Sportsman Retreat - Columbia Riverside w/ Dock -Sleeps 15 - Columbia County

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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16325 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Clatskanie, OR

PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center29 min drive
Lake Sacajawea Park30 min drive
The Rutherglen Mansion33 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

2nd Floor Reading Room

1 Double Futon

2nd Floor Triple w/Bath

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Lower Double Queen w/bath

2 Queen Beds

Lower Queen Bedroom + (optional twin)

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master with Private Bath & Deck

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Sportsman Retreat - Columbia Riverside w/ Dock -Sleeps 15

Riverfront vacation home on 30 acre farm.
Well suited as a professional remote office, Group-family-sport retreats and Wedding functions. On the beautiful Columbia with views up and down the river. WORK CREW DISCOUNTS. Sorry - No Pets.

This is a large 3500 sq ft guest house with dock and outstanding views of the river. With 5+ bedrooms, 4 baths and sleeping capacity for up to 15. The Kitchen-Dining area seats 16. Electric heat WITH A/C. Corporate discounts and direct billing possible.
We prefer a 5 day minimum rental since the 10 hour cleaning time makes short stays less feasible.
FOR SHORTER STAYS, OUR OTHER SMALLER HOUSES "SPORTSMAN PARADISE - COLUMBIA RIVER" will sleep 6-8; and Columbia House Waterfront/dock sleeps 4-6.

Secluded but only, 1 hr from Portland Airport and 45+ min to historic Astoria Oregon, and Washington beach and coastal towns, for day trips. This is also a favorite Seattle-Portland-San Francisco long weekend escape.

Many sports: boating, sailing, paddle boarding, fishing, hiking and touring. Boat ramp-dock (10 ft deep).
Pets
We regret that several negative incidents with guest pets including injuries to farm animals, kids and adults, along with allergy reactions by owners, causes us to no longer accept pets - sorry. There are several pet lodging facilities nearby if recommendations are requested.

Business Office Ready
We often rent to subcontractor work crews from Wauna (20 min), Longview (20min), Vancouver (40 min), Portland (60 min). Fiberoptic 120MBS Internet. DirectTV, Netflix, and LASER PRINTER. Retreat here for quiet view of river, wildlife, sunsets and Mt. St. Helens.
Fully Furnished
The house is fully equipped with all clean linens and hotel type toiletries upon arrival. Daily made service is not provided but available. A full kitchen is provided including many of the condiments you might need. Check our stock of ketchup, mustard, steak and fish seasoning, spices, olive oil and mayo type condiments before bringing your own. People tend to leave what they don't need there for the next group. But the local Safeway grocery is only 10 minutes in Clatskanie and open until 11:00PM. The deck is great for: entertaining with a gas barbecue, toasting the sunsets, or watching the waterfowl and eagles. Life jackets and a few fishing poles are available.

Guest access
Guests have use of the entire house, dock, 5 acre lawn, and Boat ramp usage is also included. A few water toys are available to to use. A few life jackets for adults and children are available but you may want your own for your kids. Life jackets always needed for water sports. Swimming off dock available for good swimmers or those with life jackets, but water too deep for wading.

Guest interaction
There is a nearby host available to handle any issues that may arise during the stay

Neighborhood overview
This is a rare rural-farm neighborhood area on the lower Columbia where the homes are total river front without crossing a road to get to the river. Your dock starts 30 feet from the house front door. Paved roads are available for country biking (but no bike lanes), and you can hike within our 200 acres of foothill timberland providing outstanding views.

Fishing Guidance - Chartering
I have talked to the folks at "Gone Catchin Guide" Service .

Oregon hunting and fishing licenses and limited gear are available 10 minutes away in Clatskanie. Also, Bob's Sports in Longview (30 minutes) is the Largest fishing supply selection in northwest. You can fish the Columbia River with either an Oregon or Washington fishing license. I recommend doing some charter fishing if you don't have your own boat. The charter captains know how to fish them best. Charters are available in Longview, Astoria and a few other locations along the river. Contact me for recommendations.

Getting around
Off street parking for cars, boat trailers or RV. We have RV power and water available but not sewer hook-ups

House manual
Please - No Smoking in house. Front and back decks are perfect places.
Barbecue is propane.
Respect the nearby neighbors by not having late night disturbances.
No smoking in house. Front and back deck smoking is permitted.
Pets disallowed; $200/pet charge against damage if brought onto property.

