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Fantastic river cabin near Mount Hood with private hot tub, firepit & wood stove

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8161.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rhododendron, OR
  • Mountain Sports
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Salmon River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Troutdale, OR (TTD-Portland - Troutdale)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic river cabin near Mount Hood with private hot tub, firepit & wood stove

Riverside Sanctuary

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They say there is no place like home, yet Riverside Sanctuary may just become your home-away-from-home that you return to year after year! Sitting in a perfect location right on the bank of the Zig Zag River and mere minutes from Mount Hood Village, hiking trails, skiing, and the majestic base of Mount Hood, this getaway will be the perfect jumping-off point for year-round adventures. Plus, you can hang out right at home base and have just as much fun soaking in your private hot tub, gathering around the firepit or the wood stove on chilly nights!

Downtime will be a dream as well, as this cabin has all of the comforts of home and more. The lower level will be the hub for gathering with loved ones in style with an open layout, soaring ceilings, and plenty of seating for all to relax in no time. The living room boasts a mounted TV with streaming capabilities, so you will have no shortage of entertainment during your stay. And, the chef of the group can show off their skills in the full kitchen or fire up the gas grill come summer!

With so much fun just waiting to be had, you won't want to miss this rare opportunity to experience Rhododendron in style. Book your stay today!
Please note that firewood is not provided but can be purchased at the local grocery store.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming is available with your own accounts.
4WD/traction may be required in winter.
Both bedrooms are located on the second floor.
Please note that the home's heat is wood stove-dependent in the winter and cold times. There are only three small electric heaters available in the home.
PERMIT ID#106874

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: one camera on side of the house facing trash cans & one camera at the front of the home facing the river

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Oregon
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

Zigzag

Located in Rhododendron, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mount Hood National Forest and Sandy River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mountain Sports and Rainbow Trout Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rhododendron, OR

What's nearby

  • Mount Hood National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mountain Sports - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Salmon River - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 25 min drive - 27.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic river cabin near Mount Hood with private hot tub, firepit & wood stove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic river cabin near Mount Hood with private hot tub, firepit & wood stove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic river cabin near Mount Hood with private hot tub, firepit & wood stove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic river cabin near Mount Hood with private hot tub, firepit & wood stove located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mount Hood National Forest and Sandy River. Mountain Sports and The Courses at Resort at the Mountain are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Hiking Vacation

This property has everything to make it feel like a home away from home. If we stay in the Mt. Hood area again, this property would definitely be our first pick.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erika L.

Awesome cabin with river access.

The furnishings were all cozy. Plenty of blankets and pillows. Kitchen was well equipped. Hot tub with the river view makes it next level.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

Beautiful riverside cabin

We loved the location, how quiet it was, and hearing the river from the cabin. The path along the river was great for morning walks and the deck was wonderful for gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ROXANNE P.

Great Home in a Perfect Setting

My husband and I recently stayed there for 4 nights and wished we'd had time to stay longer. This place was close to a small river, surrounded by trees, and in a small, quirky neighborhood. Loved it all! The house was spacious and the kitchen seemed well stocked though we only cooked a couple of meals there. It's in a great location and very peaceful. Would love to stay there again and would totally recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICARDO L.

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

A Relaxing Weekend

This cabin is close to the river, so we loved that we could hear the water. The cabin is really nice and has a rustic feel to it, even-though it has all amenities needed. I was impressed by the nice appliances and the overall layout of the place. Its surprisingly large.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

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

Lovely cabin/home

This home was the perfect amount of rustic feeling but had all the comfort amenities also. It was a lovely stay and I just might be back some day!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Private Riverfront Cabin

I stayed at this cabin-like private residence on the river with two brothers (25&26) for a disc golf trip to the Milo McIver course roughly 45 minutes away. Very close to Mt Hood. Hot tub, board games, fully equipped kitchen were excellent features. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Riverside retreat

Great riverside location. The place was just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Relaxing Stay by the Zig Zag River

