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Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Rainbow House and the North Cascades.
Making hay in the sunshine!
View towards Cascade Pass & El Dorado Peak

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Washington Pass
  • Place, Hidden Lake Peaks Trail
  • Place, North Cascades National Park Wilderness Information Center

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunkbed loft

1 Single Bunk Bed

Great Room sofa bed

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bedroom bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat

Peace and tranquility at the gateway to North Cascades National Park—under two hours from Seattle! Spacious, cathedral-ceilinged wood construction in a rural paradise.

World-class fishing (or just watch the salmon run!) at the confluence of the Skagit and Cascade Rivers and top-rated hiking in the North Cascades, near many trailheads including spectacularly beautiful Cascade Pass and Hidden Lake/Lookout.

Chalet comfortably hosts two to six adults in two large bedrooms (master suite and loft) plus a sofa bed in the great room. An additional bunk bed nook for two persons each under 150 pounds (kids, assumedly) brings the total to eight.

Complete kitchen and laundry access, within walking distance of Marblemount for dining and shopping.

NEW for 2024: Air Conditioning! Level 2 EV Charger!

COMING SEPTEMBER 2024: A private self-sufficient unit at the back of the garage, for independent rental and lodging. 'Rainbow House Private Annex' hosts up to 4 adults and is isolated from the main house. For groups larger than 6 desiring to rent both units simultaneously please check VRBO listing 3815963 for availability.


Keywords: Chalet,Cabin,Mountain,River,View,Fishing,Hiking,North Cascades,Cascade Loop

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children of hiking age welcome!
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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
Please refer to page 3 of the Rental Agreement for a complete list.
Please advise age of children to aid Housekeeping in preparation.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marblemount

Located in Marblemount, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. While the natural beauty of North Cascades National Park and Upper Skagit - Malliet Conservation Easement can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Glacier Peak Winery Tasting Room. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marblemount, WA

What's nearby

  • Washington Pass - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hidden Lake Peaks Trail - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cascade River - Trezise Conservation Area - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • North Cascades National Park Wilderness Information Center - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • North Cascades National Park - 17 min drive - 24.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Upriver Grill & Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mondo Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Run - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Prospectors Country Coffee Marblemount - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Marblemount Diner - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Upper Skagit - Malliet Conservation Easement and Pressentin County Park. Douglas Island Convservation Area and Washington Pass are also within 2 miles (3 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. 150 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house at a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila M.

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

Perfect North Cascades Vacation

We enjoyed five days of awesome hiking at the Rainbow House. Every possible need was met by our host, including many rainy day activities inside the cabin, just in case….Host went above and beyond by immediately responding when we accidentally entered the incorrect entry code. Wi-Fi was excellent. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking equipment and coffee/tea. Bed was super comfortable. We’re already planning a return to the fantastic Rainbow House.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

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

Rainbow House

There were six of us and this property was amazing! We enjoyed every second. Communication with the owner is fantastic. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacey W.

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

Amazing

We enjoyed our time here so much and everything was very accommodating. We would go back in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Lovely, well-appointed home for our family of four. Close to North Cascades and perfect for resting after a long day of hiking. We stayed in four VRBOs on our trip to Washington national parks and this was easily the best. Highly recommend. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was amazing! Property was very clean and the host was gracious and answered all of my questions very quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and will come back in the near future when visiting the Cascades!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., Beaufort, SC

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

Rainbow House shines

Great accommodations and very easy to communicate with owner. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

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

Lovely Property

This is a beautiful property and a great location for exploring North Cascades NP and the surrounding area. The pride of ownership shines through from initial reservation to final departure. The owner provided very detailed and clear information prior to check in. The property was very clean, well maintained and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and no detail was overlooked. The beds were comfy and the area is very peaceful and quiet. There are a few good restaurants very close by. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

North Casacades base camp

Beautiful house with great access to North Cascades National Park. Steve was great and access to the property was easy. The house was very clean and the kitchen was very well equipped. The lofty ceiling in the livingroom was awesome. The dining table was a great spot fir famiky games. Really enjoyed the decks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Beautiful Mountain Home

Wonderful home located in a peaceful setting near North Cascade National Park. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable furniture. Very clean. Great location for a family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Wonderful Experience

Rainbow House is in the perfect location for exploring North Cascades National Park. It is also the perfect location and place for a quiet and comfortable vacation. The description and instructions are thorough, the house had everything we needed, and is beautifully furnished and decorated. The grounds/yard are extremely well taken care of. Communication was outstanding! Thanks to the owners for their good care and providing a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Really lovely.

