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Your Base Camp for a trip to Crystal Mountain or Mount Rainier = Winter & Summer

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Your Crystal Mountain Ski Getaway!
Master bedroom with king bed on second floor
Additional bedroom with queen bed on 2nd floor
3rd bedroom with double bed on first floor
Ladder access to loft with queen bed above 2nd floor

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Enumclaw, WA
  • Snoquera Falls Loop
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Crystal Mountain Resort
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd bedroom (located on 2nd floor)

1 Queen Bed

3rd bedroom (located on 1st floor)

1 Double Bed

Loft with ladder access

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Your Base Camp for a trip to Crystal Mountain or Mount Rainier = Winter & Summer

SLEEPS UP TO 8
Master bedroom – king size bed
2 guest bedrooms – 1 queen size bed and 1 double size bed
1 loft with ladder access – 1 queen size bed
1-1/2 bathrooms – stall shower with glass door
Linens, blankets & towels
Freestanding propane stove and electric heat
DVD player, VCR, stereo with CD player
Refrigerator, stove, small microwave
Toaster, coffee maker, blender, and crockpot
Stackable full-sized washer and dryer
Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa, apple cider & popcorn
Basic dishware and cooking utensils
Large front porch
Selection of DVD’s and board games

Property manager

Wayne Grevey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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, service animals permitted
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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
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

Enumclaw

Located in Enumclaw, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Northway Backcountry and Crystal Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rainier National Park and Federation Forest State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Enumclaw, WA

What's nearby

  • Snoquera Falls Loop - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Mount Rainier National Park - 18 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Crystal Mountain Resort - 31 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Sun Top Lookout - 36 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 48 min drive - 34.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Naches Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greenwater Outfitters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greenwater Lodge Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Naches Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Base Camp for a trip to Crystal Mountain or Mount Rainier = Winter & Summer pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Base Camp for a trip to Crystal Mountain or Mount Rainier = Winter & Summer?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Base Camp for a trip to Crystal Mountain or Mount Rainier = Winter & Summer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Base Camp for a trip to Crystal Mountain or Mount Rainier = Winter & Summer located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Skookum Flats - North Trailhead, Federation Forest State Park and Camp Sheppard Trailhead. Snoquera Falls Loop and Ranger Creek Trailhead are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski trip
Great, easy access and lots of bed space!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing AFrame
Great place to stay if you want to ski at Crystal Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great space and close to crystal
The location was perfect in a small neighborhood with an easy drive to crystal. 3 good bedrooms and there were two lofts where more people could have slept. Would have been nice to know the washer wasn’t working and also the wifi does not work. Would stay there again if those were fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We enjoyed our stay at your cabin. Thank you. Perfect distance from Crystal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski trip
A frame was great, kids really liked the bunk loft and the fireplace. Only a 30 minute drive to Crystal so we had more time to ski.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lysa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Enjoyed our weekend and first time at Mount Rainier! Excellent communication by host, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place
Ied recommend keeping it under 8 and if you do youll stay comfy and satisfied. Your under 40 mins away from everything youed care about and theres a nearby general store that has anything on short notice.The one thing i would love is some kind of covering for the front porch. We had a solution but being Washington' it rained the whole time so if we didnt have a cover our selfs we would have been limited with our outside access. Over all its perfect for the size location and price
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Rainier!
Cute little cabin. Very simple but lots of sleeping space. Close to Greenwater for food and drinks. Bring your DVDs. Internet is slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation to the west coast
The house was great overall It was really hot when we arrived, and it took until morning to cool it off even with all the windows open We were unable to use the loft bed due to it being so warm up there Some fans would be nice in the rooms Otherwise, it was great- great location and it had the rooms and space that we needed for my 4 kids and I Cozy little cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A-frame ski crash pad
Great place to stay for ski days at Crystal Mt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P., Steilacoom, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in the woods
Skied all weekend and worked perfect for a family of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crystal Ski Trip
Property worked great for our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larissa M., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+++ AFrame
We had a great weekend up at Crystal during the day and cozying up at Wayne’s place in the evenings. It was clean, comfy and room for everyone! This place would be great for any winter or summer mountain activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lainey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly an unforgettable weekend
Well maintained property perfect for a solo escape into the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsey M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience.
The cabin was cozy and great to spend the holiday. The only thing that was annoying was that the wifi is very slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to sleep
Older property but clean. Quiet neighborhood and close to Mount Rainier's Sunrise area. Lots of beds compared to the size, great place if just looking for lodging to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and comfortable
We love staying at this sweet little a-frame. Perfect location for trips into Rainier NP in the summer and Crystal Mountain in the winter. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool comfy Aframe close to Crystal
Bigger than expected, clean, comfy Aframe cabin close to Crystal. Could use some TLC and updating but location less than 30min to the ski hill was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful mountain getaway
Our family had a wonderful time, hiking along the river, skiing at Crystal and relaxing around the table enjoying meals and playing games. Perfect. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unplugged
Had a great weekend! Had no cell service, WiFi didn’t work, we just hung out took a walk, watched ski movies and unplugged for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric K., Bonney Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy place
Very nice chalet near Mount Rainier and Crystal Mtn. The photos don't really tell how roomy it is here. It's on a quiet cul de sac and if you like nature, short walk to the river and lots of elk around to view. Pleasant well maintained neighborhood too, to walk around and stretch the legs. Everything you need for meal preparation is available inside. No cable or satellite which worked out well. Can actually have conversations for a change. Owner was prompt with responses to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Nina S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Crystal Mountain!
Winter vacation/multiple ski days at Crystal, we wanted a place close by, pet friendly, and a kitchen so we can cook meals.Pros: 30 min. away from Crystal Mountain; ample space for family of 3 and a dog; kitchen and bathroom supplies were ample; for a pet-friendly place, the house didn't smell; quiet neighborhood; host was responsive.There were a lot of dog poop on the yard in between cabin and house next door & on driveway. We picked up after our dog but kept seeing other poop. Had to constantly watch where we walk.The house had everything we can think of during a cabin vacation except emergency supplies. Our first full day, there was a power outage (not sure what time power went out). Fortunately, we were at Crystal most of the day. We came back to the cabin and heard generators from the other houses. Unfortunately, the cabin didn't have a generator but at least we had heat from the gas stove fireplace in the living room. The one flashlight we found didn't work. Called the host and was told there were no candles nor any other light source. Ended up splurging on a couple of lanterns and butane stove from nearby convenient stores. Got to shower up that night but was worried because the house had electric water heater and we weren't sure how long the power outage was going to last. Glad to discover the power was on the next morning and it remained on the rest of our stay. Also, the host refunded us for half of the cost of the emergency supplies we bought.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Cozy rustic cabin in the woods
This cabin is the perfect place to stay for a ski vacation at Crystal or a quiet getaway at Mount Rainier. As others have said, the cabin is rustic, but we thought that only added to its charm. It is just as advertised/pictured, well in fact, it is much more adorable in person than the photos show. Plenty of places to sleep and the beds/linens were so comfy. The cabin was clean and well appointed with everything we needed. Owners were friendly and quick to respond. The neighborhood is so quiet, peaceful, and private. SO much better and cheaper than staying at the base of Crystal. The only "con" I would say about this place is it may not be the best choice if you have toddlers as there is a hot fireplace in the living room and a steep spiral staircase. For older children, however, it is awesome because of the lofts with ladders and many games/movies provided. Overall perfect stay and we would love to visit here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Katie S.

