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Moondance Cabin - Secluded Creekside Log Cabin, Fireplace, Hot Tub

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Hot Tub
Riverview
Patio Seating
Outdoor seating
Living Room with fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Rhododendron, OR
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Salmon River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Troutdale, OR (TTD-Portland - Troutdale)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Living Room - Queen Sofa Bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom Suite - 1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Primary Suite - Walk in Shower

Bathroom 2 - Walk-in Shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Moondance Cabin - Secluded Creekside Log Cabin, Fireplace, Hot Tub

Moondance Cabin - Meredith Lodging

Refresh in the secluded, creekside setting of the Moondance Cabin, a Panabode Log Cabin with classic mountain charm and character. The warm and cozy wood log interior and the fireplace will be the perfect place to kick back and make the most of your Mt Hood vacation. Prepare a tasty dinner in the fully-equipped kitchen or grill on the gas BBQ on the creekside deck.

You will want to relax on the private back deck accompanied only by the sounds of the flowing waters of Clear Creek and the light of the moon and stars. Soak in the new 6-person hot tub after a day of hiking, biking or playing in the snow at Mt Hood. Enjoy the view of the woods and the creek from the windows that surround you in the living room or cozy up in front of the wood-burning fireplace.

You will be just minutes for dozens of miles of trails in the Mt Hood National Forest in one direction. Or head the other direction to restaurants, stores and attractions making this location ideal for your vacation basecamp.

The Moondance Cabin is popular for romantic retreats including proposals, honeymoons and anniversaries; however the cabin is also suitable for two couples or a small family. Two bedrooms, each with a queen bed and two full bathrooms plus the living room sofa bed accommodate up to 6 guests comfortably.

•On Clear Creek in Zigzag
•Open Living Room
•Secluded Creekside Setting
•Wood-burning Woodstove in Fireplace
•Starter Supply of Firewood Provided
•Fully-Equipped Kitchen
•1 Queen Bed in the Primary Suite
•1 Queen Bed in Second Bedroom
•1 Queen Sofa Bed in Living Room
•2 Full Bathrooms
•Deck with Propane BBQ and Deck Furniture
•6-person Hot Tub
•Internet Speed: Slow - around 10 Mbps
•Land Line Phone w / Free Long Distance (limited cell service)
•Washer / Dryer
•Please leave your pets at home
•No Smoking
•1104 Square Feet
•Property Elevation: 1491 Feet
•Note: Snowy roads and driveway require traction devices (chains or snow tires) and 4WD for access during the winter
•Parking: Max 2 Vehicles, No Street Parking
•Sleeps 6
•No Parties, Weddings or Events, Please.
• STR-812-22

*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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English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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.
Map
Rhododendron, OR

What's nearby

  • Mount Hood National Forest - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mountain Sports - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Salmon River - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 27 min drive - 29.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moondance Cabin - Secluded Creekside Log Cabin, Fireplace, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moondance Cabin - Secluded Creekside Log Cabin, Fireplace, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moondance Cabin - Secluded Creekside Log Cabin, Fireplace, Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moondance Cabin - Secluded Creekside Log Cabin, Fireplace, Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Sandy River and Mount Hood National Forest. Mountain Sports and The Courses at Resort at the Mountain are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 167 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

Weekend Getaway

As advertised! Peaceful, out-of-the-way retreat still close enough to civilization to make a quick run to the store or grab takeout. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Relaxing getaway

This place is beautiful. So close to the river! It’s amazingly peaceful and quiet. My only complaints are that the water has a very, very strong smell of sulpher because of the well, which is what they use out in the middle of the mountain! Also, someone really needs to sharpen the knives or get new ones. We had a great time, and will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme K.

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

Perfect place to unplug and unwind

This cabin is perfect. The views of the creek and tranquility of the surrounding woods make for a perfect location to relax for a weekend. We had so much fun looking for the gnomes hidden on the property. And the cabin is a very short drive to numerous trailheads and food options. We had a couple fantastic hikes and enjoyed a soak in the hot tub after. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Stinky

Cobwebs and dust. Trash around the property and thrown out bed frames. Sulphuric water that was digusting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer c.

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

Great Getaway!

The cabin was super cute and in a great place. Having the hot tube next to the river was amazing. It was an amazing weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice lil cabin out of the way

My partner grew up in this area so it was a novelty for him to "vacation" here, but he still had a good time. I appreciated the thorough instructions for everything so there were no misunderstandings. It really was nice. My only suggestions would be to add cushions to the dining table chairs, we spent a few hours putting a giant Lego cat together and our bums got numb a couple times haha also something to fill in the space between the wall and the bed so u wasn't constantly fishing around for the pillows when they slid back there. Overall a great experience and I would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anne B.

