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Beehive Mountain in the winter sun, from the lounge.

Sun, snow and mountains - have a nice winter hike right out the front door.

Icicles on the roof, sunset on Beehive Mountain.

There are lots of growing pine trees in the 20 acres of land.

Photo opportunities abound - here is a rare winter rainbow.

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Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Riverside, WA

Omak Theater54 min drive
Okanogan Bingo Casino61 min drive
Omak Lake69 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The property and the surrounding area were beautiful. The house had a nice kitchen with everything you need for a variet...

lauren e.

Dec 2, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Ranch Style Cabin on 20 Acres in the Beautiful Tunk Valley

Spectacular all round views from this ranch style cabin in the beautiful Tunk Valley -- a little known piece of rustic countryside bordering the Okanogan National Forest, northeast of Omak and near the small town of Riverside.

Enjoy nature from this luxury cabin and wrap-around porch. A birdwatcher's paradise the Tunk Valley also offers breathtaking views, hiking local forest trails, mountain biking the quiet country roads, fishing at Crawfish Lake, and wildlife viewing from the cabin, in the valley, and at the Tunk Valley Wildlife Area. It also offers just living with a frontier feel.

In summer the land is a sea of color from the grasses and wild flowers, and with the backdrop of mountains and dramatic skyscapes the cabin is a nature artists dream. An easel is provided in the main bedroom, inspiration is provided all around.

In winter the surrounding area offers cross-country and backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. The cabin is five miles from Crawfish Lake, which usually freezes hard enough to snowmobile, ski or skate on. Local skiing areas include Loup Loup Pass and Havillah, both about one hours drive away.

For those not wishing to drive the cabin sits on 20 acres of private land, where guests are free to wander. A walk around the perimeter is three quarters of a mile.

The cabin itself is at an elevation of around 3,000 feet, and stays a bit cooler than down in the valley. The main floor has a gorgeous living room with a gas cast iron stove for those cozy evenings. There is a large fully equipped kitchen and dining area, and a private master bedroom with bathroom. Upstairs it has two large bedrooms, and a full bathroom. A huge detached double garage is also available.

The cabin is approximately 14 miles from the historic country town of Riverside and the Okanogan River, nearby towns include Omak, Okanogan and Tonasket. The Many Lakes Recreational Area offers many summer activities for boaters and fishermen. Local events include the Omak Stampede and other county fairs. Easy day trips include the Tunk Valley Wildlife Area, the Stonerose Fossil beds, the state park and historical sites at Conconully, the sparkling and unspoilt Omak Lake, the ghost town of Molson, the Loomis National Forest, the Methow Valley, and the North Cascades National Park.

Keywords: Ranch House

Property manager

Peter Turcan

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No hunting on the property. Hunting is permitted in the Okanogan forest - permits are available at Riverside, Omak and Tonasket.

No motorized vehicles on the property, except on the driveway and in the garage.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Omak

Located in Omak, this holiday home is in a rural area. Valley Lanes Bowling and Arcade and Bannon Mountain Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Omak Lake and Alma Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Riverside, WA

What's nearby

Omak Theater - 54 min drive
Valley Lanes Bowling and Arcade - 55 min drive
Okanogan Bingo Casino - 61 min drive
Mid Valley Hospital - 61 min drive
Omak Lake - 69 min drive

Getting around

Omak Station - 55 min drive
Wenatchee, WA (EAT-Pangborn Memorial) - 154 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ranch Style Cabin on 20 Acres in the Beautiful Tunk Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Ranch Style Cabin on 20 Acres in the Beautiful Tunk Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch Style Cabin on 20 Acres in the Beautiful Tunk Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ranch Style Cabin on 20 Acres in the Beautiful Tunk Valley located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Omak Theater, Omak Public Library and Valley Lanes Bowling and Arcade. Mid Valley Hospital and Okanogan County Historical Society are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to relax

Great place!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren e.

