St. Helens House ~ Yale Lake/Mt St Helens Retreat.

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A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a stone pathway, and a wooden deck leading to a building with a metal roof.
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a loft area, and a fireplace.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a kitchen with a stove and refrigerator, and a loft area with a staircase.
A forested area with a sign reading "St. Helena House."

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cougar, WA
  • Place, Yale Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, ilani Casino
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Cascades Amphitheater
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Cougar

Cougar is home to this holiday home. Lewis River and Ape Caves reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Johnston Ridge Observatory and Pomeroy Living History Farm.
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Cougar, WA

What's nearby

  • Yale Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gifford Pinchot National Forest - 17 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Mount St. Helens - 28 min drive - 37.6 km
  • ilani Casino - 50 min drive - 65.9 km
  • Cascades Amphitheater - 58 min drive - 69.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cougar Bar And Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lone Fir Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bigfoot’s Lodge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frosty's Broasted Chicken & Burgers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red's espresso - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is St. Helens House ~ Yale Lake/Mt St Helens Retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at St. Helens House ~ Yale Lake/Mt St Helens Retreat. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at St. Helens House ~ Yale Lake/Mt St Helens Retreat. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St. Helens House ~ Yale Lake/Mt St Helens Retreat. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St. Helens House ~ Yale Lake/Mt St Helens Retreat. located?

Situated in Cougar, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lewis River, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and Ape Caves. Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Ape Cave Lava Tubes are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a cute location and within walking distance to small restaurants and stores/gas. Loved how cozy the place was and actually surprised by how big it was when you walked in. It had everything you need for the stay. Very clean and had the rustic vibe. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic, rustic but clean and cozy, cabin super convenient to trailheads and Mt St Helens. We especially enjoyed the outdoor space and our teenager loved the loft. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and well organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is ideal. Walking distance to the restaurant and a short drive to the Ape Caves. The house is quite small. The bedroom on the main floor is very cramped and the deck is so small that you can't walk around the outside table. But it was clean and we were able to check in early. Overall it served its purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay and Location

Tyler was a great host and worked with me when I had some last minute changes. The location is great and the fire pit was a hit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place close to Mt St Helens!

30 min from climbers bivouac!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Volcanic fun

Great cozy spot in great location for outdoor fun with kids. Friendly, informative locals and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome place! Loved the attention to detail of the cabin. We would love to come back again! Fully recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun little cabin

This was a great place to just get away. It was so quiet and relaxing. We will definitely be back. The little restaurant in town had the best food and yummy ice cream!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to discover the surroundings.

The title is the summary.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had the best time!

The house is clean, well-stocked, and cozy. The beds were so comfy!! The property owner was so friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. It was in a great location too. 10/10 recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equipped, we never ran out of supplies like TP, paper towels, etc, and much more furniture than we needed for the 3 of us. Very cute cabin, the ladder may be difficult for young children/elderly, but our daughter didn’t mind it & loved the loft.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice cozy cabin near Mount St. Helen.

The cabin is well equipped and nicely decorated. It is a short walk to Cougar Bar and Grill with good food and country atmosphere. The cabin really sleeps 5 people, unless there are two kids that can sleep on a twin with a pull out. Unfortunately, VRBO fees seem excessive and they only show up after you start booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was just what we needed for an active time with with our granddaughters & easy for our little dog too. The kids loved sleeping in the loft! The oven runs a bit hot & there were a couple oddities— but it’s a cabin setting, not a 5 star hotel. Rustic, clean & pretty much just what we were looking for. May look to so it again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great vacation house

We really enjoyed the cabin! It was apparent that the owner has done a ton to improve the property inside and out. Loved all the colored wood and bigfoot decor. Steps to the loft were no problem and were appropriately marked. It was hot out but the cabin stayed cool between the ceiling fan and the a/c. Especially loved hanging out on the covered patio and using the firepit. We were unable to use the kayaks because they didn't fit in our car, but appreciated that they were made available. We walked across the street to the Cougar bar & grill every night for dinner, which was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

St helens house

Our stay was very comfortable even when the temperature got up there. The only concern i have is the stairway to the loft. More handrail and smaller stairs. Older people have a hard time.My 74 year old sister fell down those stairs and landed on her face. She has got severe bruising. Safety shouldnt be ignored.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
sorry to hear about your sister. i completely agree that guests need to consider safety and physical capabilities of everyone in attendance. the loft access is a ladder. Its much nicer than a typical detachable straight ladder but due to available space access is to narrow and steep to be considered stairs. The listing states "Loft access may be difficult for small children, elderly and people with limitations.(see photos)" . The house is well described with many photos. my mother is 74 and would never have considered sending her up a ladder and especially not allowing her to come down one. since i don't have control of those types of risky behaviors, i will consider ways i can improve the listing description and photos so that future guests will give appropriate consideration to my clear and adequate warning,
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pinocchio might live here!

This is a sweet cabin which has been totally resurfaced on the inside with woods of different textures and finishes. Your eyes just keep roaming around to take it all in. The essentials are all here: very completely equipped kitchen, fast wifi, comfortable beds, multiple new towels and washcloths, new washer and dryer, very recent electric burner stove. Space is limited. The upper deck is pleasant, but reached by a steep ladder that will not work if you have bad hips or knees. The advantage of the location is that Couger is very close to St Helen's and there are no housing options at all within the boundaries of the federal recreation area. The disadvantage is that Couger is a bit scrappy as a town so the view outside the cottage is cluttered with a lot of stuff. That didn't particularly bother us, but if you are looking for Walt Disney World environment, you will be better served going to Disney World
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall great stay and cabin for a getaway

The cabin is very cute. I took my girlfriend there for our anniversary. It's small, but it fit our needs well. It could sleep another 1-2 children in the loft above, but they better be well behaved kids and you either need to sleep like a log or bring earplugs because it will be noisy being directly above.The owner is pretty skilled at carpentry because there was a lot of woodwork in there using crafty materials. I really appreciated the amount of effort he put into building out the place. There was a decent amount of cooking utensils and supplies to make meals throughout our stay. Bring your own foil though, if that's something you're wanting to use.It's on a quiet loop off of the main road (503), so there is not a lot of noise. However, it's not too close for walking directly to the lake. So if that's important to you, plan to drive to the lake. Overall, it was a great time for us. It was less than 10 miles to the Ape Caves, which was a big reason we stayed there. The fire pit in the back yard is nice and being dog friendly was also a huge plus.The only reason I'm taking off a star from this review is because of the communication with the owner, Troy. He sent a message once I booked thanking me and offering advice if I have any questions or need local info. I responded and asked for any other things we can do besides the Ape Caves and he literally told me to just do an internet search. So why even offer? It felt very rude and disingenuous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice place to stay and so close to many different outdoor activities. The loft area is perfect for children but I couldn’t imagine adults staying up there. We would definitely come back and maybe check out the other houses as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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