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Big Tree Retreat: Secluded cabin with hot tub, river views & woodstove

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Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Basement bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Basement common area

1 Double Futon

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Top floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Big Tree Retreat: Secluded cabin with hot tub, river views & woodstove

Sleeping 9 people, Big Tree Retreat is the perfect place for your group to escape to when you want to relax, unwind and spend some quality time together. Our energy efficient cabin, built in 2019, showcases modern décor, floor to ceiling windows perfect for taking in the forest/river views, a roomy kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a cozy wood stove for those chilly winter nights. We also have a hot tub!

The space
Our newly built cabin, located 100 ft from the beautiful Salmon River, features a beautiful setting with floor to ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances and a cozy wood stove. The spacious kitchen and dining area has direct access to the porch and hot tub; perfect for enjoying the Mt. Hood forest and river views while sipping coffee in the morning or wine in the evening. Upstairs features a separate loft area where kids will love to play games or watch TV. The basement is the perfect area to spread out, play foosball or relax watching a movie on the smart TV. Both TVs have new DVD players with an extensive assortment of DVDs. And don't forget to relax in our stunning 5 person hot tub!

Step outside and you’ll find a covered patio furnished with a propane BBQ, dining table and chairs. The magnificent Douglas Fir tree on our property is 500+ years old and is considered an ecological gem. Arborists claim it is one of the oldest Douglas Firs in the area. The Salmon River is a short 1 minute walk and is the only river in the U.S. designated as a National Wild and Scenic River. While the surrounding area offers tremendous opportunities for outdoor activities, Big Tree Retreat is your personal refuge and opportunity to reconnect with friends or family.

Sleeping arrangements:
Main floor - queen bed (sleeps 2) & full bathroom
2nd floor - queen bed (sleeps 2) & full bathroom
Basement bedroom - bottom bunk bed full (sleeps 2); top bunk (sleeps 1)
Basement den - futon full (sleeps 2) & half bathroom

Feel good about staying in our energy efficient home. Features include blown in dense pack fiberglass wall insulation, .23 U value triple pane windows, 13.5 HSPF high efficient hyper heat Mitsubishi ductless systems, advanced framing techniques including raised heel energy trusses and whole house air sealing, whole house Energy Recovery Ventilator, Tier 3 Heat Pump Water Heater, and all LED lighting!

Please note:
No parties, weddings or events. Max guests is 9. No exceptions and fines & fees will apply. See House Rules for more info.
Our property is equipped with active external security cameras for your protection and ours.

What’s nearby:
The Mt. Hood area offers so much to experience including the nearby towns of Welches and Rhododendron with a variety of restaurants and shops. Aside from a grocery store, medical clinic, and gas station, you will also find an eclectic wine shop, liquor store, coffee house, pizza parlor, golf course, and a bike shop, all within three miles of this home. For fly fishing and kayaking, the Salmon River is right in your own backyard! Hike and climb in the Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness and Mt. Hood National Forest. Just a short drive away, visit Government Camp where you will find the Mt. Hood Adventure Park with over 20 exciting activities to choose from including an alpine slide, ziplines, a mountain biking park, and much, much more. And each winter, skiers and snowboarders will want to hit the slopes at Mt. Hood Skibowl, Timberline Lodge, or Mt. Hood Meadows.

Guest access
4X4 vehicles (or snow chains) are recommended to access our cabin during the winter months of November-March. Our cabin is near the end of a dirt road which is not serviceable by a snow plow.

Other things to note
Our cabin has good internet.
Unfortunately, cell phone service is not always reliable.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Welches

Located in Welches, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Salmon River and Mount Hood National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mountain Sports and Rainbow Trout Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Alpine Slide and Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Welches, OR

What's nearby

  • Salmon River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mount Hood Meadows - 34 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 46 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Clackamas Town Center - 53 min drive - 68.9 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chicali Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wraptitude - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Koya Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬5 min drive

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. 13 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liv G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The power was out for our first day/evening, and Brian was super prepared/communicative about it. He was amazing! The property was fantastic and our group had an absolutely amazing time, we would love to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

It was beautiful!

The place was fantastic. My family had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

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

Beautiful mountain retreat

This place was amazing. Beautifully built and a lovely attention to detail. Wonderful place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Spring getaway

Beautiful location, secluded, loved the river. everything we needed. Host responded quickly when WiFi was down after short power outage and we were up and running in no time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Glad you had a good time and happy to help with the WiFi issue. We hope you'll visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Delightful stay

We had a wonderful time. Spent family time on the porch and bonfire. Took a day trip to nearby Timothy Lake. Cabin is beautiful and well stocked with places to hangout, ample dishes etc to entertain. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlota Z.

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

Very beautiful home, it was lil cool, we couldn’t get the fire place going cause and then the smoke

Love it my boys had fun will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Excellent stay

I will start by saying we stay in rental properties several times a year and this is by far the cleanest well taken care of property we have stayed it. It is clear the owners very much take extra care of their property and we are great full they shared with us for a couple nights. The sound of the river were amazing and the entire family enjoyed our stay. Thanks for being a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaFreda C.

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

Tranquil Getaway

Just book this property. You won't be disappointed. Secluded spot, hot tub, trail to nearby stream. We saw a deer, it was absolutely rejuvenating. We enjoyed the Mt. Hood Adventure park. So much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Great location and beautiful home and property!

It’s a great location…close to Portland and also Mr Hood. The house is beautiful with all the supplies we could need. We loved the proximity to the river and the lovely wooded property. We had our coffee on the front porch and watched a doe and her fawns walk through the woods. We’re talking about when we could come back and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blanca P.

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

We are already planning our next stay!

What an amazing experience! We truly enjoyed staying at this beautiful cabin. Throughout the day and night all you hear is birds and the sound of the river. Which is so relaxing!The cabin was very clean, very well stocked with all the necessities and overall cozy. Some of our favorites things were how close the river is, hot tub, the 3 different levels that everyone can spread around, great wifi, being able to log in to Netflix/HDMI cable to connect devices, the outdoor grill, the board games, there is something for everyone to do, you will not get bored, perfect place to relax and comfortable couches. We were already looking into out next visit while being there and cant wait to enjoy the cabin with family again.We give this cabin 5+stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with nice jacuzzi. Kids really enjoyed the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Great Location

This beautiful home was located in a quiet, secluded neighborhood at the end of a road. We enjoyed sitting by the Salmon River and listening to the sound of the water from the patio. The inside of the house was especially clean and the kitchen was equipped with essentials and more. The owner was very quick to respond with questions we had during our stay. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira F.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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