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Location: White Salmon, Columbia River Gorge, Washington State, USA (Northwestern Park approx. 7 miles from Hood River ) View Map

Accommodations:  Cabin, 1 Bedroom + Sleeping Porch, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)

Nestled right on the banks of the White Salmon river in a small community of other cabins. It's private, though not isolated - there are neighboring cabins across the river and one next door. The setting is picturesque. Accommodations are simple (rustic) but with all the basic amenities. And less than an hour and a half from Portland, ten minutes from Hood River - its hard to beat the location.

Daytime outdoor activities, dinner on the deck, and sleeping on the sun porch are our favorite things to do. The river is spring fed so it is cold all year and swift, but a quick dip on a hot day is possible. Kayaking and rafting on the river are popular (class 2-5), and there are several guided trips options. There are also ample hiking, cycling and mountain biking options including the Nestor Peak 19 mile loop trail - which you can start from the door. Trout Lake and the Gifford Pinchot are to the North with lots more recreation options - including Mt. Adams. There's also a commercial stable three miles down the road and golf (Husum Hills) approx. five miles away.

Hood River is a ten minute drive away. A great place to go for shopping and a meal. Trout Lake is about fifteen miles to the North. The town of White Salmon is about five miles east.

A little more on the rustic charms… Cabin is about 600 square feet and includes main living area / kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and screened sleeping porch overlooking river. Maximum occupancy is four / two cars - though best suited for couple. It's an open floor plan, with limited separation between main living area and bedroom. The sleeping porch is screened and right on river. It's open and can get chilly - though is perfect in summer months - actually pretty dreamy. It's cozy living quarters - perfect for a couple.There is a basic shower and sink from a curtained bathroom off the master bedroom. Kitchen is very functional and includes small fridge, electric oven with stove top, coffee maker, toaster, sink with hot water, basic pots and pans, cooking tools, dishware, silverware etc. (on a hot summer weekend you will want to think about supplementing with a cooler). There's also a gas BBQ outside. The cabin is not suitable for young children due to the proximity to the river and lack of child precautions in place.

It's simple, though very cool and a perfect staging area for various activities or for just relaxing. Oh - and our dog thinks its the best place in the world too. And, dog friendly as well - no deposit required provided your dog behaves him/herself and stays off furniture.

Note: If you do decide to rent / stay, it's important to us that you be good neighbors to the other cabin owners. We appreciate your (and dog if you bring one) consciousness about the wild and scenic environment, appropriate quiet times, etc. If you're looking for a place to be loud / party / entertain - that's fine - but this is not the location for you. Maximum occupancy is four and two cars. Extra rates kick in with the fourth. Inside cabin is non smoking.

Also: for some reason East Lake Road doesn't link with Google Earth or GPS - to see in Google just type in 11 Creekside Place (even though it's 11 East Lake Road) White Salmon, 98672. I show 45 degrees 46'53.52'N 121 degrees 30' 52.46'W

Finally, Condit Dam was breached in October 2011 creating a free-flowing White Salmon river for the first time in about a hundred years. The water in front of our cabin has changed dramatically as a result. We still sit right on water, but it's definitely more river now than lake now - faster and a much lower channel has been dug. Still very beautiful and the river sounds are now even more pronounced - but no longer placid and simply different. I've posted some updated photos to give you sense of the change. Given drop in river the bank is now pretty steep. Not death defying or anything that ominous, but you just need to be careful when walking close to the edge.

Keywords: cabin, riverfront, rafting, windsurfing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, relaxing, unique, river, windsurfing

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• Amenities
  • Woodstove
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • Sleep Sofa /Futon : Fold out futon in main living area
  • Double : in screened sleeping porch
  • King : in bedroom
• Entertainment
  • Video Library : Basic collection of tapes / DVD's.
  • TV : small TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen : Electric Oven, Toaster and Coffeemaker provided. Also gas BBQ.
  • Cooking Utensils : Pots, pans, plates, glasses and various spices
  • Refrigerator : Fridge is mini
• Outdoor Features
  • Balcony : Screened porch directly overlooking river
  • Deck/Patio : Overlooking river
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
• View/Location
  • Waterfront, Not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask For Details : Cabin sits on White Salmon River - formerly Northwestern Lake.
• Communications
  • Cell Phone : There is cell coverage (AT+T) from cabin.
• Other Amenities
  • Cabin in on White Salmon River and is ideal for relaxing, and numerous water activities - fishing, whitewater kayaking, rafting. We do a lot of whitewater kayaking and cabin location is take-out for lower white salmon white water run. It's just above Northwestern park. In the summer there are many commercial raft runs that float by as well - creating a festive environment. You can also run, walk, hike and mountain bike from cabin. The cabin itself if darling, though simple - definitely more cabin than house. But, the setting / outdoor opportunities are spectacular. It's in the heart of the Columbia Gorge. Many hiking and mountain biking opportunities close by. There's also a stable about three miles down the road and golf five miles north. Hood River is about 7 miles Southwest. Trout Lake is about 20 miles North.
• Suitability
  • Children Not Allowed : Not suitable for young children given proximity to river and lack of child restraints.
  • Pets Considered : Dog friendly - though one dog limit
  • Non Smoking Only : in cabin
• Activities
  • Skiing
  • Golf
  • Fly Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking
  • Wind-Surfing
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Sailing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hunting
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Sight Seeing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Restaurants
  • Cinemas
  • Marina
  • Boating
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Rafting
  • Shopping
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Kayaking

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Off Season: $80/weekday.$100/weekend/holiday..$600/week
Summer: Memorial Day thru Labor Day $100/weekday..$120/weekend/holiday..$700/week
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$100 deposit to hold date and visa # / balance within 45 days - 
45 days cancellation req'd for full refund
Three night minimum - July 1st to Labor Day / 
Max occupancy of four / one dog / two cars - extra rates for 4th. 
Check in 3pm and Check out at 11 AM - unless otherwise arranged.

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