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Cozy cabin right on the beautiful Sandy River with amazing deck & woodstove

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 258.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Water view
    Water view

Explore the area

Map
Welches, OR
  • Salmon River
    14 min walk
  • Mountain Sports
    3 min drive
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain
    4 min drive
  • Troutdale, OR (TTD-Portland - Troutdale)
    41 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy cabin right on the beautiful Sandy River with amazing deck & woodstove

Pappy's Cabin

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Travel along the Mt. Hood Scenic Highway for a stay at this charming home right on the Sandy River. This designer-owned getaway is a real jewel in the woods, offering bright colors, heated tile floors in the bathroom, and a large deck overlooking the river.

Perfect for a couple seeking a romantic retreat, the cabin features tall ceilings, lots of windows, and a classic style in the living room. A cozy couch is positioned in front of the woodstove for warming up on chilly nights. There's also a flatscreen TV and free WiFi for your entertainment. A large deck has a grill for alfresco meals and scenic views of the Sandy River. Sit outside on the deck with your morning coffee or lay down a mat and do some yoga in the evenings.

The compact kitchen may have a small footprint but it's big in style, with granite countertops and everything you'll need to create delicious meals! Start the morning with hearty bowls of oatmeal and finish the day with baked salmon and broccoli for a special candlelight dinner. Although there's no dishwasher, you'll be able to wash and dry together, talking about the day's adventures and making vacation memories. When it's time for bed, you'll find a cuddly bed with a memory foam mattress.

Located about two miles from Welches, and 42 miles from Portland, this charming cabin in the woods is tucked under towering firs directly at the river's edge. Once you're ready to get out and about, you'll love the Mt. Hood location! This quiet neighborhood is steps away from the Wildwood Recreation Site, a 680-acre park with many trails, picnic areas, and old-growth forest surrounded by Mt. Hood National Forest. The main trails at this site - Cascade Streamwatch and The Wetlands - let hikers explore the area's natural stream and wetland ecosystems in a breathtaking setting.

Come winter, you'll have your pick of mountain resorts - the closest being Mt. Hood Skibowl at 13 miles away. Timberline Lodge is only a 30-minute drive, and Mt. Hood Meadows is a 45-minute drive northwest. Closer to home, there's snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the national forest lands. On those nights you don't feel like cooking, the Rendezvous Grill is about a mile down the road in Welches for fried Willapa Bay oysters and ribeye steak with red onion and bacon jam. But you may just be tempted to stay home most nights and enjoy sunset cookouts on the deck.

Things to Know

The Oregon Noise Ordinance is enforced from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (quiet hours). Please abide by the ordinance to avoid problems or complaints.

You must provide your own wood for the wood-burning stove.

The home has zonal heaters.
PERMIT ID#80046

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Security camera details: There is an active security camera on-site pointing away from the home towards the driveway.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Oregon
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

About the area

Welches

Located in Welches, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mount Hood National Forest and Sandy River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mountain Sports and Rainbow Trout Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Welches, OR

What's nearby

  • Salmon River - 14 min walk
  • Mountain Sports - 3 min drive
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 4 min drive
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 29 min drive
  • Mount Hood Meadows - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mt Hood Roasters - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cabin right on the beautiful Sandy River with amazing deck & woodstove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cabin right on the beautiful Sandy River with amazing deck & woodstove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cabin right on the beautiful Sandy River with amazing deck & woodstove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cabin right on the beautiful Sandy River with amazing deck & woodstove located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Sandy River and Salmon River. Mountain Sports and The Courses at Resort at the Mountain are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Viktor O.

Slice of PNW
Visiting from Washington, this is a great place to stay if you're looking to do hikes or visit Mt. Hood. The cabin is cozy and has a great little slice of the PNW in the back with a small trail leading to the Sandy River. Would love to stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki E.

Sandy river cabin
I loved hearing the river flow and the cool nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Marc R.

Clean and cute
The location is great. Small and cute. The only bummer was the showers water pressure was a trickle.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Perfect getaway
My hubbyh and I love this place... soooo clean!!! Very comfortable and the coming of the river were the best!!! We could not have been any happier
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Heather R.

Nice but very strict
The cabin itself was ok, exactly as described. Theres no A/C or at least none that we seen but we didn’t need it. Lots of giant ants inside but that was expected in the woods. They were very strict about only 2 people being on the property, you’re not even allowed to have visitors which was kind of weird. There were no extra bed sheets so after a back and forth exchange with Vacasa they had a maintenance person come drop some off. She was really nice, her name was Rhonda. The location was very close to Mt Hood, Sandy river out back was probably the best part of the whole thing. Overall probably wouldn’t go back but we had a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Love at first site
So for us, as a couple, we've been dating long distance for 5 months and this was going to be our first getaway together. We were looking for a secluded, scenic, nature fit. This place is pure magic. The photos don't do the setting justice. The Sandy River is just steps away and you can open the windows of the house and hear the river flowing by. The amenities themselves are excellent, clean, and organized. In particular, we like to cook in vs. eat out so we took the owner's advice and visited the nearby market. But you can never get everything you need to cook, however everytime we needed something, salt, cooking oil, seasonings, they were all right there. Thank you so much for such a memorable first getaway weekend from this loving couple.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Wonderful little cabin
Cute and cozy. Perfect for a romantic getaway!

