THE TRADING POST

The original hub of it all, the log cabin store still stands. It was here that the community got their mail, groceries, gas and kerosene at the turn of the century. It was certainly a meeting place for all, since the original road to town was unpaved until the Second World War. There was always a coffee pot brewing in Mrs. Mackie's kitchen. Certainly many artists and writers sat in her kitchen sharing stories, only to be disturbed by the ringing of the store's bell when someone entered. Gather with family and friends in the original trading post, seated next to the old wood fire stove or reclining on one of the couches. Take a walk down the dirt road, passing the barns and corrals and the goji orchard to where the bridge crosses the San Cristobal creek.

The Trading Post is a three bedroom, 2 bath adobe and log cabin that used to serve as a country store and post office for the small village of San Cristobal. It has an attached 500 sq ft log cabin room that can function as a studio or a large family/play room. Two of the bedrooms have a queen size bed and the small bedroom has two single beds. There is a bathroom with a clawfoot bath and shower. The kitchen seats six people. It is fully equipped with a gas stove, stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher. Off the kitchen is a sunporch and also an outside porch.

Nightly rates depend on the season: $160-$200 for two people plus a cleaning fee and tax. $10 extra pp.