A lovely and comfortable house on equally lovely land. You couldn't ask for better access to great hiking. And after a day of hiking, it felt wonderful to unwind on the porches and to admire the landscape. If we had the time, we'd stay here for weeks instead of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathy k.

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

Perfect!

Rainbow House was a perfect home base for us as we took in all the beauty of North Cascades NP. Cabin is just what we wanted as we took off from NC to explore an area and National Park new to us. Rainbow House is inviting and cozy, comfortable, clean and Easy! Wonderful hiking with amazing vistas/views! Thank you for sharing your cabin for others to enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carole C.

Our new favorite place . . .

We do a lot of regional getaways, and quickly decided that this is our favorite new destination in Washington. Rainbow House is cozy and exceedingly charming--completely comfortable! The location, surrounded by the beautiful foothills, was stunning. We always enjoy cooking on trips, and this kitchen was exceptionally well-equipped. And everything was very clean! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

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

Amazing Views

The cabin was so beautiful, better than the photos. The only issue we found was very low water pressure for the shower/bath/sink and not a lot of hot water. It was a great location to go day hiking in the North Cascades and there was a store right around the corner. We had a great time relaxing and watching the sunrise and sunset from the porch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim O., Minneapolis, MN

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

Closest to Cascades NP!

Our family of 6 loved our stay here! It was inspiringly beautiful and conveniently close to Cascades NP. Thankfully it wasn't too hot as without AC the four beds in the loft might have been a bit warm at night without AC. The only other feedback is that the water pressure was low (couldn't shower when dishwasher was running, etc.) but Steve was very responsive to us and he had great suggestions on what to do in the area. We definitely recommend staying here when you're in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth M.

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

Perfect for National Park Adventurers

This was a great home directly outside the entrance to North Cascades National Park. It is the perfect place to stay if you are traveling with multiple people and want an alternative to camping/cabins. It was impeccably clean!! Unfortunately, we were there during some of the hottest summer days, and the house had no A/C and even experienced a temporary power outages from a rolling blackout situation for a few hours. But aside from the weather, the house was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Beautiful home

We loved the Rainbow House so much! Clean, private, very well maintained, and well stocked with everything you would need. Loved sitting on the porch and enjoying the views of the mountains. Marblemount is a great location for the best hiking in the North Cascades. Fabulous star gazing at night. So relaxing to return to after a long day of hiking. It got pretty hot during the day but cooled down nicely at night. There were plenty of fans available. Communication with the owner was great and responded quickly. Overall, a fantastic stay. Do not hesitate to book!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Derek W., Kalamazoo

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

Luxury Mountain Retreat

My wife and I enjoy finding off-the-beaten-path places to stay when we are hiking the National Parks and on vacation. The Rainbow House certainly fits the bill and more! Although there is a main road out front, you don't hear cars and have a house on five acres all to yourself! Not to mention being surrounded by a 360 mountain view! Access to NP trailheads and the Visitor Center are close by. We spend our day hiking and meeting with people, so to have a place to call your own is right for us! The Rainbow House is perfect for families and it was a luxury space for the two of us! The owners have thought of everything and if it is not in this house, you don't need it! Communication with Steve is excellent and the cleanliness of the house is impeccable! There are not a lot of rentals in this area, so if you are considering visiting this area, book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Camilla D.

