Welcome to Hiker's Retreat at Lake Cushman, your perfect base camp whether you're here to enjoy a relaxing getaway to the lake or to explore the hikes of the Olympic National Park.
Hiker's Retreat is a comfy two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin fully renovated with comfort in mind allowing you to unwind after your adventures. Featuring all-new furniture and beds, air conditioning, a newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms, and a large NEW private hot tub for you to relax in ultimate comfort after a day of exploring the Olympic Peninsula. For modern convenience, we've also added an EV charger for electric vehicles!
For an active day at the lake, guests of Hiker's Retreat also get a Guest Pass for lake access at all of the private, beautifully maintained Lake Cushman parks, featuring swimming beaches, boat launches, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, volleyball, and basketball courts, all minutes away from the cabin.
Cabin Features:
Main Living Area: Great room with modern amenities and elegant decor creates a luxurious ambiance with cozy cabin touches, and comfortable furniture centered around a freestanding propane fireplace, featuring a sleeper sofa, leather chairs, and a rocking chair, all with footrests for you to truly "kick your feet back and relax."
- There is a large Smart TV with a DVD player for entertainment and DVD library of movies. Use your logins to easily access all the streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Sling, Hulu, and Prime, thanks to blazing-fast WiFi (500mps).
- The cabin is also filled with puzzles and board games to entertain everyone.
- Air Conditioning to keep the cabin cool in summer months
- The rocking chair by the fireplace is perfect for curling up and reading a book.
Kitchen/ Dining Area: The new, large kitchen is open to the main living area with a butcherblock breakfast bar with four seats. The kitchen is equipped with all of the essentials (and then some!), including:
- Jenn-Aire range
- Refrigerator with icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- A coffee station stocked with Keurig coffee, a traditional brew coffee maker, and French Press will give you the caffeine boost before tackling an early morning hike.
- The kitchen also has all the gadgets you might need:
- Blender
- Electric Hand Mixer
- Air Fryer
- Toaster
- Tea kettle
- Waffle maker and electric griddle
- Popcorn maker
- All the essential spices to help prepare your next feast
- BBQ Tools
- Marshmallow roasting skewers
Sleeping: Rest is essential on your getaway, so the bedrooms all have the following:
- New luxury mattresses
- Crisp new linens
- Ceiling fans
- Alarm Clocks with USB Chargers
- Blackout shades
- Box fans available
- Luggage racks
Bedroom 1: (Primary Bedroom)
- Decorated in Pendleton colors, bedroom one sleeps up to four.
- King-sized bed
- Twin Daybed with twin pull-out trundle bed. Nightstand w/ reading light w/ built-in wireless charging
- ROKU Smart TV
- Work from-home station with desk and comfy work chair. A computer monitor is available, please request it when booking.
- Large attached, fully remodeled main bathroom with tiled walk-in shower with Washer/ Dryer available for use during your stay
Bedroom 2:
- Decorated in a National park theme, bedroom two provides sleeping for two in two twin beds.
- Closet with hanging storage for guests and extra linens
Bathrooms:
- Both bathrooms are renovated and have new fixtures
- Stocked with Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
- Makeup Remover towels and Q-tips
- Extra bath towels, washcloths, and hot tub towels provided
Outside the Cabin: The cabin is situated on a quiet, wooded lot with areas to enjoy the immediate surroundings:
- Large Hot Tub: Soak up nature in the private hot tub surrounded by trees. Look at the stars as you unwind after a day at the lake or an adventurous hike.
- BBQ Area: Propane BBQ is available for your use located outside the kitchen. There is also a wooded sitting area with two Adirondack chairs to keep the chef company while they grill.
- Fire Pit: There is a wood-burning firepit in the back area of the lot with Adirondack chairs, perfect for a S'mores campfire with the kids. Wood is not provided (available at the nearby Lake Cushman Store) and is subject to any area burn bans in effect.
- Covered Deck: The sunny front covered deck is perfect for a morning cup of coffee with 4 Adirondack Chairs.
Pets: One well-trained dog is welcome at $50 per stay. Please indicate if you'll be bringing your dog when booking. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture; please use the dog bed provided. Excessive pet hair/mess found on furniture and linens resulting in extra cleaning efforts will be charged accordingly. We have dog food and water dishes and provide pet waste bags. Please clean up after your dog. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Please do not leave pets unattended inside or outside. Check trail guides, as not all hikes are dog friendly. NO CATS allowed.
Parking: There is ample off-street parking for up to 5 cars in the driveways/room for a trailer with a boat. Note: No street parking is permitted, and RV's are allowed to be parked in the driveway, but they cannot be occupied during the stay. Maximum occupancy for the property is 6 guests total.
Guest access:
The entire home is included in this rental. Guest access will be granted via a door code. The garage is locked and not for guest use.
Activities:
For a more rugged adventure, set up a guided hiking excursion with our Professional Guide & Photographer, who can show you area hikes for all skill levels and capture the experience for you with professional photography of the tour! Whether an easy hike of Staircase Rapids or a climb to the top of Mt. Ellinor is on your list, Hiker's Retreat provides quick access to many nearby hikes and area State Parks. Contact the host for more information on guided hikes and photography excursions available.
Additional Info About the Home:
- We believe our home to be child and family-friendly, but the home is not child-proofed. Please do not leave children unattended.
- During Fall & Winter months, please note that there might be snow. We recommend having an AWD/4WD SUV with snow chains on hand during these times. We get more snow than you might think, so be sure to check the forecast! We do not offer refunds for weather-related issues, but we do offer Trip Insurance.
- Maintenance: Vendors (ex: hot tub maintenance) may stop by to conduct work on exterior spaces. They will not be allowed in the home without guests' prior permission. Also, an active pest control plan may include baits (e.g., ant bait) inside the house. They are usually placed where children and pets can't reach them, but please do not leave pets and children unattended.
- Cell service is limited in the area. We recommend utilizing the "WiFi Calling" feature at the cabin (or really unplug; it's up to you!). Map Apps will get you to the cabin without issue, and you will have all self-check-in instructions in advance.
Fees, Pricing, and Booking:
- The regular nightly rate covers 4 guests. Additional guest fees are $25 per person per night, up to a maximum of 6 guests. Please indicate an accurate number of guests.
- We utilize dynamic pricing. This means that booking rates may increase or decrease every day. We do not honor yesterday's pricing.
- We uphold our cancellation policy as we only have each night available to one group of guests. We highly recommend purchasing the travel insurance offered at the time of booking to protect your stay.
- One complimentary date change if your check-in date is over two weeks away. No date changes are allowed otherwise.
House Rules:
- The HOA strictly enforces quiet hours between 10 pm-8 am.
- No Parties or Events ($500 fine). 6 guests maximum strictly enforced. If you are looking for a party house, this is not for you. Although we are on a wooded lot, we have neighbors to be considerate of.
- No smoking of any kind anywhere is allowed on the property, including outdoor areas.
- Use of the fire pit is prohibited during the burn ban.
- Due to our API connection and liability, we must have a signed Rental agreement with a copy of your driver's license at the time of booking.
- There is a $500 security hold that will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure if no damage is reported.
- Must sign a rental agreement upon booking
- There are three exterior cameras to monitor the property for liability and ensure all house rules are followed.
- Hiker's Retreat is our family cabin, and we ask that you treat it with respect like you would your own home.
- The cabin is not waterfront. Lake Cushman and Lake Kokanee are both about a 5-minute drive from the cabin (some are further depending on what park you choose to go to, they are all beautifully maintained).
