10/10 Excellent
Kimberly E.
28 Aug 2024
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Amazing getaway
Kimberly E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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Bear’s Den hideaway with hot tub
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ashford, WA
- Tahoma State Forest5 min walk
- Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre3 min drive
- Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area3 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed
Other sleeping area
1 Queen Bed
Other sleeping area
1 Double Sofa Bed
Other sleeping area
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior
About this property
Bear’s Den hideaway with hot tub
Relax with the whole group at this peaceful mountain retreat. Perfect vacation home for all seasons with hot tub, EV charger, wood stove and large deck with grill. Enjoy the giant yard, firepit, hammock and yard games. Dog friendly and less than a 10 minute walk to the Nisqually River Basin, and a 5 minute drive to the entrance of Mt. Rainier. Enjoy the starry nights with plenty of space to spread out. Surrounded by world-class hiking near the peaceful village of Ashford, Washington. Enjoy!
The space
Two bedroom, two bath home with two large living rooms, a full kitchen, laundry space and deck on almost an acre of park- like grounds with hot tub and firepit.
Guest access
The whole home and property is yours to enjoy and explore. You will have self check-in with a custom door code that will be sent to you 7 days prior to arrival. Hosts are not on property but can be available if needed.
Other things to note
A video of the property is available on YouTube by searching for "Bears Den Cabin in Ashford". The cabin has a Level 2 EV charger exclusively for your use. It's also a 9 minute walk to a secluded, INCREDIBLE section of the Nisqually River Basin. (Laminated directions with pictures are in the house manual, to help you find your way) Our favorite things to do here are sit in the hot tub under the stars, take naps in the hammock, or sit and read by the wood stove. This house is perfectly located for exploring the National Park, or any of the hikes in the beautiful surrounding area. You can drive into the Park, or even drive to White Pass through Skate Creek Road (open summer only) and Packwood. Alder Lake is also nearby and a great place for taking the whole group for a day of swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking etc. (We provide two kids paddleboards with oars in the game shed - you will need your own lifejackets). Make sure to go to Rainier Base Camp for pizza. burgers, salads and cold drinks, and don't forget to stop by Copper Creek for their famous Blackberry pie. Paradise Village, just across the street from our community, has coffee, baked goods and amazing Ukrainian meals. So many choices after a day of hiking, swimming and exploring! We hope we get the opportunity to host you and that you will come to love Ashford as much as we do. Welcome!
The space
Two bedroom, two bath home with two large living rooms, a full kitchen, laundry space and deck on almost an acre of park- like grounds with hot tub and firepit.
Guest access
The whole home and property is yours to enjoy and explore. You will have self check-in with a custom door code that will be sent to you 7 days prior to arrival. Hosts are not on property but can be available if needed.
Other things to note
A video of the property is available on YouTube by searching for "Bears Den Cabin in Ashford". The cabin has a Level 2 EV charger exclusively for your use. It's also a 9 minute walk to a secluded, INCREDIBLE section of the Nisqually River Basin. (Laminated directions with pictures are in the house manual, to help you find your way) Our favorite things to do here are sit in the hot tub under the stars, take naps in the hammock, or sit and read by the wood stove. This house is perfectly located for exploring the National Park, or any of the hikes in the beautiful surrounding area. You can drive into the Park, or even drive to White Pass through Skate Creek Road (open summer only) and Packwood. Alder Lake is also nearby and a great place for taking the whole group for a day of swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking etc. (We provide two kids paddleboards with oars in the game shed - you will need your own lifejackets). Make sure to go to Rainier Base Camp for pizza. burgers, salads and cold drinks, and don't forget to stop by Copper Creek for their famous Blackberry pie. Paradise Village, just across the street from our community, has coffee, baked goods and amazing Ukrainian meals. So many choices after a day of hiking, swimming and exploring! We hope we get the opportunity to host you and that you will come to love Ashford as much as we do. Welcome!
Property manager
Troy Nordyke
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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
About the area
Ashford
Ashford is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Rainier National Park and Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area, while Recycled Spirits of Iron Sculpture Park and Longmire Museum are cultural highlights.
Ashford, WA
What's nearby
- Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area - 3 min drive
- Mount Rainier National Park - 9 min drive
- Longmire Museum - 22 min drive
- Paradise Loop - 45 min drive
- Henry Jackson Visitor Center - 45 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Base Camp Deli - 3 min drive
- Copper Creek Inn - 5 min drive
- Paradise Village Restaurant - 13 min walk
- Wildberry Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Alexander's Restaurant - 7 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Troy Nordyke
I'm Troy and my wife Suzanne and I work in healthcare. I'm a physical therapist and Suzanne is a midwife who has delivered over 1,000 babies (and counting). We LOVE to travel and between the two of us we have been to over 30 countries (and counting). We began hosting in 2022 when we moved from our house in Seattle to the forest of Fox Island. We kept our house in Seattle with the expectation that our children would live there when they (hopefully) go to University at the UW. Since renting it out as a short term rental we found great satisfaction and enjoyment in it. Having traveled so much and preferring to stay at people's homes, apartments, castles and tents as opposed to hotels we have a deep understanding of how much joy and happiness a place and host can bring to people. We take great pride and joy in hosting people and hope to have the opportunity to make your stay with us special and memorable.
Why they chose this property
The Bear's Den has been in Suzanne's family since the 1960's. Her father built it from what was a pole barn many years ago. You may notice timbers with drywall around it in some of the walls...these are the bones of the pole barn. Since the house was passed to us it has been our vacation house with many memories including Christmases, Thanksgivings Summer vacations as well as our daughter taking her first steps just outside the kitchen. It has also been the launching point of many trips to Mt. Rainier and hikes. Including the 93 miles of the Wonderland Trail around the mountain! We hope you have your own memories here and that you tell us a little about them in the Guestbook.
What makes this property unique
The Bear's Den is special because of the the way it can host groups and families. The large yard is set up with a volleyball net and many games to played in the nearly 1 acre of lawn. There is also a place to park an RV with a 110V AND 220V outlet and water spigot. There is an free to use level 2 EV charger making travel with an EV easy. The large hot tub and fire pit are welcoming and enjoyable addition to the large property. Although the house is technically a 2 bedroom there is plenty of bedspace and yard to pitch a tent and camp under the beautiful starry nights in Ashford.
Languages:
English
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