8/10 Good

Jacob B.

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Solid Stay
Very nice place to escape to. Unfortunate dealings with the weather cutting off the power for most of the trip. There was also a bat inside the cabin which made for some excitement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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An amazing cozy cabin by the water
We both really enjoyed our stay, the cabin was very clean and organized and just the right size for romantic getaway. The wood burning stove was amazing and kept the place warm without making the place too hot (we stayed in December). Having the ability to walk down to the river was very nice and even better was being able to open a window and listen to the water. We will be looking to stay here again in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah p.

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Sweet cottage
Such a sweet little place with everything you'd need for a single/couple or two good friends. Only downside (not the fault of the property) are the two property owners who has obstructed the trail so you can't get through for a long hike along the river. What a shame!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilie A., Lake Stevens, USA

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Perfect anniversary getaway
Clean, quiet, and exactly what we were looking for. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed and it was nice having a grill to use. Awesome location and loved listening to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jim M.

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Beautiful retreat
Only left the house once. Mostly sat by the fire reading and writing. This was a personal retreat and this place was perfect. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kasha N.

Overall, very clean and cozy stay!
My boyfriend and I just finished our stay at Pappy's cabin. The location was VERY clean and cozy. Our only complaint was that we were not able to have our friends stay with us for the night after a long day of snowboarding on the mountain. Everything else was lovely!
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8/10 Good

Alex M.

Quiet getaway
This house was very quiet and next to a river. It came well stocked and had a nice wood burning stove. Everything was clean when I arrived. I will be back. One thing that was not good was that the water heater did not work on the 2nd and 3rd day so I was forced to take extremely cold showers in already 15 degree weather.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Adorable cabin with river sounds
Quaint, super clean and the location is so secluded even with neighbors!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

gene g.

Deluxe Cabin
Comfy cabin on the river with big trees! Near hikes and groceries. Loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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Very clean, updated comfortable cabin on the river
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. Very pretty setting. Only item I can even remotely comment as slightly negative was the lack of any water pressure. Otherwise a great stay! We would definitely book this site again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Pleasant Getaway
We spent two nights at Pappy’s Cabin and enjoyed the sound of the River and the quiet neighborhood. The cabin is well appointed and squeaky clean. Would appreciate a chair in the living room. Would recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Jason Y.

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Great cabin, so relaxing!!!
Such a great getaway weekend. Super clean, peaceful, and loved listening to the river at night. Definitely will be back, thanks!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Quiet and Relaxing
Cabin was perfect...very clean (even the gas grill!), quiet, and well maintained. Kitchen was stocked with what we needed. This is my second stay at Pappy's Cabin and would come back again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Pappy's cabin
Pappy's was a very nice place exactly as described. The sandy river is a few hundred feet away. It's a perfect place for a couple. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Robin J.

Nice cabin, not so welcoming
This is a very cute cabin and it was nice and clean. Except for the dishes. Guests are expected to wash their own dishes, so(as you can imagine) they didn't do a great job. Of the 4 dishes I used, 3 were visibly dirty. There are also little unpleasant notes all over the place. Making sure that you understand that you will be charged for any misstep (like not doing the dishes, not putting the trash out to the curb, etc). Also, when I tried to watch TV it said that too many people were using the account. Come on, spring the $4.50 a month to get 4 users at a time. Anyway, it's a very lovely spot and quiet too.
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4/10 Poor

Debby M.

Good time at Pappy’s Cabin!
We had a lovely time celebrating part of our 50th wedding anniversary at Pappy’s. The place was spotless. The housekeeper was just finishing up when we arrived. She was so welcoming and friendly! Give her a raise!! Positives: clean as can be, nice location to various activities, bed was fairly comfortable, fun firepit for s’mores which we did last night. The sound of the river from the bedroom window at night was lovely. Negatives: 1) Checkout is 10 am! Earliest checkout we’ve ever had. I wrote to vacasa asking for late check out since it was our anniversary but no reply. 2) You have to stand on the deck to see the river, Everytime you sit down, the view is obstructed. A wide opening with stairs off the deck going down to the back trail down to the river would provide a much better view from the deck. 3) The neighbors right to the left of us had removed most of the undergrowth between their house and the river, and subsequently had a much better view of the river which is why most people rent along the river. The trail to the river could be cleared better too. 4) Inside Pappy’s Cabin is a very large framed picture of another cabin nearby called Bob’s River Retreat. It looks sooooo much nicer and has a beach area on the river with chairs to sit in. That’s more what I envisioned at Pappy’s and that’s what was missing. I’d recommend anyone looking at Pappy’s consider Bob’s River Retreat instead! Pricing is very similar!
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10/10 Excellent

Staci W.

Loved it!
Sweet little getaway in the woods. Has everything you need including a riverfront seat to the sounds of the River. We left the window open at night for a “built in” sound machine. Great little spot for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

misty c.

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Peaceful
We enjoyed the stay, very peaceful and easy to get to the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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