Cabin was perfect for the three of us. A well equipped kitchen, bathrooms on each floor, plenty of towels and a laundry area (shared with downstairs bathroom) made for extra convenience! Our bed was nice & firm and our son said the twin beds were firm as well. Didn't use the loft bed, but used a pillow from it. (NOTE: You might want to bring an extra pillow or two as we didnt see any extras in the closets) The uncovered hot tub on the deck overlooking the river was great and made special when the rain turned into snow. No need for space heaters since a mini-split unit was installed in the living room area and we basically only used the wood stove for ambiance. The location was very convenient for skiing being only @15 minutes away, but the @1/4 mile drive from US26 was atrocious as it required very slow navigation over the potholes. Nevertheless, our son's Honda Civic made it thru albeit scraping the road once or twice. My RAV4 didn't have any issue, though. On the other hand, US26 was a very nicely maintained road that, while snow had coated the road at the summit, the traction was still decent and the weekday traffic was light. The market & gas station a couple of miles away provided for most of our needs while staying there. Yes, we would rent this cabin again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Cozy

Feels remote but not far off the main road. Hot tub was lovely, fire pit was enjoyable. Great, clean and easy to walk by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

david b.

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

Great Escape

Secluded, comfortable, relaxing home in a beautiful and tranquil setting. I’ll be back ..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Judith L.

Privacy and river access!!

Right off the highway but quite in a very quaint 'campy' neighborhood. Kitchen and baths well appointed with everything you'd need. Loved the ten second walk to the river and another minute to a place you can walk down where there is a deeper area to swim. But beware, it is cold water! I'd recommend swimming in the Salmon River at the Wildwood Recreation Area, only a five minute drive and a small car fee to enter and explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Riverside

The property was wonderful. Nice view of the river. The cabin was perfect for a family weekend. Having a big table for eating and playing board games was a plus. Two bathrooms made it easy to get ready for the day and ready for bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sina N.

Love!

We didn’t want to leave this home! Everything was very comfortable, clean, close to many hikes and restaurants, and best of all right in the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tasha G.

Amazing

We loved everything about this place , there's nothing more peaceful than being by a river and being with family ,
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10/10 Excellent

Marisa D.

Comfortable and spacious house

Everything about the home was as advertised. Access was easy and the home was large, comfortable, and clean. There were plenty of towels and extra blankets. The river was beautiful to have out back. We had easy access to many great hiking trails. And we made use of the hot tub! Would’ve loved a little book of hiking and dining recommendations. If it had been a little warmer we would’ve wanted more/nicer outdoor furniture for lounging on the porch. And some of the indoor furniture could be a bit smaller to better fit room sizes. But we’d would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Dream Forest Getway

This cabin retreat was amazing. The cabin felt secluded at the end of the road, and we woke up to soft sounds of the river and enjoyed soaking in the sunlight on the patio overlooked by forest. The hot tub had a broken spout that created an annoying splash in the tub, hopefully they'll fix that for the next people, but the soak was still nice surrounded by forest. The wifi was good, but we ran into bandwith problems when we had to run simultaneous zoom meetings (once we changed to one-at-a-time it was ok). Kitchen was nicely stocked with cooking gear and the outdoor grill worked great. Overall we'd love to stay here again, and we'd highly reccomend visiting to relax, unplug, and enjoy nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie S.

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

Beautiful location

We choose this home based on the location and nearness to Mt. Hood where our daughter was at snowboard camp. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, by the zigzag river, and had a hot tub to enjoy after a day out exploring. The house is cabin-like and being in the woods comes with more earthy and damp smells of nature. We spent most of the day time out exploring. The kitchen was equipped so that our family could cook and grill easily with all essential items and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Robert C.

Enjoyed our stay

Very nice property. Great location and private. Property abuts Zig Zag River. Easy access and convenient to hiking, restaurants, stores, etc. A few issues, such as lack of information provided at property about heating, appliances, etc. Also, some plumbing issues with drainage in one of the showers. Not happy about all the fees tacked on by Vacasa/VRBO. They are pretty substantial. However, would probably stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Fathers Day Getaway

