Der Hoffway Haus (Meet in the Middle)

• Fantastic spot and so convenient

  Fantastic spot and so convenient

  • Guest Abby B.
  • Date of stay 11/28/13
  • Review Submitted 12/06/13
  Wow, just a few miles from the State Park and so many other great outdoor options. After a long hike outside of Cashmere it was great to come back and unwind in a clean, warm house. Covered patio for barbecuing made for a tasty feast, too. Thanks to other reviewers for the heads up on bringing water and earplugs (although once we were asleep nothing could wake us up!).

  Recommended for: Pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.

  Manager response: We always appreciate the acknowledgment the our efforts to provide a clean and comfortable get away have been well received. Thank you so much for your review. Property Owner

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• Great Oktoberfest!

  Great Oktoberfest!

  • Guest Ron S.
  • Date of stay 10/18/13
  • Review Submitted 11/06/13
  We had a great time at the Der Hauffway House during Oktoberfest. I will even go as far to say that we were pleasantly surprised at the condition of the unit upon arriving. I don't think the pictures online really did it justice. As mentioned in a prior review, it is close to the highway but this only made it more convenient for us to get to and from Oktoberfest and still stay in a cozy little "cabin" away from all of the hustle and bustle. We enjoyed being able to cook and grill out (there's even a smoker that we wished we had known about prior to purchasing all of our 'supplies' for the weekend!) and spent a majority of our time in the hot tub. I will admit, we did encounter similar issues as Tyson had posted in a prior review... There were some "floaties" and the water did have a yellowish tint to it. But, it didn't take long to discover that the water throughout the home had a bit of a yellowish tint which I can only assume is due to it being well water. Being born and raised in the country, I understand that this does not necessarily mean that it's dirty or filthy - it just has a lot of minerals it (which can contribute to a bit of an odor, as Tyson mentioned). Therefore, after using the net provided to clean the film off the top, we had no hesitations jumping in and enjoying ourselves! One final note, I work for a property management company in a Colorado ski town and see first hand how reckless some people can be to other people's personal property. I think it's a great thing when homeowners open their homes to others to enjoy, but find it sad that some don't treat other people's investment and belongings with respect. I don't think it's impertinent to simply have a couple of reminders around one's own home simply requesting that visitors obey the "golden rule" and treat the home as they would expect someone to treat their personal, treasured property. If anything, I felt like the homeowners went above and beyond with their hospitality - providing toiletries, an extremely well stocked kitchen.. Even a DVD library and array of games. Thank you very much for the wonderful stay!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

  Manager response: Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate it when our hard work is recognized. We take pride in our rental property. In fact my husband built the cabin himself, and hopefully that is reflected in the workmanship and care we've taken. Thank you for staying at Der Hoffway Haus and submitting this review. Take Care, Der Hoffway Haus Owners

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• Worst of 20+ VRBO experiences!

  Worst of 20+ VRBO experiences!

  • Guest Tyson (Seattle)
  • Date of stay 09/30/13
  • Review Submitted 10/28/13
  I don’t know who is leaving the reviews for this property but here are some quick facts. -House located within 150ft of Highway 2! -No fence or barrier of any kind between the house and the freeway. If you have dogs or small kids think about that one! -Hwy 2 and Railroad noise audible throughout the property – trucks and trains going over the pass at all hours. -Water has yellowish tint and foul odor -Very low degree of privacy We rent vacation homes on a very regular basis. It should have been a clue when the owners flat out refused to send us a copy of the rental agreement until AFTER they had charged our card. My wife asked about the property and was told that the house was in the woods, on a forest road near the river and was dog-friendly. False! When we got to the property, we nearly turned around on the spot! The house is located literally within 75 yards of Highway 2! You can see the pavement from the porch! Just the other side of the highway are railroad tracks! There is absolutely nothing in a way of a fence or barrier between the house and the highway. With our dogs this was a major problem. Given that it was late, our options for alternate lodging were rather limited and we decided to make the best of it. On the first evening, we tried the much touted hot tub. Yes, you can see the freeway (though the branches) while in the tub. When we saw the tub in the light of day, the surface had a lot of dead skin floating in it. I know it wasn’t ours as we had showered before getting in. The water also had a yellow tint to it. The water – especially the hot water, was foul! We literally drove to town and bought a case of bottled water for drinking and cooking. To be fair, we were there on a very rainy week and that may have had something to do with it. In the living/dining/kitchen area of the house most of the windows have partial window coverings and cannot be blocked from the outside. This was creepy at night as my wife (and dogs) picked up on things walking around outside. The house is COVERED with little warning signs about what not to do and the arbitrary penalties associated with breaking the rules. Having an outdoor fire carries a $100 fine. Changing hot tub settings (temperature?) carries a fine. Other sins are posted throughout the bathroom, kitchen, etc. Of the dozens of rentals that we have been in, I have NEVER seen anything like it!

