Rapid River Retreat, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, hot tub
Rapid River Retreat - Meredith Lodging
You will have a quiet, relaxing vacation at the Rapid River Retreat, one of our most popular vacation rentals. Sit by the Sandy River with your morning coffee or a glass of wine in the afternoon and see and hear the Sandy River rushing by. With the west-facing backyard, you will soak in lots of afternoon sunshine while grilling dinner on the Weber gas BBQ. After dinner roast marshmallows and tell tall tales gathered around the firepit. The private, outdoor hot tub next to the river will cap off a day of fun and an evening of relaxation.
The vaulted great room is perfect for a gathering of friends and family who like to cook with the spacious open kitchen and second prep area with its own sink. You can sit around the large dining table for dinner and enjoy the river and mountain views through the floor-to-ceiling picture windows. The wood-burning fireplace warms the home and adds to the mountain lodge ambiance.
This home is perfectly suited for three couples or a small family with three bedrooms (1 king, 2 queens) accommodating up to 6 guests. There are two full bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. Each bedroom looks out over the Sandy River and the Cascade foothills in the background adding to the relaxing atmosphere.
The kids will love adventuring in the forest surrounding the Rapid River Retreat as well as finding fun places to explore throughout the Villages of Mt Hood. Your dog will be happy that you brought him along on this getaway retreat with the river to play in and the gated, dead-end road for taking long walks. The national forest just across the street from the cabin is a perfect place for your dog to explore and run.
•On the Sandy River in Zigzag •Open Great Room •Quiet Dead-end Road in a Gated Neighborhood •Wood-burning Fireplace •Starter Supply of Firewood Provided •Fully-Equipped Kitchen •1 King Bed in the Bedroom Upstairs •1 Queen Bed in Bedroom Upstairs •1 Queen Sofa Bed in the Bedroom Upstairs •1 Queen Bed in Bedroom Downstairs •2 Full Bathrooms •Private, Outdoor Hot Tub •Deck with Propane BBQ and Deck Furniture •Cable TV •Internet Speed: Slow - around 10 Mbps •Land Line Phone w / Free Long Distance (limited cell service) •Washer / Dryer •Your Dogs are Welcome! •No Smoking •1832 Square Feet •Property Elevation: 1550 Feet •Note: Snowy roads and driveway require traction devices (chains or snow tires) and 4WD for access during the winter •Parking: Max 3 Vehicles, No Street Parking •Sleeps 8 •No Parties, Weddings or Events, Please. • STR-078450
*Each home is individually owned. Amenities and furnishings are subject to change at any time. For questions on this, please contact our office.
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Mount Hood Vacation Rentals
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Hot tub
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Rhododendron
Located in Rhododendron, 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.
Rhododendron, OR
What's nearby
Mount Hood National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Mountain Sports - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Salmon River - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 29 min drive - 30.4 km
Restaurants
Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - 9 min drive
Barlow Trail Roadhouse - 5 min drive
Brightwood Tavern - 11 min drive
Zigzag Mountain Store - 4 min drive
Coffee Brewsters - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rapid River Retreat, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, hot tub pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Rapid River Retreat, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, hot tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rapid River Retreat, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, hot tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rapid River Retreat, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, hot tub located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Sandy River and Mount Hood National Forest. Mountain Sports is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Close to Mt. Hood, well outfitted kitchen, cozy fire and room for everyone against a pretty creekside setting provided a wonderful family getaway for those wanting to ski and those wanting some secluded quiet private time! Clean, supplied amply and secure. Clear instructions for everything! Thank you!
Laurie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Allison B.
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely house but not 100% clean
Positive is that the house was very nice. Quiet area and very private. We enjoyed hearing and seeing the Sandy River. Negatives: lots of dog fur in down stairs area (a bunch had been swept under couch!), on bed in down stairs as well. landline phone not working. Ice box in fridge broken. A few dishes/pans were put away dirty. No tin foil or plastic wrap- bring your own. Hardly any salt/pepper, or any other basic spices.
The outdoor grill was filthy! Couldn’t get valve to turn on for gas- no tools.
Furniture nice, but smelled like wet dog.
****there is a dvd player*** management co said there wasn’t when I asked.
Stayed and hikes around mt. hood. It was setup well for me and gf and another friend. He stayed downstairs, we had the master upstairs. Hot tub, nice. Riverside, nice. gated road, fine, nice. No issues, no worries. Close to breakfast on the corner of main road. Killer biscuits. Mirror lake is 15 minutes. It's great. It's on wet side, dark side of Mt. Hood, but that's fine, drove the dotted line road to Hood River. (summer only). It was a pucker up drive, but we got there. Spectacular scenes over the mountain pass where the pioneers would drive cattle on the oregon train (apparently) ...visited winery on other side of the mountain. Easy drive if you take the main road for an hour. The pass does NOT save you time, just an experience. It's not on Google maps. Just have faith and keep going.
