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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20306.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Battle Ground, WA
- Battle Ground Lake State Park5 min drive
- Cascades Amphitheater25 min drive
- ilani Casino25 min drive
- Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Chicago
1 Queen Bed
Garage
+1
3 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
2 Double Sofa Beds
Master
1 King Bed
San Francisco
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
The Glass Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Guest
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Mud Room
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Gem River House
RIVERFRONT ESTATE - PRIVATE, GATED
House on top of 30ft cliff.
Trail-like steps down to the private-owned riverfront beach. Lounge seats. Has both deep and shallow water areas.
2,500 SqFt - Ranch House:
Skylights
Long wrap-around deck
Fire pit
HotTub
Sauna
Wood Floor & Travertine Tiles
2 Fireplaces
Insert Family Room & Common Living Room (2 living rooms)
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550 SqFt unfinished garage:
2 Queen beds
2 single beds
1 small bedroom (extra queen bed)
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CHECK IN Code: Will be shared after booking
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GUEST ACCESS:
You will have the access to the whole property except the large garage, which is locked with storage and cars.
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For the river property, please follow the fence line where you shouldn’t across other side of properties. Stay in between two fence lines. :) And of course, please do not go across the river to neighbor’s property. We own the half of the water side, so you can play anywhere within our property.
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BE ALERT: Watch out for slippery and bumpy levels when stepping down to the beach!
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If any of you want to park RV/Camper/Etc. - $30 per night extra.
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GUESTS:
This property can hold up to 20 guests, but 15+ people staying will be considered as special event (fees rendered, more details down below in description).
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GETTING AROUND:
3m to corner store (mini market) and a vineyard with wine tasting place
7m to Lucia Falls 10m to Moulton Falls
12m to downtown Battle Ground
15m to Walmart
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NEIGHBORS are nice:
Towards the riverfront, on your left is Kathleen (a sweetheart, never bothered us), on your right is Nancy (always walks her dog by the yard, nice, but not a social person), on your front across the river is Gary and Julie (nice couple, but they like the quietness), and behind your property is Lisa (awesome neighbors!)
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---IMPORTANT NOTICES, FINES, & RULES---
Smoking in house or garage - $300 penalty fee. Please ONLY smoke outside away from the house.
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Loud music party past quiet hours (10pm weeknights/11pm weekends). My neighbors will text me if there are music blasting parties - $300 penalty fee.
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Lost Key - $100
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GUEST PRICES:
$25 per guest who stays past 8pm
$15 per visiting guest who leaves before 8pm
More than 15 guests are allowed. Beds can hold 18-20 people. If you want MORE, then you guys can bring air mattresses, tents, etc. — You are MORE than WELCOME to enjoy yourselves!
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Wedding/funeral reception, retreat, large events are welcome!
Year 2025 EVENT Fees - (for 15+ ppl staying over):
$500 one time FEE. Then $300 per group of 10 people (ie: 27 EXTRA guests = $300 x 3 groups = $900 extra).
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PETS:
$50 cleaning fee per pet & $15 per night.
Discounted prices if longer nights and/or more than 2 pets.
RULES:
1) Dog leash is required on the riverfront beach. Anywhere above the cliff is not required (BUT stay in the property). Out of gate, leash is required.
2) When you bring dogs on property during your stay, you are required to close the driveway gate at all times.
3) Pick up dog poo poo every time you take dogs out because we have a huge property that you wouldn’t find the poo poos when cleaning it all at once. :D
—
Please be transparent and let me know how many total guests/pets are going to be at the property.
$20 EXTRA penalty fee per guest/pet!
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RULES for this property:
1) Put all furniture back to where you found at your check in
2) Clean up after yourself (clean up BBQ grill/chairs/trash/stuff brought down to river/etc.)
3) Fire Ban starting on July 15 to August/September (3x3ft is allowed though! So, please respect the county rule, or you will be fined $250)
4) Shoes off in the house/indoors
5) Electricity and water is turned off when not being used
6) Close the front gates 24/7 if you have pets (AND when you check out)
BEACH AREA:
PLEASE no glasses, only plastic cups/bottles
Do not throw cig butts (only in a jar)
Do not throw or pour alcohol in the river
Do not break or move nature rocks (we will get in trouble for that)
---
Care for the environment as if it’s your own :)
——————————————————————
WATCH OUT for slippery and bumpy rocks when stepping down to the beach!
——————————————————————
CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS:
KeyLock box code: will be shared after booked
CHECK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Make sure all of the furniture is back to where you found them
2) Dishwasher is turned ON
3) Washer is turned ON with all the dirty towels
4) Put the trash out by the front door, on the cement. Maids will take them to the front gate trash bins. Trash Day is Wednesday mornings
5) Close the gate
6) THANK YOU
—
REQUIRED: Anyone with ZERO or with less than 3.75 rating review will need to do an additional $500 refundable security deposit. Refunded right after maids check out if all rules are being followed.
It’ll be through this platform for all of the $ so it’ll safe for both of us.
—
We have outdoor security camera so we will know how many people are coming in and out for safety reasons.
Cameras are NOT allowed to be touched or moved…
$100 penalty fee.
—————
We are a very open minded couple, and we really have simple common sense rule here… Just be communicative and honest then we will get along well! :)
House on top of 30ft cliff.
Trail-like steps down to the private-owned riverfront beach. Lounge seats. Has both deep and shallow water areas.
2,500 SqFt - Ranch House:
Skylights
Long wrap-around deck
Fire pit
HotTub
Sauna
Wood Floor & Travertine Tiles
2 Fireplaces
Insert Family Room & Common Living Room (2 living rooms)
—
550 SqFt unfinished garage:
2 Queen beds
2 single beds
1 small bedroom (extra queen bed)
----------------
CHECK IN Code: Will be shared after booking
----------------
GUEST ACCESS:
You will have the access to the whole property except the large garage, which is locked with storage and cars.
