Columbia Ranch is 40 acre playground including a fully furnished vacation home built in 2006. It's location enjoys great access to Lake Roosevelt, Two Rivers, Banks Lake, Grand Coulee Dam, and the Fruitland Valley. It's also a reasonable commute to Spokane, Gonzaga, EWU, and Whitworth. There is something for everybody anytime of the year. With a family oriented feel, we offer all the ammennities you'd expect and more. The home will comfortably sleep up to 9 guests, but can easily accommodate up to 12 (if the pull-out twin bed combo sofa and blow-ups are acceptable). Open concept on the main floor includes a full kitchen, family room, dining area, and large island bar for those that love to cook. Also, a huge stone woodburning fireplace and big flat screen tv can be enjoyed from anywhere on the main floor. Main flow locates two private bedrooms and the laundry room. Upstairs has a large loft, which can be closed off for privacy, and includes 4 bunk beds and one single bed, along with the upstairs 1/2 bath. Use the dimmers on every light switch to set the mood. You will appreciate hand-scraped hardwoods throughout and the solid hardwood cabinets, doors, and countertops which give this 'cabin' a cozy but lvery uxurious feel. For larger groups, we have a fully furnished farm house on property as well- call for details regarding farm house booking.
Gorgeous home at Lake Roosevelt
- House1750 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps12
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay3 nights
1,800 sf - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, included- large loft with 5 bunk beds.
Owner
Tyler Gillis
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 19, 2018
About Tyler Gillis
Our Family resides in Tacoma, WA but frequent Eastern Washington. We love boating on the lake in the summer and chasing around the animals in the fall and winter.
Tyler Gillis purchased this House in 2006
Why Tyler Gillis chose Stevens County
Our family really enjoys the outdoors and we wanted to be on Lk Roosevelt ever since we saw it for the first time in 2002; it IS the hidden jewel of Eastern Washington. We chose this 40 acre property to build, because it is close to town, 1,000 of miles of state land, and Two Rivers. It has unbelievable views of Lake Roosevelt to the West, Sherman Pass to the North, the Huckleberry Mountains to the East, and the Hunters countryside to the South. The deck off the main floor has 180 degrees views that will blow you away. You will find something new to be amazed with every time you look. At night you will see stars and more stars.... It's gotta be seen to believe.
What makes this House unique
IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER: Bring your ATV's, your boat, and some seadoos. If you like to watch or photograph wildlife, maybe go for a hike; after that you may not want to leave the property at all. But if you do want to hit the water - The Hunters, Wa boat launch is 5 minutes down the road. You can chose any number of sandy beaches to call your own for the day. Attention Golfers! Pack your clubs because Chewelah CC is really good and really tough. It is 45 min away from the cabin, but only minutes away from Colville (the 'big city'). IN THE FALL AND WINTER: Bring your ATV's, cross-country skis, and snowmobiles. You will enjoy the property and 'cabin' in a different way. This is our favorite time to be there. The animals are active so go for a walk and try cover all 40 acres. Typically the weather is great; cool and clear most of the time. Get the indoor, and outdoor, fire roaring as you watch the sun set before taking in your favorite movie. Prepare a feast to eat for dinner, you'll be hungry after all the fresh air.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- Bedroom 11 queen, Main Floor Bedroom #1
- Bedroom 21 queen, Main Floor Bedroom #2
- Bedroom 31 twin/ single, 2 bunk bed, Upstairs 3rd Bedroom/loft
- Two comfortable sized bedrooms with 2 queen beds (one in each room) and dressers and/or closets, on main floor. Large loft upstairs, includes closet, porch, and bathroom, and sleeping accommodations which include 5 single beds. The sofa pulls out into a double if needed. Sleeps 9 on beds, (sleeps 11 if you include pullout sofa). Blowup matresses are available if you need additional beds- Just ask. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS TO USE ON BEDS!
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
- Upstairs Bathroomtoilet, Sink included
- MainFloor Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower, shower, sink
- Two bathrooms. Main floor is a full bath. Upstairs/loft has a 1/2 bath
Location Type
- Beach ViewIt's all beach views from our deck
- Lake ViewStraight ahead- Lake Roosevelt's best views... 180 degrees
- Mountain ViewYou can see the Huckleberry Range up close and personal and you can see Sherman Pass off in the distance.
