Cabin in Bishop

Spend some time in the mountains + maybe even experience an Eastern Sierra snowfall too! Moonlight is a cozy cabin, tucked in the Inyo National Forest. Moonlight is one of fourteen cabins at Cardinal Village Resort that sit on the five-acre mill site of what was once a roaring gold mine; this cabin used to house miners! It’s near the roaring Bishop Creek + is host to many small weddings in its lovely private meadow. The space Cardinal Village was once a gold mine operating from 1895 - 1936. In 1946, the abandoned mine was turned into Cardinal Village, an ever popular fishing destination, by the McLaurin family. It has been under the stewardship of the Cluff family since 1985. The resort is open for its “regular” season from the end of April - the end of October every year. All fourteen cabins are open, the Cafe is open, and the Store is open during this regular season. For the winter season or “off season”, you’ll find the Resort quiet + a perfect retreat into the wilderness. Moonlight is one of the four cabins we have open during the “off season.” You are welcome to wander around the property! And take a short hike up to the Gold Mine for a fun adventure! Cardinal Pond is a less-than-two minute walk from your cabin. It is often completely frozen over during the winter, and we have ice skates available to borrow! Our pets, Pat, Mushu, and Kit, are not welcome in any of the cabins. Pets are not allowed in any of the cabins — including ours. We will call them in at night. We are tucked in the forest; coyotes, bears, deer, and other wildlife do roam. Because of this, we ask that all food be kept inside. We suggest all food be brought in from the car and no coolers be left outside on your front porch. Guest access This is your own private cabin. The meadow is private to you as well. Our General Store is closed until the end of April. We are a fishing + hiking resort open from the end of April - the end of October. Our Store + Cafe are closed outside of those dates. Other things to note WiFi is available at the main lodge — NOT at your cabin — but it’s not high-speed. You’ll be able to check your text messages. It is suggested to download any movies and TV shows you might want to watch during your stay.