Wooded Cabin on Sandy River and 10 Miles from Ski Resorts

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Recycled Glass Countertops, CustomOak Slab Table &10' WIndow Overlooking Creek

Downstairs Living Area and Dining Area Looking Up at Loft

Bathroom with Custom Contrete Counters and Sauna-like Shower with Cedar

Back Deck w/ Hot Tub, Table & Bbq. Fire pit & Creek at the bottom of the Stairs

Upstairs loft with double futon (not shown)

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Rhododendron, OR

Mount Hood National Forest

1 min walk

Mountain Sports

7 min drive

The Courses at Resort at the Mountain

9 min drive

Troutdale, OR (TTD-Portland - Troutdale)

49 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Silver Cedars Cabin is located 10 miles from Government Camp/Mt Hood along Lolo Pass Road in Zig Zag Village right on the Sandy River. The cabin is situated at the end of a road with spectacular views into a 22 acre wooded parcel and a year-round creek. The cabin is completely renovated as of January 2009 (only the framing is original). The cabin has a modern/rustic feel with hand-made custom furniture, unique flooring and one of a kind concrete countertops with recycled glass. You can also relax on the large deck (partially covered) on the side and back of the cabin with a view of the creek and a hot-tub.

The master bedroom is an open loft upstairs with a queen bed and a pull-out futon single bed. The downstairs bedroom also has a queen bed. The living room has a queen-size sofa bed.

The Sandy River is right across the street. There are plenty of trails within walking distance and a community pool/tennis courts just down the road. The ski resorts, including Ski Bowl and Summit Ski Resort and the turn off for Timberline, are just 10 miles away. Cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, bike riding and hiking are literally just feet from the cabin.

The National Forest boundary is just a few miles away where you can hike to waterfalls, snowmobile and get views of Mt Hood. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in the towns of Welches, Zig Zag and Rhododendron. The closest grocery store is just 3 miles away. The Resort at the Mountain Golf Course is approximately 5 miles away.

There is a hard drive at the cabin with over 300 movies, including the latest releases and kid movies. Internet is available as well. The kitchen is equipped with a drip coffee maker, french press, pancake machine, Quesadilla Maker, crock pot, condiments, spices, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. For the kids, there is a farm animal waffle maker and a toaster that puts a Mickey Mouse face on the toast. We also have Legos, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, and lots of games. For the infants and toddlers, we have a port-a-crib and a booster chair. Washer/dryer and outdoor grill are also available. There is also an dock that you can connect your phone, so you can listen to your music.

Clackamas County STR 273-13
Keywords: Cabin

Property manager

Susan VanDyke

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed in winter.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Rhododendron

Located in Rhododendron, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. The Courses at Resort at the Mountain and Mirror Lake Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mountain Sports and Rainbow Trout Farm. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

Rhododendron, OR

What's nearby

Mount Hood National Forest - 1 min walk
Mountain Sports - 7 min drive
Salmon River - 8 min drive
The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 9 min drive
Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬9 min drive
‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬12 min drive
‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬5 min drive
‪Mt Hood Roasters - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wooded Cabin on Sandy River and 10 Miles from Ski Resorts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wooded Cabin on Sandy River and 10 Miles from Ski Resorts?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wooded Cabin on Sandy River and 10 Miles from Ski Resorts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wooded Cabin on Sandy River and 10 Miles from Ski Resorts located?

This family-friendly Rhododendron cabin is located on a river, just steps away from Sandy River and Mount Hood National Forest. Mountain Sports and Salmon River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Reagan R.

26 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful cabin, wonderful stay

The hosts were very communicative. Aside from issues using the community swimming pool, it was the perfect stay! Gorgeous little A-frame in the Zigzag community near Mt Hood. Clean, well appointed and easy to walk in and immediately start relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

4 Aug 2024

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

Amazing

The neighborhood and cabin were so amazing! We had a perfect weekend here!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

25 Jul 2024

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

A serene honeymoon geraway

We had the pleasure of staying at this charming cabin nestled in the woods for our honeymoon, and it was a serene experience. The cabin, with its rustic charm and cozy interior, provided the perfect escape after the hustle and bustle of the wedding. The surrounding forest created a tranquil atmosphere, and the only sounds were the gentle rustling of leaves, the rushing water of the creek and occasional bird songs. Inside, the cabin was thoughtfully appointed with comfortable furnishings, a well-equipped kitchen, and a cozy bedroom loft. The large windows offered breathtaking views of the forest, and the deck outside was perfect for sipping morning coffee or stargazing at night from the hot tub. We left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, with wonderful memories of a truly peaceful getaway. We highly recommend and hope to come stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitry D., New York

