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Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit

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Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Lake

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue

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Gold Bar, WA
  • Place, Skykomish River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Forks of the Sky State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Microsoft Campus

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Child Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit

Wild Bear Escape

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Wild Sky Escape is a cozy and well-appointed cottage in a shady grove within a private community on the Skykomish River. With the impressive granite cliffs of the Index Town Wall on one side and the peak of Mount Persis on the other, you will find yourself overcome by the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. There are so many ways to enjoy this mountain splendor without even having to start the car! You can walk along the rocky riverbank during the day and in the moonlight, or bring your bikes and cruise one of the most scenic routes in the state, stopping in the quaint nearby town of Index for a coffee or a beer. You can also fly fish on the world-famous Skykomish, create campfire memories around the fire pit, or relax under the stars in the soothing riverfront hot tub!

This 650 sq ft home is warm and inviting, with comfortable furniture arranged around the easy-to-use electric fireplace, large TV, and incredible river view. The sleeping loft is accessible by a ladder for another fun bedtime option! The open-concept dining area and kitchen plan make it easy for family and friends to enjoy meals, games, and fun together. There are even Wi-Fi and a PlayStation 2 for rainy-day entertainment.

Just over an hour from Seattle, Wild Sky Escape is an ideal escape for romance, connection, and recreation. Book your fantastic North Cascades getaway today!

THINGS TO KNOW
The Skykomish and the North Central Cascades are a historic area for the Great Northern Railroad, built between 1889-1903 by John Frank Stevens, for whom Stevens Pass was named. Trains still pass through the area to this day, creating occasional noise as they pass through the area. Most guests find this a charming aspect of the home and the area. We provide earplugs as a courtesy for any sensitive guests.

THE DISHWASHER DOES NOT WORK

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Gold Bar

Located in Gold Bar, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Forks of the Sky State Park and Wallace Falls State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Reptile Zoo and Evergreen State Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Gold Bar, WA

What's nearby

  • Skykomish River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Forks of the Sky State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Serene Trailhead - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Stevens Pass Ski Area - 33 min drive - 58.2 km
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle - 54 min drive - 71.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso Chalet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zeke's Drive In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rico's Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪North Fork Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sand Bar Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit?

As of 15 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit on 2 April 2026 start from NZ$356, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Skykomish River and Forks of the Sky State Park. Lake Serene Trailhead and Wallace Falls State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 65 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Betsy K.

Loved the river, the hot tub, and the view😇

Such an incredible location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Wonderful Stay

The cabin was clean, and pretty much exactly as advertised. Great getaway for New Year's Eve.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Victorya M.

Great location

This cabin will definitely give you the cozy experience of a cabin, kitchen is nice and has everything you need, the location and view is perfect! It also has a gated entrance to the neighborhood so it gives you the extra sense of security. Hottub was perfect and the interior of the cabin was great too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Relaxation by the river

Perfect spot to enjoy the river: the either by the fire pit or in the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

james g.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Needs alot of work inside cabin

Great view good hot tub.the cabin needs alot of work.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

MINDY M.

Repairs needed

Wifi works, view is amazing
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Jacinda L.

Safety hazard

Only thing that was great was the hot tub.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Lisa E.

Great view – disappointing property

Great view, and great hot tub. Cabin needs major work. No water pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Tricia H.

River was nice

We loved the river and enjoyed the hot tub. The house needs work. It was clean, but worn out. The water pressure in the shower was terrible. The flooring was really worn out too. The yard needs to be mowed. Overall it needs a lot of TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jessica Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Looks better online

Lot of things we’re broken such as an outride chair by the fire pit, no racks in dishwasher it was broken. No water pressure in shower and neighbors across the street were so loud partying all night. No privacy and neighbors are right next to you. We reserved four days but ended up checking out after one day. A lot of things were falling apart on the property. You could tell they didn’t maintain it good and then it felt like you were in a college neighborhood. Not what we were looking for, When I asked for part of a refund I was told no.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hannah N.

Beautiful view, overall very cosy cabin. Only drawback was the kitchen.

