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Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a large tree.
A closet with three shelves, each holding folded towels in different colors.
A laundry room with a washing machine, a dryer, a door with a window, and a vent on the wall.
A living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Carson, WA
  • Place, Whistle Punk Trailhead
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Hood National Forest
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Multnomah Falls
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Doubles

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Carson

Carson is home to this holiday home. Elk Ridge Golf Course and Skamania Lodge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Columbia River Gorge and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Carson, WA

What's nearby

  • Whistle Punk Trailhead - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mount Hood National Forest - 32 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Multnomah Falls - 47 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Hood River - 50 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Mount Hood Railroad - 50 min drive - 58.2 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chefs Petrone - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest located?

Situated in Carson, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Whistle Punk Trailhead and Wind River. Trout Creek Trailhead is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 91 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for my family to gather the night before my daughter’s wedding & we loved the quiet location! The house is roomy & has all the basic necessities needed for a quick stay & the sunrise view was a great bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for an adventure vacation in the Gorge. Quiet place that’s close to everything you could want. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this charming getaway retreat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a quiet area. Cabin was clean, and bug free. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect. Spacious.Kitchen was great. Great game table.Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was comfortable, sheets were clean, and the location was beautiful. Unfortunately the floors were not clean and I had to buy a broom and cleaner to make it habitable. There were quite a few living and dead spiders and other insects. We did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this VRBO. traveled with friends. Big rooms, huge kitchen stocked ok, comfy furniture and beds, quiet at night. Rangers surveying their property across dead end drive were only people we saw. Beautiful views and plants. Arboretum walk was interesting but needs some updating. Viewed millions of stars at night and played games (no TV). Decent internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The House was beautiful and well furnished and stocked!! Amazing setting. What a find!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cabin had everything we needed. The setting was beautiful and calming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on a quiet street for kids to enjoy running around. Lots of trails nearby. Love the views out the front windows. Kitchen could use a few more essentials. Grocery store is not close so stock up before settling in. Overall we enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Morning Denise! Thank you for your review! I would love to send a note to our team with essentials needed for the kitchen to make it better. Can you provide me a list of items you would have liked to see in the kitchen?
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Check in process was extremely easy. The entire upstairs was infested with bed bugs. Immediately send a message to the host. There was no response from host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent accommodation. Clean and comfortable

Delighted with value for money Absolutely ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time our family has stayed here. We love it and hope to come again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Reception Getaway

Peaceful and quiet house with plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene

We had a beautiful, relaxing stay at this property. Loved everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, responsive, lovely

Great spot near lots of outdoor activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Skamania Gateway property

Nice place, slept well, quiet, great walking, short drive to Carson and Stevenson
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
I wish I could give a better review but I must be honest. Check in was a breeze. The price was right. The location was very nice, surrounded by dense forest and opposite a beautiful meadow. If you like solitude, this is the place. It’s the last house on a road that ends a hundred feet at the trailhead. The beds were very comfortable and the furnishings though basic and sparse were accommodating.The place was clean but flys were present and the dishwasher had not been emptied. The kitchen was bare bones. If one were planning to prepare a meal there they would find it wanting. There are no floor coverings and the place echos like a cave. The toilet seat was attached by only one bolt and swung wildly. There were plenty of towels and washcloths but no soap. The washer did not work. I’ve stayed in many VRBOs and I have always given high marks for those experiences. I’m sorry that I can’t do so here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Stay

This was a great location for my family of 4 and my mother. The house was clean and has a beautiful view! Things to note- there is no wifi or TV but plenty of cell service. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great place to stay to explore the area

We enjoyed the natural setting and quiet area and it was a great jumping off point for exploring the Carson and greater Columbia Gorge area. Wish we had even more time to stay and explore! We rented the two houses in the area and this worked very well for our small group - everyone was very comfortable and we were all able to gather in the larger house for meals. The houses are restored very nicely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great secluded location with pretty view

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place!

Great location. Clean with room fire everyone. I didn’t have an issue with communication. We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation trip

Great stay. Beautiful location. So nicely remodeled. Dark silent sky with the milky way on parade. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Guys Golf trip

Quiet peaceful house in the woods. Would recommend chairs for the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little getaway.

Awesome location. Quiet. Beautiful view. Only recommendation: window coverings/ treatments.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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