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Reviews of Mt Hood’s historic Cedarwood Cabin

Mt Hood’s historic Cedarwood Cabin
Brightwood, OR

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
This was our second stay at Cedarwood Cabin, and it was just as wonderful as our first. Such a lovely, peaceful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very responsive host
Host was very responsive to our needs. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolute gem
Hats off to Ian, this place is amazing. He has gone above and beyond to keep this place authentic to it's history and location from the cabin itself down to the record selections. The first thing you notice is the beautiful wood stove with plenty of kindling and wood provided. The bed complete with down comforter and pillows was comfy and toasty. A microwave, hotplate, electric griddle and waffle iron give you plenty of cooking options. Shower was hot with great pressure. You are provided guide books with plenty of hikes, restaurant recommendations and a history of the property. Our 5 year old excitedly asked if this could be our "new winter headquarters" and we completely agree.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was so cozy and peaceful. exactly what i was hoping for and the owner was so thoughtful and prompt with answering all of my questions. will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy rustic cabin
Cedar and woodsmoke aromas. Enjoyed building fires as the source of heat and charming atmosphere. Just one quick step through back “porch” to the thoroughly modern (and heated!) bathroom adds to the reminder of days gone by—but it’s so much more comfortable now! Great place to unplug. Let the fire die down and snuggle under the feather comforter through the night. Wake to warm coffee in bed and pancakes on the griddle (if your partner gets up first!) 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love
It was very refreshing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin
We couldn’t have been more charmed by this comfortable, unique historic cabin. Ian was communicative and wonderful to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cabin
We loved our stay at this cabin! It was so relaxing and cozy. The games and record player were a big hit with our five year old. Also, the host was very quick to respond when I asked for a few more towels. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Di and Charles J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cedarwood
Rustic, comfortable cabin. Specifically stated no fires and neighbors had fires going both nights we were there, also barking dogs kept it from being nice and quiet at night. A shame. Other than that great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Clinton M.

Love the mountain.
Cabin was what we expected, could use a small AC unit for the hot months.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Tillamook, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vintage cabin!!
Beautifully restored, quaint, homey feel, SOOOO relaxing! Loved this stay, perfect place to recharge 😊. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
Great place, felt like a real, cozy, welcoming home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a fun rustic cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Rustic Cabin
Cedarwood provided the cozy, rustic cabin experience we’ve been looking for!! We will definitely go back. A couple of tips for people arriving after dark like we did: 1. We never saw the motel sign in the dark. Just watch for the deer sign, and the turnoff is IMMEDIATELY after it. 2. The parking spot is on the main road, BEFORE you get to Shadow Lane.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway
We had an amazing time hiking in the snow at the ski bowl and then coming back to this cozy cabin. We made hot cocoa & played games. It’s a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, original cabin
A charming cabin that's kept as much of its original charm as possible with a few appreciated updates. Lovely location, and a perfect cabin smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Very difficult to find after dark Rustic and charming Perfect for couples Perfect for unplugging
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moon S., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic comfort in the trees
The Cedarwood cabin is a lovely place to call home for two nights! It was clean, homey, and simple to check into. The wood stove is beautiful with plenty of wood to keep things nice and toasty. We made beef stew in our instant pot and enjoyed nice hot showers with great water pressure. The big band records provided in the cabin really are the perfect touch. The 1 pm check-out time offered us time to wake up slowly and also tidy up the cabin with love before leaving. 2 things I feel I need to share though: First, as two adults with chronic pain/disability, we had a hard time finding comfortable sturdy chairs to sit in. (Rocking chairs were so cute but rickety, and the futon was slanted/deep and hard to sit upright) Also, the bed frame didn't feel sturdy for our weight and ended up breaking on us while we were napping on it. I would definitely keep this in mind if you aren't smaller adults, and maybe bring your own chair to sit in if you are concerned about options. SECOND: Though the bed did break, we reached out to the host Ian and got a very timely and friendly response, and Brent a co-host was at the cabin within an hour to fix the bed for us. He was kind and made quick work of it. While we were a bit nervous to sleep on the bed again, it held up for the rest of our stay. 5 stars for communication and emergency assistance! We will definitely be back if a more solid bed frame is added to the cabin, but I highly recommend the Cedarwood, overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience!
We loved our stay and the cabin was a perfect place to unplug and relax
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The check in was easy Great communication with the owner I loved his history and info binder The fireplace stove oven was killer and the house /cabin was just simply gorgeous
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Forrest B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin time
Thanks Ian! We enjoyed your cabin so much!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun cabin experience
We so enjoyed our one night stay at the cabin! My only suggestion would be to add something to the listing or check-in information that you have to step outside to get to the bathroom. Or at least a little sign by the door. We got in late and it was dark and perhaps it took us a few minutes longer than it should have to figure out the situation. But we would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get away!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical cabin
Thank you to the host for making the checkin process simple. We enjoyed our stay at this amazing magical cabin. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to unplug for a minute. What a beautiful place. We will be back ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t get better than this
My partner and I stayed for a night as an early birthday celebration, and we were absolutely smitten with the cabin. Absolutely loved that there was no tv and no Wi-Fi, the fireplace/oven thing was a delight and so warm. Very clean, has all the basic comforts and a little extra. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet spot
Coziest, cutest getaway! Great communication, and clean. Very cool historic property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and so cozy!
We loved our stay at cedar wood cabin! The fireplace, the warm lighting, the smell of cedar… so cozy! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, historic, cozy cabin...a place to truly relax into simplicity and peace
Ian, the owner has truly created a magical experience with how he renovated this cabin...leaving its historic details intact, while adding just the perfect amount of renovation to make this beautiful cabin a comfortable, clean and cozy place to stay. If you're looking to unplug from the chaos of life, this amazing little cabin in the woods is the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
A beautiful, rustic property. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis in the Woods
I loved my stay at Cedarwood cabin. I sat out front and watched the wild life and listened to the sound of the breeze through the trees. I got lost in time and I loved it. I loved unplugging from everything and checking out for the weekend. Ian is an amazing communicator and went above and beyond for my trip. I really can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitch B.