2 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great getaway

The property and the surrounding area were beautiful. The house had a nice kitchen with everything you need for a variety of cooking. It was all quite comfortable and enjoyable.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R., Bainbridge Island, WA/USA

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet location

spend a long weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

What a amazing property in the Tunk Valley outside Omak. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there, and would stay here again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick Z.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Quiet

Great property with 360-degree views. Very secluded - you can see one house on an adjoining property, but it's pretty far away. Nice wrap-around porch. Great place to unwind and get away from it all.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eckhard P.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene isolated get away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Well maintained home with lots of collectibles, books, etc to discovery. Interesting location in an nice valley with cattle farming bordering the national forest (Yellowstone on a smaller scale comes to mind). Did a drive up to old fire lookout on top of Tunk mountain which was great as well!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan V.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

My only suggestion would be to have the yard more trimmed and watered. Driveway could be weeded or trimmed as well. Nice place overall though.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tony B.

19 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet

Found the peace and quiet we were looking for! Stunning sunsets and the night sky was amazing. Numerous shooting stars and saw the ISS pass overhead! Beautiful setting! Property could use some updating, dishwasher not working and BBQ seen better days. We will return to Okanogan County again! Tony

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nike H.

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Beautiful home on acreage with wonderful views out every window… Everything here worked perfectly everything was just as described or better… Great communication from the host… Easy check in and out well definitely come here again and again..!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote and Quiet

Very nice place. We were in the area for a graduation. Great views from every side. Large piece of property with the nearest house at least 150 yards away. The owner was very responsive to questions. The 35 minute drive to Omak on a twisty road wasn't an issue for us at all. The view around the area is very nice. Tons of Blue Birds. I wish I had some binoculars. They had bird books but sadly the binocular case was empty. Very large rooms and nicely supplied. Sleeping the 5 of us was easy as it could very comfortably have accommodated more people. I would have given it 5 stars if the lawn had been mowed and the deck and deck furniture had been cleaned. I definitely would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

13 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

This is our second stay here. We enjoyed the quiet locale and beauty so much that we had to stay again! We were a group five adults between 45-75.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A.

6 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual fishing trip

Great

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

11 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country paradise

Great property, with tons of privacy. House was perfect for our family. No complaints at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie N.

21 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My New Happy Place

I was looking for a quiet place offering solitude and an escape from city life and holy smokes did we find it. The landscape is incredible. Photos do not do it justice. The cabin is well-appointed and comfortable. The property was so much fun to roam. We saw deer multiple times a day. And heard coyotes multiple times a day. The wraparound porch has multiple spots to cozy up and it was a blast to move to different sitting spots as the day went on. If you are interested in stargazing, this is the place for you! The night sky literally took my breath away the first night. I have never been able to see so many stars! We will definitely be renting this beautiful cabin again. Peter was great to communicate with!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

11 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun holiday week

My husband and I stayed here with our daughter and her partner and their two dogs during the week between Christmas and New Year's. Everyone enjoyed the cozy vibe of the house, the interesting decor, and the big kitchen for making lots of family meals. House is spacious with gorgeous expansive views and big bedrooms. We took lots of walks in the snow--there's a close-by trail system for long walks in the woods. A fun, relaxed winter retreat.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

1 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

It was our second time at this beautiful cabin and we will come back. Easy to communicate with Peter. We really enjoyed our time in Tunk Valley.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Excellent house, location and beautiful area. House is spacious, clean, well furnished with simple instructions for use and clearing the property. Loved the 20 acres and proximity to Okanogan National Forest. Wildlife is amazing with Harriers, Hawks, Owls, Deer and even 3 Moose on the last day. Amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Susie K.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Exceptional views

The property is gorgeous. Views from every window make a perfect photo. I had never been to the Okanogan Highlands before. The drive to the house goes through the valley, through rocky cliffs and up to a plateau of rolling hills.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Amanda N.

15 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

RATS!

The property is gorgeous, in a secluded beautiful area but this was all undone when rats were discovered inside the house running across the counters and into the cabinets/ stove. Unfortunately, as the person booking on behalf of my techs, I just found this out, so I was not able to bring this to the attention of the home owner when it happened. Beautiful home otherwise. The TV situation could be a little better as there is only 1 small TV in the home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sherri D.

