Mt. St. Helens Base Camp. 65 minutes from PDX. 5 minutes to lakes!

Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place.

Nestled in the rainforest of the enchanted Pacific Northwest, this creekside property is the perfect getaway year around! Located conveniently between Lake Merwin and Yale lake. Only 10 minutes from water recreation. Room for boat parking or midsized RV. 30 minutes to the Ape Caves. 50 minutes to the Climbers Bivouac. 20 minutes to Lewis River Golf Course. Miles of hiking, waterfalls & snowmobile trails. Or, you could just hang out in your own private swimming hole.

Your cozy getaway awaits in Ariel at this wonderful house with adjacent saloon style cabin. With 2 bedrooms including a king bed and full bed in the main house and a double futon, single futon and loft twin bed in the Saloon, this tranquil retreat is perfect for families or friends looking to unwind. Enjoy the convenience of a greenhouse fitness room, and on site (Cold) laundry during your stay. The 2 bathrooms feature refreshing showers (one indoor and one outdoor) for guests to freshen up. The cowboy hot tub provides an electricity free soaking experience steps from the creek. Kids treehouse and climbing wall provide entertainment for the littles. And on hot days, a private swimming hole is just steps from the front door. Kickback, relax, and enjoy everything Ariel and our property has to offer. While we have a check in of 4pm and a check out of 11am, I will always offer early check ins and late check outs when available! For your safety and ours, a security camera is located at each front entrance. We will use the camera to verify your arrival and departure. We will only monitor the camera during your stay if there is an incident reported as your privacy is our top priority.