Spacious, well maintained, well equipped and private location. The location is adjacent to the Zig Zag River and has an open area with a fire pit and horse shoe game stakes. The home is spacious and has plenty of seating, dining table for up to eight people, clean bathrooms and bedrooms. One queen bed has a very high frame, (the mattress is 34 inches off the floor), so be prepared to "climb" into bed! The kitchen is very well stocked with dishes, cooking pans, utencils, a four slice toaster, a Kitchen Aid mixer, a pod coffee maker (bring your own pods), side-by-side fridge/freezer with ice maker, five burner stove top, a microwave and two ovens. We enjoyed using the barbecue set on the deck for one of our meals. The communication with management was excellent! Very helpful. There is a shower in each bathroom, (no tub). A laundry washer and dryer. Lots of board games and movies.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Beautiful space, awesome kitchen

Home was beautiful and clean. The kitchen was wonderful. High end cookware and appliances and really sharp knives. Made bread, cookies, soup in the slow cooker. The fireplace was great and kept the place warm. Plenty of wood was available. The middle room has a half wall open so it does get very warm and somewhat smoky. But was still very nice. Beds were comfy. Really appreciated the comfy chairs and having an ottoman in the living room. People did tend to park near the house and walk past it to the river, but it wasn't too bothersome. View and sound of river from upstairs was lovely. I would recommend some grip strips on ramp and deck stairs for safety. Would book again.
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8/10 Good

Lorraine A.

Comfortable, with a sweet location

We really appreciated the good mattresses and showerheads at this place, along with the nice towels and linens, the well-stocked kitchen, and the clean hot tub. The downstairs has a more rustic/funky vibe than indicated in the photos, starting with the front door and ski-lodge type entrance, which we weren't expecting. We groped around a little bit trying to figure out how to operate the heat: it's a split ductless heat pump above the sliding glass door in the living room, operated by the white remote. Worked well once we figured that out. The wall heater near the dining room seems to be defunct. Things to know: even though the place is at the end of the road and thus would seemingly be very private, it's not really, as there's a path along the river in clear sight of the living room that's open to the public, and a trail from the parking area down to the river, mostly used by locals to walk their dogs. (And a big gouged out trench by the parking; what's up with that?) And there are no window coverings in the kitchen and living room other than on the sliding glass door. Also good to know is that the last quarter mile or so is a dirt/gravel road than is quite bumpy and puddled in places, nothing a passenger car can't handle but take it slow. There's a nice swimming hole just downstream on the river trail. The verdant views from the house, along with the birdsong and river sounds audible from the back bedroom (with queen bed), make the cabin a nice retreat from the madding world.

8/10 Good

Rafael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

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

Lovely house, very private, very clean

Lovely house, very private, very clean & nice, plenty of room for just the 2 of us. Lots of bedding & towels (good quality), very nice kitchen. Convenient for some very nice hikes in Mt. Hood National Forest. My quibbles are very 1st world & thus the 4 stars instead of 5. 1st of all my issue is with virtually all vrbo listings, please just tell us the real cost up front & directly. I hate it when you think, oh, that's a reasonable price & then all the added fees make it twice the original price. I am fine the size of the cleaning fee as it's a big house & if all the beds had needed to be changed that would be a big job, & I just always hope the people actually doing the work are getting the actual $. Then when I am asked to pay that kind of cleaning fee, I'm still supposed to start the laundry for them? Mostly at this place I resent there is a hot tub fee but the point is, it's not optional so really, it's not a fee, it should just be incorporated into the price of the house. Just be honest folks. 2nd quibble is that there was no information binder telling us things like how the heat worked (took us until the next morning to figure that out) or give ideas about local hikes & such. We always appreciate that kind of information/recommendations. Another source would have been a guest book but there wasn't one of those. Then it turned out that some of the information was in a link they sent us on the day we checked in that merely said "review your trip" not, hey, here's helpful information for your stay, so we hadn't clicked on the link b/c we had the enter code & directions (though our GPS didn't recognize the address but Google maps did) so we didn't feel we needed to "review" anything. Again, all 1st world quibbles & not a reason to deter you from booking this beautiful place. It's peaceful & comfortable, plenty of room for a crowd & very clean. We loved Mt. Hood National Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Review

The views were amazing but whenever we cooked in the kitchen the smoke alarm went off and we had all the windows open. We could not build a fire in the campfire area due to fire season but were never told about this. Lastly mid stay a board fell from the ceiling onto my husbands head giving him a concussion. Then we were afraid the rest of the stay that more boards would fall down. Vacasa only refunded 100 dollars of our total trip. Also the bedrooms are not very private.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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