6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 1179.0 sq m

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Marblemount, WA

Washington Pass
‪4 min drive‬
Hidden Lake Peaks Trail
‪4 min drive‬
North Cascades National Park Wilderness Information Center
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Kid Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Relaxation and tranquility at the gateway to North Cascades National Park—under two hours from Seattle! Small cabin feel with riverfront to explore.

World-class fishing, kayaking, floating, and bird watching right along the Cascade River. Magnificent hiking in the north cascades, near many trailheads including a top-rated, beautiful cascade pass.

The house sits above the river about 100 yards from the river.

This cozy riverfront house comfortably hosts two to nine adults in two bedrooms plus 2 sofa beds in the living room and a den/bedroom equipped with 3 bunk beds. Plenty of riverfront to put up tents for a peaceful night sleep.

The house is fully kid-equipped with pack-n-play, high-chair, toys, bottles/bowls, and gates.

We also have a luxury trailer on the property for rent if you have bigger parties and need more space, sleeps 10. The trailer sits on the far side of the property, if it happens to be booked consecutively with your booking - you won't even know they are there.

Relaxation and tranquility at the gateway to North Cascades National Park. A very scenic drive that is under two hours from Seattle.

Your ultimate family retreat is just 6 miles from the entrance to North Cascades National Park!

It has a small cabin feel with riverfront and nature trails to explore.
World-class fishing, incredible hiking, whitewater kayaking, rafting/floating, cross-country skiing, and incredible eagle/bird-watching right from the property along the Cascade River.

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Property manager

Mary Lester

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

We are happy to have your well behaved pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Marblemount

Located in Marblemount, this cottage is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of North Cascades National Park and Douglas Island Convservation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Glacier Peak Winery Tasting Room. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Marblemount, WA

What's nearby

Cascade River - Trezise Conservation Area - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Washington Pass - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Hidden Lake Peaks Trail - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
North Cascades National Park Wilderness Information Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
North Cascades National Park - 20 min drive - 22.7 km

Restaurants

‪Upriver Grill & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
‪Mondo Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
‪Glacier Peak Winery - ‬5 min drive
‪Buffalo Run Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
‪Cascadian Farm Organic - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River located?

This family-friendly Marblemount cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Pressentin County Park, Douglas Island Convservation Area and Upper Skagit - Malliet Conservation Easement. Cascade River - Trezise Conservation Area and Cascade River - Keller/Karlberg Conservation Easement are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Heidi V.

9 Oct 2023

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

Great spot and accomodations

This was a great spot for a girls trip. Unfortunately we couldn't spend much time by the river bc of the dead salmon in the river (females laying eggs and dying naturally) which made the air smell bad. Otherwise was clean, felt safe, and had all the amenities and toiletries you could possibly need.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

K.N. A.

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice place - a few shortcoings

Nice location. "River House" WiFi network did not even show up. Could not dind sugar. Living roon window glass was cracked.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Aug 2023

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

Great house to explore the park

We really enjoyed our quick stay. The location is perfect for our Cascade Pass to Sahale Glacier hike. The house had everything we needed. It was clean and well decorated. I loved the local artwork. We loved being greeted by the two cats who look to be very well fed. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

H N.

7 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

comfortable stay

Very clean, thoughtful extras (like USB plugins added by each bedside; local info; games; spices & coffee & filters, etc.), comfortable beds. Had what we needed. Description seems to imply it's on the river but it was unclear if we were allowed to go down to the river, since there was a fence and another party staying on the grounds b/w this unit & the river. Poor communication w/ the manager--I asked several questions pre-check-in and never received answers.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K., Seattle

1 Jan 2021

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

Cozy winter escape

We had a wonderful time at Mary’s Cascade River cabin. The kid’s room was a wonderful treat for our toddler and our pup was in heaven on their beautiful property. We all loved getting cozy by the woodstove (thank you for supplying all the seasoned wood!). And best of all the location right next to the National park provided some awesome proximity to hikes - we did one each day we were there. Thunder knob was a highlight! hoping to return in the spring/summer. Thank you again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Steve S., WV, United States

31 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Convenient stay for North Cascades National Park

Front yard area was nice. Inside was nice as well. Side and backyards need work. Communication ahead of stay coming several days away from across the country could have been better. Internet service was spotty and could not get Netflix to work. It was clean. Liked the neighborhood cat Tabitha.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

21 July 2024

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

North Cascades stay

Our family has six people, it was great. We have all ages and everyone was comfortable. I brought he laundry detergent (heads up from another review.) Also I didn't find a toaster if that is important to anyone else. Other than that, it was comfortable, the yard/garden/outdoors space was lovely. I just went and checked out the river. I felt a little weird bc the people renting the RV were down there and it definitely feels more like their property, even though I'm pretty sure it's just one big property. The proximity to the North Cascades can't be beat. The two little restaurants in town were both good and only two minutes away and the convenience store was pretty well stocked. Not a full grocery run but definitely meets your basic needs and a little more. Overall it was a good experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

karen f.

