Tranquil Forest House w/ Cedar Hot Tub, Sauna, and in a semi-secluded area

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 697.5 sq m

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Packwood, WA

Backbone Lake Trail
‪7 min drive‬
White Pass Sports Hut
‪7 min drive‬
Packwood Lake Trailhead
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

If you're looking for a tranquil space in the forest and minutes from Packwood, Mt. Rainer and White Pass skiing, look no further. This is a semi-secluded two-bedroom nearly adjacent to Coal Creek, at the end of a cul de sac--forested on three sides.

Amenities include a breakfast bar, outdoor 6-person cedar sauna and 6-person cedar hot tub, wood stove, cable internet, BBQ, air conditioning, games, and a fire pit. Guests must sign a release of liability waiver before using hot tub or sauna.

In Upper Timberline--10 minutes from Mt. Rainer and 20 minutes from White Pass skiing.

Property manager

Aaron Spencer

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, 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

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pets are allowed on a case by case basis

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside on decks

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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 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

About the area

Packwood

Located in Packwood, this holiday home is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Mount Rainier National Park and Gifford Pinchot National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to White Pass Ski Area.

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Packwood, WA

What's nearby

Backbone Lake Trail - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
White Pass Sports Hut - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Ohanapecosh Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
Packwood Lake Trailhead - 25 min drive - 15.3 km
Tatoosh South Trailhead - 29 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

Portland International Airport (PDX) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

‪Packwood Brewing Co. - ‬7 min drive
‪Blue Spruce Saloon & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Cruisers Pizza - ‬6 min drive
‪Cliff Droppers - ‬6 min drive
‪White Pass Taqueria - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Forest House w/ Cedar Hot Tub, Sauna, and in a semi-secluded area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Forest House w/ Cedar Hot Tub, Sauna, and in a semi-secluded area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Forest House w/ Cedar Hot Tub, Sauna, and in a semi-secluded area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Forest House w/ Cedar Hot Tub, Sauna, and in a semi-secluded area located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Gifford Pinchot National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Backbone Lake Trail and White Pass Sports Hut. Mount Rainier National Park and Three Peaks Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena S.

20 July 2024

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

Family trip

The house was peaceful, clean, lovely and had everything we needed. It was the perfect relaxing stay for our family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

21 July 2024

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

Beautiful Cabin, perfect location for hikes!

Excellent property, very conveniently located to trailheads to hike Mt Rainier. Would stay again! Enjoyed Packwood as well!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janel h.

24 Sept 2023

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

Loved it

This was exactly what the family needed, away from all the hustle and bustle. It was really relaxing time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

6 Mar 2019

so enjoyable

A perfect place for a peaceful getaway in the Cascades! Aaron was really helpful, and the home is cozy, filled with thoughtful touches and spotlessly clean. Absolutely heaven.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robin H., St. Petersburg, FL

25 July 2016

Perfect!

My husband and I very much enjoyed our stay at Cabana del Oso. The location in Packwood WA was perfect. Ten minutes to hiking at Mt. Rainer and five minutes to downtown Packwood. Packwood has a grocery store, coffee shop, a few restaurants, library, post office etc…. The cabin is very clean and is as pictured. We stayed 3 nights and wish we had stayed a few days longer to enjoy the fire pit, sauna, and just relax. The two outside decks are nice. We would definitely book this home again. Aaron was a pleasure to work with. Any questions we had were addressed completely and he is very easy to communicate with. Chuck & Robin H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B., Portland, USA

29 Dec 2022

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

Perfect oasis in the woods

Aaron shares a wonderful little gem in Packwood. We went up to ski and the location was perfect. Less than 30 minutes and your parked at White Pass ready to ski (that was with snowy/icy roads) Fire place was cozy and heated the place perfectly so don’t forget your firewood! the back patio with a the sauna and hot tub were a welcomed treat after skiing. Beds were comfy and plenty of sheets, blankets and pillows. Lots of towels and instructions for the hot tub. There was a washer and dryer, just bring some detergent. Plenty of heat, lots of games and a cool coffee table book that shows all the hard work he has put into the property. Communication was great, Aaron was out of the country, but his property manager was around for last minute questions. The internet worked great. He’s already working on replacing the TV (the color is fading a bit) and adding a couple more pans for the kitchen. Otherwise it has what you need for a great getaway! We can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

7 Mar 2021

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

Better than we could have guessed

The cabin is perfect, comfortable, and had everything we could have wanted in a vacation getaway. Hot tub AND sauna!?! yup. Proximity to White Pass? Yup. It was perfect all the way around, and Aaron is a great with communication.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Jan 2020

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

Skiing with the kids

We enjoyed our stay at Casa del Oso a lot and Sarah and Aaron were there to help us when we had questions! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie J.

