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RIVERFRONT RETREAT, RELAX!! EZ I-5 access Portland,OR.-Seattle,WA. Book it today
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Space | 2,000 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
3bdrms, 3baths, lrg deck overlooking river, big trees, FPs, small groups do well
ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW!!! Thank you wonderful guests! BOOK NOW to RESERVE the BEST DATES for this season. "Peace of the River" vacation rental home offers Lodge like comfort and large wraparound deck. Great relaxing time for all! Get your "PEACE of the RIVER" THIS YEAR! Reserve your dates today. Have a Family gathering or Romantic Retreat. Plan a Guys Fishing Trip, or a Girls Weekend, Great for 2-3 couples, or small groups. Book your stay today! Throw your hectic schedule out the window! Unplug & Relax in our comfy environment. So quiet you can hear yourself think. Satellite TV, internet, WiFi available but also great place for taking a 'Tech Time Out!' Enjoy your favorite beverage on the deck as the 'river parade' floats by in summer. Walk to the local 'swimming hole'. Bring tubes & float the river during summer. Read (wide variety of books here), do yoga or power nap your way to rejuvenation! Ease on in and make yourself at home today! Great room w/FP. Modern kitchen. Master BR (queen) w/full bath on main level. Also main level smaller 2nd BR, queen futon+hall bath w/shower. Downstairs spacious den w/FP & large windows overlooking river accommodates additional sleepers on double futon + 3/4bath. Washer/dryer. NO SMOKING. NO PETS. Best for up to 6 people. High bank waterfront, not recommended for young children, but we let families decide. Many families with children of different ages have stayed without incident. We just want to use an abundance of caution for the safety of the young ones. Things to do: Try your luck at fishing. Visit local antique shops in nearby Kalama. Enjoy day trips to Mt. Saint Helens (hiking, volcano, lava caves), Portland, quaint Astoria, OR; Treehouse Island Zipline in Silverlake, the Columbia River falls, the Outlet Malls up I-5N to Centralia for shopping. For a special treat plan a visit to the Zoological Wildlife Conservation Center in nearby Rainier, OR to see the Sloths and other interesting wildlife. BUSINESS DETAILS for renting this property. We prefer to have you Contact Owner with your rental inquiry and any questions you may have. Clicking "BOOK IT NOW" starts a 24 hour time clock to complete rental arrangements. So if you choose the "BOOK IT NOW" option please provide ALL your contact info plus a copy of your driver license & or passport (for our out of country guests) for verification so I can prepare your personalized Rental Agreement and upload it to the website for your approval within the 24 hour countdown. This is sometimes challenging due to travel/business schedules, or people in different time zones or other countries. Secure financial arrangements are made through website only. Preference given to 3+ day rentals. Holiday weekends 3 day minimum. Reservation confirmed upon receipt of 50% rent, approved rental agreement & Property Damage Protection (nonrefundable). Credit cards accepted through website. Final payment is due 30 days before arrival date. See Sample Rental Agreement & House Rules on website. See website for cancellation details. Once final payment is made, within 30 days of arrival, NO REFUNDS are given so we recommend Travel insurance to preserve your vacation $ in case last minute cancellation becomes necessary. BOOK YOUR STAY TODAY!!!
About Donna
We LOVE the quiet natural beauty of this area and we find it a very restful get away from our hectic chaotic lifestyle plus we enjoy the modern & comfortable lodge-like feeling of this home. When we are here we go 'off schedule', reading, napping & watching the 'river parade' and doing whatever suits us whenever we feel like it.
Donna purchased this house in 1995
Why Donna chose Rainier & St. Helens
So many of the homes along the river are jammed together but this great place sits on over 4 acres, is nestled in the trees and feels secluded and private.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Thank you so much for letting my family and I stay in this wonderful home! I would love to live in this house. The scenery is breathtaking. One of my favorite things about this house is how much space there is! I would definitely recomment this for a vacation get away.
Amenities
Kalama House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2000 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: Noon
- Max. occupancy: 6
- not suitable for children ...
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Mountain
- River ...
- Rural
- Waterfront ...
- Waterfront ...
- Away From It All
- Air Conditioning
- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Filtered Water
- Fireplace
- Firewood
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Area
- Living Room ...
- Paper Towels
- Parking ...
- Sofa Bed
- Telephone ...
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wood Fireplace ...
- 4 Ring Stove
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 3 Bathrooms
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
MBR bath
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , Main Level hall bath
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , 2nd level off large den
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
,
Master BR
Bedroom 2 - 1 sleep sofa /futon , futon allows guests a private sitting room
Bedroom 3 - 2 sleep sofa /futon , 2nd level den w/FP double futon queen + sleeper sofa
- Master BR on main level has queen bed and full bath. 2nd bedroom on main level has queen bed futon with nearby access to 3/4 bath. Downstairs spacious den has a double futon bed plus pull out couch (queen) for additional sleeping arrangements, reading nook overlooks river, and 3/4 bath nearby.
- Books ...