8 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and peaceful

Great spot to enjoy some time away from the city. I wish the owner would have cleaned the dishes from the previous guest who stayed in the house before us. As soon as we arrived, we had to clean an entire dishwasher full of someone else’s dishes. The refrigerator was also leaking when we arrived, so we had to clean up about a quart of stagnant water from the fridge before we could even use it. The filter was leaking, so every day we had to attend to it. I also wish the owner would have mowed more than a small perimeter around the cabin. My husband and I really wanted to hike around the property, but it was impossible to do so with all of the high grass and weeds. I suspect this isn’t a problem in the winter, but it was in the summer. I also wish the owner would clean the outside furniture. We couldn’t sit anywhere that did not have layers of bird excrement. WFH’ers: Know that there is internet access, but it is too slow to run any sort of VPN. We definitely could not have worked from the property. We also weren’t able to stream any content, and the small television (only one in the entire house that we could find) was a bit dated and had limited channels. But access to email and text messaging services worked great! All of that being said, the house was lovely, quaint, and exactly what we needed. We were looking to mostly disconnect, and we were able to do just that! It did get quite hot, but the air kept up and we really enjoyed our long weekend at the house. We got to hear a pack of coyotes take down some prey on our first night, and that was quite an experience! I would recommend this property to others for all of these reasons as well as the incredibly affordable nightly price!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to get back to nature

Clean, comfortable, and spacious home in a beautiful natural setting. Quiet location that is an ideal home base for hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities in the area. The smell of ponderosa pine in the morning, excellent views of the stars at night, and plenty of solitude.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded all expectations

The house was spacious and light, and had everything and more, including a lot of interesting artworks. The gorgeous 360 degree view and wraparound porch were a big treat. I did a lot of reading and enjoying the peace of this beautiful unspoiled place. Check-in was easy and host was responsive. I hope to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michael M.

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breath of fresh air

Rental process was easy. Good communication and no hiccups. House is very comfortable. Two large bedrooms upstairs and one large bedroom down. Bathroom on each floor. 360 degree decks are amazing. 20 minutes or so out of town, maybe more/less depending on how you drive the windy road. But very peaceful and quiet at the house. And ohhh, the stars! Lots of hummingbirds, but not a lot of other birds or animals. It was pushing 100 degrees daily though. Which, AC worked well and kept us comfortable. No problems and discussing a return trip next spring.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace, privacy, and full accommodations amidst surrounding views.

The home is nicer, larger, and more accommodating than the photos show. All one needs is your food and luggage. The covered and surrounding porch/deck allowed us too enjoy lots of outdoor time (my husband is disabled) even in our hottest days. The surrounding and breath views, peaceful environment., and privacy (20 acres) allows one to enjoy music outdoors (during entertaining) In beauty, comfort, & style. We entertained with music outdoors (our personal CD player), enjoyed daily gorgeous sunrises & sunsets, long walks, bicycle rides, and took in the breathtaking views all around, everywhere you sat, slept, or walked whether indoors or outdoors. The home and kitchen had everything one would need! I particularly appreciated and took advantage of drinking lots of water and showering in the fresh well water! No chemicals! We will rent again for sure. One suggestion: It would be very helpful if the check-in instructions said WHERE the gas/propane tank is located outside. Other than that, we had a perfect stay. We HIGHLY recommend this beautiful home, location, and environment. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H., Aberdeen,Wa.USA

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin vacation

Lovely place, will stay here again. Kind of HOT but about 10 degrees cooler than the local area, nice breeze and very quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Peter Turcan

I live and work in Seattle as a writer. My wife is a graphic designer, our three kids go to local elementary, middle and high schools. We have been customers of VRBO cabin owners across the West for many years, and decided this was a good way to occassionally rent out our own cabin. We use our cabin regularly as an escape from the big city. We love the space, the peace, and the great outdoors that the Okanogan has to offer.