24 Sept 2019

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

Awesome!

If you are looking for a place to stay near Mt. Rainier, this is the place! The house itself is clean and spacious. However, you will spend most of your time out on the back deck enjoying the quaint forest scene. The spa and sauna are in great condition and very clean. Aaron has created a unique and enjoyable space to relax. There is a book at the house that shares Aaron's story and how Cabana del Oso came to be- sentimental and impressive! My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. Cabana del Oso was a great place to retreat to after hiking all day at Mt. Rainier. We will definitely recommend it to friends and family. We may even make a return trip sometime soon!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

tessa j.

11 July 2019

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

Relaxing Retreat

Very private, relaxing zen cabin. We loved the hot tub and sauna after a long family hike. Clean, comfortable, cozy cabin that has everything you could ask for. Thank you!!!

10/10 Excellent

David D., Seattle

28 Mar 2019

I want to stay there again. Great space and deck all around in a beautiful setting.

Overall a great place to set up a great outdoor vacation. White Pass for skiing and touring was superb! Wood stove was great and heated the space elegantly. Hot tub and and suana made for great relaxing and therapy. When I go back I’ll be staying there at Cabana Del Oso. Gracias amigo Aaron great place you’ve created there.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

9 Jan 2019

Great hospitality and beautiful house

We had some difficulty getting in initially but Aaron stayed up late to work with us and get us into the house. His diligence was very much appreciated! He also had left some amazing welcome gifts which made everything so much better! The house and amenities we're fantastic. I'd love to come back. Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

11 Sept 2018

Wonderful cabin and great hosts!

The cabin is exactly as billed - looks just as cute as the pictures. The home was very cleaning and very welcoming. Coffee and breakfast foods ready for us. Really fit the bill for our late summer stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lyou-fu M.

9 Sept 2018

Nice; well maintained;

Great place to stay and great location to Mt Ranier. House was well maintained with well stocked kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

29 Aug 2018

Great Place

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

17 Apr 2018

Cabana Del Oso is Fantastic!

What a great place to get away for a night or longer! Owner answered all our questions in a timely manner considering the time difference! We were able to enjoy the sauna and cedar hot tub with clear instructions on how to use them! Great outdoor shower to rinse off in as well. Even had the fireplace roaring which kept the house warm without having to turn on the heat! It also has everything you need in the kitchen! Will recommend to friends and we will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

18 Mar 2018

Great cabin near White Pass!

The house was a great base for skiing White Pass. It is very well equipped, with plenty of pots and pans if you want to cook, plenty of towels for the hot tub and sauna, games, a big screen TV and easy access to the highway up to the ski resort. The beds were comfortable, and the whole house was clean and neat. There isn't a table to sit at, but the counter and stools worked fine for our meals and card playing. The owner was out of town, but exceptionally responsive to our emails and did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable. We would certainly stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carly M.

12 Mar 2018

Well maintained with a very detailed house manual, hot tub and sauna are great!

We had such a great time! It felt like we were at a spa in the woods :) highly recommend, especially if wanting to ride at white pass! Aaron was a great host and easily reached for questions.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

27 Jan 2018

We had a great time at Cabana del Oso!

The house was clean and the accommodations were perfect for us. It’s a house tucked in at the end of a quiet street. Minimal drive up to White Pass! We really enjoyed the use of Aaron’s cedar hot tub and sauna. The wood burning stove made the place cozy and warm. If there was ever a question, Aaron responded very quickly! Thanks for the homemade soaps! It was a fun family trip⛷❄️

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

30 Sept 2017

This is a great house!

We stayed three nights in late August and explored Mt Rainier National Park. The house is in a good location for seeing the park. It is comfortable and the outside area is fantastic. We spent lots of time outside reading, eating, sitting in the hot tub. We found the inside roomy and comfortable. Perhaps the common area would seem a bit tight in the winter, but for our summer visit it was perfect. We would go back and definitely recommend the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

9 Sept 2017

Great location to Mt. Rainier and met all our family's needs perfectly!

We loved our stay at the Cabana del Oso! Aaron did a fabulous job of creating a "home away from home" in the woods while offering guests a soothing jacuzzi and sauna after long days of hiking. We appreciated all of his attention to details in the cabin such as a well stocked kitchen, bathroom supplies and laundry! We highly recommend this cabin for anyone planning a vacation at Mt. Rainier!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

9 Aug 2017

wonderful mountain experience

we enjoyed our experience in this rural area. unfortunately it was unusually hot and there was a lot of smoke causing poor visibility by forest fires in neighboring areas so hiking in Mt. Rainier National Forest was difficult at best. We enjoyed the cabin and the owner and neighbor were very helpful with any questions or concerns.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., TENINO

4 July 2017

We all had a great time.

