Chalet

❤️️️Relaxing, Remote Riverfront❤️️️COVID Free Since ‘83❤️️️Satisfaction Guaranty

Chalet in Baring

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Back Deck
Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining table*
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Baring, WA
  • Place, Snoqualmie Casino
  • Place, Lake Serene Trailhead
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Stevens Pass Ski Area
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Cub's den

2 Single Beds

Master Loft

1 Queen Bed

Queen's Den

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Loft

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

❤️️️Relaxing, Remote Riverfront❤️️️COVID Free Since ‘83❤️️️Satisfaction Guaranty

River's Edge radiates a cabin feel, yet has all the necessities of home. Rustic decor including clocks, radios & snow gear reminds you that time almost stands still here, but AppleTV and HomePods remind you to stay in the present. The river, just off the deck, drowns out any distractions from your relaxation.

Neighborhood:
This is a quiet neighborhood w/ very only a few houses. Outside the neighborhood is where all the magic happens. Check the Guidebook below for Must See, Do & Eat's. If you get rained out, chill my homey brethren. River's Edge has your back with that 24/7 lazy-day-feels setup. Translation: It's Comfortable AF.
Der Baring Store is a walk down the road & Index General Store is a short drive for most necessities. Gold Bar and Skykomish are each about 10 min away with more food options. Close proximity to Stevens Pass for skiing, mt biking, hiking, getting more food, or just hanging out, people watching.

Amenities:
Wi-Fi
Apple TV with Netflix
Gaming units
Kitchen with all the tools need to make a Thanksgiving dinner.
Pantry has basic items.
Fishing in the river, off the back of the property, BYO Gear.
Stevens Pass Ski resort within 25 minutes.
Hiking and backpacking trails in every direction.

House Rules:
No smoking indoors
Check-in is anytime after 4PM
Check out by 11AM
Self check-in with smart lock
If you want to have a SMALL outdoor fire in the pit, plan on bringing wood. There is not a supply at the house. Do not pull wood from nearby properties.

The space:
The "neighborhood" has very low traffic and property is mostly very-private. Access to the river allows for fishing and splashing around during certain times of the year.

Guest access:
You can take a stroll through the quiet neighborhood surrounded by forest and wetlands. Or you can meander down to the river and have your go at skipping rocks or pulling a steelhead out with a rod. Sheds and small cabin are currently off limits. For safety sake and to prevent from further erosion, the river should not be accessed from directly in front of house.

Interaction with guests:
I will be a phone call, text or email away. I know what it's like to be bothered on a vacation and I know what it's like to need something in a pinch. I will be available when you need to help alleviate all stresses you came here to avoid.

You must also acknowledge:
Must climb stairs - Three stairs on the porch and deck, 15 stairs to the loft/master bedroom
Potential for noise - Trains. All day about one every two hours. Maybe one at night. It's pretty faint and wakes light sleepers. Bring ear plugs if you need.
Amenity limitations - You're in the mountains with variable weather. This area is prone to power outages. Gas fire & BBQ provide heat & food when power is out.
SURVEILLANCE devices on property - Ring camera to monitor driveway/porch for guest count and departure time. There is no hot tub :(

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Make sure they don't wander into the river...
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
There is an extra $300 cleaning deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside and away from cabin.

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

About the area

Baring

Located in Baring, this chalet is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Forks of the Sky State Park and Skykomish River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Stevens Pass Ski Area. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Baring, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Serene Trailhead - 9 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Salmon Run Park - 19 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Stevens Pass Ski Area - 26 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Evergreen Speedway - 40 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Chateau Ste. Michelle - 61 min drive - 81.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso Chalet - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sand Bar Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪North Fork Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mt Index Sand-Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Index Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ❤️️️Relaxing, Remote Riverfront❤️️️COVID Free Since ‘83❤️️️Satisfaction Guaranty pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ❤️️️Relaxing, Remote Riverfront❤️️️COVID Free Since ‘83❤️️️Satisfaction Guaranty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ❤️️️Relaxing, Remote Riverfront❤️️️COVID Free Since ‘83❤️️️Satisfaction Guaranty?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ❤️️️Relaxing, Remote Riverfront❤️️️COVID Free Since ‘83❤️️️Satisfaction Guaranty located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is within 9 miles (15 km) of Skykomish River, Lake Serene Trailhead and Forks of the Sky State Park. Salmon Run Park and Prospector Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Boys trip

Weekend getaway with close friends. Had a great time and the views are great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Z.

