Cabin

Mt Hood’s historic Cedarwood Cabin

Cabin in Brightwood with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Exterior
Living area
Snow and ski sports
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Multnomah Falls
  • Place, Salmon River
  • Place, The Courses at Resort at the Mountain

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom space

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mt Hood’s historic Cedarwood Cabin

An authentic Mt Hood cabin hand-built in 1922 and lovingly restored. Simple and rustic and charming! If you love hand-crafted details, you'll fall in love with Mt Hood’s Cedarwood Cabin.

A beautiful enamel woodstove is the centerpiece--perfect for curling upon rainy evenings with a book and blanket.

The comfortable bed sleeps two, and the folding futon couch can offer an additional sleeping spot.

The kitchen is basic, but has tools to turn your groceries into yummy meals: a plug-in hot-plate and microwave, coffee grinder, french press, coffee maker, waffle iron, and an assortment of bowls, dishes and utensils are at the ready—but NO OVEN (just be aware for your grocery planning.) Or enjoy the nearby restaurants and brewpubs of Welches.

This cabin, like all historic cabins, is by design, a rustic and simple structure: It can get chilly in the morning; it has simple cooking set up; and the attached bathroom is just a step out the back door, with sink, shower, and toilet, and electric code lock.

Tucked in a wooded neighborhood just off the main Mt Hood Hwy 26, Cedarwood is conveniently located for all that Mt Hood has to offer. It’s close enough to be in civilization, but also feels like stepping back in time into a private cabin world inside. Guests have found it a magical place to slow down, unwind, unplug, relax. You won't find a TV, but you'll find fun books on hiking and Mt Hood history, places to read, to rest, to reconnect. Fall asleep to the gentle patter of rain.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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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
Please do note that there is a wood-stove.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind on property
No cutting of firewood indoors
No shoes indoors
Quiet hours to respect neighbors (10pm-7am)

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brightwood

Located in Brightwood, this cabin is in the mountains. Vista House at Crown Point and Bonneville Lock and Dam are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Salmon River and Sandy River. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Brightwood, OR

What's nearby

  • Salmon River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Mountain Sports - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 36 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Mount Hood Meadows - 46 min drive - 53.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ZigZag Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wraptitude - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mt Hood Roasters - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mt Hood’s historic Cedarwood Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mt Hood’s historic Cedarwood Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mt Hood’s historic Cedarwood Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mt Hood’s historic Cedarwood Cabin located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Salmon River and Sandy River. Mount Hood National Forest and Mountain Sports are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. Beautiful cabin, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

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

Our Oregon Road Trip

My BFF and I stayed here a night during our Oregon road trip. It was the perfect place for a cozy evening after a day hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Lovely cabin

Ian is a spectacular host! The cabin is rustic and cozy and well equipped. Has a lovely history that you can read about when you are there. Loved our mornings on the front porch sipping coffee! Many wonderful hikes in the area-from easy to challenging. Hope to return to this charmer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layne N.

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

Great cabin vibes

The wood burning stove was such a blast, and the water in the shower was nice and hot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Relaxing weekend

This was our second stay at Cedarwood Cabin, and it was just as wonderful as our first. Such a lovely, peaceful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Amazing experience!

We loved our stay and the cabin was a perfect place to unplug and relax
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Matt B.

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

Sweet fire pit

Nice little cabin was not cleaned before our stay otherwise as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Peaceful cabin

We loved our stay at this cabin! It was so relaxing and cozy. The games and record player were a big hit with our five year old. Also, the host was very quick to respond when I asked for a few more towels. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Amazing getaway

We had an amazing time hiking in the snow at the ski bowl and then coming back to this cozy cabin. We made hot cocoa & played games. It’s a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Cozy, great place to hop in your car and go

This cabin was cute, cozy and clean. We appreciated learning about the interesting cabin history. It was a great home base for quick, easy trips to beautiful places like Little Zig Zag Falls. In retrospect, I think we would have preferred a place in a location where we could have done some exploring/hiking without driving. The cabin is in a quiet, wooded area with other houses around, but there didn't seem to be any trails immediately accessible. Otherwise, fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di and Charles J.

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

Cedarwood

Rustic, comfortable cabin. Specifically stated no fires and neighbors had fires going both nights we were there, also barking dogs kept it from being nice and quiet at night. A shame. Other than that great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

BGrace H.

