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

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Exterior
Beautiful 5 acre home
Large patio table for family gatherings!
Hot Tub!
Epic Fire Pit!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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

About this property

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

Our Lakewood home is located on 5 secluded acres, in a private gated community, and in the heart of the Mount Saint Helens Recreational area. There is so much to see and do in this beautiful area. Lake Merwin and Yale Lake with their parks, boat ramps, and beaches are less than 2 miles away. They offer numerous swimming, boating, kayaking, and other water activities. Additional activities include visiting Mount Saint Helens, fishing, mountain biking, golfing (at Lewis River Golf Course) and enjoying a wide variety of amazing hikes complete with gorgeous views and spectacular water falls. Old growth forests, Swift Reservoir, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, are also relatively close to name just a few of the other popular destinations. The nearby Ape Caves are also a unique and popular destination for both children and adults. In the winter Marble Mountain Snow park is open for cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, and snow mobiles. You will find many other detailed suggestions for this truly beautiful area in our Welcome Binder to help make your stay a special and memorable time for all.

After a fun day of adventure you can return to the Lakewood house and enjoy a relaxing and peaceful evening which could include a soak in the hot tub or a barbeque on the back patio while taking in the territorial view. You could also gather together with family and friends around the giant fire pit as you gaze at the stars. Deer and elk regularly make appearances in our meadow and wander across the property.

The Lakewood home was built in 2015 and has 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, plus an additional bonus room with T.V., games, and movies. A covered back patio, hot tub, fire pit area, barbecue and open meadow are available for your outdoor enjoyment. The home is complete with a fully furnished kitchen, entertainment system, surround sound, WIFI, a fire place, and board games and movies which can be enjoyed by guests of all ages. Honey bee hives may be present in the orchard.

This home has exterior security cameras. Manager has a home in the community. Parties and additional undisclosed guests prohibited.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Upon approval

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All other rules are included in the Rental Agreement

Important information

You need to know

Property # 733658vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Amboy

Located in Amboy, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and Cedar Creek Grist Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Battle Ground Lake State Park and Lewis River. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Amboy, WA

What's nearby

  • Lewis River - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ape Cave Lava Tubes - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • North Clark Historical Museum - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Canyon Creek - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Cedar Creek Grist Mill - 26 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nick's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪RJ'S COFFEE & ICE CREAM - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪RJ'S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Lone Fir Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frosty's Broasted Chicken & Burgers - ‬8 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. Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Ape Caves 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. 117 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

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

10/10 Excellent

ANNE T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

10/10 Excellent

C. K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessie K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena U.

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

10/10 Excellent

Trish G.

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

kari p.

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

6/10 Okay

Roxeanne B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ottilia Q.

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
Archival

8/10 Good

Graham S.

Beautiful, Secluded, Very Clean

The house was in a wonderful, secluded location that was perfect for a group of 3 couples on a weekend retreat. The property was gorgeous, the hottub was nice, and the house was immaculate. Kitchen was remarkably well stocked in most ways (had things like a rice cooker, but missing a couple really basic things like a can opener?). We went to the Ape Caves which were ~30 minutes away and had a lot of fun. My only complaint was the neighbors' dogs and rooster. While the house seemed secluded, it was hunting season, so the tranquility was often shattered by distant gun blasts, dogs barking their heads off (pre-dawn) and a rooster. Not ideal for sleeping in, which was part of our plan. Otherwise, we had an awesome time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for the nice review. We are happy to hear you had an awesome time! Thank you for letting us know about the missing can opener. We will drop another one off in the next few days. Sorry to read that you heard barking. That has not been our experience but perhaps it was due to hunting season.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Beyond amazing

When you arrive to somewhere new, you never know what to expect. We drove down the driveway dumbfounded by the view alone. The lodging was amazing. Spacious. Well provisioned. Quick response with those responsible for any concerns that I call hiccups. G For instance, we had too many kitchen devices plugged in at once and tripped the breaker; they responded and drove out and remedied the situation. The rooms are spacious. The views incredible. Walking at night in the neighborhood a delight as we picked fresh organic blackberries. I will definitely book this home again if the owner will have us. Easy access for our hiking and a perfect time out at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peggy P.

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

Lakewood Retreat

We enjoyed our stay but a few notes: we never were sent gate access so were left at gate for a LONG time until we LUCKILY accessed by another resident leaving. Would have been TERRIBLE had that not happened. Other things: 1. Please upgrade bedding, pillows, mattresses. They all seemed very worn, old, cheap. and not up to par with nightly rental fee. We are not bedding snobs but these were simply bad. 2. Would be nice to have one room with a KING. 2. Need new hair dryer. One was TINY 2. Soaps for showers? Seems pretty standard these days 3. We bought some foil and left it behind. Again, pretty standard item to keep on hand.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Wow, we have over 100 reviews and this is our first 3 star review. I really don't feel this one is fair. The gate code was sent to this guest prior to their arrival through the VRBO email system on 7/13. They asked for it again and they were sent it again prior to their arrival. The gate and gate code fully functioned. I'm not sure how you can give a poor rating for something that was provided twice and fully functioned. Sorry, the master bedroom has a queen bed not a King as depicted in the pictures of the home and as listed on VRBO. Bedding is changed on a schedule and most guests find it comfortable. We provide hand soap, dish soap, shampoo and conditioner, but not a shared shower soap bar.
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria M.

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

Beautiful, but . . .

It's a lovely property with many amenities. I was so glad to immediately find a crockpot. But through the days of our stay we found issues. Because of a previous VRBO stay at an unrelated location that had no washcloths I was looking for enough washcloths and there was only one in the downstairs bathroom, hardly worth mentioning. However, we discovered the next morning that the coffeepot had not been cleaned. There were moldy grounds in it and it wouldn't work. So we were making coffee for 6 adults with the French Press. Also one night at midnight the smoke detector went off. We could not find any 9 volt batteries and tried to borrow from other appliances without success. We went out the next morning to get a battery. I know there were other issues which I can't remember because I'd just had hip replacement surgery and was not very aware. I passed another review email on to my daughter to fill out so you may be getting more than one review.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Victoria, I am glad to hear you loved the property with the many amenities. We were not aware the coffee maker was not working. We have replaced it with another one and added new batteries to the smoke detectors. There are usually two washcloths in every bathroom but if one was missing we keep extra washcloths in the hallway linen closet. Thanks, David

About the host

Hosted by David Barker

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We love the Pacific Northwest with its forests and outdoor activities! With 3 boys we look forward to escaping the Portland Metro area and enjoying nature and the beautiful outdoors.

Why they chose this property

Our Lakewood property began with the dream of a having a retreat home in a gated community close to the mountains and lakes yet still within driving distance from Portland. We wanted a place where the family could get away from the city and the business of life and enjoy a relaxing time together in the great outdoors. We also wanted a place where our children could form special family memories as they grew up. As we developed this property, we realized that there would be other families who would enjoy it as well. This led us to listing it with VRBO and HomeAway.

A portion of all proceeds from the Lakewood Retreat goes to support clean water projects with Food for the Hungry in Guatemala and Peru.

What makes this property unique

Lovely peaceful secluded retreat with view, hot tub, covered patio, and epic fire pit.

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English, Spanish

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