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Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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Exterior
Exterior
Living room
Full Kitchen
Upstairs Hallway

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Carson, WA
  • Place, Whistle Punk Trailhead
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bonneville Lock and Dam
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Multnomah Falls
    ‪49 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no pets on the furniture (Couches, beds, chairs, etc.)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1746488vb
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.
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Carson, WA

What's nearby

  • Whistle Punk Trailhead - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bridge of the Gods - 32 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Bonneville Lock and Dam - 38 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Multnomah Falls - 49 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Hood River - 50 min drive - 58.5 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 Trout Creek Trailhead. Wind River is 2 mi (3.2 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. 54 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Denise C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheri A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Padraig D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

4/10 Poor

Corina M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The house was not clean for our arrival. The property manager did not reply to my message.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chuck F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Corina M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

8/10 Good

Kathryn R.

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

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jarred F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great secluded location with pretty view

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jan m.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

8/10 Good

Laura P.

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

Research base

Great home base for working in the forest!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Base for our family

We loved this house and its location. The house was clean and just what were looking for as a base for our family during our son's wedding in Cascade Locks. Loved the area around the house and the history of this location. I hope we can make it back to stay again when we have more time to enjoy the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat C.

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

Relaxing

Peaceful setting. Very clean, plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

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

Quiet

Nice, clean very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

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

House

Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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