Property manager

Jim Miller

Languages

English, Finnish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Pet fee $100 each for extra allergenic cleaning.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Deck or Outside smoking only

Life jackets for all children and non-swimmer adults: dangerous deep river with currents.

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: 75

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clatskanie

Located in Clatskanie, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jones Beach and Rainier City Park, while Regal Triangle Cinemas 4 and Cowlitz County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Triangle Bowl and Haydu Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.

Clatskanie, OR

What's nearby

Jones Beach - 20 min drive
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center - 29 min drive
Lake Sacajawea Park - 30 min drive
Triangle Bowl - 31 min drive
The Rutherglen Mansion - 33 min drive

Getting around

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fultano's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
‪Farmhouse Coffee - ‬13 min drive
‪Bundy's Cafe & Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
‪Colvins Pub & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sportsman Retreat - Columbia Riverside w/ Dock -Sleeps 15 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sportsman Retreat - Columbia Riverside w/ Dock -Sleeps 15?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sportsman Retreat - Columbia Riverside w/ Dock -Sleeps 15?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sportsman Retreat - Columbia Riverside w/ Dock -Sleeps 15 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Jones Beach, Rainier City Park and Rainier City Hall. Dibblees Beach and Rainier Marina are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

11 Aug 2023

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

Comfy with plenty of room

The house had plenty of room and is located in a quiet, out of the way place so we had plenty of peace and quiet. We enjoyed watching the river and seeing the different wildlife.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

29 July 2023

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

Relaxation with a View

Three generations of family could enjoy together and apart. Groups could come and go with ease. Kitchen was well stocked (could use a 12x14 cake pan but we made do). The dining room was good for puzzling and group dinning. The windows and the view were perfect to just sit and enjoy. Loved the dock, plan to bring a swimming ladder next time so us old folks can get in and out. The TV and internet must have been OK because we didn't hear any complaining from the youngsters. Oh my sister could have used a new frying pan - she burnt the chopped onions. In short it was one of our best family vacations.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

20 June 2023

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

sibling reunion

It was a very relaxing place and beautiful scenery.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

8 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful home, great host!

We had a family getaway for Thanksgiving and loved the house. It had everything we needed and our host was great to work with.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

6 Sept 2022

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

Great place to stay

We loved this property! Clean, quiet and right on the water.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

15 Aug 2022

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

Very nice place

Owners are great to work with. Very clean. The location near the river was amazing. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie A., Arizona

3 July 2022

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

Beautiful home and location

Our group of 4 families loved our time here. Plenty of space inside and out for all of us. We loved being able to fish, swim and kayak off the dock. The kids enjoyed playing soccer & tag outside. With the summer sun they were outside playing until 10pm! Huge dining table was great for card games. Beds were comfy and the rooms were large. Location is also a great home base to explore coastal Oregon & Mt. St. Helens. The aquatic center in Astoria was a hit for all ages. The hike down to Beaver Falls was beautiful although a bit more difficult than we anticipated. Jim was a very helpful host and this property is well loved and cared for. If we come this way again we would definitely look to stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

14 July 2021

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

Annual family getaways

Great location for large group, plenty of room inside and out. Lovely sunsets. Yard is big but not at all even, beware of little holes and biting flys! Owner (Jim) is super nice man as is Holly (Housekeeper), both were helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

26 June 2021

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

Amazing Vacation! Stay longer if you can!

The owner was beyond accommodating. He was full of tips and suggestions. The house is better than the pictures show. We had everything we needed. We took advantage of the BBQ and firepit. Kids loved fishing off the dock. This location is secluded but close enough to drive to Astoria, Mount St. Helen's area, and Portland. Beaver Falls, Jone's Beach, Ape Caves and the local thrift stores were our favorites! We will be back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Paul B.

20 June 2021

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

Functional house.

The house worked out great for our family. The house is functional with lots of space, sleeping areas, bathrooms and kitchen. We had a great time at the property. The owner was great and took care of our needs.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

5 June 2021

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

Idyllic home on the river

The owner was very responsive and very helpful. I would love to return here next year. We saw all sorts of wildlife, swam in the river, fished off the dock, and relaxed on the porch. The stars were great at night too!

Stayed 31 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris E.

5 May 2021

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

Awesome Riverfront Experience!

We couldn't have been more pleased to stay nearly a month at this riverfront home! Constant tranquil views from the house, nesting Osprey, hunting Kestrels and Northern Harriers, migrating wildlife, amazing sunrises and glow of the water from bed through the balcony slider. Our family dog was welcome and thoroughly enjoyed the grassy lawns and nearby cows! My husband brought his SUP board and enjoyed his tours of the river. The weather in April was amazing! Clatskanie is a perfect base location for visits to Portland, Astoria, and the north coast towns in OR/WA. Jim was a wonderful host! We will be back to rent another of Jim's properties for sure!

Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla K., Somerset WI

26 Oct 2020

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

Fishing vacation

Great private location. Very clean. Lots of pantry amenities. Jim was very helpful and generously let me take from the garden. We had a great time. We’ll be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

13 Oct 2020

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

Roomy retreat on the water.

The owner made every attempt to accommodate our family function. the property is well maintained with a nice view of the water and plenty of room to spread out . I look forward to bringing friends and family there in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

22 Aug 2020

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

Can't say enough about the whole experience!

Loved everything about our stay and this house and property. Manager was so kind, he even let us raid his garden and we ate squash and salad from it. So good! The property is amazing and gigantic. Watching the birds and fishing off the dock was so relaxing. We'll be back for sure!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ben J.

16 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great price with a lot to do

The house is large and there is a lot to do. While we were there, they set up disc golf in the surrounding property, which was fun. Also, kayaking was fun. The two complaints we had were that there are only four bedrooms (not five as stated in the listing) and that there was not nearly enough toilet paper stocked. But overall, I would recommend this place!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

10 July 2020

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

Great house on the Columbia River

Jim's house was a great experience! The location was right on the Columbia River and Jim was very easy to reach and lives right down the street. He let us borrow a kayak and we were able to explore some of the marsh areas and see a lot of wildlife. Although the house feels very secluded, it was only 10 minutes from town and 10 minutes from a beautiful hike at Beaver Falls. The house was well-equipped with kitchen utensils, linens, towels, etc. and had a lot of room for everyone. We only have 6 adults stay this time, but the house can definitely fit many more. We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely book this house again with hopefully more sunny days to enjoy the dock more!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Mollie G., Vancouver WA

22 May 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

It was fun

The house was nice with lots of space. It is only 4 bedrooms not 5 like advertising says. There is a jet tub but i wouldnt recommend using it because it spits algee out when jets are on. Also the cuttingboards in the counters were dirty when we got there. Loved the house and the location. Also the owner lives on the same road so anything that needs to be addressed can quickly.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P., Indiana

18 Nov 2019

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

Nice and quiet stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this property! We were visiting friend that lived in Clatskanie so we were only 10 minutes from them. It was perfect! We got groceries at the beginning of the week, and were pleasantly surprised to see all of the pots, pans, utensils and spices that were available. Being right on the River was such a beautiful sight! We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jaafar K.

6 Nov 2019

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

House on the river

Beautiful place right on the river . Plenty of room for everyone. If you have little ones it might be a good idea to bring a few baby gates

8/10 Good

Chris S.

26 June 2019

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

Roomy and clean

This house suited our needs for the week. It was an hour from Portland and 45 minutes from the coast, within 10 minutes to a grocery store. Clean, quiet and roomy.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick O.,

21 June 2019

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

Comfortable and quiet

This is a wonderful property. Clean and spacious, located right on the Columbia River with multi level decks with beautiful views. We hope to visit again sometime.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

10 Apr 2019

Nice waterfront property

Went with a large group of guys to fish. The house was great for us and everyone got their own bed. Owner was very responsive and made sure we were comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jeana L.

6 Jan 2019

Spacious and quiet.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for everyone. Enjoyed watching the otters in the river.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

2 Jan 2019

Good place for a family Christmas gathering.

This was a good place for a family Christmas gathering. We appreciated the ability for each couple to have their own space for sleeping and their own bathrooms and that there is a big enough kitchen and dining area for our big group, which included two toddlers. Plus the views of the river and being able to watch wildlife was a treat.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jim Miller

Consultant engineer, farmer, and engineering professor emeritus from Univ of Michigan. My wife was raised on these lands and her father was a Finnish gilnet salmon fisherman. Please enjoy this as one of our guest houses among several properties making up our river front tract of land where we are trying to restore the riverfront for recreational purposes.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful 30 acre farm with over 1/4 mile of waterfront on and along the Columbia. The views to the river and use of the riverfront is fabulous. The house itself is about 10 years old on three levels totaling almost 3700 sq ft. with 5 bedrooms and plenty of room for a big group.
But using only the upper two levels makes it a standard 2-3 bedroom, 3 bath house suitable for a smaller family. We liked that it is flexible from small to large groups.