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Beautiful Riverfront Getaway in the Cascade Mountains

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A hot tub in a forested area with a river and mountains in the background.
A window view of a river with rocks and trees.
A wooden cabin with a snow-covered porch and a river in the background.
A room with a large window overlooking a rocky stream, two white chairs, and a round table with a floral tablecloth.
A wooden cabin with a green roof, large windows, and a porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Index, WA
  • Place, Forks of the Sky State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallace Falls State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Stevens Pass Ski Area
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Index

Located in Index, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Reptile Zoo is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wallace Falls State Park and Skykomish River. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Map
Index, WA

What's nearby

  • Forks of the Sky State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wallace Falls State Park - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Stevens Pass Ski Area - 39 min drive - 58.9 km
  • Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - 39 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Evergreen State Fairgrounds - 44 min drive - 46.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso Chalet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zeke's Drive In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Fork Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mt Index Sand-Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sand Bar Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Riverfront Getaway in the Cascade Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Riverfront Getaway in the Cascade Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Riverfront Getaway in the Cascade Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Riverfront Getaway in the Cascade Mountains?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful Riverfront Getaway in the Cascade Mountains located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Skykomish River and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Serene Trailhead. Wallace Falls State Park and The Reptile Zoo are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 597 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, a very relaxing spot to spend a getaway in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay. Spectacular views. Cabin has so many windows you can see the mountains from the living room and bedrooms. Everything was clean and we had everything we needed. Very well stocked kitchen. Would definitely recommend this cabin. David was excellent to work with and we are already looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2026
I will be sad to see October go. It has been an exceptional month what with all the Fall colors and such. It is always encouraging to hear that guests wish to return. You will be welcomed back. Thanks for staying with us and leaving the cabin so nice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is awesome. On the river with incredible views Would absolutely still here again. David was great on answering questions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2026
Happy to hear you folks enjoyed your stay. I can't take credit for the views but I have installed lots of windows to take advantage of the scenery from inside the cabin. If your travels should bring you out this way again I hope you choose A Cabin On The Sky as your lodging choice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David was an excellent host & friend ! He truly made our stay feel warm & welcome , & his communication could not have been better . The cabin & location is so beautiful I considered asking him whether he would accept rent for about a year . Thank you again for allowing us to stay , we hope to return someday !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2026
I am always humbled that folks will travel long distances to stay at my property and I am glad you felt it was worth the trip. Each year I have guests comment that they wished they could live here. Some repeat guests share that the cabin is their favorite place on the planet. For those folks and guests like yourselves I am more grateful than I can express. I hope to hear from you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the cabin was five star!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2026
I was a bit concerned about the weather, but the rain was much needed. Glad the mountains came out for you and that you enjoyed your stay. Thanks, so much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place! We go every year twice a year
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
It is always a good feeling to see a familiar name in my reservation Inbox. I am so glad that you found A Cabin On The Sky and enjoy it enough to want to return. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, restful retreat (as always!).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2026
Always pleased to see a reservation from you folks in my Inbox. Your continued patronage is very much appreciated and I hope to hear from you again. Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mattress was not comfortable, otherwise great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2026
Sorry to hear you found the mattress uncomfortable and was the foremost thing that you took away from your stay with us. It is the premium flagship Saatva mattress and the same mattress that we sleep on in our own home. Like so many things, a mattress is chosen by personal preference. After all, we spend a third of our lives in bed. Other guests have commented they enjoyed it so much they have asked me what brand and model it is so they could purchase one for their own use. What brings one person to comment that it was the best sleep they have ever had will prompt another, like yourself, to comment on their discomfort. I hope most folks land in the middle. It is always my endeavor that my guests have nothing but a positive experience when staying at A Cabin On The Sky and judging by the number of repeat guests and 5 star reviews I receive, I am satisfying most folks. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always love staying here! David's great as a host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2026
Always love hosting you two. You are great as guests. Okay fine. You are probably pretty great in many aspects of your lives and I so very much appreciate your ongoing patronage over these many years.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was exactly what I needed somewhere quiet and secluded to work on my book. I had a lovely time. The home is cozy and perfect. The river is amazing and the town was inspiring. I couldn't have dreamed up a better place to write.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2026
Always glad to hear that my guests enjoyed their stay. I have hosted other authors, artists, songwriters, etc. over the years. Index is normally a pretty peaceful place to be and since the cabin is the last home on the river side of a dead end street almost ensures a quiet place to be. I hope you consider returning and thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second visit here and we will continue to come back. Clean and well kept, easy process and communication. Loved every moment!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2026
Glad to hear you enjoyed your late Summer stay. It is always gratifying to have guests return to A Cabin On The Sky and know that your continued patronage is appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great booking. In a small town but private. Just remember to save the wifi login and password BEFORE losing wifi service on the drive there. Slept with the windows open and listened to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2026
