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Heart of village! Knotty pine alpine cabin. Air conditioning!

Heart of village! Knotty pine alpine cabin. Air conditioning!

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Sunny winter day
Majestic fireplace.  Constructed by same craftsmen who constructed Timberline.
Interior
Living area
Interior

Overview of Heart of village! Knotty pine alpine cabin. Air conditioning!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81280 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Government Camp, OR
  • Popular LocationMt Hood Cultural Center and Museum3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTimberline Lodge Ski Area11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Hood Meadows18 min drive
  • AirportPortland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs north

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs south

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Heart of village! Knotty pine alpine cabin. Air conditioning!

The Trails Out Lodge is located in the heart of the alpine village at the base of the Glade Trail (hence the name). It was constructed in 1936 for the Fred Van Dyke family, one of the first operators of Timberline Lodge. The cabin features a knotty pine interior and a majestic stone fireplace reminiscent of the stonework at Timberline Lodge.

The main level contains the living room / dining area, kitchen, utility room, a bedroom, a half-bathroom, and the main entry foyer. The upstairs contains two more bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. Each upstairs bedroom has air-conditioning for better warm weather sleeping. There have been multiple improvements throughout the years to make the cabin more comfortable, convenient, and safe without sacrificing the work done by the skilled craftsman of the 1930's.

The roads to the cabin and parking at the cabin are plowed during winter. There is parking for three cars on site with nearby public parking available for additional vehicles.

The cabin has plenty of yard area for children to play and just up the road at the dead end is a great winter play area with a hill ideal for inner-tubing. Access to the trails along the north side of Government Camp are accessed through this area and lead to a large network of hiking/cross country skiing/snowshoeing trails. Trails to south side of the village can be access by walking over the Multorpor bridge. These trails give easy access all the way to Trillium Lake and beyond.

Village shops and restaurants are only a two minute walk away, ideal for be able to leave the car at the cabin when doing culinary and retail exploring.

The cabin is stocked with board games and videos. The Govy General Store (200' away) rents DVD's and sells items to make your trip even more enjoyable.

While at the cabin don't forget to check out the Mt. Hood Museum and Cultural Center.

This cabin is vintage 1936 (Timberline Lodge era), this means it’s full of quirks and character and that’s why we adore it so much. If you are more comfortable in a sleek modern cabin, we gently suggest this cabin might not be the best fit for your getaway. 

The stairs are steep, narrow, and partially open on one side. To prevent an accident young children need to be supervised by their parents when using the stairs.

IMPORTANT - Shortly after booking our cabin we will request payment for County Room Tax which VRBO is currently unable to capture at booking. These taxes are 6.85% of the amount you pay to VRBO. This situation is unwelcome for everyone, so we hope VRBO will update their software soon! All owners using VRBO for lodging on Mt. Hood are in the same situation. They used to collect this tax but tell us now their software is unable to do it. VRBO has told me they are working on a solution.

Property manager

Blane Skowhede
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Stairs are steep, narrow, and open on one side.

Events

No events allowed
No parties allowed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Government issued I.D. and signed rental agreement must be submitted within 2 hours of booking acceptance.
After booking the cabin a Payment Request will be sent for 6.085% of the rental amount to pay the County Transient Room Tax.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties allowed.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number STR-205-97.

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Government Camp

Located in Government Camp, this cabin is in the mountains. Timberline Lodge Ski Area and Multorpor Chairlift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Hood National Forest and Salmon River. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Government Camp, OR