16 Jul 2023

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

Great stay near Government Camp

The house is clean and comfortable. The location is good about 20min from Government Camp and 20min from Sandy. The hot tub on the deck is a major plus. Susan is a great host and is very responsive. Would recommend to others.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

3 Mar 2023

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

Just what we needed

This was a pleasant and uncomplicated stay in a well apportioned cabin with easy access to fun in the snow and a delightful hot tub to enjoy! The hosts communicated clearly and check in and check out was simple. The only thing I would mention to hosts is that my very tall husband was immediately aware of how dusty higher places were: dust and cobwebs hanging from the skis over the couch, and the overhead fans had such thick dust buildup we decided not to turn them on at all!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

krista c.

8 Feb 2023

Liked: Listing accuracy

Weren't ready for us

Nice place, the owner's didnt have their dates right so it was not ready for us. That bothered me. First time that has happened and ive been using vrbo for quite a while.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

26 Aug 2022

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

Love this place!!

This is the 2nd time my family has stayed here, we love it! The location is beautiful and the home clean, well stocked for items you may have forgotten. I'm sure we will be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F H., Asheville, NC

6 Jul 2022

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

Welcome to the Woods !

Comfortable cabin in a densely wooded neighborhood within walking distance of the Sandy River. Despite other cabins nearby, it was extremely private with a seasonal creek flowing within feet of the back deck and very convenient access to local hiking trails and good restaurants. The owner was very helpful and accommodating. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

14 Mar 2022

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

Perfect getaway

This is probably our 5th or 6th time staying at this property in the last 10 years. Great location in an ideal setting backing up to gorgeous mountain forest views. Owner is wonderful and has great communication. Well taken care of property. Has everything you need and more. Our kids 4 and 8 months loved our stay. Would definitely recommend to friends 10/10.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

22 Dec 2021

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leise B.

26 Nov 2021

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

Peaceful getaway

We really enjoyed out stay in the woods. The cabin had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The location was convenient and we loved the little creek in the back. We would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy O.

22 Oct 2021

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

Exactly what we needed!

We wanted to be surrounded by wilderness and beauty and this place definitely delivered. There was great food nearby and Mount Hood right up the road for picture perfect scenery. We loved everything about this stay. The toilet handle was loose and needed care when using to ensure a flush was achieved and that the toilet didn’t run. Other than that, we had no issues. We would definitely stay here again and suggest anyone else to as well. There was a super easy binder with instructions from the owners on what they expected while we were there and what to do before we left. It was very helpful. We will always cherish the memories we made at this location.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barb M., Portland

4 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely calm stay in the woods

The cabin is a sweet place, with nice touches. It has a great layout, making it comfortable for a weekend. We loved the hot tub and all the windows with views of the woods.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

GK P.

17 Aug 2021

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

Thoughtfully crafted, furnished and well kept; Great location; Secluded, yet proximal to places

We have stayed in a lot of cabins. This figures among the best. First, the construction of the cabin. This one shows us how, for a given footprint, a cabin can be built and furnished to give a sense of spaciousness and coziness at the same time. The glass panes around kitchen is a genuinely great idea, giving you the view of the woods while cooking. The thoughtfulness doesn't end there. Deck with a covered portion and open area, a pine tree through the open area of the deck, strung tungsten lights around the deck, living room with pullout which is spacious (not just to get by), movie collection that can put Netflix streaming to shame, dining table which is a crafted slab of an old trunk including its cracks and rough edges polished to perfection, unique flooring, spacious shower with windows that give you a feeling of showering in the wilderness, yet with plenty privacy, and the best of all, sliding mirrors behind bathroom sink which doubles as window that opens out the woods while you brush in the morning. It brought back memories of being at my granny's backyard, but with modern amenities. The loft/mezzanine area is perfect for kids with a bed and a pullout sofa. Doors open to a balcony that gives you a feeling of being in a castle. The location is perfect for someone who would like to explore the Mt.Hood and Columbia River Gorge area. Although it is not far from civilization, it gives you the seclusion of being in the wilderness. A small path that goes over a dried up stream (perhaps it flows in spring), can lead you into moss covered dense pine forest that can limit your view to less than 20 feet. A hammock next to the deck, a hot-tub on the deck, a patio set and a dining set on the deck completes your needs and your wants of staying in a perfect cabin for a family vacation, set away from the daily hustle and bustle. Did I mention that you have a full laundry and a decently equipped kitchen with dish washer, fridge/freezer with icemaker, a waffle maker and such? You gotta stay here. Thank you, Susan and Scott, for having thoughtfully done this! Only improvements I can suggest are, have a few clothes hooks in the bedroom/loft and replace the waffle maker if you can. Had a slightly hard time getting waffles off it :) Perhaps keeping a oil spraycan helps. We felt guilty getting water from shower spray on those nice wooden wall finish in the shower.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaushali M.

