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Riverfront A-Frame Cabin/Chalet on 1 acre sleeps 10 - paradise...

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Welcome to the River Refuge.
Welcome to the River Refuge.
Best river view EVER.
Cozy up to the fire.
Wide open for 'together time'.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Skykomish River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Gold Bar, WA
  • Place, Skykomish River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Serene Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Angel of the Winds Arena
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Sunroom plus sleeping area

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Riverfront A-Frame Cabin/Chalet on 1 acre sleeps 10 - paradise...

This family friendly A-Frame Chalet/Cabin puts you at the heart of the Skykomish River. Located in a quaint and quiet community, offering unique river access. Rafting, kayaking, hiking, skiing, all at your back door. Abundant fishing opportunity with full river access situated just down river from the hatchery. Some of the best hiking and climbing just minutes away, the famous Index Climbing Wall, Bridal Veil Falls, Wallace Falls - and many more. Horseback riding, mountain biking, rafting, skiing, snowmobiling, and motorcycle-trail riding all minutes away. Stevens Pass Ski Resort is 30 minutes east. Spend the day enjoying outdoor adventures, or take advantage of the peace and quiet this River Refuge offers; you'll never want to leave. Room for RV parking on property, no hook ups. Minutes walk from iconic Zeke's Drive-in. A true retreat from our fast paced lives with all the comforts of home you need.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fast river~ NEVER leave children unattended.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Only parking in driveway, no loud music as we are in a neighborhood. NO SMOKING of any kind. No parties/events. No additional guests.
FIre pit must be put out and/or not left unattended, and guests must follow any burn ban. NO fire works of any kind.
Use EXTREME CAUTION at river especially with children. NO CHILDREN UNATTENDED AT RIVER.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2553689vb
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

About the area

Gold Bar

Gold Bar is home to this cabin. While the natural beauty of Forks of the Sky State Park and Wallace Falls State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Carnation Golf Course. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and cycling.
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Gold Bar, WA

What's nearby

  • Skykomish River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Serene Trailhead - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Wallace Falls State Park - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Angel of the Winds Arena - 57 min drive - 64.6 km
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle - 60 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rico's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pie Dive Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Chalet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alpen Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Maggy’s Family Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront A-Frame Cabin/Chalet on 1 acre sleeps 10 - paradise... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverfront A-Frame Cabin/Chalet on 1 acre sleeps 10 - paradise...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront A-Frame Cabin/Chalet on 1 acre sleeps 10 - paradise...?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront A-Frame Cabin/Chalet on 1 acre sleeps 10 - paradise...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront A-Frame Cabin/Chalet on 1 acre sleeps 10 - paradise... located?

Situated in Gold Bar, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Skykomish River and Forks of the Sky State Park. Prospector Park and Lake Serene Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

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

Wonderful stay

This property is in a beautiful location and allow us to visit several places during our stay. We loved the view and the amenities including 2 outdoor seating areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed the River Refuge! Come back again, any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

lovely view!

Had a great time! Beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
So glad you had a great time and enjoyed the view a the RIver Refuge! Come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

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

Weekend Away

My husband and I enjoyed a nice weekend away at this house. It had a lot of fun activities to do and I really liked the river access. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

PERFECTION!

Our visit was amazing! Beautiful river front setting with a comfortable, spacious, fully equipped and immaculately clean cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family at the River Refuge! We are so glad you enjoyed it. Please come back. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

River Paradise

We could sit in the sunroom for hours and just stare at the river! We had a hard time leaving the house to go on adventures. Everything was ckean and well maintained. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

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

New Years Get Away

Checked in with some friends to enjoy a new years on the mountain and get some good snowboarding in. The house was super clean and cozy. It felt like home and we were able to cook some good meals and enjoy time together. Would definitely stay again hopefully in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Absolutely perfect.

Wow...is the best way to describe this wonderful property. Super clean, well stocked with all you need and those beds...amazing. The sun-bedroom is great. Crack open the windows and sleep to the sounds of the river. Plenty of activities for everyone. The private community beach is an added bonus. We stayed for our last 3 nights of our PNW vacation and it was a perfect ending to our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed the River Refuge! Come back again! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie U.

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

Wonderful River Property

We stayed here for a few days after a cruise. The house was in tip top condition with lots of space with plenty of outdoor and indoor space. It was clean and so cute! I thoroughly enjoyed our time here and highly recommend. You could walk to the river and it was great hearing the water while outside. In addition, there were games and plenty of space. We used the grill etc Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thanks for choosing the River Refuge as part of your trip! We were delighted to host you and we’re so glad you enjoyed it. Please come back any time! All the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Mirror height

My only complaint was the mirror in the main bathroom was only for short people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H Y.

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

Lovely river front property

My entire family of 6 adults enjoyed this house immensely. We loved the relaxing views of the river. Everyone also really enjoyed the natural surroundings. We saw some deer and ducks while enjoying the sun. This place has many outdoor amenities including multiple fire pits: propane one on the patio and wood one with a view of the river. We cooked some potatoes on top of the wood fire pit and it was delicious. There are also plenty of outdoor sitting available as well.The AC worked great to cool the house. Since we were staying at the end of June, the AC was necessary with the nice, hot weather.We did have a minor issue with one of the AC units, but the owner was very responsive in addressing the issue. There was a secondary AC unit in the loft area that worked great to cool the place while the living room unit was not working.We would definitely stay here again!
Wood fire pit with grill for cooking.
View from outdoor chair by the fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
We are so happy that you enjoyed yourselves at the River Refuge. You were fantastic guests and we would love to welcome you back anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Janet Spesock

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This is our happy place! We found this spot on the river and loved it so much we decided to share it. It's a great place to gather family to hike, ski, motorcycle ride, horseback ride, rest and more.

Why they chose this property

This is a peaceful place, I never want to leave when I'm there. I think you'll feel the same way. All the comforts of home are here.

What makes this property unique

Full river access year round.
Cozy and private.
Space to spread out.

Languages:

English
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