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Ski-In Ski-out, near Mazama Store and trail system!

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Ski-In Ski-out, near Mazama Store and trail system!

Beautiful views of stunning Goat Wall flank this large home and separately rented, attached studio, in the Mazama area of the Methow Valley, just a short drive from miles of mountain biking, hiking and Nordic ski trails. Ski and hike right out your door! North Cascades Nat'l Park is ~45 minutes drive, accessed by Highway 20 in the summer. Want total privacy? Consider renting the attached studio as well. Please read this--yes, rather lengthy--listing description as it should answer most questions that arise. Please also read the house rules, welcome guide and other areas of the property listing.

Relax in the evenings and peaceful mornings or find a special spot within the 5 acres of grounds flanked by the towering and photogenic sheer rock mountain called Goat Wall. Enjoy the views, or take a stroll on the trail running along the back of the property. In the winter, a MVSTA trail crosses the driveway, a groomed cross-country ski trail that joins over 100km of other groomed trails in the 2nd-largest cross-country ski trail system in the country. For those who prefer snowmobiling, the Yellow Jacket Snow Park is just a few miles up the road. A mom and pop downhill ski area is about 45 minutes away between Twisp and Omak.

For complete privacy consider renting the attached studio if available.

*Please note our cancellation policy* Consider taking out travel insurance to protect you in case of any cancellation. Please do not expect us to be your insurance policy. We do not provide exceptions for and are not responsible for natural disasters which might affect your stay such as fires, smoke, floods, etc. As such, we do not refund your stay outside of the cancellation period guidelines (please read this section of the VRBO listing) if you decide to cancel due to an “act of God”, unless an official evacuation notice has been issued or all routes to the area are closed and guests are literally unable to come – which is a very rare occurrence. We also cannot provide exceptions for work conflicts, flight delays or cancellations, etc. Again, please consider purchasing travel insurance and understand that we are a very small business. If you still decide to cancel and did not elect to purchase travel insurance and part of the dates of your stay become rebooked we can refund that portion of your stay.

Room, Kitchen and Living Area Specifics:

There are 3 bedrooms and spacious full "loft" area (a third floor) with a queen bed, double bed and queen sleeper sofa. Additional seating areas on this floor include another couch and a chaise lounge. The TV is located on this floor. (An additional TV is in the King Master bedroom in the lower level.)

The main floor has a bedroom with a queen bed, bathroom with full bath across the hall. The laundry room is also located on the main floor as is the kitchen, dining area and living room with cozy propane fireplace. A heated mudroom in the entryway front door opens to the main floor.

The kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, french press, tea kettle, baking dishes, gas oven and range, cutlery, dishes, wineglasses and a dining table that seats 8-10. A large comfortable couch and chairs flank the propane fireplace. There is a landline and the phone is located in this living area. Please watch little ones, the electrical outlets aren't childproof, there is a balcony in the loft, and porches/railings with some height.

A large deck is off the dining area/kitchen and has outdoor seating areas, a propane barbecue grill and a propane fire pit table (the firepit and outdoor furniture are not available in the winter due to snowload). Another lawn faces this back deck. Wonderful to cozy up in the mornings with a cup of tea and quiet time or have a cook out/hang out. Or take one of the board games or puzzles outside and play.

The lower level has two bedrooms: a king room with a bathroom across the hall and a king master with full bath en-suite, a queen sleeper sofa and a twin murphy bed. A comfortable, welcoming and large house. Not fancy-luxe but you'll feel at home.

At this point you could be thinking "This is a long description." It is for a reason. We want to make it clear the type of place this is, besides special. And to help you prepare for your stay. This is not an architecturally refined with a modern, streamlined interior type home. There have been some updates and some we'd like to do, like replacing the carpeted areas with wood. A lot of that depends on contractor availability in a low population area. This description should answer most of the questions you may have. If it doesn't, feel free to drop me a line and ask!

