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6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River

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Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Marblemount, WA
  • Place, Pressentin County Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cascade River - Trezise Conservation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cascade River - Keller/Karlberg Conservation Easement
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Kid Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River

Relaxation and tranquility at the gateway to North Cascades National Park—under two hours from Seattle! Small cabin feel with riverfront to explore.

World-class fishing, kayaking, floating, and bird watching right along the Cascade River. Magnificent hiking in the north cascades, near many trailheads including a top-rated, beautiful cascade pass.

The house sits above the river about 100 yards from the river.

This cozy riverfront house comfortably hosts two to nine adults in two bedrooms plus 2 sofa beds in the living room and a den/bedroom equipped with 3 bunk beds. Plenty of riverfront to put up tents for a peaceful night sleep.

The house is fully kid-equipped with pack-n-play, high-chair, toys, bottles/bowls, and gates.

We also have a luxury trailer on the property for rent if you have bigger parties and need more space, sleeps 10. The trailer sits on the far side of the property, if it happens to be booked consecutively with your booking - you won't even know they are there.

Relaxation and tranquility at the gateway to North Cascades National Park. A very scenic drive that is under two hours from Seattle.

Your ultimate family retreat is just 6 miles from the entrance to North Cascades National Park!

It has a small cabin feel with riverfront and nature trails to explore.
World-class fishing, incredible hiking, whitewater kayaking, rafting/floating, cross-country skiing, and incredible eagle/bird-watching right from the property along the Cascade River.

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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
We are happy to have your well behaved pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 751312vb
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

Marblemount

Located in Marblemount, this cottage is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of North Cascades National Park and Douglas Island Convservation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Glacier Peak Winery Tasting Room. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Marblemount, WA

What's nearby

  • Pressentin County Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Cascade River - Trezise Conservation Area - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cascade River - Keller/Karlberg Conservation Easement - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Upper Skagit - Malliet Conservation Easement - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • North Cascades National Park Wilderness Information Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Karina’s Deja Brew - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Run - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Prospectors Country Coffee Marblemount - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Upriver Grill & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Marblemount Barista - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 6 miles to North Cascades NP on the Cascade River located?

This family-friendly Marblemount cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Pressentin County Park, Douglas Island Convservation Area and Upper Skagit - Malliet Conservation Easement. Cascade River - Trezise Conservation Area and Cascade River - Keller/Karlberg Conservation Easement are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check in process went smoothly and the kitchen was well stocked and organized
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property! Bottle of wine and snacks on table. Very well stocked with supplies. Sat by the river in the evening - very large property. We didn't have kids but could see how a family could enjoy the house - beautiful kid room, sand box area and a "s'mores" kit. Definitely would recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi V.

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

Great spot and accomodations

This was a great spot for a girls trip. Unfortunately we couldn't spend much time by the river bc of the dead salmon in the river (females laying eggs and dying naturally) which made the air smell bad. Otherwise was clean, felt safe, and had all the amenities and toiletries you could possibly need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kira L.

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

Perfect NP-Adjacent Spot

When I imagine a home rental with the perfect amenities, this is what I will think about! Spectacular location if your goal is to spend time in the outdoors. Perfectly appointed kitchen and bathroom (one of my pet peeves is not enough towels and there were more than enough for our entire party!). My 3, almost 4 year old couldn’t have been more excited about the bunkbeds, toys and games, not to mention the yard. We truly cannot wait to make another visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house to explore the park

We really enjoyed our quick stay. The location is perfect for our Cascade Pass to Sahale Glacier hike. The house had everything we needed. It was clean and well decorated. I loved the local artwork. We loved being greeted by the two cats who look to be very well fed. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Cozy winter escape

We had a wonderful time at Mary’s Cascade River cabin. The kid’s room was a wonderful treat for our toddler and our pup was in heaven on their beautiful property. We all loved getting cozy by the woodstove (thank you for supplying all the seasoned wood!). And best of all the location right next to the National park provided some awesome proximity to hikes - we did one each day we were there. Thunder knob was a highlight! hoping to return in the spring/summer. Thank you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

K.N. A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice place - a few shortcoings

Nice location. "River House" WiFi network did not even show up. Could not dind sugar. Living roon window glass was cracked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

H N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

comfortable stay

Very clean, thoughtful extras (like USB plugins added by each bedside; local info; games; spices & coffee & filters, etc.), comfortable beds. Had what we needed. Description seems to imply it's on the river but it was unclear if we were allowed to go down to the river, since there was a fence and another party staying on the grounds b/w this unit & the river. Poor communication w/ the manager--I asked several questions pre-check-in and never received answers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve S.

