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Laughing Bear Log Cabin, historical, sleeps 8, full kitchen, 2 dining areas!!

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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The Laughing Bear Log Cabin
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Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mount Hood Ski Bowl
  • Place, The Courses at Resort at the Mountain
  • Place, Timberline Lodge Ski Area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Laughing Bear Log Cabin, historical, sleeps 8, full kitchen, 2 dining areas!!

Laughing Bear Cabin is a historic piece of Mt. Hood, Oregon’s rustic
beauty. The Steiner family, who also helped to build Timberline Lodge
in Oregon, built the cabin in 1930. Located under old an growth canopy,
next to Zig Zag River and Still Creek, in Rhododendron on 1/4 acres of
private land, at the 1,500-foot elevation. We now have wifi. This is a non-smoking
facility. Ashtrays are provided outside on the covered back deck.
Some pets are negotiable and require an additional fee.
WE ARE PET FRIENDLY WITH A $100 FEE. PLEASE NOTE; IF YOUR PET IS A SERVICE ANIMAL OR A COMFORT PET, DO NOT FILL "CHECK THE BOX FOR PETS!" RATHER, PUT THAT INFORMATION WITHIN THE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR REQUEST.
Laughing Bear has 1,300 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms, 1
½ bath, a river rock fireplace, woodstove, propane furnace, hot tub
with jets, and all-season barbeque deck, and a fully equipped kitchen
with all the modern amenities you would find in any modern home
including a coffee grinder and a bread maker. There are
accommodations for 8 people with 3 double beds, 2 singles, and a
futon. Among other amenities there is also a washer/dryer, TV/VCR/DVD,
stereo/CD player.
We provide all the towels, linens, extra blankets, extra pillows,
sleeping bags, and some toiletries.
We also have some family movies on DVD and VHS, board games,
puzzles, books, and toys.
Mt. Hood has some of the best snow park activities available with
snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and much more. It also
provides over 2,000 miles of hiking trails, horseback riding, golfing,
hot spring soaking, water sports and fishing at the numerous lakes and
rivers in the area. All these only minutes away from the cabin. Some
activities are walking distance.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
IGNORE IF SERVICE ANIMAL OR COMFORT PET!!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet times after 10 PM until 7 AM.
Do not leave food or other garbage outside unattended. In this nature setting there are many critters that will steal food and make big messes.
No food, dishes, or glasses near, on or in the hot tub. Some beverages may be allowed but only if contained in plastic or other non-breakable cup.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Alpine Slide. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rhododendron, OR

What's nearby

  • Mount Hood National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mountain Sports - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 24 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Mount Hood Meadows - 35 min drive - 40.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪ZigZag Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wraptitude - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Laughing Bear Log Cabin, historical, sleeps 8, full kitchen, 2 dining areas!! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Laughing Bear Log Cabin, historical, sleeps 8, full kitchen, 2 dining areas!!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laughing Bear Log Cabin, historical, sleeps 8, full kitchen, 2 dining areas!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Laughing Bear Log Cabin, historical, sleeps 8, full kitchen, 2 dining areas!! located?

This family-friendly Rhododendron cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Hood National Forest and Sandy River. Mountain Sports and Salmon River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and cozy. We really appreciated that there were plenty of extra blankets available!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvelous Mosaic D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, jets on hot tub were great! thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway and relaxing trip. A way to step away from reality and just relax with a cozy fire and great views. The sound of the river is amazing. Brad is great with communication and made my stay easy and effortless!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

April K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to go wish the was at least one large bed though, super cute love the ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
rustic excellence! The host was great. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Perfect Rustic Cabin in the Woods

My adult family and I enjoyed a long weekend at the cabin. It was perfect. We enjoyed long walks in the snow and sitting by the fireplace playing games. I would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla G.

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

Great cabin in woods

This was our second time staying at Laughing Bear cabin. Always lovely. The kitchen was even good enough to make a full Thanksgiving meal! We love coming here
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Great Little Cabin

We booked a last minute stay with some friends. We were so happy with our short stay. The cabin was adorable, clean, and in the perfect location for us. If you want a charming cabin in the woods this is the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Awesome cabin

Really cool old cabin that seems to be very much original. A few updates like electricity and heat, and indoor plumbing (unlike my grandma's old cabin). Location is close to everyplace we wanted to go, and features a very short walk to the river and footbridge. Cozy, but not too small. Comfortable beds, plenty of seating. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary K.

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

Unique and Cozy

A group of 7 friends and I stayed at this cabin during our university's spring break to get some fun skiing in at Hood. The cabin itself is very clean and cozy but unique in its log cabin design and layout. It was definitely a little tight with 8 people, but if your all good friends, it's not a problem. The area is beautiful and feels more secluded than it actually is.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse V.

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

Great Cozy Cabin

Perfect setting in the woods overlooking the river. Hot tub and river sounds, trails nearby, dog friendly, easy access to the mountain, walk to stores or restaurants. Happy Bear Experience
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Overflowing with Rustic Charm!

This was a perfect place to stay for a few days in the drippy Pacific NW forest, just minutes from Mt. Hood, convenient retail and dining. Although we could hear highway noise, it was blended with the rushing waters of the Zig Zag River only yards away, We felt cozy and secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine M.