Liked: Cleanliness
History
My wife and I were there for our 38th wedding anniversary...this wonderful little cabin was celebrating its 100. We read the story of the cabin, the families that had owned and stayed here, and we were delighted to add our almost 40 to it. It was the perfect place to be quiet, to reflect, to be still. Very nicely appointed, primitive, comfortable, perfect for a cabin in the woods. The only thing missing was snow and one more day to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat Step Back In Time
This was a clean, fun stop on our trip. I enjoyed the quiet rustic setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin!
Very nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like taking a small step back in time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING SYAY
Cedarwood cabin was the most amazing stay. The smell of the cedar and all the finishing touches Ian has included makes a perfect stay. it’s very well equipped, we did our own cooking and sat on the balcony in the evening with a blanket and a beer. The area is so pretty and out only regret is not staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was great. Bathroom door wouldn’t l lock when we left. Sorry
Great time. Would do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin in the woods
We enjoyed our stay. A great location and cozy cabin with lots of nice touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kadin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cedar wood cabin
Only stayed here for one night but wished we were here for a whole week. Great place to relax, unwind and unplug
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT Rustic Romantic Getaway
This is the quintessential rustic yet refined cabin we'd been looking for in a rare kid-free weekend. The attention to the woody details, a warm wood-burning stove, games at night, and a comfortable bed all added up to an amazing weekend. It's also walking distance to the lower salmon river where we got up early to cast our fly lines in the morning. The only thing that was a little odd--but not too big an inconvenience as we went in summer--is that the bathroom and shower are located out back a few steps from the kitchen door. But all that aside, it feels like a comfortable throwback in time and has such a great history behind it. Loved reading the book about Timberline in such a great relaxed setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was very cozy enjoyable. We loved the fireplaces inside and out, and spent most of our time relaxing by one of them. the scenery and surrounding town was so pretty. Check in and out was very simple and convenient. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sheldon O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Building your own fires to stay warm? Yes please.
The cabin had a shortage of paper towels, dish soap, and fire-starting paper, and there was an issue with the electricity the owner is having fixed. Other than these small issues, it was great. I very much enjoyed using the hearth to keep things warm, and even tending the fire pit outside to roast some sausages. The bathroom is just a step outside, which can make for adventurous night-time use, but that suited me fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Perfect if you want to unwind from the busyness of regular life. This cabin has all the essentials for a simple and fun time! Enjoy chopping firewood, building a fire and playing cards!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cosette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience! ...well worth it.
Our children gifted us 3 nights at Cedar Cabin. What an unforgettable experience. It was surreal to enjoy walking in the steps of four generations of people who came before us -- thinking about the laughter and joy that filled the walls of the cabin before us. The cabin is very clean and well maintained. Loved every minute - Ian is a delightful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Karen J., Vancouver, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Get Away Spot
Pretty area and cabin. Texting the property manager worked better than messaging through VRBO.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic and cold
It was as expected mostly. The bathroom is out the back door which is not clear in the listing. So it’s cold. It has a heater that sets for 15 minutes. But for midnight runs it’s very cold. The stove takes a long time to heat up the place. It’s clean where it’s important but there’s cobwebs. Overall is was just as expected and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and romantic
It was super pretty and clean and just all around romantic. I absolutely loved it there and the fireplace is no joke it kept us nice and warm. No wifi so it was really nice to unplug and snuggle on the couch and just talk, play games or paint.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Wonderland
Ian’s cabin is a beautiful rustic cabin, conveniently located to access skiing / snowboarding at Mt. Hood Resorts and beautiful snowshoe trails nearby. Cozy doesn’t do justice to the decor and beautiful wood stove. Ian was a responsive host who quickly addressed concerns caused by unusual weather; gorgeous snow at low elevations. My 10 year old loved binder with history of cabin and said, “ if we come to Mt. Hood again, I want to stay at Cedarwood,” …. me too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeremy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
the perfect cabin
this is a very quaint and cozy cabin. exactly what we were looking for. cannot say enough about the wood burning stove. coffee a book and the ambient glow of the fire will reset the brain in no time! : ] guaranteed will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jason D.

Excellent cabin!
This rustic and cozy cabin was everything we were looking for. It served as a great base for day trips and hiking around Mt Hood. Stove was easy to start making for a couple of warm and quiet nights. Great place to unwind!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and serene
This property is beautiful, absolutely perfect for a getaway from the city life. Kitchen was fully stocked and I loved the wood burning stove in the living area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021