We were much happier than expected. First positive experience with a Merideth property. The property was extremely clean and everything was in working order. We felt very comfortable and the home has a beautiful view of the Sandy River. I would definitely stay here again.
Clean, spacious, clearly loved and well-maintained property. This house felt very private but still safe and we had a lovely time watching the snow come down from the hot tub. 10/10 would stay here again.
Beautiful house, well appointed kitchen everything needed to be cozy and cook! Love the view, great even when stuck inside, it rained all but 2 days of our week-long trip. Close to ski, sites, Sandy and Govy. You should know the tv situation is not good. Only living room tv works. Master bedroom is deeply flawed. Honestly buy a best buy Android ready tvs and bring them with you for the 3 bedrooms. It's not ok that it's not provided in any of the bedrooms.
Rental agency was top notch to deal with. Home was beautiful, clean and very nice. Setting was absolutely beautiful and serene. Great experience
Grant L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Sharon J.
11 Aug 2021
Lovely Space
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family wanted a respite in the woods, and we got just that! The cabin was clean, well located, and inviting. The wonderful access to the river with a little sandy beach was perfect. Our dog and grandson played there for hours! And the hot tub at the end of the day really was great. We will happily return!
Sharon J.
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy O.
1 Aug 2021
Give Mt. Hood Some Love
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was an ideal place for a quick local stay-cay. So clean you'd never know anyone else had been there, and just 20 paces from a sweet, tiny sandy beach on the river.Last year, our mountain community took major hits from the pandemic, wildfire threat, and more terrible weather. The restaurants and services here need our patronage, care, and understanding. They are soldiering on to stay open and feed travelers as well as folks who live here. Table and takeout service might be slow or limited, so have some patience and tip the heck out of everyone. We're so grateful for places like Rendezvous Grill, Barlow Trail Roadhouse, El Burro Loco, Skyway, and Dragonfly Cafe. And Mt. Hood Vacation Rentals makes it easy to enjoy the mountain, even during tough times.
Nancy O.
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10/10 Excellent
Robert J.
11 June 2021
Great Rental near Mt. Hood
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Rapid River Retreat is a beautiful cabin set in a forest environment next to the Rapid River. Cabin has three bedrooms a fantastic kitchen, with floor to ceiling windows in the great room with views of the river and forest. Everything was exactly as described in the website. Can recommend.
Robert J.
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10/10 Excellent
matthew s.
27 Apr 2021
Rapid River Retreat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This area and Mt Hood Vacation Rentals have become a family favorite for peaceful and serene getaways. Rapid River Retreat was beautifully located and maintained. Although the capacity indicates it can suit a party of 8 (if I remember correctly), it may be a bit cramped in sleeping space only if more than 5 or 6. We will definitely be returning so would recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful experience.
matthew s.
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10/10 Excellent
Jeremy P.
27 Mar 2021
Mountain Paradise
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful home with amazing views of the river and mossy green Forrest. Everything as expected plus more. Kitchen fully stocked, WiFi unbelievably fast for the location. Enjoyed falling asleep to the sound of the river every night. So excellent we booked again for July.
Jeremy P.
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10/10 Excellent
Samuel R.
3 Mar 2021
One great Getaway.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed at the Rapid River Retreat 3 nights. Was Great but should have stayed longer. The house is Beautiful Clean Quiet and very Peaceful. The Hot Tub is Great after a day of Hiking or Morning Coffee. The deck to the Tub can be Slick so be careful Walking to and from. Our Experience at Mt.Hood Vacation rentals and The Staff was Top Rate.
Samuel R.
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10/10 Excellent
Katy R.
18 Feb 2021
Mountain house with stunning views
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This beautiful home is located right on the river with stunning views from the hot tub. The house has plenty of space to spread out and to enjoy a quiet family getaway. It’s a short drive to the mountain and in to the store. The road in is one lane and a 10 mph speed limit so in the snow that means someone has to back up, but we lucked out and didn’t pass any other cars. To note-while the house is fairly well stocked, the comforters on the beds were thin coverlets so if you are visiting during the Winter, I highly recommend bringing extra blankets as there are none in the house. If you want a quiet getaway and arguably the best views from a riverfront hot tub, this home is the place. We would definitely rent again.
Katy R.
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