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. The WiFi login. That is the most asked question by my guests. I include the WiFi login on the Directions/Access information page I send to my guests. I also have the login code affixed to the modem. I appreciate you mentioning this. I will be sure to make it more prominently posted in the cabin to avoid any potential frustration for future guests. Also glad the river continues to provide a nice background sound when sleeping despite it being the lowest level I have seen in 50 years of living here. Thanks, again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love coming to Index, and this is the perfect place to stay. You can’t beat the incredible views, the sound of the river, and the cabin’s overall charm. It was clean, extremely comfortable, and had everything we needed. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2026
Thanks, so much, for your kind words. Index has been home for 50 years. I hope to hear from you again. You will be most welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best VRBOs I've stayed in. Thoughtful touches everywhere - extra blankets, cushions, coasters, sharp knives in the kitchen. Extras of anything you might need. Gorgeous views, right on the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Thank you for your kind words. Always happy to hear that a guest has enjoyed staying at A Cabin On The Sky for a special getaway and I hope you consider returning. Thanks also for leaving the cabin in such nice condition. I appreciate guests like yourselves more than you can know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The last few days at Cabin in the Sky were simply, the best of all gifts. Having stayed in many vrbo's in many states, this was by far our favorite. It was cozy, inviting, with some luxuries thrown in. We had everything we could possibly want and add to that the spectacular location and views. The bed could not have been more comfortable, the hot tub facing the river was everything, but everything was above and beyond in the best of the best and impeccably clean. David is responsive, full of information, funny and so easy to communicate with. We cannot wait for multiple return visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable cabin with unbelievable views and sound of the river and mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thanks, so much, for choosing A Cabin On The Sky for part of your getaway. I hope your travels throughout this region returns you home with great memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Holy cow! Just now seeing, 3 months later, that I failed, yes, failed to respond to your review. Thanks for staying at A Cabin On The Sky and I hope that if you ever travel back up this way you consider staying with us again. You will be welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was literally heaven on earth. Wow! I’m normally not one to repeat a trip, but this cabin alone has me reconsidering coming back. Cabin was clean, amenities were perfect, David was incredibly hospitable. Incredible experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay at A Cabin On The Sky enough to want to return. Some years 50% of my bookings are from folks who have stayed with me before. Sometimes it can be as long as ten years ago since they last stayed. Sometimes folks stay multiple times a year. I look forward to hearing from you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were amazed at the beauty of this location. The “Cabin in the Sky” is charming and well appointed with everything we needed. The cabin is obviously well loved and cared for. It’s quite the treasure. The town of Index is rich with local history and a testimony to the hard work of those who preceded us. Then there’s the mountains!! Must have taken 30 photos at different times of the day. Will enjoy editing them and sharing them with friends and family. We were very impressed with how well the owner communicated with us, making for a problem free arrival and departure. We hope to return sometime when those mountains are covered with snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2026
Okay, fine. You can come back and it only cost me $50.00 for you to write such a swell review. 🙃 Always happy to hear that guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated what I have created along with an appreciation for this tiny town where I have resided for 50 years. Lynn and I have put down deep roots. The beauty of this place brought me here and I never left. I am happy that I can share it with others so they can experience what first spoke to me all those years ago. I hope to hear from you folks again. You will be most welcomed back and thank you for staying at A Cabin On The Sky.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great experience. The host made the ENTIRE process seamless. Everything we could think of needing was there all the way down to what looked like a new guitar which was awesome cause I play. The place was clean (as hikers we follow leave no trace and leave it better than found). The place has a charm to it as well. We are not “fancy folks” we love simple but creative and this is exactly what we were looking for, a cozy little get away. We came for our 25th anniversary and couldn’t have been happier. The river was calming and the hot tube was perfect. Thanks again, we are DEFINITELY planning on coming back, hopefully when the water is a bit higher.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2026
Thanks for your kind words. Glad you had a nice experience for your special getaway and hope you made some great memories. I very much appreciate how nice you left the cabin. Especially since both persons that help me prepare the cabin for my guests had commitments and I had cleaning duties after your stay. And the river...Yikes. I moved into the cabin 50 years ago and because of the lack of rain, and a weak snowpack last winter, 2026 has the lowest volume of water flowing I have ever seen. There is a massive rock in the river bed that has never been exposed before. Thanks for considering a return trip. You will be most welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can’t buy these surroundings at any price. The sound and view of the river is magnificent. The cabin is well equipped, comfortable, and homey. We’ve stayed maybe 6 or 8 times before… it’s my wife’s favorite place in the whole world.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2026
It is always a great feeling whenever I see your names on my reservation calendar. Some places simply speak to us and we continue to be drawn to them. I'm glad this place touched you folks those many years ago. This place spoke to me nearly 50 years ago and I never left. Thank you, so much, for your continuing patronage. You will be most welcome for as long as I do this.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at Cabin on the Sky. Incredibly beautiful views and quiet place to escape. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thanks, so much, for returning to A Cabin On The Sky. I feel blessed to have been able to spend the past 50 years of my life in this tiny town in this beautiful valley. I look forward to hearing from you whenever you decide to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin with beautiful river views and well maintained hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thanks, so much, for staying at A Cabin On The Sky. It is always gratifying to hear that my guests enjoyed their stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, we had a spectacular, restful, and rejuvenating visit. Thank you David and Lynn!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
As always, it is a pleasure to host you two. So glad you found A Cabin On The Sky and that it has become a comfortable, restful place to come back to. One of these days I might even spend a night, but since I already live in Index I haven't really found the need, although staying on the river is a totally different environment than our home a block from the water. Thanks for being great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in an amazing location. I came looking for peaceful nature and I found it here. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
I wish I could take credit for some of the beauty that Nature has endowed on this little valley. The best I can do is to have created a space that takes advantage of some of that beauty. I hope to hear from you again. You will be most welcome.
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