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Can't get any closer to the river than this!

Can't get any closer to the river than this!

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Overview of Can't get any closer to the river than this!

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6134 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Packwood, Washington State
  • Popular LocationBackbone Lake Trail10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhite Pass Sports Hut10 min drive
  • Popular LocationPackwood Lake Trailhead28 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

BEDROOM

1 Queen Bed

BEDROOM

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

BATHROOM

Toilet · Shower only

BATHROOM

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony

About this property

Can't get any closer to the river than this!

Modern luxury with a rustic finish, surrounded by the finest examples of Western Washington's natural beauty: Welcome to the Cowlitz Manor House on the river!

ABOUT COWLITZ MANOR HOUSE

The Cowlitz River flows from glacial snowcap of Mount Rainier, and over the eons has helped create a lush, beautiful river valley that has drawn travelers for generations. Along its banks near its Rainier headwaters sits Cowlitz Manor House, a modern masterpiece of a luxury vacation home.

Built in 2017, no expense was spared to make this home the perfect base for the skiers, hikers, hunters and fishermen that the Rainier wilderness draws year round. You could call this home a cabin but with its expansive interior and views, it certainly deserves to be called a Manor House.

By sharing a waterfront park with its neighbors, the home can boast a firepit, log seats and horseshoes as well as access to the river itself, just across the street from the front door and the two car garage.

In the garage (aka the game room) you'll find a ping pong table, a foosball table, a TV, a card table, and a couple of couches to relax on, one of which folds out to be a sleeper sofa. The doors can be thrown open to create a lovely indoor/outdoor recreation area with easy access to the riverfront. The secondary bedroom is accessed via the garage (aka the game room) and includes an ensuite bathroom.

The home's interior is just as full featured as its exterior: The main room located on the second floor is an open concept kitchen-dining-living room, and spans the length of the property from the large window looking out over the front deck to the river, to the back deck looking up at majestic Butter Butte, an offshoot of Rainier itself. This beautiful room also boasts a sleeper sofa.

Both decks have comfortable chairs and couches from which to enjoy the views and the front one offers both propane grill and firepit.

WHAT GUESTS HAVE TO SAY

"Yes there are many cabins in the Packwood area, but not many as grand as the Cowlitz Manor House" - Debbie M.

MORE ABOUT COWLITZ MANOR HOUSE

Speaking of food, the kitchen is a chef's dream come true. A knotted wood sliding barn door opens up to a walk in pantry (which you can stock on the way in at the grocery store in Packwood), the granite counter tops and gas stove give cooks the space they need to prepare a truly grand spread, and a four stool island/breakfast bar is the perfect place to serve it.

If it's a cold winters night, the cabin of course has heat (and a fireplace surrounded by cozy couches and topped by a large flatscreen TV), but the hot tub below the back deck is the place to go to really get warm and relaxed after a day on the White Pass slopes or hiking the many winding trails of Rainier National Park. And should you happen to be there on one of the 90 degree days that Packwood can experience in the summer, the manor is kept perfectly cooled by a heat pump system, not a common feature in the Pacific Northwest.

Up to two dogs are welcome with our standard per dog, per night fee.

ABOUT PACKWOOD

When booking any of our Packwood properties, you'll have access to some of the most exciting adventures in the State of Washington.

Packwood is just a few minutes from Mt. Rainier's Steven's Canyon entrance, where you can hike the trails, enjoy the scenic views or look for wildlife.

The town offers some exciting fun, as well, whether you're looking to relax or just escape the city life and soak up the quaintness of a small town.

Here, you can enjoy flea markets and a variety of shows, ranging from automobiles to arts & crafts. During the colder months, Packwood has a Christmas festival plus a winter carnival, both of which attract everyone who wants to indulge in a little holiday-spirited fun.

THE PACKWOOD PROPERTIES PROMISE

Packwood Properties is the only full-stack vacation rental management company in the area. We vow to make booking with us simple and exciting. We know that booking a rental property home for your vacation can be unfamiliar territory for some, while others know their way around it. Because we know this, we ensure that each of our properties is up to high-quality standards.

We do our absolute best to provide support to our guests when booking.

We are available to assist you every day of the year if you have any questions or concerns before, during or after your visit to our home. We have on-site property management available 24/7 for anything concerning that may arise.

MANAGED: This well managed property needs good guest behavior and adherence to instructions, rules, terms, conditions, and requires online registration, accidental damage protection, and electronic signature before final booking confirmation, or you may cancel before proceeding at that time. Phones open 9am to 7pm every day. For security, there may be outwardly facing security cameras, capable of constant recording depending on staffing. There may be interior decibel meters to report excessive noise. To allow enough time for full cleaning, check-In time is 5pm and Check-Out is 11am.

Property manager

Packwood Properties
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Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only, max 2/75lbs, USD500 fee/unapproved pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Packwood

This cabin is located in Packwood. Tatoosh South Trailhead and Backbone Lake Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rainier National Park and Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Packwood, Washington State

What's nearby

  • Backbone Lake Trail - 10 min drive
  • White Pass Sports Hut - 10 min drive
  • Tatoosh South Trailhead - 15 min drive
  • Ohanapecosh Visitor Center - 26 min drive
  • Packwood Lake Trailhead - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • Packwood Brewing Co. - 10 min drive
  • Cliff Droppers - 10 min drive
  • Cruisers Pizza - 10 min drive
  • Blue Spruce Saloon & Grill - 10 min drive
  • Josie's Family Restaurant - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Can't get any closer to the river than this! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Can't get any closer to the river than this!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Can't get any closer to the river than this!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Can't get any closer to the river than this! located?

Situated in Packwood, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Tatoosh South Trailhead, Backbone Lake Trail and White Pass Sports Hut. Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Packwood Lake Trailhead are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pete S., Gig Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Review
Pros: Beautiful view,Great Location,Comfortable and clean house Cons: Hot Tub Upon 5pm checkin I found the hot tub cover half way off and the temperature set at 81 degrees. Guest services told me that’s normal and would take 3-5 hours to heat up. I increased the temperature but it was not a comfortable temperature by 10pm. We weren’t able to use the hot tub the first night. Not ideal. Poor customer service from Packwood Property Management My credit card was charged $22 without any notification 5 days after departure. I called Guest Services and they said it was for a cleaning fee which didn’t make any sense since I paid that up front. I emailed Packwood Property Management and they responded with an invoice for a missing Spa towel. I did not take a Spa towel… When I called the person who emailed me the invoice to ask for refund for the towel I didn’t take, she said she couldn’t help me and told me to leave a voice mail and someone might get back to me. My wife and I both left voice mails without response. I still have not received a refund for a Spa towel I did not take…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get-A-Way
The place was beautiful with amazing windows and views!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rosalyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cute place
Cute place, great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
This is a great VRBO located near Mt. Ranier. My only complaint is the time of check-in which is after 5:00 pm. Although this is clearly highland in the listing, it is late for a VRBO or hotel and with limited things to do in Packwood, it can make for a long day. Other than that, it is a great place to relax and the residence is perfectly designed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa V., Kennewick, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Picturesque Mountain Getaway
Cowlitz Manor House location, design was everything I had hoped and more. The views of the mountains from every large window was breathtaking. Close to skiing, close to Mt. Rainier National Park entrance. Very quiet and relaxing location. Only negative was home did not appear clean before arriving. Did address that with management company. I would absolutely come and stay again but would make sure it get confirmation home has been cleaned prior to arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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