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Lake front Lodge on Lake Swift

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Beautiful year-round lakefront lodge getaway on Lake Swift.
Ample parking for your entire group.
Grand family room on main floor with beautiful lake-view.
Grand family room facing upstairs balcony & wood fireplace.
Plenty of seating and smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cougar, WA
  • Ape Caves
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Climbers Bivouac Trailhead
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Mount St. Helens
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake front Lodge on Lake Swift

This property has a brand new deck and glass railing, new sliding screens on the doors and other general yearly repairs to make your stay is perfect! Beautiful Waterfront Log Lodge on Lake Swift, 4 bedroom with two Master suites with jetted tubs, decks off three of the bedrooms each with a spectacular view of the Lake, large gourmet kitchen with double ovens, kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, silverware, pots and pans and most anything you will need to cook and enjoy your family and friends, kitchen has lots of counter space and is open to the Grand Family Room. The Grand family room has a large fireplace and is furnished with lots of comfortable leather couches and chairs, Large deck with dining area, and fire pit, BBQ and rocking chairs, The is cabin has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms two Master suites with king beds, 3rd bedroom has two queen beds, The 4th bedroom is a family bunk bedroom with 4 queen beds. Lake swift is a 10 mile lake great for boating, waterskiing, fishing, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, hiking, reading, or just relaxing on the Lake! Gated and Secluded for complete privacy and relaxation, this cabin sits on 32 private acres. Cabin has paddle boards, kayak and floating toys that can be used at no additional cost. Activities in the area are hiking around Mt St Helens, Ape caves, golfing in Woodland or at The Skamania Lodge, zip lining at the Skamania Lodge, dining in Cougar Washington or in Skamania.

This is one Vacation your family will never forget!
The water level on Lake Swift is controlled by Pacific Power And Light. Our Log Lodge is on the Damn side of the Lake, so we are not effected as much from the water level when it goes up and down. The Lodge sits on a beautiful Cove. This Lodge is totally off grid with all the conviences of home, just working a bit differently, as we operate off a generator system. Although we are off-grid and remote, we do have Wi-Fi available through Starlink.

Website to view current water level for Swift Reservoir: www.northwoods-at-Swift.com/links

Pontoon boat rental is available with the following:
1.) $1000 security deposit for potential damages (Returned once the boat has been inspected to determine no damage was caused)
2.) Front and back photos of a credit card to place on file for potential damages greater than $1000
3.) Front and back photos of valid boating license from driver
4.) $200 Cleaning Fee
5.) $300 Boat Fuel *Determined by current fuel prices; may vary year to year*

The Hold Harmless Agreement you will sign covers all water crafts and toys.

Rental Rates:
$1200/ Day + Fuel
$2700/ 3 Days + Fuel
$3200/ 4 Days + Fuel
$3700/ 5 Days +Fuel

~No smoking or on boat~
Cancellations cannot be made within 30 days of your stay. We appreciate your understanding, as this policy is necessary to accommodate the time, effort and cost required to transport the boat to the launch, anchor and secure it at the lodge, and retrieve the trailer once the rental period is over.

If you need to change your scheduled dates you may reschedule for another date and time at no additional charge.

Weddings, Family Reunions, Birthday’s, Anniversaries, special events and business events available; please call for pricing. All special events must have prior approval before your stay.
Monthly pricing available; please call for details
(360) 907-3245

All guests names, make/model of vehicles, as well as pets must be registered DM via the VRBO app. Only registered guests are allowed on property during your stay.

Thank you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Minors must be accompanied by primary renter.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Call for special occasion pricing.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs allowed if pre arranged and cleaning fee paid
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This property is non smoking

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
There is a list at the Lodge for ease of checking out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Our max overnight guest party is 12, as listed Parties over 12 are welcome, but there is an additional charge of $100 per guest, per day.
Parties over 12 are allowed with an additional charge of $100 per guest, per day.
All guests are required to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Call for special occasion pricing.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stevenson

Located in Stevenson, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and Marble Mountain Sno-Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lewis River and Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Map
Cougar, WA

What's nearby

  • Ape Caves - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Toutle River - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Marble Mountain Sno-Park - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Climbers Bivouac Trailhead - 26 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Mount St. Helens - 26 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ape Cave - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake front Lodge on Lake Swift pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Lake front Lodge on Lake Swift?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake front Lodge on Lake Swift?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake front Lodge on Lake Swift located?