We tend to get a lot of snow in the winter and everyone has to wait their turn to be plowed out, so it is not out of the question that you could be snowbound for part of a day in the winter if we get a big storm or you came without good 4x4 to navigate the usual snowfall. And when there is a big snow dump and/or temps are right, even 4X4 rigs can get stuck. Take it easy is the name of the game. The valley has to share plow service and when there is fresh snow, the driveway plow service gets to places as quickly and efficiently as they can. And they do a great job, but they are limited as to man/woman power as well. Please please please set your expectations accordingly to its rural nature and limited labor force in the small population to contract for upgrades and other projects. Things move slowly here.

Wi-fi isn't stellar out here and is not what you find in urban areas for sure (which is probably a good thing because it makes it easier to unplug and get away). Sometimes you can do a Zoom call without issue and sometimes can stream movies, but wouldn't count on it. We are on a waitlist to get better wifi that was recently rolled out.

And we'd like to mention again: there is an attached, separate rental, The Studio. Most people are quiet and respectful, but there is the possibility you could hear neighboring guests. If you'd like complete privacy, there is the option of renting this side as well, if it's available. You can drop us a message to give you a discount on renting this other unit at the same time.

Please be aware that the photos are not 100% accurate, as things are frequently being moved around, redecorated, replaced etc. but they are still a good indication of the overall look-and-feel.

Remember, you're not just renting lodging, you'll also have access to the 5 acres of grounds, private woods, national forest out the rustic back gate, a groomed cross country ski trail that crosses the driveway in the winter, beautiful swimming holes about a mile further down Lost River Road, hiking trails and a climbing area about 1/2 mile towards Mazama Store and a very special area at the back of the lawn under Goat Wall that is said to have been a site of native ceremony long ago.

Nature abounds. Which means sometimes moths or wee spiders find their way into the house from the woods that surround the cabin, especially if the doors are left open.

The Mazama Store is just down the road. It's 1.5 miles from Mazama Retreat at Goat Wall View--not a full grocery store but has produce, beer, wine, some bulk items, snacks, delicious to-go items, some deli items and dry goods).
There are also the following markets: Red Apple in Winthrop or Hank’s or Glover Street Market (not to be missed plus they have a superb wine cellar as well as local goods) if you’re coming from that approach. If you’re coming via the 20 by way of North Cascades National Park (summer only) load up on the west side of the mountains.

You’ll have access to a propane grill on the deck. Local restaurants don’t always keep consistent hours. Mazama Store has pastries (you might wish you never found out about them #temptation and their salted baguette is some of the best bread ever, say most people who’ve ever tasted it) and light takeaway breakfast and lunch fare; Jack’s at Freestone Lodge is good but call first; Winthrop has about a dozen restaurants but they tend to fill quickly in high season so I’d call ahead there too. Mazama Public House next to Mazama Store is new and has great indoor and outdoor seating, local art, open mic nites, local brews and pretty great architecture.

Again, this is not a Luxe VRBO (though props to those folks). If you need more insight on the casual, no frills (but charming) experience offered here, you can request a copy of Goat Wall’s “Treatise on Low Expectations” ;)

Quiet hours are 9 pm to 8 am.

Please note: 10 a.m. check out time is firm. Departures beyond this time will be charged a late check out fee.

We are delighted to share this special place with you!

Property manager

Dawn Conyers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not childproofed. Take extra care near balconies.

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
Note from host: Please inquire about event rental.
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 and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Near Mazama Store trail system!
Ski in Ski out Near Mazama Store Trail System!
Ski-In Ski-out, near Mazama Store and trail system! Mazama

About the area

Map
Mazama, WA

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Falls - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Harts Pass - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Suspension Bridge Trailhead - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Winthrop Rink - 23 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Goat Peak Lookout Trailhead - 45 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Wenatchee, WA (EAT-Pangborn Memorial) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacks's Hut at Freestone Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lost River Winery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Butte Bistro and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Finger Bar BBQ - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ski-In Ski-out, near Mazama Store and trail system! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ski-In Ski-out, near Mazama Store and trail system!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ski-In Ski-out, near Mazama Store and trail system!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ski-In Ski-out, near Mazama Store and trail system! located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Mazama is situated in the mountains, 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Cedar Creek Falls, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Harts Pass is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Ski-In Ski-out, near Mazama Store and trail system! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KRISTEN E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELINDA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC
This place was perfect for our family of 10. The hostess was very communicative, the house was wonderful. Plenty of towels. Plenty of linens. The washing machine had amazing capacity and the fact that there was two dryers was the icing on the cake. So close to the park and we saw marmots in the yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaustubh

