KOA cabin Pros and Cons

Since we made the (stupid) decision to get another dog, traveling has become problematic. We now have to find places to stay that permit dogs; and, provide easily accessed potty areas. We decided to try staying in a KOA cabin in Argillite, KY during our summer 2023 road trip.

It came with good points and bad. Mostly good; with fairly easy solutions to the bad. The good points are economical as well. We can cook our meals to avoid eating out all the time. We avoid the pet deposits that motels now require. Using our senior, military or KOA membership, makes staying for an extended time less expensive than motel rooms. There is plenty of beautiful outdoor space to walk the dog. And, we don’t share walls with people that would be bothered by the barking.

Not all cabins are the same. Depending on how much plunder you want to pack, you can select one that is basically an empty shell; but very inexpensive.  We didn’t want to haul bedding, dishes, towels, etc. because our car isn’t that big. So, we opted for the deluxe cabin.

The cabin has a porch and private patio, complete with furniture and a grill.

There is a complete mini kitchen; dishes, towels, pans, and cleansers supplied.

There is a small table with 4 chairs. We used 2 chairs as end tables

There is also a television with cable.

There is a futon with bedding in the living room.

No carpet, which is great!

There is a separate bedroom with a full sized bed.

And, a small bathroom with shower.

Towels were also included.

The cons are easily surmountable: 

1. We need to pack a laundry hamper to keep our dirty clothes in until we can wash them at the campground laundromat. And, take detergent from home!

2. We need to generate a list of easy meals that do not result in left overs. We ended up throwing out a lot of food that wasn’t eaten. Plus, we need to cook food that doesn’t require a lot of seasoning or condiments. 

3. We need to take our own pillows and an extra blanket for TV viewing.

4. A surge protector long enough to plug in phones, tablets, Ron’s c-pap machine is a must! There were very few outlets.

The cabin ended up being a great option. One we will choose again.