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

Lovely Place - Native Plant Paradise

This is a lovely, cozy cabin. We did quite enjoy trying to find all the gnomes in the woods, and were amazed at the lack of invasive plants. It's truly a native plant paradise. The huckleberries were in full fruit, but we left them all for the bears and bunnies. We found the water to be quite hard, though, and would've appreciated knowing about that ahead of time. Luckily the Thriftway located nearby stayed open late, and we were able to get filtered water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bria W.

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

Great getaway

Great little cabin! The gnomes are a great addition.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sydney d.

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

Peaceful and relaxing cabin

This was the cutest property and had everything I needed to cook meals and feel relaxed. Sitting in the hot tub and listening to the creek was so amazing. Everything was comfy and clean and I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W., Florida

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

Wonder on the River

Overall the home was cozy, comfortable, and relaxing. The only hiccup would be the showers are small and not for tall people like my over 6 foot husband....but the hot tub with river views all made up for the Gnome size showers. The sound of the river is amazing and are on the outdoor decks for several meals. Just that relaxing sound made relaxing so much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Great getaway in the foothills

A really lovely spot for me to host my family and relax while I was able to visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Weekend away

Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

jon p.

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

Cozy

Great weekend Trouble getting in, had to call to get new entry code Other than that it was great Sound of the creek and a dip in the hot tub was very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Such a great place to stay!

Would recommend to anyone for a cozy stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some upgrading

Beautiful location with an amazing view of the river. Nice large deck with a hot tub. The inside of the cabin was cozy. It could definitely use some updates. The refrigerator is pretty old. Had an odd smell to it. And there’s a few other things around the cabin. That could definitely use some upgrades. Also, there’s no curtains on some of the windows and the windows don’t lock on some windows. Which is very unsettling and I don’t like that people can look in. Overall, it’s an OK cabin but the location and the view of the back River is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alexi T.

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

Super cute, rustic cabin.

We enjoyed our stay in the woods at this cute spot. It has a very nostalgic vibe with basic necessities.. I struggled figuring out the heat and hot tub cover, but other than that no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia E., Portand

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

River + hot tub = magic

We had a wonderfully relaxing time. The view could not be beat from the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cordell H.

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

Weekend getaway

This place is perfect for a weekend escape to the woods. We fell in love with the hot tub located right next to the river and the rustic wood vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier H.

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

Beautifully relaxing

One of a lifetime experience with family. Peaceful and cozy. Stayed warm despite the snow. Had a fantastic time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Austin, TX

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

Quick Summer Getaway

After a wedding in Portland, we did a quick trip to the Mt Hood area to get in some hiking and relax. We stayed at Moondance for three nights at the end of July. We loved the cabin. The location was very convenient for a lot of things we wanted to do. The pictures and description in the listing were very accurate. There was a grocery store nearby with all the food and drink supplies we needed. There were plenty of kitchen supplies for our meals and the grill worked great. The hot tub was very nice after long hikes. The only negative was the air conditioning. It was unseasonably warm. The listing said it had air conditioning. The signs in the cabin said there was no air conditioning. But, there was an AC unit in the living/dining room - just not in the bedrooms. You had to restart it often but if you did that it worked pretty good. The messaging for this was just a little off and confusing. We loved the cabin and would definitely go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great Cabin on the river

We did love this cabin, has many amenities and was comfortable. The one thing I would mark down as a negative would be how close it is to the road. Back of the house and hot tub were very nice with a slow moving stream in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

adrick s.

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

Amazing Stay

You sent a message4 minutes ago "This was by far one of the best locations I have ever visited. We are already planning a return trip when weather is warmer. The cabin is cute, and the kitchen is well stocked. I would not recommend spring visits with small children as the water is pretty rapid, but I really loved sitting out on the deck and watching the water. Location is VERY convenient (close to a small grocery store, liquor store, and several lovely food spots), but once you are at the cabin you feel very secluded. You could slightly view neighboring houses, but it felt very private. I would highly suggest Zig Zag cafe for breakfast, and the cantina next to the grocery store was amazing. Very close to Mt Hood nat'l forest and all of the amazing hiking there, and the hot tub was a blessing after some long treks."
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby V.

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

Great Creek front cabin

Absolutely loved our stay!!! Creek was beautiful, hot tub was fabulous!!!! Place was clean, cute!!! We made a fire every night!!! Would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Cozy and relaxing

This cabin was perfect for a short getaway. It is away from other buildings so you feel isolated on the beautiful river. The fireplace was lovely and the hot tub was a total bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Erica R., Portland, OR

Great Stay

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: Spent two nights in Moondance cabin with an old friend. Many hours spent sitting around talking. It was very comfortable. The weather was not great so we were not able to sit outside but we could see that it would be a lovely experience another time. Rental process was remarkable. I received lots of helpful information in advance and during our stay. Only problem was with the wood stove- we had a hard time getting it started without lots of smoke - might have been our own inexperience.

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