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Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Holiday home in Carson with kitchen

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Wonderful

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Carson, WA

Place, Bridge of the Gods
‪35 min drive‬
Place, Skamania Lodge Golf Course
‪36 min drive‬
Place, Multnomah Falls
‪53 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

About this property

Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

A private newly remodeled four bedroom home located within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Perfect for an unplugged getaway or outdoor adventure. The historical Wind River Ranger District is a unique combination of open meadows and forested slopes. Enjoy a morning hike on the Pacific Crest Trail located with a mile of the house, take a afternoon stroll through the Wind River Arboretum then unwind over dinner at the local family friendly brew pub located just 15 minutes away. The Columbia Gorge is home to endless outdoor recreation fun!

NO WI-FI AVAILABLE
Linens and towels are provided

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please no pets on the furniture (Couches, beds, chairs, etc.)

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 National Scenic Area and Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

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Carson, WA

What's nearby

Trout Creek Trailhead - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum - 31 min drive - 27.8 km
Bridge of the Gods - 35 min drive - 31.5 km
Skamania Lodge Golf Course - 36 min drive - 27.8 km
Multnomah Falls - 53 min drive - 53.7 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.

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 Trout Creek Trailhead. Wind River is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

16 Feb, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

12 May, 2025

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

Salmon fishing trip on the wind river

An old structure built using materials used decades ago. Reminded me of my youth Remodels completed in the kitchen and bathroom were nice. The beds were comfortable and we all slept well. Thought the price was very reasonable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corina M.

12 Jan, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Chuck F.

31 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

11 Oct, 2024

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

Cozy retreat close to trails

My coworkers and I stayed at this very comfortable home for 2 nights. We had plenty of space both to ourselves and to mingle with each other. The home is close to trails and a great launching point for exploring Gifford Pinchot.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn R.

2 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

29 Jun, 2023

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

Spacious, responsive, lovely

Great spot near lots of outdoor activities!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

24 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This place is wonderful! My husband and I got married on Drano lake and this cabin was a perfect place to stay with our friends. There is plenty of parking, clean, quiet, and overall a really cool location. It was easy to rent and get instructions. Everyone who stayed loved it. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jarred F.

2 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great secluded location with pretty view

Lovely

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laura P.

14 Nov, 2023

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

Research base

Great home base for working in the forest!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

5 Jun, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

24 Apr, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

11 Sept, 2023

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

Quiet

Nice, clean very private.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat C.

15 May, 2023

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

Relaxing

Peaceful setting. Very clean, plenty of space.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Bridge of the Gods 1/2 Marathon trip!

I brought my son and a few of his high school XC friends to run the Bridge of the God's half marathon. This house was absolutely perfect! They had plenty of space in the yard to play frisbee and they went on multiple walks and runs. The house was very clean and beds were very comfortable! We would love to come back next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

15 May, 2023

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

Feb 2023 - Mt Jefferson House, Wind River

Wonderful setting; house was fine for our purposes. The instructions regarding garbage cans have been clarified since our previous two visits.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

7 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect

Observed Perseid meteor shower multiple nights. Perfect for viewing the stars. House was spotless.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

31 May, 2024

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

Mount Adams House - May 2024

We always enjoy staying here - don't miss the TV or wifi at all. (4th time staying) It does seems like many kitchen utensils are missing, since previous visits - but we muddled through. Shower knob needs repair or replacement.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Historic Getaway

This was a great spot dor our family from both sides of the state to meet and spend the weekend. There were bedrooms enough for us all to have our own sleeping space and common space where we could all enjoy games together. We enjoyed the proximity to hiking and the outdoor spaces. We also loved learning about the history of Wind River. Thank you for keeping the home historic as much as possible. We just loved it here!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan F.

5 Aug, 2023

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

Scientist getaway with fan

Great. Calm. No frills.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca W.

27 Jun, 2023

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

Unique location

Great unique little property tucked away, super quiet. Beds are comfy, house has a decent set up, but pretty much the basics in the kitchen. It was a great landing zone for our group. The only thing worth commenting on is no window coverings or screens, so that was the only thing we felt was missing or would have been nice to have. Other than that, we would absolutely stay again, great little quiet spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petr S.

30 Jan, 2020

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

Good

Goooooooood

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

David B.

2 Jul, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful forest!

Very sorry, but we broke a glass tumbler. Also, there is a mouse in the kitchen, and someone has given it access to the countertop. Otherwise, we had an awesome time, and the beds slept well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah

7 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Communication

Property is owned by Skamania County that works M-thurs. They never sent the key code for the house I paid for to enter on my birthday Friday 10/04. It took me 2 hours of asking for help from the towns people of Stevenson, WA the county seat. Finally VRBO called their emergency phone number & I received a call from a manger that apologized & gave me the code. I will be writing the county & the local newspaper to submit my complaints. Brittany needs to be reprimanded!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rfhpdx

11 Dec, 2024

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

Quiet & Clean

This house was very clean & quiet during my stay. I stayed here 3 nights for Thanksgiving. House was well equipped and everything was in good working order; Washer/dryer, stove, fridge, dishwasher, furnace. The beds were comfortable. There are several hikes and walking trails close by, saw several deer and elk. There are a few things I want to point out; There is no entertainment i.e. TV, radio, we brought our sound bar and used our phone for music. I wish they had radio/music-TV, Cleaning supplies would had been nice for us to use (broom/dust pan/vacuum) for spilled sugar. The outside overhead lightbulb between the garage and laundryroom door needs to be replaced. We baked for Thanksgiving, measuring spoons/cups would had been nice. There are NO window coverings in the entire house, which is fine in the daytime. However, at night it felt like a fishbowl. They really need to put up some window coverings. We enjoyed our stay, and would recommend and go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024