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

Convenient stay for North Cascades National Park

Front yard area was nice. Inside was nice as well. Side and backyards need work. Communication ahead of stay coming several days away from across the country could have been better. Internet service was spotty and could not get Netflix to work. It was clean. Liked the neighborhood cat Tabitha.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

karen f.

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

Beautiful area

House was as described and location was perfect for visiting the park. House was clean and we had no issues. However I sent several messages before arriving and none were answered and that gave me concern showing up. I appreciate families sharing their homes but I felt like we were imposing since so many personal items were around. They also leave lots of notes and instructions which also had us feeling we were intruders even when we paid more to stay here than any of the other 23 NP we have visited. We did enjoy our visit to the area and appreciated the hospitality of the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

North Cascades stay

Our family has six people, it was great. We have all ages and everyone was comfortable. I brought he laundry detergent (heads up from another review.) Also I didn't find a toaster if that is important to anyone else. Other than that, it was comfortable, the yard/garden/outdoors space was lovely. I just went and checked out the river. I felt a little weird bc the people renting the RV were down there and it definitely feels more like their property, even though I'm pretty sure it's just one big property. The proximity to the North Cascades can't be beat. The two little restaurants in town were both good and only two minutes away and the convenience store was pretty well stocked. Not a full grocery run but definitely meets your basic needs and a little more. Overall it was a good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

S F.

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

Hiking get away

Stayed here four nights, master bedroom is very comfortable. Rooms are a good size. The house has everything you need. Unfortunately at the time we were there the microwave was not working, but that was fine. I used a pot to heat up some water instead, but did let the owner know about it, very quiet neighborhood. I like that there are a few restaurants to eat at within 1/2 of a mile. . Just a short walk in the back part of the property there are chairs to sit on and watch the river, which is so relaxing. We did not use the bunkbed room, but it is adorable and I could see where young children & teens would really enjoy sleeping there with lots of toys and games in the room. The second bedroom has sliding doors which have a note on it saying to keep locked for emergency exit only and not to go in the backyard as there is a hot tub, which looks partly disassembled. Not a nice site, but I gather they're in a process of doing something with that & part of the fence is down, so I just kept the blinds closed, which was not a problem for me. Overall it was a very comfortable house, large property & good location to get to the parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Great place! Needs a little more descriptors/clarifications

This property is wonderful. The back of the property does go all the way to a river, but it isn’t clear which parts we have access to without bothering the people in the trailer that is closer to the water than the house is. The pictures of the outside need updating; grass pretty tall, chairs by river no longer by river but closer to trailer next door. Photos and reviews gave us impression we could see and hear the river, but it is not that close to the house. Must travel through yard and gate. Wonderland for families with small kids! Two cats live on property and they do interact with you. House is as described. Very comfortable. Lots of kitchen pantry extras, easy to cook. No hangers, no advance notice that to wash clothes we would need to bring our own high efficiency liquid detergent. And by that point your choices are the gas stations close by. We were not able to make cell phone calls; owner described *48 thing to help with calls but did not work. (We have Verizon and were able to make calls up highway 20 mins at Newhalem but nowhere else. This seems normal for this area but wanted to let others know what to expect). Wifi is no longer on a secure network and was different than info given and written in their book, But wifi did work well. We would stay again in a minute if we could! This was a great location for all the Cascades you have time for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karrie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away for Thanksgiving!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

marblemount

very convenient for visiting North Cascade national Park. Great beds. As advertised. No issues whatsoever. Worked well. Beautiful cats. an awesome national park to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lonnie P.