Beautiful river views from the windows, the hot tub worked great and felt decently private (although you can see the neighbors a bit on either side of the privacy screen), and it was nice that it is close enough to stores. Inside was very clean and cozy other than the dishwasher. It was covered in mold and was also broken (only had the top pull out section), which was pretty gross and called into question the cleanliness of the dishes. Other than that, the bed was pretty comfortable, they had thoughtful equipment available for pet owners, and they had plenty of towels and good guest instructions. There were no dinner knives and the kitchen equipment is pretty limited so keep that in mind (only have one oven baking pan, no foil/parchment paper, etc), but did come stocked with helpful things like wine/beer openers, a microwave, coffee pot, etc. The road is decently busy and in view of certain angles, but inside the cabin you can hear zero noise which is nice, and the river sound distracts while outside. As mentioned in other reviews, it's a bit of a dicey walk to the river directly out of the cabin, but we walked about 15 minutes down the road to a parking area and walked along the river a bit from there.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Jonathan H.

Acceptable Accommodations

The home is tucked away a few miles off Rte 2. The approach through the neighborhood offers a rustic sense of wilderness. The roads are well maintained. The location along the river is spectacular as is the outdoor space surrounding the home. The interior of the home leaves much to be desired. While there are some efforts to maintain an updated interior there are a few areas where money could be spent to dramatically improve the experience. The first suggestion would be to replace the couch (very uncomfortable). The storage space for clothes and personal belongings is poor in the main bedroom. The bathroom is small and the sink was not affixed to the wall so if any weight is placed on the front of the vanity, it tips forward (making a big mess). The kitchen was acceptable with a coffee maker, a ton of utensils, pots, pans, cutting boards, and knives. It is time to replace the cover on the hot tub. It was impossible to remove the cover of the hot tub as it was decomposing and completely water-logged. The owners provide a Sony PS2 which was fun for my kids as well as access to digital media (Netflix, YouTube, etc). We probably would look for a bit more value in a home for our text trip to Washington. The property manager for the home was exceptionally responsive with prompt help when needed. Thank you.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Location 10 Property 0

The location of this little cabin is beautiful. River view. Bridge view. Mountain View’s. The cabin itself left much to be desired. I’ll preface this next part with this. I've stayed in a lot of rentals and I’m not a picky or high maintenance person. This was probably the worst appointed rental I’ve ever been in. We were there for 3 nights. They left us a half roll of paper towels and 1 dish towel. Housekeeping did bring us more paper towels after I texted Vacasa. The oven was dirty, disgusting in fact. The kitchen was not well stocked at all. Most of the dishes had chips in them. I could go on. But there’s more. There were no instructions in the cabin or online for any of the other amenities. Nothing for the hot tub, fireplace or TV. The description says there’s a full library of movies. They were all play station games. The satellite was not hooked up so even if we wanted to watch something that was not an option. There were no extra blankets. Just the comforter on the bed. The loft was too scary & small to even go up into. The toilet seat was broken. We kept having to hook it back on so we wouldn’t fall off. The yard was basic. And based on the pictures it looked like you could easy access the water. You can’t. You have to scale down some large boulders before getting to even ground beside the water. This cabin could be an amazing little place with just a little bit of updating and love. Felt pretty deceived by the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Saskia d.

Superb quiet location with river view and hot tub under the stars.

Too bad the beautiful property is not maintained the way it should be. The kitchen inventory was also incomplete (for example a broken coffee machine).
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Aura M.

Gorgeous location

The views are amazing! The home was clean and charming, with just a few small issues. The fire pit and chairs were perfect and the hot tub was a toasty 104 and ready when we arrived. River access was challenging as described. The pine smell was amazing but the river sounds competed with the constant semi traffic on the nearby freeway (which echoed across the river) and the passing trains. It is in a gated community which is nice, with close but unobtrusive neighbors. The mattress in the main bedroom wasn't great and the loft was really only fit for grade school age...old enough to climb a ladder but not so big that you will bonk your head repeatedly (like my slender 5'3 teen did). Overall glad I booked. We made many great memories!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Quaint and Relaxing

This was a wonderful little stay for us. We stayed 2 nights and found the peace we were looking for. Unfortunately, we did lock ourselves out the first night...and barely remembered the door code, and there were damp, dirty towels behind the front door forgotten from the cleaning, but neither of those dampened our wonderful experience. We would love to return when the river is a bit lower too to walk around a bit. Wonderful trip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

Quiet & Relaxing

We had such a nice time at this rental, it was clean, comfortable, and had a view of the river from the hot tub we couldn’t give enough of.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

robert M.