This family-friendly Stevenson holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lewis River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Ape Caves. Toutle River and Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family vacation. The cabin was beautiful and the lake was stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property with great access to the water. We enjoyed the privacy and the comfortable amenities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

denise s.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice plce.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey E.

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

Awesome location

We absolutely loved this place. House is awesome, lake is beautiful, host is super communicative. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the lake. Amazing hiking at Lewis river, cruised the lake and fished on the pontoon boat, swam under the waterfall, and just relaxed on the decks. It very comfortably fit our group of 11. Thank you for sharing this lovely property with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meryl F.

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

family .... BIG birthday!

An awesome place; clean and exactly as described! Jean, the property manager, was very communicative and responsive. Big family meals and a grand time at the lake. Loved the access to hiking trails and Ape Cave is a must do for the adventurous. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is stunning. We spent 3 nights with 9 people in early August. Our first full day was sunny and warm so we played on the lake the whole day. The water toys were great fun. The next day rained all day so it was cards, books and lots of cooking. We did not see another person the entire time. Magical, highly recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Perfect Place

The house was fabulous and spacious! We had 11 family members and it was totally stocked with everything we needed. We felt right at home and enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and great porch deck and scenery right out the back door. The lake was beautiful and we took the canoe to the waterfall! Very calm and peaceful and no problems! Greatest vacation yet for us who have never traveled to the Pacific Northwest! Thank you!
Canoe ride!
Lake Time!
Beautiful lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Girls getaway

Stunning views, great space, had a fun adventure to the close by Ape Cave.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele O.

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

Cabin

Great location and house for large family. Loved having the pontoon boat and playing on the lake. Close to great hikes. Perfect place for a large family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Slice of heaven!

We stayed at the lodge and had a wonderful time. April showers kept us in most of the time so we enjoyed the expanse of this lovely home! Plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lori E.

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

lakehouse stay

Overall we felt it was a nice place, very spacious and we made some wonderful memories. We arrived an hour later than our scheduled check in time. This still did not give the manager enough time to be ready for us. Apparently, the previous guests used up all the propane for this off grid home and ran the batteries down as well so the manager spent a couple hours trying to fix the issue along with the owners. The house was beautiful but was a little tired and worn.The home was not cleaned as well as one would expect. Probably due to the power issues.The outdoor grill was caked with chicken parts and BBQ sauce was spilled on the side countertops. We had two bats come out every night. I think they came in from the lower level. At first we tried to catch them but gave up and lived with them coming out every night. The refrigerator kept leaking water onto our food causing things to get wet and soggy. It looks like the freezer was the issue.If your have young children, health issues or older, the hill down to the water was a bit treacherous! Once you hit the water line area down by the lake it's seriously rocky and hard to get a good footing. There was no place except for the dock or water devices to comfortably sit. We did book this at the end of July and the water level was very low so this was the reason for the issues.I asked my kids if they would want us to rent this again and they said no because of the steep grade down to the water for the children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great Bachlaextravangza for the bride to be!

My friend is a total outdoors, mountains, lakes, hiking enthusiast. This was the perfect bachelorette excursion with 10 friends. Plenty of sleeping accommodations, beautiful deck and large indoor areas. Access to water, floating dock and many other water toys including the pontoon boat we rented. BEAUTIFUL place, highly recommend. I may be bringing my family back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

WOW factor!

Absolutely worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Great stay at a wonderful lakefront home!

This house was a wonderful location for 2 families with kids plus grandparents. Plenty of room for everyone and the views are beautiful. The house is very well appointed overall and we could find everything we needed. The communication from the property manager was excellent overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

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

Most Memorable!

We sought a special place to celebrate a milestone birthday weekend with family, and this home exceeded all expectations: super spacious, comfortable and well-appointed. There are some unique aspects to being "off the grid" that can be a bit tricky (e.g. heat provided by gas wall units and fireplace), but the property manager was immediately responsive to help us understand/solve the minor challenges we had. The location is a bit remote, but SPECTACULAR and very convenient to the sights and hikes around Mt. St. Helens.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina L.