What's nearby

  • Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum - 3 min walk
  • Mirror Lake Trail - 3 min drive
  • Snow Bunny Sliding Area Sno Park - 4 min drive
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 11 min drive
  • Mount Hood Meadows - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ram’s Head Bar - 11 min drive
  • Wy’East Cafe & Y’Bar - 11 min drive
  • Cascade Dining Room - 11 min drive
  • Beer Stube - 20 min walk
  • Mt. Hood Brewing - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of village! Knotty pine alpine cabin. Air conditioning! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of village! Knotty pine alpine cabin. Air conditioning!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of village! Knotty pine alpine cabin. Air conditioning!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of village! Knotty pine alpine cabin. Air conditioning! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Mount Hood National Forest and Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum. Summit Ski Area and Cascade Ski Lift are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin
This cabin was everything we could have wanted. The owner, Blane, was amazing to work with. He was very responsive and proactive with our needs. A winter storm came during our stay which made things difficult to navigate. Blane was so helpful and made us very comfortable. The cabin is perfectly situated in Government Camp. Close to the store and Huckleberry Inn. The cabin is easy to get to and well plowed. We can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location in Govy
Cute, cozy house right in town. Perfect for walking to shops and restaurants after a day hiking around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, very comfortable
This is the best location in Government Camp! Blane was great and the cabin was comfortable, clean and perfect. Thank you! We will return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for any season
We stayed here for a quick ski trip at Timberline, and we were pleasantly surprised by the house. The photos in the listing are great, but the house is even better in person. The beds are reasonably comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare east family meals. Importantly, the location in Government Camp is hard to beat—an easy walk to restaurants and the general store, as well as to trails (and a fun area to play in the snow). Also, the host is kind and easy to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skication
Great spot in the heart of Govy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Blane Skowhede

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Welcome to the Trails Out Lodge. We offer a well maintained, clean, comfortable cabin high in the Northern Oregon Cascades village of Government Camp. Our family has owned cabins on Mt. Hood since 1916 (we celebrated the 100 years of ownership at one of our cabins in 2016) and because of this we have spent years living, recreating and exploring in the area. We know Mt. Hood's history and what it currently has to offer.

The cabin was built in the 1930's and maintains the look and feel of that era. From the knotty pine interiors to the large stone chimney this is the type of cabin one might see in the background of an L.L. Bean or Eddie Bauer catalog. Throughout the years though, just the right amount of tasteful and sometimes hidden upgrades have been incorporated to make it warm, convenient and safe.

Our goal is to offer families the opportunities to make lasting treasured memories that can be kept and enjoyed for years to come. Our guests are amazed what a visit to our cabin will do for their soul. During the darkest grayest rainy days of winter we offer an escape to a winter wonderland of beautiful white fluffy snow.

We have happily managed everything ourselves for over 25 years. We do all the reservations, all the advertising, the hiring of the cleaning companies, the post check-out inspection, the pre-cleaning company cleaning, the post-cleaning company cleaning, the cabin setup for the next guest, all cabin maintenance and repair, all the firewood cutting, splitting, and delivery, and all the snow removal. We take great pride in our lodging and encourage you to contact us by telephone or e-mail with any questions you may have. If when you call we can’t satisfy your desired reservation dates we will do our best to give you suggestions on who else to call.

We look forward to working with you.

Blane and Julie Skowhede

Why they chose this property

When looking for property we knew we wanted to purchase a cabin that was located in Mt. Hood's alpine village. Government Camp is the closest village to the high alpine outdoor activities we enjoy doing. It also has a great little business district that meets all of our needs while staying at the cabin as I'm sure it will for our guests too.

The cabin is conveniently located in the heart of the Village. Walking to the shops, restaurants, or museum, is an easy 2-3 minute walk. The cabin is also within a very short walking distance to winter play hills, recreation areas, and miles of backcounty hiking, cross county skiing and shoeing trails.

Located at nearly the 4000' elevation of Mt Hood the cabin is within one half mile of Ski Bowl East (Multorpor) with its winter and summer recreation. The cabin is also just minutes from year 'round skiing at Timberline Lodge and from Mt Hood Meadows ski resort.

What makes this property unique

When we first saw the interior of this cabin we knew it was what we had been looking for. Its knotty pine interior, large stone fireplace, handmade kitchen cabinets with custom vintage hardware, and the multi-paned windows make the cabin feel the way an alpine cabin should feel.

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