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

Septic is bad

Couldnt use the shower or toilet do to the shower backed up and overflowed on to the bathroom floor after showering and the toilet overflowed after one flush
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Rainy Getaway

The cabin on the river was a great place to spend a secluded weekend. We were there during the atmospheric river so we didn't get to explore the area as much as we had hoped, but the cabin came equipped with everything we needed for a rainy day. Tons of games, a smart TV, and a hot tub made it so we were never bored! The roaring river out the window was an impressive sight to see. Hopefully we'll be back in better weather to take advantage of the fire pit :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christopher H.

Great location, great property

Fantastic property and location. A few minor maintenance issues that need to be addressed: oven light burnt out, electric fireplace makes a horrible noise that renders it useless, couldn’t get the ps2 or dish tv to work, some written instructions would have been handy. The key code lock is risky because it’s not clear when it’s locked or unlocked. I remembered the code after about 5 tries, but a warning and instructions if you do that would have been nice.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

David L.

Great view but issues

The view across the river is wonderful, and the cabin is comfortable. The bed is comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped. The private, dead-end road was good for walking our dog. However, river access is not as convenient as the pictures depict and would require climbing over some rocks. My wife and I, both in our 70s, wouldn't let our dog try either. Cabin furnishings need attention. The dishwasher need to be secured, as we were afraid it would fall over whenever we opened it. There's a DirecTV receiver and remote, but we couldn't get it to work. We kept getting the same error message, and DirecTV couldn't help us without the account number. Frustrating!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Beautiful setting

Enjoyed the jaccuzzi
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Salil K.

Needs repairs in bathroom and some cleaning

The bathroom washroom would not drain water. The blocking part was stuck in the wash basin and had to be manually lifted in order to let the water drain. Rest area is nice and location is nice and relaxing. Tv works and ps2 was nice. However, the games could be better collection. Tekken/Mortal Kombat or Fifa. The bedroom is ok and needs some repairs in the nightstands. The bathroom fan is too noisy.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Colleen W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pictures are deceiving

NOT AS ADVERTIZED; NOT WORTH THE MONEY. I have stayed at vrbos for 20 years all over the world and have a lot of experience with many different kinds of locations and this stay was one of the worst. Felt duped. phone service is extremely spotty so don’t rely on having access in order to check in. Need gate code and door code to access which they won’t give you until day 1. RV and cabin are on either side; no fence or privacy. Noise from Highway 2 traffic, semis etc continuous, slows at night. Had to empty dishwasher to access dishes. Upside down Plastic cups with milk water inside was very disgusting. No teaspoons and very few forks or knives. No potholders, broken sink drain cup, dirt and pine needles in cupboards and no shelf liners. Deck area is very dangerous with wobbly railing and lots of areas for dogs and small children to fall; should never leave them unattended. Could not find smoke alarm. Everything is falling apart; not taken care of. No ice maker so have to do without ice or hope the person who filled the trays didn’t do anything to them. View is beautiful if you don’t mind staring at 2 dish tv discs as well. RV neighbor and dog very friendly but not intrusive. Did not use hot tub; didn’t trust the cleanliness factor given state of home. Worth half the price, if that.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taunya D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cute but could be so much better

We had a relaxing weekend on the river. There was a few things that could have been better. It was clean but smelled like dogs so we had to air it out. There was a missing light bulb, toilet rocked, shower leaked, washer and dryer was dirty (scum build up) dish washer was not mounted and water puddles in the bottom, bedroom carpet was damp and filled with stains, direct TV did not work, fishing poles provided were broke (thank goodness I brought my own because the salmon were jumping 24/7), landscape was neglected and overgrown, hot tub had a bunch of pine needles and sand. With a cleaning service that actually cleaned, disinfected and an efficient maintenance crew that fixed things properly this little cabin would be perfect. The neighbor and his dog was so sweet too and enjoyed taking about fish!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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