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, amazing location surrounded by trees and wilderness. Property is well maintained, with all necessary things. We really enjoyed fire pit outside in the evening. Property has great upstairs for group of people to hangout together.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our family!
We have a large family and celebrated an early Christmas with our Winthrop children. The house was cozy and easily accommodated our family and busy grandchildren. We liked the open concept and private bedrooms. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mazama
Nice quiet base for exploring the North Cascades.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEVONNIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home in Mazama!
We came as a family with grandparents, sisters, brother and lots of kids. This home had enough room for us all! It’s in the heart of mazama. It has everything we need for our trip to North Casxades. Everything was as described. It is not the ritz, but feels like a home. We enjoyed our time here very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very nice house, enough space for our group of three families. Very relaxing place. We enjoyed our stay very much. A tiny issue was with WiFi. T-Mobile does not have signal in the whole area, typical T-Mobile problem but WiFi was pretty week so don’t plan to work on your vacation 😊. Otherwise Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We adored this house and location! It’s close to Mazama if we needed to go to the small local store. It feels so private placed back in the woods, and everything about this house was so warm and comfortable. Accurate descriptions, easy to find, and easy checkin process. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times in beautiful country
Absolutely lovely little spot surrounded by gorgeous land. A little tight for anything over six folks, but otherwise very spacious!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
house was what we needed. I couple family members said their beds were uncomfortable, but most were happy with what they had. We had 10 on our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home to gather friends or family to enjoy the beautiful Methow Valley!
Dawn, the host, is so easy to work with and very responsive to questions!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house for family.
Great property, Nice deck to relax on. Easy access to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth U., Silver Spring, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great place in a great location! We loved everything Mazama and the surrounding area has to offer. Goat Wall View worked well for our two families of four. Kids aged 8, 10, 12 and 12 loved having the loft area to hang out. Plenty of comfortable seating out on the back porch for all of us to gather. Beautiful, well-maintained property. Great place to stay, would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harriott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, beautiful property
Had Texas family here...drive North Cascade Loop. Spent afternoon in Winthrop, headed to Leavenworth today then back to Tacoma. Last minute decision to make it a 2 day trip and so happy we found this spot. It was described as ski cabin...but so much more! Three floors, could sleep 13, fun Bohemian/Zen/Western theme. Kitchen better furnished than our home! Loved the Indian textiles. Would like to plan another trip and visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day in Mazama
This was a great house! Lots of room to spread out - the kitchen/dining was very spacious. The decks were great. For the kids, it was nice the house was set back from the road - they could ride their bikes, etc. around the property. We did some hikes up the road and also biked (leaving from the Mazama Store). We love this area, and we were happy with the house. The host responded quickly to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacent L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Rented house to attend a wedding in Mazama. Pretty location. Easy access, close to Mazama.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunflower Trail Run
Perfectly situated for our trail run. Plenty of room for all of us (8). Well equipped in the kitchen. Plenty of blanket, towels, pillows. We had a wonderful stay in this zen house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to ski
We loved staying right on the ski trails and be able to relax while also getting outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful ski in - ski out property!
We loved our stay. Perfect for families. Easy access to trails and Mazama store. We will be back! ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome ski in ski out Mazama!
Very easy - Dawn is an awesome host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cross-Country Skiing Paradise
This house has a great location for cross-country skiing right from the front door. The trail system right across the street has great skiing and beautiful views. There were plenty of beds and a large kitchen table to seat our two families. We enjoyed our stay and would like to return to the Methow Valley again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Bailey B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Right on the trails!
We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Imran R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in Mazama
We had a great time with several good friends at this cabin just a couple miles away from the Mazama store. Lots of room for kids to play, easy access to trails and activities, and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021