  Manager response: As you can see by our previous reviews we have had many satisfied customers. We have many trees and bushed growing between our property and Highway 2, and it is on a wooded ½ acre. We also have a wooded ½ acre beside the property with the cabin. There are curtains on the living room windows that face the highway do to prior guests being uncomfortable without them, and there are blinds on the bedroom windows as well. I never told anyone that we were near the river as river access is at least a 1/2 mile away. These people we sloppy and left sunflower seed shells all over the floor, which was very uncomfortable for the cleaning crew and is unsanitary to say the least. Our hot tub service company was not notified about any problems and there are a couple of signs on the porch with their contact information to make it easy if there is one. The hot tub is serviced before and after every guest. The signs we have posted inside are in response to difficult renter we have had in the past and are not meant to offend anyone, just a reminder to respect our property during a stay. They has us send several copies of the rental agreement prior to charging their card. The final agreement including the dates for their stay and my signature was sent on Sat 9/28/2013 5:22 PM, and their credit card wasn’t charged till Sat 9/28/2013 6:36 PM. The date and time of the credit card charge is from the response e-mail we receive from our credit card processing company and I sent them a copy of that as well. Needless to say I was hesitant to rent to them. They did not respect our property as evidenced by the haphazard discarding of sunflower seed shells, and we will never rent to them again. For our future guests I hope this is a satisfactory and explanatory response to this post. Take Care, Der Hoffway Haus Owners

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• Nice time at Der Hoffway Haus

  Nice time at Der Hoffway Haus

  • Guest Andrea T.
  • Date of stay 09/21/13
  • Review Submitted 09/26/13
  We had a nice time at this home. The owner was very gracious and let us arrive earlier than the regular check in time - due to that it wasn't rented prior to our arrival. They had a great DVD collection to watch, the kitchen is well equipped, and the hot tub was the best part of our much needed relaxation. The only thing I wish we would have known before we got there was about the water. It is safe to drink - but has the sulphery smell - and I would have brought a gallon jug with me for making coffee, had I known. A train goes by quite often - but it wasn't so loud that it would wake you from sleep.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

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• Great getaway

  Great getaway

  • Guest Lexus186 (Seattle)
  • Date of stay 08/30/13
  • Review Submitted 09/06/13
  We loved the cabin! It was very homey, clean, and comfortable. The hot tub was so relaxing. Everything is the house was very easy to use. The owners have put a lot of thought into making it very comfortable. The movies, games, dishes, blankets, coffee, and stocked supplies were a huge benefit. We would recommend this place over and over.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers.

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• A charming cabin in the woods

  A charming cabin in the woods

  • Guest Carly (Vancouver, Washington)
  • Date of stay 01/26/13
  • Review Submitted 01/29/13
  We could not have asked for better accommodations for our weekend in the snow. The location is close enough to the town that it is a short drive, but far enough out that you're not in the hustle and bustle of traffic. It was also close to great snow shoeing and spectacular views of the snowy mountains. The house itself was spacious both inside and out. The house was clean, well stocked and felt homey. The best part was definitely the hot tub. Can't wait to come back next year!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Oktoberfest 2012

  Oktoberfest 2012

  • Guest T. Worth (Seattle, WA)
  • Date of stay 10/19/12
  • Review Submitted 10/30/12
  We stayed at the Der Hoffway Haus for Oktoberfest and couldn't have asked for better accomodations. The house was very nice, clean & stocked with all ameneties. It was great to sit it the hot tub under the porch in the cold weather. We had a shuttle that took us to and from the festival for a low cost. We were very impressed with the cost and how personable the owners are. We would definitely stay here again on our next trip. Thanks for a great stay!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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• Birthday getaway

  Birthday getaway

  • Guest Carlyl (Clarkston WA)
  • Date of stay 08/17/12
  • Review Submitted 08/30/12
  The photos of Der Hoffway Haus were very accurate. The kitchen was nicer then expected, especially well equipped. We were really surprised with central AC, thought it would be a window unit. Temp was 100 in town, cooler on mountain but still appreciated being cool. House was very clean. The owner asked to start dishwasher and load of bedding before leaving, this was not a problem. Our family used this location to gather to celebrate a birthday. It was a central location to meet each other so everyone drove about the same distance. We shopped and ate in Leavenworth, went wine tasting, hiked, watched the fish in the nearby creek, drove to the two lakes one exit from the house and visited. I would recommend this property. We had 3 great days there. We would return for another vacation. We would suggest bottled water and earplugs! I read reviews of others who had rented this house. They said the house was close to the highway and tracks. It was noisy at times. Well water in this area has a mineral taste so bottled water cured that.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities.

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• A Magical Weekend in the Woods!

  A Magical Weekend in the Woods!

  • Guest Abbey (Wenatchee, WA)
  • Date of stay 02/24/12
  • Review Submitted 02/27/12
  My husband and I chose to "get away" this year for our birthdays (they are back to back in Feb.) so we chose to rent a cabin and vacation with the dogs. This location was ideal for us! We enjoyed the DVD collection, beautiful cabin, the hot tub, and just up the road we took a nice snow shoe adventure! What a perfect weekend! The owners thought of everything to make our stay comfortable! The cabin is nice and private! Perfectly ideal! The ONLY downside is the well water. Sometimes tastes great and sometimes tastes like iron. If you're picky (like me) bring some bottled water. That's the ONLY thing that I didn't LOVE! We'll be back to visit soon I hope!!!!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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• Great for skiing

  Great for skiing

  • Guest TZ (Portland)
  • Date of stay 02/16/12
  • Review Submitted 02/21/12
  Wonderful location and was charming and clean!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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Additional information about rental rates

$10 extra per. person over double occupancy. Chidren under 8 free.

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