YALE House -Mt St Helens / Yale Lake Retreat

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Cougar, WA

Ape Caves15 min drive
Marble Mountain Sno-Park19 min drive
Mount St. Helens26 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

1

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

2

1 Queen Bed

3

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

4

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

12+ Beds Heart of Cougar. Great location / Accommodations for large family/Group. In the heart of Cougar WA. Previously Monfort's BNB.
Central to the best variety of year round recreation the PNW has to offer. From the comforts of this cozy retreat access all your favorite outdoor recreational activities within minutes. If you want to do it…. This is where to find it!
Walking distance to Bar & Grill, stores and Yale Lake / Cougar Park.
Full basement REC room. Pool table, poker table, foosball, darts, Hoops, Ring Toss, and more.
Best Fire Pit you will find. shaped like Mt St Helens

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, there are almost 1,500 miles of trails on the forest open to hiking, biking, ect.
Mount St. Helens Nation Volcanic Monument, open for climbing year round and offers some of the most popular snow-parks for snowmobiling/cc-skiing enthusiast. Be sure to visit Lava Canyon!
Ape Cave lava tubes (10 miles), which formed about 2,000 years ago and is open year round.
Marble Mountain Snopark (4.5 miles) The trip to June Lake is one of the most popular ski tours from the Marble Mountain Snopark. If the snow is good, the skiing is easy. Other skiing and snowshoeing options are available, and the snopark also serves as a base for hiking and climbing trips. Marble Mountain Snopark is the hub for snowmobilers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers on the southern slopes of Mount St. Helens. Adequate snow cover for skiing can usually be found from December through March most years. The snow at the snopark is seldom very dry and often changeable, so it’s generally best to be riding on no-wax skis. Most days are skiable here if you’re prepared for the conditions.
The Falls (34 miles) Lower Lewis River Falls, the Middle Falls, and the Upper Lewis River Falls.

Local Fish
Variety of trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Silver Salmon, Kokanee, Northern pike minnow, Sculpin & Tiger Muskie, Coastal Cutthroat, Steelhead.

Boat Ramps & Recreation
YALE LAKE RESERVOIR
Cougar Camp (1 mile), restrooms and showers, parking for 180 vehicles, 15 picnic tables, and a one-lane boat ramp.
Beaver Bay (3.5 miles), restrooms and showers, parking for 40 vehicles, 6 picnic tables, and a one-lane boat ramp.
Yale Park (2 miles), restrooms, 30 picnic sites, parking for 130 cars and 80 trailers, a four-lane boat ramp and a beach swim area.
Saddle Dam (9 miles), restrooms, parking, picnic tables, swimming area and boat launch ramps.
LAKE MERWIN
Cresap Bay (8.5 miles), restrooms and shower, 20 picnic tables, a two-lane boat ramp and a beach swim area.
Speelyai Bay (8.5 miles), restrooms, 25 picnic tables, parking for 250 vehicles, a two-lane boat ramp and a beach swim area.
Merwin Park (20 miles), restrooms, 135 picnic tables, parking for 250 vehicles, and a beach swim area.
SWIFT DAM RESERVOIR
Power Canal (7 miles), parking to fish at canal and two developed recreation facilities at the east end of the reservoir. Swift Forest Camp has restrooms a two-lane boat ramp with parking spaces and a day use beach swim area. Eagle Cliff Park has restroom, parking and is a walk in park with picnic tables and is a cool place with secluded feeling.
MERRILL LAKE
Merrill Lake Camp (6.5 miles), restrooms, parking, boat launch, catch and release fly fishing.

Property manager

Troy S Zuercher

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Grand family room down stairs with a view of the Lake

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

House trained, never unattended, clean up after

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

your pet must be house trained . Your pet must not

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cougar

Located in Cougar, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Cedar Creek Grist Mill and Pomeroy Living History Farm are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount St. Helens and Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Johnston Ridge Observatory, or check out an event or a game at Woodland Motocross Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cougar, WA

What's nearby

Ape Caves - 15 min drive
Ape Cave Lava Tubes - 19 min drive
Marble Mountain Sno-Park - 19 min drive
Mount St. Helens - 26 min drive
Climbers Bivouac Trailhead - 26 min drive

Restaurants

The Cougar Bar & Grill - 3 min walk
Ape Cave - 15 min drive
Red's espresso - 2 min walk
Jack's Restaurant & Store - 9 min drive
Squatch Stop - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is YALE House -Mt St Helens / Yale Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at YALE House -Mt St Helens / Yale Lake Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at YALE House -Mt St Helens / Yale Lake Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is YALE House -Mt St Helens / Yale Lake Retreat located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Ape Caves, Toutle River and Ape Cave Lava Tubes. Gifford Pinchot National Forest is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Caroline L.

5 January 2024

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

!!!!HAPPPY NEW YEARS!!!!

Wow! Such a gem of a spot! Couldn't ask for better communication and flexibility from Tony! Immediately upon arrival he was already lighting the fire for us, letting us know that we don't have to worry about the noise and to just communicate with him which was such an amazing welcome! The space was clean, but also had an immense amount of character that complemented our New Years vibes. The fire pit was amazing, the grill was a plus, the pool table and the basketball hoop kept us entertained and the cold plunge at the dock kept us sane. The highlight of the weekend were the New Years fireworks that left us all with our jaws on the floor. Yale house was truly special, do not hesitate to book. We all left the weekend hoping we could stay longer. We will be coming back! Thank you so much Tony! You da best:)

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B., Huntington, USA

12 November 2023

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

Place to gather

Had a wonderful time staying in the yale house. The game room was excellent!! Definitely recommend the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

23 August 2023

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

Women’s gathering

Fun property. Beds a bit tough for our generation but we worked it all out. Some of us not a big fan of the animals but they were in the pics. Troy made it easy to check in. Great weekend for our women’s group that has been together now for 48 years!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacob k.

26 September 2022

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

This place was perfect!

Everything about this place was great! Everyone had a place to sleep and was comfortable. The decor upstairs and downstairs was perfect! Only thing that could be improved would be the BBQ.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Hank B.

13 August 2022

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

Enjoyable

One of the two air conditioners was inoperative, so the first evening and day, which were very hot, were somewhat uncomfortable in the house. Other than that, the facility is quite enjoyable, with a great basement and game room.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022