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

Wonderful Lodge and Experience

We had a family reunion with three generations present.The Lodge was ideally set up for all of us. There were enough things to do to keep everybody connected and entertained. Two of the days there were cold and cloudy. The Lodge was cozy and there was ample fire-wood to provide warmth and ambience. The kitchen was so well stocked that we were able to enjoy some elaborate meals for the whole family. It was incredibly peaceful and there was only one other boat out on the water in all three days we were there. The location is beautiful. We had no problems navigating the drive-way and there was ample parking space for our five vehicles. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

A dream!

The lodge and property were beyond our expectations, and was the perfect location to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Extremely private and quiet, with lots of room for the nine adults in our group. The kitchen is well stocked, all the furniture is comfortable, with lots of seating options both inside and out. Much of our time was spent at the lake, and on the deck watching the stars at night. We ditched our plans for hiking and didn’t leave the property for our entire five night stay, it was just so lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Richard B.

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

Great Visit at the Lake Lodge

Our family group of 15 spent three great days at the Lodge. The beautiful log construction is impressive, offering plenty of deck and inside options for relaxing. Vast counter space in the well-stocked kitchen. Inflatable dock and floaties offer fun on the lake which was a perfect temperature for swimming and floating. We had some confusion regarding sleeping space, but the current on-line description is accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen M.

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

Great getaway

We loved this place. 8 longtime friends from across the country met at the cabin. It was a lovely gathering place. Intimate spots for good conversations, big dining table for group meals, quiet spots for reading time. The lake is spectacular and when we were there it was as if it was our own. It's off the grid, but not that far off the grid. Quiet. Beautiful scenes off the decks and out windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Charles B.

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

Excellent lake house

Incredible location on the lake. The house was clean and well equipped. Climbing down to the lake is a rather steep hill so may be difficult for the elderly or very young. It's wonderful that some water toys and small boats are included in the rental, but they were in rather bad shape when we rented, hopefully they have been replaced or repaired.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

The stay

Fantastic lodge and location with beautiful view. However, it was hard to find despite directions. Also, the generator is too complicated to get get going. we had two engineers in our group who finally figured it out after some calls to property manager. For people who have been traveling a long distance and arrive to deal with a generator issue is burdensome and we would recommend some alternatives. We sat in the dark for several hours waiting for generator to prune,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon B., Portland, Oregon

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

The Girls Trip

This is a truly beautiful spot. The views from the house are incredible. Very open and spacious floor plan. Lots of great hiking trails can be found not too far away (do your research beforehand as the WiFi was very spotty). Four wheel drive vehicles are a must to navigate the steep, rocky driveway down to the house. Also good to note getting the Paddle boards down and back to the water from the garage requires strong, fit people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Lovely Lakeside Weekender

A quick trip from Portland to this lovely cabin right on the water! The cabin and setting is spectacular. The lake is big and beautiful -- we expected a "party lake" vibe but we had the place to ourselves. It was serene. All friends agreed we must make an annual trip out of it. We spent most of our days on the floating docks and SUPs provided by the hosts, but when it was time to break away from splashing around and make a meal the kitchen had everything we needed. A few tips after the stay: Bring a lot of ice and use the large drink cooler, the less you open the fridge the better There are no window coverings (by design), which means the first thing you see in the morning is the lake. There are some sleep masks provided but I recommend bringing your own. Lastly, always remove sunglasses before jumping in the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Delain Kemper

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Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, my family has always enjoyed adventurous outdoor activities. This is a custom built lodge by my husband, and it sits on Lake Swift. We love staying at our place but sharing it with others is the best part of being a host!

Why they chose this property

This is one family vacation your family will never forget!
Custom built Log Lodge sitting on Lake swift, private and beautiful!
New deck, glass railing, sliding screens doors, water trampoline, and water floats

What makes this property unique

Lake Swift is 10 miles long, which is great for boating, skiing, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, paddle boarding, and more. Additionally, the area is great for hiking, viewing the Upper and Lower waterfalls, Mt. St. Helen's, and the Ape Caves, to name a few.

Languages:

English

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