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- FireplaceStone wood burning fireplace. Note any burn-ban that may be in effect (especially in summer). Wood is an extra fee $ 200 per cord delivered.
- TelephoneCell phones only. Newer smart phones normally work well. Verizon, ATT, and T-Mobile all work well. No hard line into house.
- HeatingIndividually climate controled Cadets in each room
- Linens ProvidedLinens for all beds included. But we strongly suggest you bring your own. 3 double beds (including pullout sofa), one twin, and 4 singles
- Washing MachineYes we provide the machine. Please provide your own detergent and bleach
- Clothes DryerDryer provided
- Air Conditioningportable units are sometimes available.
- ParkingWe have lots of parking space for cars, boats, atv's! RV's are welcome upon owners approval. There is power 100 yards from the cabin.
- InternetNo Wifi in the house, but Verizon (and some others) get up to 4G. OR- bring your own hotspot. The Hunters Inn, the bar in Hunters, has free Wi-Fi- use their password: "99bottlesofbeer"
- Towels ProvidedBeach towels need to be supplied by guests. Please do not use cabin towels at the beach
- Fitness Room / EquipmentMiles of varying terrain right out the door to choose from. No treadmill's needed
- Living RoomGreat open concept
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorLarge stainless
- Stove
- Microwave
- Coffee MakerAlso have power grinder if you bring your own coffee beans
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsAll included
- KitchenNew stainless appliances
Dining
- Dining Room
- Dining
- comfy seating for 12 people
Entertainment
- Game RoomTwo Rivers has a great Casino with a full restaurant. Blackjack, Slots, Roulette, craps. 25 minutes door to door. Or travel by boat? They pick you up @ dock, where u can safely leave ur boat
- Television46' HD Flat Screen
- StereoI-Home with I-pod dock or use Dish TV's music channels
- DVD PlayerYes
- BooksLocal historical books and lots of magazines
- Satellite / CableDish Network HD TV line-up
- GamesRisk, monopoly, cards, poker chips, cribbage, outdoor horseshoe pits, to name a few. Upstairs under sink
- Music Library
- ToysPuzzles
- Video LibraryDozens and dozens of dvd's. All different themes all different genres. Bring your own or use ours during your stay.
- Video Games
Outside
- Lawn / GardenGreat flat yard adjacent to cabin to set up tents, if desired
- BalconyOff the upstairs loft
- BicyclesBring your own. Great bike trails and Bissell Road is a improved dirt road that would be a super ride. Generally flat, with lots to look at. ATV's/Snowmobiles would be a good fit too.
- BoatBring your own. You can leave it at the launch or down below in the flat areas on property
- Outdoor GrillPropane Bar-B-Que for use out on the deck
- Deck / PatioJust off Main floor. Definate gathering spot to just hang out
- Water Sports GearPWC (Yamaha or Seadoo) are available for rental. Contact owner for further information
- Ski & Snowboard49 degrees North is a 1 hour commute. Red mountain (Canada) is a 2.5 hour commute
- GolfChewelah CC is a 27 hole course. This course is totally cool. The new 18 is tough and unique, with fast greens. The views are spectacular! Proshop and full bar/restaurant
Suitability
- limited accessibilityWith modest effort, ADA accessible. Currently there is one 8 inch stoop from front deck to main level floor.
