Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub!

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A two-story house with a garage, surrounded by a forested area and a clear driveway.
An aerial view of a house surrounded by dense forest, with a clear driveway leading to the entrance.
A wooden table with chairs under a covered patio, overlooking a grassy area with trees.
A hot tub with a wooden exterior, surrounded by a wooden deck and a bamboo fence, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.
A house with a covered patio area, a small garden, and a stone fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Amboy, WA
  • Place, Lewis River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, ilani Casino
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Cascades Amphitheater
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Amboy

Located in Amboy, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Cedar Creek Grist Mill and Pomeroy Living History Farm are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and Marble Mountain Sno-Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Map
Amboy, WA

What's nearby

  • Lewis River - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mount St. Helens - 40 min drive - 51.3 km
  • ilani Casino - 42 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Cascades Amphitheater - 49 min drive - 56.5 km
  • Vancouver Mall - 53 min drive - 62.5 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Lone Fir Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bigfoot’s Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Als Kamp Kitchen at Lake Merwin - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Monarch Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lewis River and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Ape Cave Lava Tubes. Pomeroy Living History Farm and Gifford Pinchot National Forest are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful week!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at this property several times. It’s the perfect location between the city and the mountain. We’re able to get up the Gifford Forest quickly and spend the days hiking but then come home to a space that allows everyone to relax and enjoy all the comforts of home. My guests have stated several times how great this place is. David is a fantastic host. He always responds quickly to any questions I may have.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went for a family memorial and it for our 10 guest perfectly. There was even a bonus game room with a hid a bed. Relaxing beautiful views Close to the Ape cave, waterfalls and plenty of spot 5 minutes away to swim. I hope to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location in a gated community. Private and peaceful. Went with my husband, four adult children and one of their significant others. Enough beds for everyone. We explored the various zones of Mt. St Helens, went to the Ape Caves which is nearby, and roasted hot dogs over the fire pit in the back yard. The apples were ripening in the trees in the orchard. The kids enjoyed the hot tub. The bed was comfortable. They do not have garbage service so you have to pack up your garbage and put it in the garage, but this is not a problem once you figure out the check out process. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and very nice cozy home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing family vacation

Very nice place to stay. Close to many swimming locations. We seen deer and enjoyed the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is exactly what it says… it was a relaxing, peaceful getaway for our family. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The host was very friendly and thorough. We look forward to returning again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene Stay

Loved this space for our girls weekend! Quiet, peaceful and loved the visits from the deer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

If you are headed out to enjoy Mt. St. Helens and the surrounding area, or just want a private and peaceful place to gather with friends/family, this place is an excellent home and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

My family loved this property! Beautiful home and property. Lots of places to explore nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, Quiet retreat

Property details as described. Very nice accommodations in a beautiful, quiet and peaceful setting. Great place for a family gathering or just to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, spacious retreat in the woods

We had a lovely stay at Lakewood. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mt. St. Helen's area visit

Lovely house. Pretty, peaceful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Home Base for Family Reunions

The property is perfect for family to unite and cook and sit around and tell stories in the evening. Many places to visit and make sure you read the whole book David has put together about the build of this home and all about surrounding area hi lights. It was great information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay near My St Helens

A group of us were doing fieldwork in the area and this was a great home base for us. The property was clean, spacious, and very scenic. We even had elk visit. If we come back to the area, we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

My family came to visit me from Texas and Wisconsin. We had a wonderful time. Beautiful house beautiful surroundings beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and kid friendly

This house was the perfect fit for our two families. The AC was nice because it was HOT outside. There were five kids and four adults so lots of noise and the private location helped us feel like we weren’t bothering anyone else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serenity in the northwest

Very nice home in a beautiful setting! Quiet comfortable, spotless, warm and charming, The hot tub was the perfect way to wind down each day after mountain biking and hiking in the nearby forests. We highly recommend this property and plan on returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amboy getaway

Loved our stay at David and Mari’s place. It was exactly what we were looking for, and we loved the views from the property. David was very helpful and responsive with the few questions we had. If I was ever in the area again I would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, secluded property

The house is literally in the middle of a forest. It is very quiet and private. The bedrooms are very adaptable for adults and kids. We highly recommend the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

We had a fantastic time in Lakewood house - the house still smells like new, very clean, has everything you might need. We loved its secluded location - we had our meals outdoors, with a beautiful view of wild forest, deers and eagles. Also we visited Lucia falls and Cougar park, had some hiking and swimming, everyone had a blast! And finally, the fireworks in Cougar town were so much more than we expected! Amazing vacation, highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

The home was beautiful, spacious and had everything that we could possibly need. The area was gorgeous and we found multiple hikes not too far from the property. We started with the Ape Caves, Trail of Two Forest and June Lake. The following day we drove up to Lewis River Falls and hiked all three waterfalls. Absolutely beautiful. The hot tub was much needed after all those miles on our feet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautifully spacious, great location, so private!

What a lovely place to start when wanting to hike, fish, explore during the day and come back to relax by the fire pit all evening! The home was well spaced with comfortable accomodations for adults/kids...beds were comfortable. My only frustration was the need to get toilet paper, as we stayed there 4 nights and only one roll, not even full was in each bathroom. That was a pricey trip to the local store for toilet paper, however we survived and were still able to relax. All instructions were clear too, so that was helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Kari, Thank you for the nice review! We also love the hiking, fishing, and relaxing around the fire pit after a long day of adventure. Sorry to hear about the toilet paper! We have discussed with our cleaner to ensure extra rolls will be stocked under the sink in each of the bathrooms. Sincerely, David
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Finding it was the trick

The house was great once we found it. We arrived after dark and discovered after walking the entire lane that it’s the only house number that is not illuminated. The house numbers are not in order and this house number sign was posted above another that is illuminated. We never did figure out how to get anything to stream on tv - ended up watching the DVD’s. The house was lovely, clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Hi Roxeanne, I am glad you found the house great, lovely, clean, and comfortable. I am sorry though you had a difficult time finding it. The directions we send are pretty specific and we have large signage for the rental home at the road and on our driveway. It hasn't been our experience guests have had a hard time finding the home but we appreciate your feedback. Thanks, David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family gathering in the woods!

My family and I (and our dog Pepper) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lakewood over the Thanksgiving Holiday! The home was even more beautiful and spacious and the views more breathtaking than the photos. The house was very clean and we had everything we needed for our stay, including all the kitchen items we needed to make a Thanksgiving feast. We really enjoyed the fire pit and had plenty of firewood!! The drive from Vancouver WA to the property was very scenic and took only one hour. We did not have any problems finding or accessing the rental. The country store was about 10 minutes and was stocked with the essentials and a deli. I highly recommend this rental for larger families and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the city but not that far away. There are plenty of beds available and room to spread out. Looking forward to another stay in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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