Spectacular valley location

The highlight of our Rainbow House stay had to be enjoying sunsets on the deck while sipping a glass of wine and watching the cows in the field next door. While a bit dated, it was fully equipped and very comfortable and cozy. We found it to be perfectly located for accessing hikes in North Cascades NP. We LOVED the park and had perfect weather to make the views from our hikes absolutely spectacular! As others have mentioned, It is a good idea to stock up on groceries before you arrive since stores are a bit of a drive away. Also, I somehow missed the part about the washer and dryer being available for an extra fee. I have rented many vacation homes and have never before encountered this arrangement, but it did not inconvenience us since our visit was relatively brief. We managed to break a wine glass during one of our sunset-watching sessions and the owner was not disturbed in the least. Thanks for understanding! We certainly hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Great basecamp for daily jaunts into North Cascades Nat'l Park

I used Rainbow House for a brief stay at NCNP as part of a long-form hiking trip that spanned the PNW. This house could not be better suited for people looking to relax and/or enjoy daytrips around the greater national park area. It is very conveniently located between Cascade River Rd. & the Ross Lake NRA, making it easy to feel like you're never far away from any of the more accessible views & trails. As far as the house goes, this is a spacious, very well-maintained property and honestly better than I was expecting, given its rural nature. Huge open yard, lots of space inside, OUTSTANDING views, and everything I used was in working order - not that I used many things in the house, because all I really ever did in the evenings was sit on the covered porch and enjoy the scenery with a cold beer. Washington will never be able to complete with Big Sky country for sunset vistas, but Rainbow House comes close - it feels like you're sitting in a PNW version of the Yellowstone Ranch. Many thanks to Steve for his quick response to my inquiries and allowing me to use his outstanding property. I don't know when I'll be able to make it back to North Cascades again (too many other places to see!), but when I do, I'll be looking this place up again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Katya E., Minnesota, US

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

This house was in good location and had beautiful views from the back porch. It worked for what we needed but it wasn't a home away from home for our family so I didn't give it 5 stars. Some things to note for future guests- the proximity to North Cascades is good but still requires a good amount of driving. Because the town was small and to here is no grocery store, we bought all supplies at the gas station ( more expensive). The Rainbow house had most everything. There was a Keurig but no Kcups. I tried using my own coffee with reusable Kcup but the coffee maker was struggling to make it. The owner asked to use filtered water for Keurig but water was not provided. When buying water for hiking for triple the price at the gas station, it was hard to allocate it for Keurig that didn't really make good coffee. There is also a regular coffee maker but only had decaf and no filters. So to make a cup of coffee, I would have to buy filters at the gas station. Also something to be aware of is that the property listing states that up to eight people can stay at this property. However, once I booked the place I noticed that I was charged a fee for 5th person. I contacted the owner and he said that in the contract the price only includes 4 people. I double checked and it is in the contract but very misleading in the listing ( I frequently use VRBO and this was the first time where I ran into this). The check in time was 530 pm, which is the latest I have ever seen. There were multiple post-It notes in the house with specific things of not to do, so we were kind of worried about our kids playing with their board games. Overall, good location but not for our family. You will probably enjoy this place but stock up on all supplies and groceries before checking in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious house. Everything you could need for a stay. Steve even helped plan alternative hikes in case the national park was closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious yet cozy home. Very clean. Close to town and coffee shack and restaurants. Close to the Cascades. My wife says this may be her favorite VRBO ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing. Super clean and comfortable and well stocked. We loved cooking there and just hanging out there. Beautiful warm and cozy home! Steve was very accommodating in our special requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Steve

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We're a professional couple from Seattle, now retired after having founded and operated a national importing company for nearly 40 years. We enjoy travel and receiving our guests as we like to be received.

Why they chose this property

Marblemount and the North Cascades are close enough to our home in Seattle to provide overnight escapes in addition to longer wilderness experiences. Those escapes kept us sane during our business careers. And when we weren't in Marblemount, all we had to to do was close our eyes and imagine ourselves being there. We called that 'A Marblemount Moment.'

What makes this property unique

You will see a sign when entering Marblemount that says 'Last Services in 74 miles.' We're at the entrance to North Cascades National Park and the property is in a cleared field across from the Skagit River with 360º views of the surrounding mountains. It is idyllic, with restaurants and services close at hand.

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