosquitos. A head netting can make the experience much more enjoyable if they are out. The cabin is as cute and cozy as advertised. I plan on going back next month before the weather turns to get a few more images.
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Dennis C.recommends
June 29, 2023
Honeymoon Cabin
Great quaint cabin experience. Enjoyed a camp fire and the views. Would highly recommend.
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Steve J.recommends
June 21, 2023
Honeymoon Cabin
We enjoyed our brief and pleasant stay! Thanks for sharing your liytle.slice of heaven with us!
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Alexandria F.recommends
June 20, 2023
Honeymoon Cabin
I loved the cabin on Sabrina’s Land! The views were breathtaking; the escape from reality was exactly what we needed . I wouldn’t change anything about our stay. The family were very kind ; responsive and the farm dogs were a joy to play with.
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Drewsey, Harney, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Nüümü (Northern Paiute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Sabrina S.

Joined in July 2018
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