J and M Retreat - New in ground heated pool 💦 - Desert Aire

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Entire home

Family room is off the kitchen with queen pullout bed and blackout curtain.

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pool

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Mattawa, WA

The Gorge Amphitheatre
53 min drive
Yakima River Valley
70 min drive
Yakima Valley Sundome
85 min drive
Yakima, WA (YKM-Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field)
94 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

J and M Retreat - New in ground heated pool 💦

Just a couple hours drive away from Seattle area and you are at the Desert! Come enjoy this newly furnished home with private pool, PGA Golf Course, boat launch to the Columbia River and breathtaking mountain views! RV pad with water/power hookup. Games for kids and much more!

Property manager

Melissa Olson

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Pool

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please follow HOA Rules: Minimum noise after 10pm, Speed Limit 25 mph, max adult occupancy on septic 2 adults per bedroom, secure against wind.

Pool Use: No Lifeguard swim at your own risk, close cover at night with slide water off, no glass or food in or on pool deck.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Desert Aire

Located in Desert Aire, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and Columbia River. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Mattawa, WA

What's nearby

Cave B Estate Winery - 51 min drive
The Gorge Amphitheatre - 53 min drive
Yakima River Valley - 70 min drive
Yakima Valley Sundome - 85 min drive
Yakima Convention Center - 86 min drive

Getting around

Yakima, WA (YKM-Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tiddaly Diddalys - ‬9 min drive
‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
‪La Popular - ‬9 min drive
‪Corvid Coffee Co. - ‬9 min drive
‪Tacos La Parrilla - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does J and M Retreat - New in ground heated pool 💦 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is J and M Retreat - New in ground heated pool 💦 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at J and M Retreat - New in ground heated pool 💦?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at J and M Retreat - New in ground heated pool 💦?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is J and M Retreat - New in ground heated pool 💦 located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Columbia River and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Columbia National Wildlife Refuge. Wild Horse Monument and Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Interpretive Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Luke K.

26 July 2023

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

Paradise in desert aire

This may have been our best vrbo experience ever. The pool was phenomenal. Melissa was amazing and flexible beyond belief. Location of the house is prime in desert aire.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

15 May 2022

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

Weekend trip

House was great. R bar had live music, we had a good time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

13 Oct 2020

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

Desert Aire Beauty

Great property with really good amenities. Melissa has everything in the vacation rental anyone would need - including extra toiletries and first aid kit...really well appointed. Pool turned out to be an above ground pool style which is OK but advertisement is a bit misleading. Looking forward to coming back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

24 Sept 2020

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

Time Away With Friends

There were 8 of us in the house - 4 adults and 4 youth ages 13-16. There was plenty of room. The house was clean. Good location within Desert Aire. Excellent communication with owners.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

16 Sept 2020

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

Melissa and Jason were awesome!

I had a few question that were answered promptly. The house is super clean and a really nice layout. It was my wife and best friends birthday weekend. The house was ready well before the check in time which made things way easier as we live on the west side of the state. Really had a good time at desert aire at J & M retreat! Five stars!

8/10 Good

Emily M.

16 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Super helpful owners, pool...okay

The property owners could not have been more attentive, from quickly responding to questions before our trip with helpful and detailed information to quickly responding to a question while we were at the property. Five stars for customer service, for sure! The interior of the house was as pictured. Everything had clearly been cleaned before our arrival, though we found a couple of pans that needed to be re-washed before using. I assume this was previous guests using/washing-not-so-well/putting away. I don't think the owners could do anything to prevent that sort of thing. There were a lot of flies in the house the first couple of days we were there - we guessed maybe doors were left open while cleaning/airing out the house between guests. I'm sure this is necessary, especially right now, but it wasn't super pleasant. There were also some small sugar ants in the kitchen. I know well that there is almost nothing you can do to prevent this and it certainly isn't a reflection of cleanliness, just something to know/be prepared for during summer months. The pool was somewhat of a disappointment. The picture of the pool in the listing made it seem bigger than it actually is, at least to me. The water was cloudy, not clear. We brought diving toys for our kids to use and ended up taking them out because we couldn't see them. We added the pool chemicals the owners asked us to add while we were there and were very careful about regular bathroom breaks for the kids, but it never improved. It's also helpful to know that it is an above ground pool, therefore the same depth all the way around. Our youngest (6 years old) wasn't quite tall enough to stand with his head above water, which just meant we needed to be even more thoughtful about pool usage. Just a good thing to know if you're planning to use the pool and you have younger kids. The last thing to note is that the property owners or others visited the property a couple of times while we were there. Once to bring in the garbage can. Once to access the garage space. We didn't have any interactions with them, but they were there a couple of times. In the check-in information they clearly state that the owner/pool maintenance person/handyman may need to access the garage during your stay. It didn't cause any alarm when we saw them, but it did make our stay there feel a little less private. Again, just a helpful thing to know when considering this house. Overall, the experience was good.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

14 Sept 2020

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

Labor Day vacation

we enjoyed staying at this property. It was very clean, kitchen was well stocked and had enough room for our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

sheryll h.

8 Sept 2020

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

Perfect Getaway

There were 5 kids and 5 adults in our party and the property offered a lot of room for all of us to relax. The kitchen and pantry room had everything we needed to cook or grill. The bed in the main bedroom was so comfortable, and the kids were excited to share the bunk beds in their own room. We loved waking up every morning to sip coffee on the deck or stand in the kitchen or living room to see the gorgeous view of the river. By the way, the house is maybe a minute to Priest Rapids Rec Area where you can take your boat or jet skis out, or float. The kids enjoyed swimming in the pool most of the day or riding their scooters on the private driveway (which is huge so you don't have to worry about cars- not that there's much traffic). Most importantly, the owners were very nice and responsive to our needs. Thanks again for your kind hospitality!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

28 Aug 2020

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

Plenty of parking

The place was clean, there was plenty if parking for everyone and room for rv and boat trailers, we would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

27 Aug 2020

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

We enjoyed our stay at the house very much. The kids had lots of fun in the private pool.

The house was great. The house was very clean and ready for us. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and cooking equipment. It was very nice to have a personal pool for the kids to play in on the hot afternoons. Easy walk to the river. Great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

20 Aug 2020

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

Fun annual “Watershed “ weekend 2020!

Great location and Melissa was great to work with.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2020

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

Great family getaway

Stayed here for a long weekend with my family and one other family. Was perfect size for us, the kids loved the pool and overall the community was great. The property manager was also easy to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Malia T.

3 Aug 2020

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

Great Getaway

Beautiful house with all the amenities you need. My son spent hours swimming in the pool. We put our kayaks in the river at the boat ramp. We had a great family trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yee-Fan R.

11 July 2020

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

Relaxing Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. It was spacious and the perfect size for a trip with extended family. The kitchen was stocked with all the appliances and utensils needed- we used the slow cooker, instant pot, and the oven in the to make our meals. We didn't get to try the fancy air fryer! I also made a pie with the pie plate provided (I brought a flimsy foil one). The house was super clean, the furniture was great quality. Having two separate areas with big screen TVs allowed two different groups of people to enjoy different shows at the same time. The yard was beautifully done and we enjoyed the view of the yard, river and the mountains when we ate or did dishes. The property had a large paved area where my daughter learned to ride her bike! The kids loved the pool and swam in it several times a day every day. There is a grocery store in Mattawa a little north of Desert Aire where we ended up buying some ice cream, but we didn't know beforehand so brought all our food in a cooler. We were able to unwind, relax, and hang out with the family during this difficult time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020