Cabin in need of a little TLC.
This little cabin is in need of some TLC. The layout is quaint and rustic but is a cute A-frame cabin with a surprising 3 bedrooms plus a loft for the kids accessed via ladder. It was clean, and the beds were comfortable and linens were all in good condition. There is a TV and WiFi which was nice to have. However, we arrived to a dark, ice cold house. With only a small gas fireplace and wall heaters in each room it took us almost 24 hours to heat the cabin. There were a few additional space heaters but that’s didn’t seem to help speed up the heating. It would have been nice for someone to turn on the heat and a few lights prior to our arrival. Almost all the dishes were dirty upon our arrival, most of the glasses/cups were cracked and most of the pots and pans and baking sheets were in such bad shape they were unusable and should be thrown away. There is no dishwasher and very limited counter space to set dry dishes. The carpet has been ripped and then duck-taped in several places. One of the wall heater units was broken and a couple lights were out in the house. The cabin is overdue for new carpets, and all new glasses and pots and pans and should also have baseboard trim repaired where it is falling down. Other than these issues it is a cute cabin with more space than you’d expect. There is no mud room but because of all the bedrooms we were able to keep all our ski stuff in one room and out of the way from foot traffic through the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Carol K., FEDERAL WAY

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A frame getaway
We had a nice stay. We saw elk moving thru in the morning. However, it is in a development with neighbors close by. There is an easy access to the White River. The cabin itself needs some TLC. There were burnt out lights throughout. As well as broken fixtures . The carpet in the downstairs bedroom was held down with duct tape. Most of the bedrooms were up the spiral stairs. Both of the bathrooms were downstairs. There is no dishwasher so prepare to wash dishes by hand. There were multiple cobwebs throughout. It is more suited for a ski getaway than a family trip. We did enjoy the quiet nights and clean air.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wayne Grevey

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Wayne Grevey is a local, professional skier who has enjoyed a career that has allowed him to do what he loves. He has had pictures published in every major ski magazine including covers on Powder and Backcountry magazine. He's been in several ski movies, including Warren Miller. The Elk Run Chalet is where Wayne and his family spend their free time throughout the year.

Why they chose this property

Wayne chose this property because it was located so close to Crystal Mountain, one of the best ski hills in the country.

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English

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