Camp Dearborn Reservations for New Resort Cabins Start June 4
The cabins will be available for use beginning June 17.
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Looking to try out Camp Dearborn's new resort-style cabins?
In-person reservations for the cabins will begin Monday, June 4, at the Milford and Dearborn camp offices. Reservations can be made between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Both phone and in-person reservations will be available between 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. June 5.
Cabins will be available for occupancy starting on Sunday, June 17. Reservations can be made for full weeks (Sunday – Sunday) only, beginning June 17 and progressing through the summer and Fall.
Unreserved cabins will open for daily rental on the Monday of any given week. Daily rentals will require a two-night minimum stay and weekend requests are limited to Friday and Saturday within the camping week.
Cabin rentals will be registered to responsible parties, age 21 years or older.
Driver’s license and car registration (maximum two vehicles) must be presented at the time of reservation.
Rates for the 2012 season are $660 per week and $110 per night with a two-night minimum. A non-refundable deposit of $125 is required and the balance of the rental fee must be paid 15 days prior to the camping date.
Reservations made within 15 days of the camping date must pay in full at the time of reservation.
Reservations will be accepted for full week rentals on a first come, first serve basis.
kamal
7:28 am on Monday, June 4, 2012
I was told 3 weeks ago that at the camp office that they have a 4 page waiting list and they are not taking anymore names.
chris
8:24 am on Monday, June 4, 2012
I'm very surprised, we were there about a week ago and they still didn't finish the first one... so are they claiming there ALL finished now?
Jessica Carreras
9:19 am on Monday, June 4, 2012
This information came from Camp, but I'll check with them and see.
Next Gen
10:01 am on Monday, June 4, 2012
It amazes me that Dearborn continues to operate Camp Dearborn. I cannot imagine why the City needs to own, maintain, and operate a retreat with "resort-style" cabins. Instead, the City should put effort into Downtown Dearborn, which more Dearborn residents would enjoy, than a "camp" that is 48 minutes away from my house. It should be an easy choice, now that Mayor O'Reilly and City Council have brushed aside our historic City Hall, how about we brush aside "historic" Camp Dearborn?
chris
10:07 am on Monday, June 4, 2012
I've been been receiving the same info, everytime they have posted news on them they make it sound as if they completed one... I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining about it but it seems like whoever is posting the info isn't actually checking things out, but just word of mouth....
Jessica Carreras
10:14 am on Monday, June 4, 2012
Yep, reservations are open! Camp offices just told me they've had lines of people all weekend looking to book the cabins, and there is still availability. They do open June 17. So get there quick!
chris
10:26 am on Monday, June 4, 2012
I was just wondering if they fiinished them, like I said I was there only a week ago, surprised that they are ready.... besides spending that kinda money @ CD would put me in the poor house..lol
Donna Hay
11:22 am on Monday, June 4, 2012
I know that I could get much nicer accomodation just about anywhere in MI so NO I wouldn't pay $110.00 for something like this.
Michael D. Albano
12:05 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
If they have lines of people looking to book the cabins and there are only 6 with full facilities, why are they not all rented yet?
Frank Lee
1:37 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
Camp Dearborn is completely mismanaged and lacks any vision. It's purpose is questionable, ands it's ability to compete with other attractions for users is also highly questionable
Silvio Davis
2:09 am on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Here is a question....and let's see if anyone knows the answer, how much did these cost when all said and done? The number is ridiculous! For only 8 cabins!?
chris
12:25 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
I can't say off hand but what I read was that the city received a large grant to make CD profitable, and then they placed a bid up for the construction of the cabins... so instead of guessing what is the amount, what is it?
Bob
4:38 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
I didn’t read anything about a grant, but it looks like the total amount is $437,704.
In the document “Capital Improvement Plan City of Dearborn Fiscal Year 2013” it lists the following:
I21009 RUSTIC RESORT CABINS
Purchase and installation of eight (8) rustic resort cabins in Tent Village 1 (TV1). Each cabin will measure at a minimum of 12’ x 24’ (along with an 8’ porch) with windows and doors, and offer a finished interior, complete with built-in bunks, toilet and shower facilities, and limited utilities (electric & water). An outdoor cabana with refrigerator/stovetop unit, a charcoal grill and picnic table will also be provided at each of these new sites. The Charter Township of Milford Board of Trustees unanimously approved the site plan for the proposed resort cabins on February 15, 2012 (PS-11-5007). Construction is slated to begin in late spring, 2012.
Funding source – General Fund.
Contact person – Eric Peterson.
So I guess if you divide the cost by eight cabins that is $54,713 per cabin.
Silvio Davis
5:44 pm on Thursday, June 7, 2012
At the end of everything, it was almost $500,000 dollars for 8 cabins...SO the City is broke huh? $3.75 Million with another $1.8 million to remodel on the new City Hall and $13,500 to evaluate the building AFTER BUYING THE BUILDING, but we're broke....Another fun fact, what will happen if the evaulation doesn't go as planned? hmmm....
Silvio Davis
5:55 pm on Thursday, June 7, 2012
Something else to concider, The city has created a position because someone always has to attend these cabins. That said, now a new position is created in Milford(when we are laying off workers at home) and now we have to account for electricity, water, maintenance etc. Add those all up at the end of the year and tax it onto our $500,000 we have invested in these 8 cabins. BUT WE ARE BROKE! Close everything at home but build these brand new cabins, another genius act committed by the City.
Silvio Davis
6:01 pm on Thursday, June 7, 2012
Consider** Sorry sometimes my fingers move faster than my brain.
Jessica Carreras
1:50 pm on Thursday, June 7, 2012
Update for everyone: I have seen the cabins and they are just about done. We'll have a story soon with more details, and photos.