9 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful

This was our first trip to Oregon and this was a gem of a property, with serene lush green nature all around. The cabin was well stocked. We enjoyed farm animal shaped waffles maker. All the equipment was well maintained. The kids could watch Ice Age movie. Bedrooms are cozy. They had hooked up a hammock outside. Susan was very responsive. The scenic gorge just about 45 min to 1hour away and the route is beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Conor W.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lot in Mt. Hood Forest

Excellent deck and kitchen, great for a get-together with friends or family in all seasons.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Lorena D., Pasco

31 Jul 2021

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

Enjoyable

I really enjoyed our stay. It was very nice and clean. The area is so calm and relaxing. All the needed amenities where there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

15 Jul 2021

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

Amazing Honeymoon Location

Me and my wife loved our experience here! It was really close to the Skibowl where we went on the alpine slide and various attractions. I was surprised at how close the cabin was to a store which ended up being very convenient. The river was right next to the cabin and it was beautiful. Overall an amazing experience and worth the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krista H.

11 Jul 2021

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

Nearly perfect

The house was great! It felt like we were sitting right on the edge of the forest, and the windows captured that feeling. The kitchen was surprisingly large for the size of cabin, and was pretty well stocked (I couldn't find cooking oil, but that was all that we were missing). The hot tub was a real hit with the kids (I think they used it at least 3 times each day) and the hammock was a favorite as well. There was a slight musty smell to the house, which we quickly went 'nose blind' too, but couldn't seem to entirely get rid of, but it wasn't that much of a problem. The only downside is that the beds were FIRM (aka hard as a rock). I suggest investing in some good mattress toppers to make the beds more comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael l.

5 Jul 2021

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

Wonderful cabin!

This cabin was amazing! I can't say enough on how much we enjoyed our stay from the pool to the hot tub it was a trip we won't forget. The location is perfect close to hiking trails and plenty of views of Mt Hood nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ariel R.

13 Jun 2021

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

Wonderful Cabin Getaway

Our stay was wonderful! The location was absolutely stunning and made for a relaxing getaway. We had six adults, so any longer than the 2 days we stayed there and it may have felt more cramped, but for a short trip with close friends it was enjoyable. There were a couple aspects of the house that seemed like maybe they hadn’t been used in a while so they were fairly dirty looking (ceiling fans) but other than that the house was relatively clean. Overall, we really enjoyed our trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Kendra L.

27 May 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comparing the 2

We should start by letting you know that we just stayed at a awesome VRBO just the week prior so it was easy to draw comparisons and this property left us feeling a little let down. There were some little things such as Everything in the cabin was farely worn and some of the pans wouldn't wash clean Knives were so dull you could barely use them Christmas decorations were still up and it's nearly June Deck clearly hadn't been swept all Winter, had to do a deep sweep and clean off the outside table before we could enjoy it. I know that the pine needles are inevitable but I wish someone took a little care to just clean it once before we came. Great internet but no way to watch Netflix or any other major streaming platform on the TV but they do have hundreds of pirated movies on a storage device connected to an ancient blu ray player. We could have moved past all these things I think but the thing that bothered us most were all the little passive aggressive notes all over the house. They clearly have had some bad renters in the past based on the cigarette burns on the outside furniture but still didn't come across well. Felt like I was being pestered by a Karen while we were there and did not make us feel at all welcome or at home. The view is lovely, the home is beautiful just wish they would have cleaned off deck knowing that guests were coming, join us in present day and download Netflix (honestly would have used my own account if Netflix were at least downloaded) and take down the passive aggressive notes. You already cover how you'll charge $200 if people break the rules in the three ring binder, you don't need the notes.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K., Portland

14 May 2021

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

Wonderful Getaway!

We had a great time at this beautiful cabin with so many unique, custom features. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! You're close to hiking, skiing, and all that Mt Hood has to offer, including the amenities of Zigzag. Coming back from our busy days to relax our muscles in the hot tub was great! It was the perfect home base for a relaxing week.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

3 May 2021

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

Perfect stay.... again

I returned to this cabin after bringing girlfriends in 2019. Now I shared it with my husband. It’s still great! Tons of room, cozy and good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johanna T.

27 Apr 2021

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

Great getaway from city life!

This place was private, wooded, and wonderful! Hot tub was great! The creek out the back door was so peaceful! There is also a nice trail along the sandy river that took about a minute to walk to. No car needed! The pictures really do convey an accurate description 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021