We spent most of our full day at the community pool. We had a great time hanging out around the house and, we found all the amenities to be as advertised. The owner was great about communicating with us during our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kira T.

3 Mar 2017

Quaint cabin with wonderful mountain decor, great proximity to White Pass

We stayed at this charming cabin for three nights in the heart of the White Pass ski season. The cabin is perfect to get one in the mood for a get-away-from-it-all ski vacation. Kitchen fully stocked (crock pot included) and the owner is generous with sharing his spices and any condiments in the fridge. Nice flat screen tv for when the ski day is over and you want to unwind by "vegging out" and watching the selection of DVDs. Owner was readily available via text message to help answer any questions or walk us through the various remote controls. Only drawback was that while cabin had internet satellite, for some reason we could not get or stay online...it may have also just been the winter weather, or a sign that we needed to unplug :) One of our favorite features of the cabin was the wood burning stove and readily available pile of kindling and firewood that the owner obviously spent time chopping and stocking for his guests. It sure kept the cabin cozy and warm while we watched old classic movies, had fondue, family game night, and sipped wine. Another great feature is the outdoor barrel sauna (it literally looks like a big barrel), which we did not wind up using because we are not really sauna people (more jacuzzi people), but I can see how if you like a good dry sauna, this would be a huge added benefit. Lastly, the beds are super comfy - there is one king in the master bed, one queen, and two twin bunk beds. There were three of us on this trip, and it was plenty of room...we definitely could have added a couple more people and still been comfortable. One bathroom, which was not a problem for our group. Best part of our stay was that extra personalized touch...the owner was very accommodating and hospitable from beginning to end, and we definitely plan to stay at the Cabana del Oso (Bear Cabin) again! ~Kira Truebenbach

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

1 Aug 2016

Great peaceful haven after mountain day hikes. Would stay here again.

My family and I really enjoyed our July stay. We used the house as a base while exploring Mt Rainier and the north side of Mt St Helens. Packwood is well situated for those trips. The house was very clean, well maintained, comfortable and located in a peaceful wooded residential area. The beds and bedding were comfortable (the bunk beds were a little hard but the kids did not complain). There was no reviews when I booked which made me a little nervous so I wanted to be to leave one. Pool: Our favorite amenity was the community pool. It felt great every evening after hiking. It is really two fairly large pools- one about 1-3 ft deep and one about 4-8ft deep. The pools had great warm temperature, popsicles and soda to purchase as well as pool toys. There is also a tennis court and play ground. I felt lucky to see it as it is located on the northside Hwy12 east of the house turn off (the house is on the southside of Hwy 12). You have to drive to it and wear the wristbands. The neighborhood: Lush and peaceful! There is a cold creek to play in that just south? of the cabin. It was fun to climb rocks and bath your toes in. One negative- we were awoken each morning at 7 by a man walking (yelling profanities) at his dogs. Firepit: Bring your smore making supplies and maybe a comfortable lawn chair(there are a few upright plastic chairs). There is plenty of wood and a little paper for fire starting. Ventilation: My husband wished he could open up the windows and enjoy the fresh air but there are no window screens other then the sliding door. There were fans but it did get a little stuffy. The AC worked (after we replaced the remote batteries) but we would have preferred fresh air. Household amenities: We used the washer and dryer once and it was really nice that he provided laundry soap . The washer stopped once randomly as something had triggered the GFI but once reset it finished the load. Kitchen and fridge/Freezer were nice. I could have wished the kitchen had dry measuring cups (as there was only a liquid measure), a pair of scissors and another lg pot. He had a very large stock pot, one large pot, a good fry pan and a thin pizza pan cookie sheet for the oven that I used. I was glad I had brought my large pot from home so I could cook two things at once. The only indoor eating area is the kitchen bar with 4 stools. The WiFi was slow and we did not get cell coverage (we have Verizon) but we could send out and receive email.

About the host

Hosted by Aaron Spencer

Hey there! I am a world traveler and foreign aid professional here, who is always seeking new adventures for work and pleasure. I love meeting new people and cultures, and would be happy to host you as a guest!

Why they chose this property

I love this house and do everything I can to take care of every detail to ensure my guests thoroughly enjoy their experience.

What makes this property unique

6 person barrel sauna, new 6-person hot tub. We make soap here on site for our guests. Neighbors are only on one side of the house, so you get that secluded feel while being in the Upper Timberline Community.

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English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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