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

Serene Riverhouse

Everything we needed in a great location for our visit. Comfortable beds, Clean house. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

beautiful setting, nice location

After a long day of travel, was frustrated with not having cell service to rectify the fact that we can open neither the front door or the lock box. We were given the wrong code.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Heart of North Cascades

Great home base to explore North Cascades.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F.

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

Comfortable Property

This was a very nice and comfortable place to rest after our trip thru the North Cascade Loop. Super conveneint. The property owners were so nice and provide us with great inforamtion to make our stay pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Wonderful Stay

Our family loved this cozy little spot. LOTs of toys and activities for the kids to do. Well stocked kitchen, very comfy beds. Great proximity for eagle watching! The host was very responsive and accommodating on a few special requests that we had--couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candyce T.

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

Cozy home away from home

We loved staying here for a few days while we visited North Cascades National park! The entrance to the park is just a few minutes away. It’s a very cozy house with everything you need to be comfortable. The kids loved the triple bunk bed room. We loved making fires in the wood burning stove. The only thing I would note is that cats have stayed in the home. I am very allergic so I needed to be taking allergy meds so I wouldn’t have to much of a reaction. Overall everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

North Cascades base camp

My husband and I spent 3 nights at this quaint little house in Marblemount. Great location for hiking in the North Cascades. House was well appointed, comfy bed, lots of space for two adults. There is a nice size extra bedroom. The area was fine for our needs, ate at each of the 2 open restaurants. My husband was hoping to fly fish from the river by the house, but there was really no access . Did find a spot by the bridge just down the road , so he was tickled. Always nice to come back from a full day of hiking to a comfy and warm home! We did do 2 fabulous hikes: Blue Lake (4.5 miles, moderate) and Maple Pass (6.5 miles, moderate). The larches were still beautiful and we saw a mountain goat at Blue Lake! Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Cozy, well-appointed base for North Cascades exploration

Woodsy, cozy, inviting, and well stocked. Only 20 mins or so to stunning Diablo Lake. Lovely to sit by river's edge and watch the hawks circle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

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

Could not have been better!

Everything you could want and more. Not necessarily a luxury stay, but the kitchen is better outfitted than my own and the beds are super comfy. Mary responded quickly to our requests for assistance and we were all super satisfied!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tam V.

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

Thank goodness for this riverside retreat!

Our family of 5 stayed in this rental during the brutal June 2021 heatwave that hit the PNW. It was three digit temperatures during our entire stay. We have never been so thankful for air conditioning in all our lives! This home was perfect for us with its plethora of kitchen supplies, pantry staples, and plentiful seating accommodations for both indoor and outdoor eating arrangements. The property is large and the grassy area next to the river provided a fun, cool area for the kids to play. The home has so many toys, puzzles, and games for all ages, from very young toddlers to adult so we were able to enjoy afternoons in when the temps outside reached record highs. Communication with the owner was very easy and she was answered all my questions straight away. Love all the little extras provided and bountiful supplies of toiletries and towels and linens. Beds were cozy and comfortable and so nice! One bedroom had a stellar jay nested in the tree right outside the window so the kids were able to check on the mama bird and chicks everyday through the window. Very cool! The location is so close to town with really great take-out options so nearby, as well as being a perfect base camp for exploring the North Cascades National Park during the day. We were able to hit up several nice hikes in the mornings before it got too warm out and there is plenty of amazing falls, lakes, and overlooks to see if one just wants to do a scenic drive. We loved our stay here and will surely be back to explore more of the North Cascades!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Lester

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i’m a scientist & a naturalist, i was raised on a farm along the skagit river, happiest in the cascade and rocky mountains. living life with purpose.

i'm the daughter of North Cascades National Park backcountry ranger legend Bill Lester. our goal is keep this property in our family for the next generation to enjoy. i want my son, his cousins and family to be able to enjoy and appreciate the North Cascades.

Why they chose this property

This is a very unique piece of property, around 4 acres with large river bank frontage.

What makes this property unique

Can't get any closer to the North American Alps

Languages:

English, Spanish

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