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

A unique old cabin experience

A unique old cabin in a beautiful setting (most suited for agile and adaptable adults and older children)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

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

Family Vacation

Great cabin with amazing history. Love the location.. walk in the woods and along the river! Great little neighborhood with a fun gnome walk.. we found 35 gnome homes. Fun for kids and adults too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

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

Loved the Cabin!

This place is an amazing piece of Oregon history. We were in awe of the work that went into building this cabin. It was perfect for our two families and included everything we needed. The hot tub, sounds of the river and fireplace were well appreciated. Brad was a great host and was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

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

A trip back in time!

The Laughing Bear is an incredible example of the classic Steiner built cabins in the Mt.Hood area. There are so many unique touches to the place that really take you back in time, from the tree branch door handles to the bending single tree handrail going up the stairs. Lots of space for folks to stay and a beautiful backyard with a hot tub! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying in this historic cabin. Check-in instructions were very clear and we had no problems. We did contact Brad about arrival time and he was very responsive. As advertised, the cabin is rustic. But the shower had lots of pressure and hot water! There were plenty of electric outlets. We loved that it was just a short walk to the pedestrian bridge over the ZigZag River to Fernies Coffee. Days were spent at The Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood, Government Camp (Huckleberry Shakes and Charlie’s!), and Lake Trillium. One caution about the cabin, there is a lack of storage. The downstairs bedroom does have a small space to hang items, but nearly all dressers contain bedding. Easy to keep things in the suitcase and stored under the bed, though. And do take the warning of wildlife seriously. Our (adult) kids were walking down the street at night and saw a bear. He saw them and ran into the neighbor’s yard.Overall, a nice time here at Laughing Bear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellen W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

A True Steiner Cabin

If you want to stay in a real and unique Steiner Cabin then this is your place. If you don't want to try and figure out how to open every single door in the place, have the owner make you sign your life away, be surrounded by clutter and have to take a shower before you walk outside in the cold to the hot tub, then it might not be your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Unique Steiner Cabin in Great Location

This is a quirky, cute 3 BR cabin. Lots of interesting touches such as door latch systems, carved and stuffed bears everywhere. Beautiful creek behind property, hot tub under the pines and a cool suspension bridge shortcut to town where groceries and restaurants are. This is not a good place for people with balance or mobility issues- the toilets are in confined spaces and 2 bedrooms are up uneven stairs. There is a late check in but owner allowed us to drop our stuff off early as place was unoccupied day before. If you like log cabins I highly recommend this!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin made a wonderful getaway from the Portland area as it’s so close, but so peaceful and out of the hustle and bustle! The hot tub under the treesand the nearby river were definitely some highlights
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Considering this place looks hand built, it's in pretty good shape. Upstairs has soft spots, but we ended up avoiding due to my service dog being unwilling to go up them. The place was clean, free of pests, and overall a very comfortable stay.Where this place shines is in the communication with the host. Brad was very responsive and accommodating. Friendly and professional. Overall, very happy with our stay from beginning to end!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANDY K.

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

Laughing Bear

Beautiful cabin, quiet nestled in woods. Host is very helpful and courteous. Hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tamera M.

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

Fun Time

This cabin is pretty cool. Great Adventure! I’d go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

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

Charming and cozy

This eclectic cabin has a delightful hint of every decade from the 20th century, while still having all the essential modern amenities to make a vacation comfortable. The "yard" is stunning, magical and a perfect place to unwind and be free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine M.

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

Amazing gem with all the mountain amenities!

Absolutely adored this place, we could not have been more pleased. Walking distance to a dog friendly coffee shop, Fernies, suspension bridge over a river, roaring river sounds in the hot tub, mountain air with a 100% true cabin experience. Lots of space for 5 adults, 13 and 3 year old. Very quiet road as well. Short driving distance to Lake Trillium and Mt. Hood. I can’t begin to express how happy I am to have found this, it was exactly what we wanted. The host was extremely communicative as well. A
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Brad W. Stockli

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We love a great view, and the adventures getting there. We lived in Portland from '88 to 2000, met, bought our 1st house, after buying into a vacation ownership program 1st, then bought 3 properties, on Mt. Hood, and one on the coast, in Depoe Bay, Called Suite Williams, overlooking Pirate Cove.

Why they chose this property

We drove thru the Mt. Hood area, on our 1st wedding anniversary, after purchasing our home, in Portland, and on our way to work a season in Yellowstone National Park, serving, and bartending, back then. We stumbled upon the Zigzag Inn, and had lunch there. It's a log structure built by William Lenz. We admired the structure, and it's historical flair. It reminded us of our whim to one day own a log cabin, in the woods, as we stayed in Yellowstone, we planned on looking for property, in-between there, and home, and low and behold, the best options laid instore for us. As we lined up work at Timberline Lodge, before departing, we looked at properties on Mt. Hood, soon after our arrival to work. We drove neighborhoods, concentrated on preparations, and found this little gem, built by Henry Steiner, and family, prolific log home builders in the 20's, and 30's in the area, and the same folks that built Timberline Lodge!

What makes this property unique

Natural Beauty, Scenery, outdoor adventure, room for the whole family, warmth, comfort, history, water access, minutes away from every type of alpine adventure.

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