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

Beautiful place for a Stevens Pass ski trip

The river runs practically right through the back yard and is stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cabin. Amazing view of the river and mountains! My family didn't want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M., Brooklyn, NY

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

Ski trip to Stevens Pass

We had a great stay. The check in process was clear and easy. The home was clean and well stocked. The views were incredible. We would definitely recommend. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy W.

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

So relaxing and comfortable

We had a wonderful stay. Everything was perfect for my family. House is very comfortable and very clean. Owner is very prompt with communication and description and are super nice folks. We appreciate the hospitality and will be booking again. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Riverfront fun time

There was a group of six of us. The cabin exceeded our expectations in every way. The trail down to the river was the main highlight for us. Great swimming hole and beautiful views. Just watch out for the slippery clay deposit upstream! We hope to return to this cabin in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., Lancaster County Pennsylvania

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

Fabulous house!

We stayed at this property to attend our sons wedding. The house was clean and comfortable with all the amenities one could ask for in the mountains away from a town where you have everything at your fingertips. It was wonderful to “unplug”. My only comment is I chose the house so my husband could “walk out the door and fish” and unfortunately at this property, that would never be possible as the bank to the river is unstable and too high to be able to fish from the bank. The water flowing was a most relaxing sound and though fishing was not an option, the house provided everything else we could have wanted! Thank you to the howler for sharing this beautiful home!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi R., Riverside Ca

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

Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay for one week at Brendan’s cabin. Clean and comfortable. The river is spectacular! We tried fishing but we’re novices, so no fish stories… 😉 they all got away! Some reviewers mentioned the train, it’s not a problem noise at all, in fact when we did hear it we enjoyed the sound. We mostly cooked our own meals and found everything we needed for that. Tips: Maggy’s Mexican is awesome, and we’re from SOCAL where we are use to lots of good Mexican food. Also, the Thai restaurant in Sultan (get the shrimp salad!), is very good. The only suggestion would be screens for the sliding doors, the mosquitoes and flies were a pest. We sprayed ourselves daily and around the slider frames, which actually helped. We totally come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly wonderful place. Right on the river. We enjoyed the closeness to hikes and the nature in general. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin! The decor is very tasteful and the view is amazing! Very responsive to any questions! We loved staying here and making memories
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely spot right on the river in Baring (about 20 minutes from Skykomish). The living/dining area was comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils, etc. The upstairs loft area is spacious and comfortable. The best part, though (as you can see from this first picture) is the covered patio that faces right onto the river. We spent a lot of time out there because it was so beautiful. There is a really nice hike (Barclay Lake, I think) which is very close and perfect for a half day easy hike.Owner of the property was accessible and helpful when the water pump stopped working. We had no trouble following his instructions to get it started, and I'm sure he will fix that issue soon.All in all, a realy nice getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana J.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

Cabin and Property were picture perfect! Cabin was clean and cozy our windows stayed open the entire time! Listening to the river was heaven! Thank you Brendan for sharing your wonderful place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Great quiet getaway

We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

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

River Getaway

Stunning, spacious and very private location. Cozy cabin with all the amenities. Exceeded expectations and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

River Cabin

Cabin is personal, warm and cozy—everything you’d want for a mountain stay. We had 2 couples and a child, plus 3 more extended family visiting on and off. Plenty of room for everyone with an extremely spacious upper loft master suite/bath, 2 downstairs bedrooms and large dining table and bar counter seating. Kitchen was well stocked including a crockpot, and we welcomed in the New Year with a hardy meal of beans and greens (as close as we could get to Black-Eyed peas) But by far the most impressive feature was the back deck right on the edge of the river. Wow. Mesmerizing. We even sat out by the fire pit in 30 degree dripping weather, listening to the river. A very special place which we hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Rivers edge

Beautiful location. Very helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon N.