Attractions
- churches
- marina
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- sight seeing
- walking
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- gambling casinos
- antiquing
- sledding
- scenic drives
- boating
- horseshoes
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- fly fishing
- swimming
- skiing
- golf
- water skiing
- mountain biking
- hunting
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- pier fishing
- cross country skiing
- kayaking
- snowmobiling
Notes
- AT THE CABIN: The 600 sf covered deck is suited for large groups and big fun bar-b-que's while you watch the horseshoe pits, the deer, and the sun set. There is a horseshoe pit and a large climbing rock for the kids to conquer... all in the yard. Make sure to pack binoculars! OFF-CAMPUS: World-class fishing awaits you on the Lake for Walleye or further north at the Upper Columbia nicknamed the 'Jurassic' for its legendary trout. Summer guests will love a 'real' 4th of July celebration. The little town of Hunters does a great show and it feels very American. Family Fun! For the adventuresome crowd, you need to experience the Poker Run (August) down at Two Rivers and up the Spokane River. It's been called Lk Roosevelt's version of Seafair. 90 degree weather, gambling from your boat, people watching. Larger groups: We can provide addtional lodging on property in the Farm House which is fully furnished, call for details re: Farm House
23 Reviews
Off The Beaten Path, But Not Too Far Off!
We stayed here for 3 nights with 7 adults. All 7 of us required our own bed, and it worked out well enough for our needs. I was a little hesitant when booking, but figured it was a guys "camping" trip so we could make it work and we did. The pictures on VRBO are accurate, but do not even come close to capturing the actual beauty of this place. Views are amazing and it's just far enough off the main road that it is absolutely silent both day and night. Not a far drive to get to the lake, maybe 12-15 minutes. The inside of the cabin did not disappoint! It was way above our expectations honestly. You can really tell the owners spend time here themselves and have a real pride in ownership. Things were well maintained both inside and out. Plenty of necessities ready and waiting when we arrived. Not within the owners control, but having use of the fire pit would have been great (burn ban June-September). I really see this cabin being a great place to visit anytime of year, and would like to go again during the cooler months. Our favorite hang out during the trip was the horse shoe pits. Competitive group of guys, so of course we played many games to see who could knock off the "kings of the pit"... Thank you very much for sharing such a great place! We truly had a great time and for a very reasonable rate!
Family Getaway for the Whole Family
Another successful family vacation, thanks to the Gillis Family retreat! This is our second year staying at Tyler's place on the hill and although we have a small army to accommodate, the place has more than enough room to sleep 6 adults and 7 kids! Tyler sends out plenty of communication to keep you informed in the week(s) leading up to your vacation and is timely and responsive with any questions or concerns. Thanks again to Tyler and his family for a great trip. We hope to be back next year! DA - Portland, Oregon
Wonderful hideaway cabin with an Amazing view!
Rented this cabin over the 4th if July weekend with the goal of exploring the area. But spent the majority of the time at the cabin and exploring the property. The views from the front porch are simply beautiful. The owners are very responsive with answering questions and also providing tips of what to do in the area. If you are looking to escape and just enjoy nature, then I highly recommend this rental.
Secluded and beautiful
Ty and Janine had this place stocked! You don't have to bring a thing. The view is amazing and you can be as loud as you want because there is no one for miles. We had a small wedding here and it was gorgeous! Everyone had a blast, plus we could bring our dogs and they had fun too! Definitely coming back for an anniversary!
Very comfortable home with a beautiful ful!
This was our second time staying in this home. Lots of Kitchen space, very comfortable family area and beautiful view from the front porch. If you like peaceful surroundings and nature this is the place to be!
Our new favorite VRBO by far!
If you love hunting, wildlife, open spaces, and zero people along with views and the bliss of silence then this is your place! Loved it. House was so well stocked and comfy. I love that you let us bring our dogs and we did follow the rule so we brought 3 dog beds and there was still plenty of floor space. The water in the house must be on a great filter system it was great. Everything we needed was available in Hunters. We have Verizon and we got 4G about 85% of the time so it was perfect. I appreciated the Dish network. We hiked between 7-10 miles each day so coming back and relaxing at night was great. Can't say enough. Making our next reservation ASAP. Tyler and his family are great to work with and will respond via email while you are there if you need help or questions. Thanks for allowing us to rent your beautiful woodsy cabin.
Location
Columbia Ranch is 40 minutes South of Kettle Falls/Colville. It is 90 minutes NW of Spokane. Both are relaxing drives if you are looking for a shopping/antiqueing trip. Gonzaga, EWU, Whitworth, all near. It is very close to Hunters, WA and Two Rivers (the main hub for all things Lk Roosevelt). Columbia Ranch's central location is a huge benefit to enjoying your trip!