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Cheerful Custom Cabin w/Chef’s Kitchen / Hot Tub on Zig Zag River

The stage is set for your Christmas Experience in the forest!

High ceiling loft with 55" Samsung Smart TV

1 King and 4 Twins - ALL Memory Foam Mattresses and pillows!

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Rhodadendron, OR

Mount Hood Ski Bowl
Mirror Lake Trail
‪6 min drive‬
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Cheerful Custom Cabin w/Chef’s Kitchen / Hot Tub on Zig Zag River

Our cabin is only 12 years old and is truly your mountain experience you've been waiting for. Set in the forest on the Zig Zag river just 1 hour from Portland and 5 minutes from Government Camp. Enjoy our fully stocked chef's kitchen and create meals memories are made of! Relax in the massage chair after a day of skiing or hiking in front of a fire while watching your favorite movies. Soak in a hot tub just feet away from the rushing river and take in all the smells of the forest. Play ms. PacMan or any one of 64 games on our cocktail table in the loft. Watch any one of our 3 brand new Samsung 55" TV's and stream them all at the same time! With fiber optic high speed internet, you won't be searching for a signal EVER! The custom fire place has a gas starter! Add your wood, turn on the gas and light! When the wood is burning, turn the gas off! In chimney auto fan will keep the flu drawing the perfect amount of airflow!

Property manager

Stephen & Lory Caldwell

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Government Camp

Located in Government Camp, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Timberline Lodge Ski Area and Lower Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Hood National Forest and Mirror Lake Trail. Alpine Slide and Mountain Sports are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Rhodadendron, OR

What's nearby

Mount Hood National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mirror Lake Trail - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 18 min drive - 21.7 km
Mount Hood Meadows - 29 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

Portland International Airport (PDX) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
‪Huckleberry Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Beer Stube - ‬9 min drive
‪Charlie's Mountain View - ‬10 min drive
‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful Custom Cabin w/Chef’s Kitchen / Hot Tub on Zig Zag River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cheerful Custom Cabin w/Chef’s Kitchen / Hot Tub on Zig Zag River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful Custom Cabin w/Chef’s Kitchen / Hot Tub on Zig Zag River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful Custom Cabin w/Chef’s Kitchen / Hot Tub on Zig Zag River located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Mount Hood National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mirror Lake Trail and Lower Bowl. Alpine Slide and Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary A., Vancouver

2 Jan, 2022

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

Beautiful Place - Outdoor bath tub amazing

I have stayed in my share of VRBO's, this was by far the best stocked kitchen. I loved the outdoor bath tub with hot water directly to it. Beautiful place you can tell this is more than just a vacation rental, this place is home to a family who allowed us to share it for a short period of time. My family is hoping to book this again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

17 Feb, 2022

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

Wonderful Cabin

This cabin was perfect for our weekend ski trip! Everything was very well stocked and clean. The loft upstairs was perfect for the 6 teenagers we had, plenty of room for them to hang out. And to top it all off, Stephen and Lory were wonderful hosts with awesome communication. We hope to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

10 Mar, 2022

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

Beautiful home

My friends and I stayed for my birthday and we had an amazing time! The kitchen has everything you need, the massage chair is to die for, the outdoor claw tub is a fantastic added bonus and the owners are super friendly and communicate well. Unfortunately the last guests did something to the hot tub so we didn’t get to enjoy that, but the owner was very apologetic and made up for it to us. I will definitely be staying here again in the future. Thanks Stephen & Lory!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Lara M.

1 Mar, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Difficult access but a very cute cabin!

We rented this cabin for my granddaughter’s 16th birthday celebration with 3 of her friends. We were informed a few days before our arrival that the road off the highway to the cabin had not been plowed, and heavy snowfall from December was causing difficulty accessing it. I have a bad ankle so when he told us we’d have to park off the highway and walk in I was not exactly thrilled. With luggage and groceries it would have required several trips back and forth. But he messaged the day before saying the road had improved and we could drive in without chains. Unfortunately, It was still quite bad and scary even with my AWD SUV. We made it in but then had trouble getting inside with the door code which was very frustrating after the nerve racking drive. We heard some talking and realized that it was the owner speaking through a camera on a shed facing the doorway, trying to tell us where to find the key. Once inside we found a very cute and tidy cabin. The upstairs loft was perfect as the teen dwelling for the weekend. The Internet streaming to the TV’s worked great and they loved it. The beds were all comfortable, and one bathroom, (with no lock on the door?) was a bit dicey for 6 females. The kitchen was fine but had no dishwasher and we couldn’t find a drain board. Also could use some organization as things seemed to be shoved into drawers with no rhyme or reason which made finding utensils a challenge. More regular sized dinner plates would be helpful, along with some serving bowls and spoons. Bring any special seasonings you may need for recipes you want to make. Oddly, there was barely enough room in the fridge for the food we brought and we had only one shelf for all our stuff for 6 people. It was pretty cold while there in early February so we used the beautiful fireplace a lot which was very cozy. They had good instructions which we followed to a tee but had to leave the fan set at 5 instead of 3 otherwise smoke would fill up the cabin. That made the wood burn much faster and any heat went up the chimney. The floors were freezing, so we had to use higher heat which made it very hot upstairs. The outdoor bathtub wasn’t accessible due to very deep snow but did use the hot tub several times which was nice. We ended up having to walk in one night because it was too treacherous to try driving in at night. It took 25 minutes each way, 20 minute drive to Ski Bowl. Despite these issues, we all had a great time and really enjoyed the cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

24 Feb, 2022

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

Winter Wonderland

We were doing a weekend on the Mountain so our kids could play in the snow. The area of the cabin is beautiful but make sure you have 4 wheel drive especially for winter months. We really enjoyed our stay there and how convenient it was to get to skibowl or Sno parks for sledding. We even got snow our last night at the cabin so the morning of checkout we played outside. The driveway is a hill so our boys spent an hour sledding down it. The only thing we were disappointed by was the hot tub. This was one reason I chose this cabin when renting. It was very dirty and had a smell to it. Wished we could have enjoyed this part of the cabin more.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parker W.

24 Jan, 2022

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

All the rights comforts!!

What a great cabin! Dont let the rustic look from thr outside fool you! Our family of four stayed there for a ski weekend late Jan 2022. Great location for that. The owners have creature comforts everywhere for you. Hot tub, massage chair SUPREME, old fashioned arcade game, gas starter fireplace with firewood provided, gourmet kitchen supplies, etc. We are a family of four and lived the king bed upstairs and sleeping situation with our two kids up in the spacious loft with us. Only detraction I have to mention is that it's tough to access with the unusually heav snowfall that happened late December-early Jan. Our family had a blast there and would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sir Shmawford t.

3 Jan, 2022

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

Winter Wonderland

We had the best time at Stephen and Lory's cabin. It was the perfect spot for our family and dog. The kids had the whole upstairs to themselves. We all loved the cozy cabin, warm fire, central kitchen, multiple TVs, large dining table, and perfect location. We went sledding, skiing, and built snow forts in the yard. Stephen was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our stay. We can't wait to stay here again! 10/10 recommend this to anyone looking for a magical mountain getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stephen & Lory Caldwell

Lory & I have raised our 5 children at the mountain skiing and enjoying the outdoors. We have opened it up to share on a limited basis. If you have the opportunity to spend time there with your Family, we are sure it will give you great memories for years to come!

Why they chose this property

Our Cabin in the woods is unique in that it is fairly new compared to most all others on the mountain. Only 12 years old, it was built by a custom craftsman that made every detail quality as if they were going to live there themselves. We would love for you to experience too!