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

Beautiful view

This cabin is great and very well stocked. The view off the deck is amazing. The host contacted us rite away when the power went out for a very short period of time to make sure all was well. I really appreciated that. Thank you for a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

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

I love this property!

Amazing views & comfortable accommodations. Brendan was flexible, easy to work with and quick to respond. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Beautiful place, great communication

The house is lovely, well-stocked, very easy to find, and the location is absolutely gorgeous. Brendan was super responsive throughout the entire booking process and the stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

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

Cozy and beautiful river getaway

A really remarkable property. Perhaps the most amazing feature is spending time on the deck with the view of the river with absolutely no sign of man-made civilization in view at all. It's beautiful and peaceful and a true 'get away'. The cabin is great and well suited to families, or two / maybe three couples. The upstairs area is not closed off, so perhaps the early risers or the heavy sleepers should be upstairs. This was a great spot to do day hikes nearby and would be fantastic for skiers. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was soft. The kitchen is well equipped for putting meals together. We stayed there right after a heavy rain and flash flood warnings--the river was running fast but the cabin is quite a bit above the water so there was nothing concerning. The sound of the river was delightful. The path down to the water is a little steep for people with mobility issues. We'd happily return! Would love to see it in the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful must stay!

Lovely spot. Quiet and relaxing. Clean and cozy cabin. Brendan (host) very responsive and helpful. We had sun, rain, sleet and snow! Amazing to watch the changes over the mountains . The small towns surrounding the area, trails, eateries make this a perfect get away location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

So so stay

My friends and I had a good time together during our stay but several things about the cabin were very disappointing. No running water when we arrived...had to have instructions on how to turn it on. The water stopped working the second day we were there....but came on after a while. Touchy fireplace controls, the switch to shut off the ceiling fan didnt work. The owner was very accessible but he couldnt help with some of the problems. It was still a relaxing place to stay with the sounds of the river and we spent lots of time together, which was the main point. Overall, wouldnt go back to this particular rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

K R., Huffman, TX

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

Picture Perfect River Cabin!

Absolutely the VRBO you are looking for! Classic, clean, and incredibly comfortable. Cabin is perfectly furnished and equipment, probably the best I’ve rented thus far! Check in is super simple and host was easy to reach even though we didn’t need him! Location is just about in the middle of anywhere you’d like to go. Excellent coffee is just a few miles away, with an amazing view! Let’s not forget the friggin’ view!! Had eagle and duck visitors. Took my work meeting outside with the river behind me and made everyone super jealous! Go ahead and rent away!! You’ll love it…plus I can’t be the only one that scoured the property for a trash bin! You’re gonna crack up when you find it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Great getaway

This was the perfect place for my brothers and sister-in-laws to hook up and enjoy a beautiful cabin with a gorgeous and relaxing environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iris W.

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

River View!

My family and I loved this cabin's feel and river view! The gas fireplace was super nice too! The host was helpful and responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brendan Baughn

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I make it my #1 priority to ensure you have a welcoming and relaxing, yet entertaining stay. I strive to respond promptly when you reach out for questions or concerns. I have over 5 years of rental experience in vacation and tenant rentals.

I am understanding and appreciate good communicators who are honest. I will be very forgiving with openness or when notified of issues, rather than disguising broken property and sneaking in additional guests or pets.

Why they chose this property

My dad built this cabin, so it's special to me. Apparently not as special to him as he now wants to sell it. Lucky for me he's offered a bargain that I can pay in installments. Lucky for you I need help with those installments.

What makes this property unique

River front, family style cabin with cute/cozy factors through the roof. A large deck with a propane BBQ and mountainous views. Reasonably sized yard and additional separate unit to sleep a Max of 8 upon request.

Languages:

English

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