5 Sept 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful area

House was as described and location was perfect for visiting the park. House was clean and we had no issues. However I sent several messages before arriving and none were answered and that gave me concern showing up. I appreciate families sharing their homes but I felt like we were imposing since so many personal items were around. They also leave lots of notes and instructions which also had us feeling we were intruders even when we paid more to stay here than any of the other 23 NP we have visited. We did enjoy our visit to the area and appreciated the hospitality of the owners.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

S F.

6 Aug 2024

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

Hiking get away

Stayed here four nights, master bedroom is very comfortable. Rooms are a good size. The house has everything you need. Unfortunately at the time we were there the microwave was not working, but that was fine. I used a pot to heat up some water instead, but did let the owner know about it, very quiet neighborhood. I like that there are a few restaurants to eat at within 1/2 of a mile. . Just a short walk in the back part of the property there are chairs to sit on and watch the river, which is so relaxing. We did not use the bunkbed room, but it is adorable and I could see where young children & teens would really enjoy sleeping there with lots of toys and games in the room. The second bedroom has sliding doors which have a note on it saying to keep locked for emergency exit only and not to go in the backyard as there is a hot tub, which looks partly disassembled. Not a nice site, but I gather they're in a process of doing something with that & part of the fence is down, so I just kept the blinds closed, which was not a problem for me. Overall it was a very comfortable house, large property & good location to get to the parks.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W., Louisiana

4 June 2023

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

Great place! Needs a little more descriptors/clarifications

This property is wonderful. The back of the property does go all the way to a river, but it isn’t clear which parts we have access to without bothering the people in the trailer that is closer to the water than the house is. The pictures of the outside need updating; grass pretty tall, chairs by river no longer by river but closer to trailer next door. Photos and reviews gave us impression we could see and hear the river, but it is not that close to the house. Must travel through yard and gate. Wonderland for families with small kids! Two cats live on property and they do interact with you. House is as described. Very comfortable. Lots of kitchen pantry extras, easy to cook. No hangers, no advance notice that to wash clothes we would need to bring our own high efficiency liquid detergent. And by that point your choices are the gas stations close by. We were not able to make cell phone calls; owner described *48 thing to help with calls but did not work. (We have Verizon and were able to make calls up highway 20 mins at Newhalem but nowhere else. This seems normal for this area but wanted to let others know what to expect). Wifi is no longer on a secure network and was different than info given and written in their book, But wifi did work well. We would stay again in a minute if we could! This was a great location for all the Cascades you have time for.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Sept 2022

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

marblemount

very convenient for visiting North Cascade national Park. Great beds. As advertised. No issues whatsoever. Worked well. Beautiful cats. an awesome national park to visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lonnie P.

8 Aug 2022

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

Serene Riverhouse

Everything we needed in a great location for our visit. Comfortable beds, Clean house. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Annette M.

11 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

beautiful setting, nice location

After a long day of travel, was frustrated with not having cell service to rectify the fact that we can open neither the front door or the lock box. We were given the wrong code.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

5 June 2022

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

Heart of North Cascades

Great home base to explore North Cascades.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F., North Branch, Minnesota

23 May 2022

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

Comfortable Property

This was a very nice and comfortable place to rest after our trip thru the North Cascade Loop. Super conveneint. The property owners were so nice and provide us with great inforamtion to make our stay pleasant.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

3 Feb 2022

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

Wonderful Stay

Our family loved this cozy little spot. LOTs of toys and activities for the kids to do. Well stocked kitchen, very comfy beds. Great proximity for eagle watching! The host was very responsive and accommodating on a few special requests that we had--couldn't ask for more.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candyce T.

