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Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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Living area
Exterior
4 bedrooms, travel cot, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

A private newly remodeled four bedroom home located within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Perfect for an unplugged getaway or outdoor adventure. The historical Wind River Ranger District is a unique combination of open meadows and forested slopes. Enjoy a morning hike on the Pacific Crest Trail located with a mile of the house, take a afternoon stroll through the Wind River Arboretum then unwind over dinner at the local family friendly brew pub located just 15 minutes away. The Columbia Gorge is home to endless outdoor recreation fun!

NO WI-FI AVAILABLE
Linens and towels are provided

Property manager

Skamania County

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Carson

About the area

Map
Carson, WA

What's nearby

  • Whistle Punk Trailhead - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Trout Creek Trailhead - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bridge of the Gods - 28 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Skamania Lodge Golf Course - 29 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Multnomah Falls - 46 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chefs Petrone - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Betty May's Coffee and Things - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest located?

Situated in Carson, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Whistle Punk Trailhead and Trout Creek Trailhead. Wind River is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chuck F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Skamania Gateway property
Nice place, slept well, quiet, great walking, short drive to Carson and Stevenson
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy retreat close to trails
My coworkers and I stayed at this very comfortable home for 2 nights. We had plenty of space both to ourselves and to mingle with each other. The home is close to trails and a great launching point for exploring Gifford Pinchot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Padraig D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation. Clean and comfortable
Delighted with value for money Absolutely ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is owned by Skamania County that works M-thurs. They never sent the key code for the house I paid for to enter on my birthday Friday 10/04. It took me 2 hours of asking for help from the towns people of Stevenson, WA the county seat. Finally VRBO called their emergency phone number & I received a call from a manger that apologized & gave me the code. I will be writing the county & the local newspaper to submit my complaints. Brittany needs to be reprimanded!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is wonderful! My husband and I got married on Drano lake and this cabin was a perfect place to stay with our friends. There is plenty of parking, clean, quiet, and overall a really cool location. It was easy to rent and get instructions. Everyone who stayed loved it. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay to explore the area
We enjoyed the natural setting and quiet area and it was a great jumping off point for exploring the Carson and greater Columbia Gorge area. Wish we had even more time to stay and explore! We rented the two houses in the area and this worked very well for our small group - everyone was very comfortable and we were all able to gather in the larger house for meals. The houses are restored very nicely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and Peaceful
This place was very clean and everything was in good working order. We stayed during the heat wave in July and the air conditioning was heavenly (We only used the downstairs bedrooms. The upstairs might have been warmer). It is quiet, and we loved the big living room windows showing the pastoral scene across the street. There was a herd of cows grazing peacefully morning and evening. As others have mentioned, the kitchen supplies were basic and there are no curtains for the windows. But this no-frills couple was very happy. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mount Adams House - May 2024
We always enjoy staying here - don't miss the TV or wifi at all. (4th time staying) It does seems like many kitchen utensils are missing, since previous visits - but we muddled through. Shower knob needs repair or replacement.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Research base
Great home base for working in the forest!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Nice, clean very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Observed Perseid meteor shower multiple nights. Perfect for viewing the stars. House was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Getaway
This was a great spot dor our family from both sides of the state to meet and spend the weekend. There were bedrooms enough for us all to have our own sleeping space and common space where we could all enjoy games together. We enjoyed the proximity to hiking and the outdoor spaces. We also loved learning about the history of Wind River. Thank you for keeping the home historic as much as possible. We just loved it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scientist getaway with fan
Great. Calm. No frills.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Bonney Lake, Wash.

Liked: Cleanliness
Base for our family
We loved this house and its location. The house was clean and just what were looking for as a base for our family during our son's wedding in Cascade Locks. Loved the area around the house and the history of this location. I hope we can make it back to stay again when we have more time to enjoy the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Leana M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great house, but a bit of a snafu
The good: the house is great, the location is peaceful, some good hiking nearby. The house is spacious, has all the basics, and the beds are comfy. The kitchen is a bit sparse in terms of of cookware, but enough to get the job done. As others pointed out, there are no curtains, but that didn't bother us too much. The bad: when we arrived, the house had not been cleaned from the previous tenants. The beds has dirty sheets, the floors was full of dirt and hair, trash can in bathroom overflowing, hair in the shower, etc. We tried to contact VRBO (incredibly difficult since there's no wifi and barely any reception), but VRBO customer service was attrocious. We tried contacting the host, but since it's a county office, they were closed (we arrived on a weekend). Our only choice was to drive into town to get cleaning supplies and detergent, and clean the house ourselves. We spent several hours washing bedding (there was no extra bedding), cleaning floors, taking out trash, etc. Eventually after we had pretty much finished cleaning, we found a paper with an emergency after-hours contact (who was not listed in any of the VRBO info). He was great, apologized for the issue, even came by to drop off his card. Eventually, he gave us a partial discount. The house being dirty when we arrived was a big bummer, but overall we ended up having a good stay. My one takeaway is that VRBO customer service is terrible and I'm not sure I'd use VRBO again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Diana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The home was very spacious and updated. Our stay was limited in the house as we had a wedding to prep and attend. Communication with host was quick however when at the place there's no connection until you connect to the WiFi or you have a hotspot. A couple of suggestions would be to have the cleaning service done prior to arrival of guests with extra linen and laundry and dish soap. Other places also offer toiletries too. Luckily we had extra for all. Kitchen needs a blender and more sturdy cooking spoons. We noticed rodant activity around edges/corners of the kitchen countertops and floors at arrival, hence a bleach bottle would be good to have at hand. A mop, bucket and cleaning solution in utility room would also be useful. Instructions on how to leave the linen would be great. Hope we left the home as clean and organized as we could. It is a really nice neighborhood - we got to see the exhibit of the experimental forest on a small hike we did around the back. It is a great idea to bring more visitors into the remodeled homes. Thank you for letting us rent your home in the forest
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pak Nin Ben

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me, coming from a city, this is almost that perfect get away I was looking for…nice, quite and surrounded by beautiful forest, creek, range and mountains view. Would help a lot if we can get better cellular and internet connection. The property is in a good condition and the service from property management was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jarred F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great secluded location with pretty view
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

Beautiful forest!
Very sorry, but we broke a glass tumbler. Also, there is a mouse in the kitchen, and someone has given it access to the countertop. Otherwise, we had an awesome time, and the beds slept well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, responsive, lovely
Great spot near lots of outdoor activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique location
Great unique little property tucked away, super quiet. Beds are comfy, house has a decent set up, but pretty much the basics in the kitchen. It was a great landing zone for our group. The only thing worth commenting on is no window coverings or screens, so that was the only thing we felt was missing or would have been nice to have. Other than that, we would absolutely stay again, great little quiet spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jan m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation trip
Great stay. Beautiful location. So nicely remodeled. Dark silent sky with the milky way on parade. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys Golf trip
Quiet peaceful house in the woods. Would recommend chairs for the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay
This was a great location for my family of 4 and my mother. The house was clean and has a beautiful view! Things to note- there is no wifi or TV but plenty of cell service. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023