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Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Living area
4 bedrooms, travel cot, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

A private newly remodeled four bedroom home located within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Perfect for an unplugged getaway or outdoor adventure. The historical Wind River Ranger District is a unique combination of open meadows and forested slopes. Enjoy a morning hike on the Pacific Crest Trail located with a mile of the house, take a afternoon stroll through the Wind River Arboretum then unwind over dinner at the local family friendly brew pub located just 15 minutes away. The Columbia Gorge is home to endless outdoor recreation fun!

NO WI-FI AVAILABLE
Linens and towels are provided

Property manager

Skamania County

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Carson

About the area

Map
Carson, WA

What's nearby

  • Trout Creek Trailhead - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum - 31 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Bridge of the Gods - 35 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Skamania Lodge Golf Course - 36 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Multnomah Falls - 53 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chefs Petrone - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Betty May's Coffee and Things - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest located?

Situated in Carson, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Whistle Punk Trailhead and Trout Creek Trailhead. Wind River is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We had a beautiful, relaxing stay at this property. Loved everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location. Clean with room fire everyone. I didn’t have an issue with communication. We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Nice place, slept well, quiet, great walking, short drive to Carson and Stevenson
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

My coworkers and I stayed at this very comfortable home for 2 nights. We had plenty of space both to ourselves and to mingle with each other. The home is close to trails and a great launching point for exploring Gifford Pinchot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

We enjoyed the natural setting and quiet area and it was a great jumping off point for exploring the Carson and greater Columbia Gorge area. Wish we had even more time to stay and explore! We rented the two houses in the area and this worked very well for our small group - everyone was very comfortable and we were all able to gather in the larger house for meals. The houses are restored very nicely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

This place is wonderful! My husband and I got married on Drano lake and this cabin was a perfect place to stay with our friends. There is plenty of parking, clean, quiet, and overall a really cool location. It was easy to rent and get instructions. Everyone who stayed loved it. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great spot near lots of outdoor activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

I brought my son and a few of his high school XC friends to run the Bridge of the God's half marathon. This house was absolutely perfect! They had plenty of space in the yard to play frisbee and they went on multiple walks and runs. The house was very clean and beds were very comfortable! We would love to come back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Great home base for working in the forest!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Quiet peaceful house in the woods. Would recommend chairs for the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Nice, clean very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Awesome location. Quiet. Beautiful view. Only recommendation: window coverings/ treatments.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Peaceful setting. Very clean, plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

We always enjoy staying here - don't miss the TV or wifi at all. (4th time staying) It does seems like many kitchen utensils are missing, since previous visits - but we muddled through. Shower knob needs repair or replacement.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Observed Perseid meteor shower multiple nights. Perfect for viewing the stars. House was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Wonderful setting; house was fine for our purposes. The instructions regarding garbage cans have been clarified since our previous two visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

This was a great spot dor our family from both sides of the state to meet and spend the weekend. There were bedrooms enough for us all to have our own sleeping space and common space where we could all enjoy games together. We enjoyed the proximity to hiking and the outdoor spaces. We also loved learning about the history of Wind River. Thank you for keeping the home historic as much as possible. We just loved it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Great. Calm. No frills.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Great unique little property tucked away, super quiet. Beds are comfy, house has a decent set up, but pretty much the basics in the kitchen. It was a great landing zone for our group. The only thing worth commenting on is no window coverings or screens, so that was the only thing we felt was missing or would have been nice to have. Other than that, we would absolutely stay again, great little quiet spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Very sorry, but we broke a glass tumbler. Also, there is a mouse in the kitchen, and someone has given it access to the countertop. Otherwise, we had an awesome time, and the beds slept well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This house was very clean & quiet during my stay. I stayed here 3 nights for Thanksgiving. House was well equipped and everything was in good working order; Washer/dryer, stove, fridge, dishwasher, furnace. The beds were comfortable. There are several hikes and walking trails close by, saw several deer and elk. There are a few things I want to point out; There is no entertainment i.e. TV, radio, we brought our sound bar and used our phone for music. I wish they had radio/music-TV, Cleaning supplies would had been nice for us to use (broom/dust pan/vacuum) for spilled sugar. The outside overhead lightbulb between the garage and laundryroom door needs to be replaced. We baked for Thanksgiving, measuring spoons/cups would had been nice. There are NO window coverings in the entire house, which is fine in the daytime. However, at night it felt like a fishbowl. They really need to put up some window coverings. We enjoyed our stay, and would recommend and go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10

Property is owned by Skamania County that works M-thurs. They never sent the key code for the house I paid for to enter on my birthday Friday 10/04. It took me 2 hours of asking for help from the towns people of Stevenson, WA the county seat. Finally VRBO called their emergency phone number & I received a call from a manger that apologized & gave me the code. I will be writing the county & the local newspaper to submit my complaints. Brittany needs to be reprimanded!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We have stayed here twice: once for the 4th of July and once for New Year's Eve. We have a very nervous dog and this house is ideal for a quiet getaway. It is so quiet and peaceful there The house is the last one at the end of a dead end street. The other houses on the street look abandoned and unoccupied. There are no curtains on any of the windows and strangely, both weekends we stayed there, several cars would drive past each day we were there (never the same car), park at the end of the road in full view, and stay there for 15-20 minutes. The drivers didn't look like teenagers. Must be the thing to do out in the country. If you have reactive dogs, they will no doubt bark at these cars. Curtains in the living room would be a nice upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

The home was very spacious and updated. Our stay was limited in the house as we had a wedding to prep and attend. Communication with host was quick however when at the place there's no connection until you connect to the WiFi or you have a hotspot. A couple of suggestions would be to have the cleaning service done prior to arrival of guests with extra linen and laundry and dish soap. Other places also offer toiletries too. Luckily we had extra for all. Kitchen needs a blender and more sturdy cooking spoons. We noticed rodant activity around edges/corners of the kitchen countertops and floors at arrival, hence a bleach bottle would be good to have at hand. A mop, bucket and cleaning solution in utility room would also be useful. Instructions on how to leave the linen would be great. Hope we left the home as clean and organized as we could. It is a really nice neighborhood - we got to see the exhibit of the experimental forest on a small hike we did around the back. It is a great idea to bring more visitors into the remodeled homes. Thank you for letting us rent your home in the forest
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023