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- VCR
- Video Library
- Binoculars
- Deck / Patio ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Wood Deck
- 6 garden chairs
- 2 beach chairs
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- forests
- antiquing
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- kayaking
- swimming
- water tubing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(27 traveler reviews)
Homey Retreat
As soon as we stepped through the front door, we knew we had chosen well. Beautiful, peaceful, homey. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Great place on the river.
We had a fun a relaxing trip. Good fishing right across the river.
"Peace of the River", Just What the Doctor Ordered!!
I would like to say that the time we spent at the property appropriately know as, "Peace of the River", was so relaxing not to mention great way and place to be to unwind. The house overlooks the Kalama River and the balcony with a great view of the river is breathtaking. The house is equipped by the owners with literally everything you would need to have a very comfortable stay. The property is peacefully secluded but access to surrounding cities off I-5 is just 15 minutes or so down the road. We actually expected that we would go into town for meals but found it hard to leave the house as it was so comfortable. We completely suggest that you bring food for prep or reheating at the house because once you come in from being out and about, a meal in a restaurant that would be nice at any other time, doesn't hold a candle to staying in and enjoying the scenery. We definitely plan to be back for our summer fishing trip. Thank you to the owners of this vacation house for your overall hospitality and ensuring we had all we needed for a great stay.
Joe J.
Wonderful get-a-way for the family
We had a lovely time. Great location to all things near Mt Saint Helens. Donna was fantastic from start to finish with the booking. The house had everything we needed for a family of 7. Highly recommend.
Wonderful, Relaxing, Comforting Retreat
I rented this property for a family retreat, hoping to find the perfect place to relax and unwind. This wonderful property greatly exceeded my (high) expectations. It was every bit as nice as the listing - and the wonderful owner - promised it would be. Instead of the typical "oh, I guess it'll be alright for a few days" that I often feel when I rent, I found myself delighted and wanting to stay even longer. That's a hard thing to achieve in my book.
Let's start with the owner. She was extremely responsive. She was extremely forthright. And she was extremely pleasant. My best interchange on any property I have rented to date. Wonderful customer service, very warm and personable.
The listing was spot-on accurate. And truth be told the amenities and layout were even nicer in person than they sounded in the listing! The place is beautifully sited overlooking the river, but separate from it and therefore private. No one can look in on you through the large walls of windows. Large decks wrap the river side of the house, with chairs and tables that make it comfortably useable and enjoyable. The sound of the river burbling just yards away only added to the charm.
The interior is light-filled and comfortable. The main room is huge, and overlooks the forest and the river. There is great flow of space from kitchen to dining to living to deck. The kitchen was well equipped and lacked nothing. The same is true for the bathrooms. A lower level great room was equally large and open and comforting, with similar light and windows overlooking the river.
The property was very clean and very well maintained. None of those "ooops, let's overlook that flaw" that you find in so many rentals these days. The property was outfitted and maintained at a level on par with how one would keep a house, it was that warm and cozy and clean.
I would definitely go back to this wonderful property, and I would certainly recommend this property to friends and family. It was a wonderful find.
Lovely river house
Lots of space, comfy layout, big deck with nice view of forested river, all expected amenities, well equipped kitchen. Lots of good books. Super-helpful and responsive owners! Quiet rural neighborhood conveniently close to I-5 and Kelso/Longview. We did a day hike at Mt. St. Helens and stopped at Astoria on the way home (both are a bit over an hour away). I would agree that it's sketchy if you have kids who want to visit the river at the house, the slope is really steep and there's no obvious access.
Map
We often see herons fishing the shoals below, eagles flying overhead and once we saw an elk herd on the ridge across the river! And as noted by VRBO...Relax and Unwind in Southwest Washington.The scenic area of southwest Washington offers breathtaking scenery, sandy beaches, small port towns and all the activities of the Northern Cascade Mountains close by. The area is known for its fertile estuaries and centuries-old landmarks. Charted by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in 1805, southwest Washington was considered the most desirable area to settle west of the Rocky Mountains. It now offers a delightful escape from city life for vacationers looking to relax and enjoy the spectacular local scenery.
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Rates & Availability
Kalama House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Event | ||||
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$225
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From
$275
Fri,Sat
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$1,500
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Additional information about rental rates
| Property Damage Protection | $59 |
| cleaning fee | $100 + Tax |
| Tax Rate | 9.8% |
NO SMOKING. NO PETS. All bookings thru vacation rental website. Minimum 2 night stay. Holiday Weekends-3 nights required. Preference given to 3+ night rentals. GENERIC RENTAL AGREEMENT which includes house rules is available on request, as it won't fit in this space. If interested in renting, we prefer that you nofitfy us by email thru website. We will ask you to provide all your contact information along with a copy of your driver license in order to secure your reservation. If you wish to use the "BOOK IT NOW" link, you will be on a 24 hour time clock to complete the booking process so be prepared to provide all contact info and copy of driver license when you click on that link. Any questions, just contact us.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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