—
For the river property, please follow the fence line where you shouldn’t across other side of properties. Stay in between two fence lines. :) And of course, please do not go across the river to neighbor’s property. We own the half of the water side, so you can play anywhere within our property.
—
BE ALERT: Watch out for slippery and bumpy levels when stepping down to the beach!
—
If any of you want to park RV/Camper/Etc. - $30 per night extra.
----------------
GUESTS:
This property can hold up to 20 guests, but 15+ people staying will be considered as special event (fees rendered, more details down below in description).
----------------
GETTING AROUND:
3m to corner store (mini market) and a vineyard with wine tasting place
7m to Lucia Falls 10m to Moulton Falls
12m to downtown Battle Ground
15m to Walmart
----------------
NEIGHBORS are nice:
Towards the riverfront, on your left is Kathleen (a sweetheart, never bothered us), on your right is Nancy (always walks her dog by the yard, nice, but not a social person), on your front across the river is Gary and Julie (nice couple, but they like the quietness), and behind your property is Lisa (awesome neighbors!)
-----------------
—
---IMPORTANT NOTICES, FINES, & RULES---
Smoking in house or garage - $300 penalty fee. Please ONLY smoke outside away from the house.
—
Loud music party past quiet hours (10pm weeknights/11pm weekends). My neighbors will text me if there are music blasting parties - $300 penalty fee.
—
Lost Key - $100
—
GUEST PRICES:
$25 per guest who stays past 8pm
$15 per visiting guest who leaves before 8pm
More than 15 guests are allowed. Beds can hold 18-20 people. If you want MORE, then you guys can bring air mattresses, tents, etc. — You are MORE than WELCOME to enjoy yourselves!
———
Wedding/funeral reception, retreat, large events are welcome!
Year 2025 EVENT Fees - (for 15+ ppl staying over):
$500 one time FEE. Then $300 per group of 10 people (ie: 27 EXTRA guests
—
PETS:
$50 cleaning fee per pet & $15 per night.
Discounted prices if longer nights and/or more than 2 pets.
RULES:
1) Dog leash is required on the riverfront beach. Anywhere above the cliff is not required (BUT stay in the property). Out of gate, leash is required.
2) When you bring dogs on property during your stay, you are required to close the driveway gate at all times.
3) Pick up dog poo poo every time you take dogs out because we have a huge property that you wouldn’t find the poo poos when cleaning it all at once. :D
—
Please be transparent and let me know how many total guests/pets are going to be at the property.
$20 EXTRA penalty fee per guest/pet!
-------------
RULES for this property:
1) Put all furniture back to where you found at your check in
2) Clean up after yourself (clean up BBQ grill/chairs/trash/stuff brought down to river/etc.)
3) Fire Ban starting on July 15 to August/September (3x3ft is allowed though! So, please respect the county rule, or you will be fined $250)
4) Shoes off in the house/indoors
5) Electricity and water is turned off when not being used
6) Close the front gates 24/7 if you have pets (AND when you check out)
BEACH AREA:
PLEASE no glasses, only plastic cups/bottles
Do not throw cig butts (only in a jar)
Do not throw or pour alcohol in the river
Do not break or move nature rocks (we will get in trouble for that)
---
Care for the environment as if it’s your own :)
——————————————————————
WATCH OUT for slippery and bumpy rocks when stepping down to the beach!
——————————————————————
CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS:
KeyLock box code: will be shared after booked
CHECK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Make sure all of the furniture is back to where you found them
2) Dishwasher is turned ON
3) Washer is turned ON with all the dirty towels
4) Put the trash out by the front door, on the cement. Maids will take them to the front gate trash bins. Trash Day is Wednesday mornings
5) Close the gate
6) THANK YOU
—
REQUIRED: Anyone with ZERO or with less than 3.75 rating review will need to do an additional $500 refundable security deposit. Refunded right after maids check out if all rules are being followed.
It’ll be through this platform for all of the $ so it’ll safe for both of us.
—
We have outdoor security camera so we will know how many people are coming in and out for safety reasons.
Cameras are NOT allowed to be touched or moved…
$100 penalty fee.
—————
We are a very open minded couple, and we really have simple common sense rule here… Just be communicative and honest then we will get along well! :)
Property manager
Robin Shannon
Premier Host
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- Battle Ground Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
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Reviews
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Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexander R.
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic place to stay
Alexander R.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nambinh N.
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great still, will be back
Nambinh N.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brett S.
24 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Brett S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Thanksgiving!
Julie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Miranda P.
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miranda P.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Traci H.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large families
Traci H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peggy C.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Peggy C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle G.
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Michelle G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Justin I.
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Justin I.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Candi S.
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Girl’s weekend getaway
Candi S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
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27 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey D.
27 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Jeffrey D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bret H., Roseburg USA
30 Dec 2022
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River Gem
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Robin Shannon

We are a Deaf couple that loves to travel. We just had another baby today (7/22/22), making a family of 4. All of us are Deaf, yep! :)
In our free time, we love to watch movie and do outdoor stuff!
Robin loves world traveling, sports, and real estate while Amber loves animals and staying at home, a very homebody gal!
In our free time, we love to watch movie and do outdoor stuff!
Robin loves world traveling, sports, and real estate while Amber loves animals and staying at home, a very homebody gal!
Why they chose this property
We love water! This is just a perfect paradise for us to relax and swim anytime we want to. AWAY from the city.
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