23 Oct 2021

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

Cozy home away from home

We loved staying here for a few days while we visited North Cascades National park! The entrance to the park is just a few minutes away. It’s a very cozy house with everything you need to be comfortable. The kids loved the triple bunk bed room. We loved making fires in the wood burning stove. The only thing I would note is that cats have stayed in the home. I am very allergic so I needed to be taking allergy meds so I wouldn’t have to much of a reaction. Overall everything was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Chicago, St. Louis

21 Oct 2021

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

North Cascades base camp

My husband and I spent 3 nights at this quaint little house in Marblemount. Great location for hiking in the North Cascades. House was well appointed, comfy bed, lots of space for two adults. There is a nice size extra bedroom. The area was fine for our needs, ate at each of the 2 open restaurants. My husband was hoping to fly fish from the river by the house, but there was really no access . Did find a spot by the bridge just down the road , so he was tickled. Always nice to come back from a full day of hiking to a comfy and warm home! We did do 2 fabulous hikes: Blue Lake (4.5 miles, moderate) and Maple Pass (6.5 miles, moderate). The larches were still beautiful and we saw a mountain goat at Blue Lake! Highly recommend this house!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L., Darien, CT, USA

12 Aug 2021

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

Cozy, well-appointed base for North Cascades exploration

Woodsy, cozy, inviting, and well stocked. Only 20 mins or so to stunning Diablo Lake. Lovely to sit by river's edge and watch the hawks circle.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

28 July 2021

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

Could not have been better!

Everything you could want and more. Not necessarily a luxury stay, but the kitchen is better outfitted than my own and the beds are super comfy. Mary responded quickly to our requests for assistance and we were all super satisfied!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tam V., Camas, WA

26 July 2021

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

Thank goodness for this riverside retreat!

Our family of 5 stayed in this rental during the brutal June 2021 heatwave that hit the PNW. It was three digit temperatures during our entire stay. We have never been so thankful for air conditioning in all our lives! This home was perfect for us with its plethora of kitchen supplies, pantry staples, and plentiful seating accommodations for both indoor and outdoor eating arrangements. The property is large and the grassy area next to the river provided a fun, cool area for the kids to play. The home has so many toys, puzzles, and games for all ages, from very young toddlers to adult so we were able to enjoy afternoons in when the temps outside reached record highs. Communication with the owner was very easy and she was answered all my questions straight away. Love all the little extras provided and bountiful supplies of toiletries and towels and linens. Beds were cozy and comfortable and so nice! One bedroom had a stellar jay nested in the tree right outside the window so the kids were able to check on the mama bird and chicks everyday through the window. Very cool! The location is so close to town with really great take-out options so nearby, as well as being a perfect base camp for exploring the North Cascades National Park during the day. We were able to hit up several nice hikes in the mornings before it got too warm out and there is plenty of amazing falls, lakes, and overlooks to see if one just wants to do a scenic drive. We loved our stay here and will surely be back to explore more of the North Cascades!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

7 July 2021

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

Great relaxing stay

Cute small property with a big yard for kids to play in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R., Waterford, MI

7 July 2021

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

My third stay, now with a bigger family, and it didn't disappoint

I've stayed here twice in the past with my parents and always enjoyed it. This time, I came with a bigger family (husband and stepkids now added!) as well as my parents, and we all loved it. The home is always clean and has what we need. The setting is beautiful. We enjoyed sitting by the river in the morning and having coffee. The kids loved the fact that there were toys and games they could play with. And the location is so convenient, being just a few minutes' drive into the park. We were comfortable and made some great memories! Also, communication with Mary has always been excellent. She is helpful and quick to respond to messages. Thank you! Maybe someday we'll get to come back again! :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

14 June 2021

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

Great location right on the river

What a great place to stay while visiting the North Cascades. One of the closest places you can find to the National Park entrance and close to the little town of Marblemount which has all the basics you might need. Plus, right on the River which was such a bonus. We loved the fire pits and huge property. Our two year old daughter was thrilled to play with all of the indoor and outdoor toys and read some new books. Very kid friendly house. The house is incredibly well stocked. Everything you need in the kitchen, toiletries in case you forgot something, and a very clean, well maintained house. The beds were so comfortable, which was great after a long day of hiking. We could not be more happy with our stay. Would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trisha H.

11 June 2021

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

Perfect getaway

Lovely stop for our family. The five year olds had endless entertainment and the fire pit evening in the rain was a highlight.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Lester

i’m a scientist & a naturalist, i was raised on a farm along the skagit river, happiest in the cascade and rocky mountains. living life with purpose.

i'm the daughter of North Cascades National Park backcountry ranger legend Bill Lester. our goal is keep this property in our family for the next generation to enjoy. i want my son, his cousins and family to be able to enjoy and appreciate the North Cascades.

Why they chose this property

This is a very unique piece of property, around 4 acres with large river bank frontage.

What makes this property unique

Can't get any closer to the North American Alps

Languages:

English, Spanish

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

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