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Wits End Retreat @ Mt. Rainier - Hot Tub & WiFi

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Interior
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 471.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Ashford, WA
  • Mount Rainier
  • Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Wits End Retreat @ Mt. Rainier - Hot Tub & WiFi

The mountains are calling! Escape to Wit's End Retreat. Close proximity to Elbe, 92 Road, Alder Lake, and only 11 minutes to Mt. Rainier National Park. This remodeled cabin features all of the creature comforts of home but is located in a quiet, peaceful setting. Property features a brand new, covered hot tub, full kitchen, WiFi, W/D, smart TV, covered outdoor seating, fire pit, and more. Wit's End Retreat is the perfect place to explore the PNW or simply stay in, relax, and recharge.

We designed Wit's End Retreat to be a place where people can come to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether that means you want to just come relax or go out and enjoy all the Pacific Northwest has to offer, there is something for everyone. Follow us on social media at @witsendretreat for photos and updates.

For those who want to go outdoors, Wit's End Retreat is located about 11 minutes from the Nisqually entrance of Mount Rainier National Park (this entrance is open year round). We are less than 10 minutes from Alder Lake and only about a half a mile to 92 Road where you can take your off-road vehicles to the Elbe Hills trails. There is also a trail close to the cabin that you can follow down to the Nisqually River. If skiing or snowboarding is your thing, we are located about an hour and a half away from White Pass Ski Resort. The road in front of the cabin makes a great sledding hill when there is snow!

Follow the babbling sound of the seasonal creek to the deck in the front of the cabin. Relax in the new, covered hot tub and let the jets massage away your aches and pains. Please read hot tub rules before using. Unbreakable cups with lids are provided in the kitchen. A gas fire table and chairs are located next to the hot tub for outdoor dining as well as a Weber gas grill for outdoor cooking. Enjoy a cozy fire with friends and family. A fire pit, outdoor chairs, and a small amount of firewood is provided for your use when there is not a burn ban. If additional fire wood is needed, there are places nearby it can be purchased. Firewood will not be provided during a burn ban.

Wit's End Retreat was recently remodeled and offers a fully stocked kitchen with a full size range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and peninsula for eating. In the kitchen you will also find a coffee bar stocked with a Keurig, french press, coffee, tea, cider, and hot cocoa. The kitchen contains pots, pans, utensils, basic spices, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar for all your cooking needs. Just bring the food! There is even a bluetooth speaker if you need some music around the cabin.

Cozy up by the pellet stove and watch TV, play board games, or read. The Smart TV offers apps such as Netflix or Prime Video that you can log into. The full bathroom is located downstairs and contains a large, walk in shower as well as washer and dryer if you need to do any laundry. The vanity contains a first aid kit and a basket of some essentials if there is something you forgot to bring.

Upstairs you will find a cozy queen bed, dresser, and small pole for hanging clothes on one side. The other side contains a twin daybed with a trundle bed underneath that pulls out for a 2nd twin bed. Additional blankets are located in the blanket chest and baskets. There is also a 2nd Smart TV as well as board games, books, puzzles, legos, and coloring materials for children. Please note there are no doors between the sleeping areas.

The cabin has a wall unit heat pump for heating and cooling, as well as an optional pellet stove. The temperature on the pellet stove can be controlled via the built in thermostat on the stove if you need to adjust it up or down. Please read the instructions provided in our book. It's possible you may need to refill the pellets if you choose to use it. Additional pellets are located in the can next to the pellet stove.
Wit's End Retreat is not responsible for any personal injury or property damage and you are waiving all liability by booking with us. Please exercise caution while at the cabin. The deck and stairs outside can become slippery in freezing conditions. We want you to have an amazing time during your stay!

4WD or chains are highly recommended during snowy or icy conditions. Refunds will not be issued on last minute cancellations due to weather.

Property manager

Carrie Jacques
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note our cabin is not child-proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Well behaved, potty trained pets are welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Wit's End Retreat is not responsible for any personal injury or property damage and you are waiving all liability by booking with us.
No parties and no fireworks. No glassware in the hot tub. Must abide by all hot tub rules outlined in our welcome book.
We are on a septic system. Please do not flush anything besides natural waste and toilet paper. A clogged septic will be a minimum $300 charge.

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Mount Rainier National Park and Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre and Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad.
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Ashford, WA

What's nearby

  • Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Allen Memorial Forest - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mount Rainier National Park - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Longmire Museum - 28 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Headquarters Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Base Camp Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Copper Creek Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elbe Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Village Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wits End Retreat @ Mt. Rainier - Hot Tub & WiFi pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Wits End Retreat @ Mt. Rainier - Hot Tub & WiFi ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wits End Retreat @ Mt. Rainier - Hot Tub & WiFi ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wits End Retreat @ Mt. Rainier - Hot Tub & WiFi located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre, Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area and Recycled Spirits of Iron Sculpture Park. Ashford Natural Resource Conservation Area and Allen Memorial Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aura D.

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

Definitely recommend!

I have only positive things to say about this place/owner! Such a cozy, clean, updated cabin. It has everything you need and more sticked. The bed was so comfortable! The owner was super quick to respond. Theres a creek in the back. Such an amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole P.

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

Perfect getaway!!!

Perfect sized cabin for what we were looking for. The hot tub felt great after long hikes at Mt. Rainer! We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

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

Perfect Mt. Rainier base

We loved this cabin. Clean and cozy and had everything we needed for our visit to Mt. Rainier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kindra B.

