Honeymoon Cabin - Point Cabin
Each summer visitors to Mineral King can step back in time by entering the Honeymoon Cabin. It is the last of the small rental cabins which made up the Crowley Resort. It is located at the trailhead to White chief, Eagle, and Mosquito Lakes. Photos and artifacts are on display inside, they tell the story of Mineral King and allow visitors a chance to learn more about the area. The historical name for the “Honeymoon Cabin” is the “Cabin on the Point”, or “Point Cabin”. It’s romantic setting brought about its obvious connection with honeymooning in Mineral King. The Honeymoon Cabin is a one story, one bay, high front gable with exposed rafters, one room plan, frame structure with vertical board and batten siding, a wood shingle roof, a foundation of wooden posts set on rocks and a small entry porch.
We are delighted to share with you the exciting news about the ongoing Honeymoon Cabin repair project. As stewards of our local heritage, we take great pride in preserving the rich history that connects us to the roots of our community. With its weathered façade and time worn charm, the cabin stands as a silent witness to the passage of time in Mineral King. It has survived the seasons and witnessed the changing landscapes of this region. Its significance lies not only in its architecture but also in the stories it holds within its walls.
In 1932 there was a “slow” snow slide that came off the hill above, which very gently moved several cabins in the area. The “Honeymoon Cabin” was impacted; however there was little structural damage because it only moved several feet (8-10 feet). In 1989 the Mineral King Preservation Society restored the cabin.
This year our small team at MKPS took on the challenge of re-roofing one side of the cabin. The project was a labor of love, requiring an understanding of historical building techniques. The cabin is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The steep roof proved to be a challenge and at times, a bit scary! We also rebuilt the stairs to the entrance and replaced some of the batten.
We are grateful for the support we received from the local community, with a special shout out to Dan Vassar, Marc Mertz, Melissa Mertz, Fred Reimer, Joe Evaro, and Mike and Jana Botkin as well as Gabriel Vasquez and his staff at Gabe’s Roofing. This project has been paid for by a grant from Visalia County Center Rotary and donations received from many of you in our year-end campaigns. It truly highlights the spirit of collaboration that defines our community.
We invite you to remember the “Point Cabin/Honeymoon Cabin” when you donate. We have more repairs to do on this historical cabin, including painting, fixing holes, window repair, more batten repair, moving and fixing the old stove to a better location in the cabin and the list goes on. If you want to join the work team, please email MKPS curator, Sandi Stryd at sandra@mineralking.org.