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

Rustic, cozy, historical cabin was charming for a winter break

Enjoyed the coziness and reading about the owners journey to renovate and restore the historical cabin. Pretty basic amenities for a five-day stay. We left a day early as we were ready to get back to the luxuries of a full kitchen and indoor bathroom, but we did enjoy the cozy fires in the stove and the walks down to the Sandy River every day. Skiied one day at Timberline and just rested and relaxed. Oh, the bed is actually a double, which was a bit uncomfortable for my 6'3" husband, but we made do. I think the listing calls it a queen. We had booked based on that. We loved discovering Koya Kitchen/a roadside attraction a few miles up the highway. Great food, amazing bar menu, including obscure and delicious sakes.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful cozy cabin in the woods. It’s very quiet and peaceful; the perfect place to unplug and just be one with nature! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful small getaway where my husband and I could relax without a lot of tech.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cozy cabin. Conveniently located to Mt. Hood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin, had a very relaxing time. Good information about its history which gives the stay more meaning. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible getaway, the cabin was gorgeous. We couldn't use the fireplace since there was a burn ban in effect but it was still incredibly cozy. Everything about our stay was smooth, lots of great info provided by the host. Located near some beautiful hiking trails and close enough to visit Portland too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taylor J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
We were excited for our stay at this property; however, shortly after our arrival we found a mouse. We contact VRBO and the owner. The owner denied our claim “as it had never happened before” and refused to refund us although we had to find alternative lodging (Marriott hotel in South Portland). Overall it was a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sienna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin for relaxing within the trees! Host was very helpful with directions and other information. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

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

Enjoyed our stay

My 12-year-old daughter and I had the best mommy-daughter trip at Cedarwood Cabin! It was cozy, peaceful, and had everything we needed. We loved playing games, listening to records, and learning about the cabin’s history. The perfect place to disconnect and make special memories together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerimie S.

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

Rich history!

This cozy cabin is full of history and is a great location for exploring the forest around it. The host even left some tips!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

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

Peaceful cabin

Ian’s cabin was an excellent place to stay near Mount Hood! The cabin was a perfect and peaceful place with everything we needed. Ian also had several recommendations for hikes and restaurants in his guest book that were perfect to go check out. Highly recommend but will note for those that may not notice in the listing there is no WiFi and very little to no cell signal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis R.

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

Perfect cabin stay!

This was our second time staying at the cedarwood cabin and it was just as charming and cozy as last time. Being able to get out of Portland and spend time here was invaluable. Definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen S.

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

Cute cabin

Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would visit again. I loved reading about the history of the cabin.We did wish that the linens were stocked for our visit. We said four people were coming, but there was a top sheet but no bottom sheet for the futon. Also, there was one washcloth in the bathroom for all four of us! Another kitchen towel or two for our three night stay would have been nice, too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ian McCluskey

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Hello,
My name is Ian, and I am honored to share Cedarwood cabin with you. I am a 7th generation Oregonian. My ancestors came over the Oregon Trail, which passes very close to Cedarwood Cabin. I grew up hiking, skiing, and camping on Mt Hood. In high school, I volunteered with the Mt Hood National Forest, and lived in a cabin built by the CCC during the Great Depression and gave tours of Timberline Lodge. That experience created the dream to one day restore a historic Mt Hood cabin. 30 years later, I finally realized that dream.

Why they chose this property

The first time I saw Cedarwood it captured my heart. It was weathered grey. A simple cabin, much like the ones I slept in at summer camp on the Oregon Coast. It wasn't for sale when I first saw it, but I kept it in my mind. After a year of looking for the perfect cabin, it happened to come up for sale. I immediate made an offer and wrote a heartfelt letter. Luckily, it reached the grandson of the original builder, who loved the cabin dearly. He recognized that I was the perfect person to be the next steward of Cedarwood.

What makes this property unique

Stepping into Cedarwood makes me immediately take a deep breath. It has that smell of wood and woodsmoke and home-cooked meals, mixed with the scent of the forest--trees and moss and ferns. They say a violin's sound improves the more it is played. A violin is essentially a finely-crafted wooden box; Cedarwood is essentially the same thing, of a larger scale. All the laughter, stories, and conversations around the fire have made it sweeter.

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