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

Relaxing getaway

We enjoyed our stay at wits end retreat, thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie G.

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

Cute place!

This place was great! Hot tub was awesome and kitchen is well stocked, plus it was super cute ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joao d.

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

great and convenient cabin

Well appointed and comfortable cabin — good kitchen supplies and plenty of board games family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Jennifer D.

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

Wonderful stay!

We would stay here again hands down. It was very clean and looked like the pictures! We loved the fire pit and hot tub, and they have the home stocked well with necessities. Only about 10 minutes from park entrance, so we found it to be a very convenient location if you are staying outside the park. Very picturesque, beautiful, and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Winter getaway

Perfect little cabin for us to escape the world for a few days. The cabin itself was cozy and had no problem heating up. Very nice kitchen to cook in & we loved the outdoor patio with hot tub and fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Mt. Rainier basecamp

The property is part rustic cabin part luxury spa. Great location to explore Mt. Rainier NP during the day, and then later relax in the private hot tub afterwards. The hosts pay great attention to detail, from the deluxe appliances to the high-quality soaps and lotions. Just the place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Modern mountain cabin

This cabin was very comfortable and everything has been updated. Clean is an understatement. My spouse and I really enjoyed this property. It was close enough to everything we wanted to do and very private feeling. We will definitely look to stay at this cabin again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah F.

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

Clean and peaceful

This place was incredibly clean and quiet. There are neighbors but they’re beyond the trees so it still felt very private. The creek was dry since it was mid-summer but the hot tub was perfect. The place is stocked insanely well with everything anyone could ever need. Lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

Great little base to explore Mt. Rainier

The location was great. We think it was the best hot tub we had ever used. So nice after a full day of hiking. The bedroom is upstairs and the bathroom downstairs. This was difficult to navigate in the dark if you have to make several trips/night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel N.

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

Nice Cabin

Well thought out Cabin Design with all the amenities to be comfortable yet still experience the great outdoors. We enjoyed the presence of the little creek next to the cabin. My wife and I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jedidiah B.

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

Exceptional

Great cabin in the woods. Everything was extremely clean and welcoming. Hot tub was great, a trail to the Nisqually River was a nice surprise. Very close to Rainier National Park. Host provided a ton of great information prior to the stay, including things to do in the area, check-in and arrival info. 10/10 would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky M.

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

A great escape

A great escape from our busy days in the city. We loved our time there and would love to take this trip again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Amazing!

This place is amazing and exceeded our expectations. The location was perfect, the home was beautiful, clean and so many amenities even down to the smallest details. The owners were very responsive and friendly to questions and it was perfect for our family. I would recommend this place to anyone and hope we are able to visit again soon. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

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

Amazing little getaway

Such a clean and well stocked cabin. Nice quiet little getaway. We enjoyed everything about this cabin. Fairly small but great for two. And the hot tub and ambiance was a 10 for sure. Can’t wait to come back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

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

Wonderful Cabin & Stay!

Our family stayed here over the Thanksgiving weekend! This cabin is exactly how it is described online. It was very clean and comfortable. I would stay here again with my family. Lots of walking trails in the woods nearby. Our family did some sledding at MRNP nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Qingyi B.

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

Great Experience!

The little cabin is very clean! Including the jacuzzi and outdoor table area. The owner pays attention to details. We’ve stayed for a weekend, didn’t go out too much cause it was raining, so we spend most of our time in the cabin. Everything worked out great,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S.

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

Great for visiting Rainer

Great home base for exploring Mt Rainer! This was our last stop on a 10 day road trip and we are going home with clean laundry! We all enjoyed the hot tub after hiking! Thanks for sharing your cozy cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

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

Second Time Stay

This was our second time staying at the Wits End retreat. The property is clean, charming and well stocked with tools in the kitchen to make full meals, which we did. The hot tub is super clean and very nice - and the property abuts a little creek that makes a nice relaxing sound while you’re soaking in the hot tub. Great location with proximity to a few little spots in Elbe and also Ashford. Easy check in! Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Beautifully renovated cabin

This cabin is as nice in person as it is in the pictures, which isn't always the case! Everything was clean, fresh, and in good condition. It's a fairly small cabin but makes efficient use of space. There are lots of little extras and special touches that indicate the owners care about the guest experience. We hung out in the outdoor area most of the time, when we weren't at Mount Rainier Park which is only several miles down the road. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

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

Incredible

This place had it all in incredibly well-stocked kitchen, including coffee creamer, Keurig pods, and every other amenity in the kitchen you could dream of the hot tub was clean and worked perfectly. The fire pit was a nice touch with pre-chopped wood and fire starters to help the process. The property is quiet, private, and just what you need for a nice getaway up in the mountains. All brand new appliances made cooking a breeze! 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

Recharge and renew..Mountain Paridise

This cabin exceeded our expectations in every way. The pictures do not do it justice. The inside is spotless. The kitchen has everything..including some coffee, creamer etc if you forgot anything. Bathroom same..even an extra too rush ;new) in case you forgot. Bed was really comply. The pellet stove kept the whole place, nice and toasty. Every kind of game you remember from your childhood Lincoln logs included. Of course there is the outside amazing, hot tub, fire pit, and all the lights that come on instantaneously at sundown. A the feeling of peace & solitude away from the city is .amazing . A short entrance to the Mount Rainier entrance.. Wow, absolutely Incredible in every way. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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