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Tranquil Country Lodge Getaway with Hot Tub! Privacy & Serenity Abound...

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Interior
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 25334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Eastern Washington University
  • Place, Northern Quest Casino
  • Place, Gonzaga University
  • Airport, Spokane, WA (GEG-Spokane Intl.)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

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

About this property

Tranquil Country Lodge Getaway with Hot Tub! Privacy & Serenity Abound...

We are the closest vacation rental of it's size to Cheney and Eastern Washington University.

Located on a ponderosa pine covered ranch South of town, The Harwood Lodge is an exclusive, log and timber framed lodge featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms on 3 floors. It has all the modern conveniences with all of the rustic charm in a very tranquil, private and amazingly beautiful setting away from it all, but just a short drive into town.

A 40' free-standing river rock fireplace serves as the focal point of the main lodge. Privacy and tranquility surround you as you soak in the hot tub, sit around the outdoor fire pit or take in the view off of the spectacular main deck! Located within 10 minutes of 7 lakes and adjacent to Turnbull Nat'l Wildlife Refuge, The Harwood Lodge is THE ideal location for a nature-inspired getaway... (AND: we're just 25 short miles and just 2 turns from downtown Spokane!).

Team Coaches/Advisors: The Lodge is also just 10 short miles from EWU, in a straight line! The "25" sleeping number is the max number of kids that the Lodge will comfortably accommodate in beds, air mattresses, sleeping bags, etc.

GROUP/EVENT PRICING: for larger groups (Business Retreats/Sports Teams/Church Groups/Reunions/Etc.) is as follows: Lodge event rental from Friday at 3PM through Sunday at noon are flat group fees. We also allow for RV's or tents if you wish to bring them (please check with us first). Write or call for details.

Holiday weekends (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc.) are always in high demand and usually book out far in advance. They are $1499 base rate and include 3 nights stay. They are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. This includes Hoopfest Weekend as well.

EWU, WSU & GU Graduation weekends are usually also reserved far in advance and based upon availability on a first-come, first-served basis. These weekends are $1499 and include 3 nights stay. Call or write for availability.

Weddings/Events: 10+ guests -Use of the Lodge and entire ranch property from Friday 3PM through Monday at noon, $2995. $399 per day for each additional day on either side.

Staying at the Lodge is MUCH less expensive for groups, sports teams, work crews and families than staying in individual hotel rooms, eating out and driving all over! And, all in a way more cool and relaxed environment that is conducive to team building and free from the distractions of commercial accommodations, restaurants, traffic and noise found in town. It looks and feels like something right out of a Hallmark movie!

So, whether you're just a couple looking for a quiet little getaway for the weekend, a group of friends looking for the ideal yet affordable gathering spot, or a larger group looking for a retreat location, The Harwood Lodge IS your ideal destination spot! An amazing space to just "get away from it all" for a bit.

Cheers...!

-Rick Harwood & Family

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of room for them to run...
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
See PET POLICY-Custom House Rules -*Call ahead
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed OUTSIDE the Lodge ONLY.
* Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis, -Must call ahead! Fee-$99 per pet. If pets are "snuck in" or # exceeded, you will be charged accordingly.
* CANCELLATION: Due to volume of requests, we will turn away other guests for nearly all reservations. Thus, a strict policy. Reschedules are avail.
*More # of Guests: If we learn that you have over the declared # of guests in your reservation, you will be charged according to per person fee.

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
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

Cheney

Located in Cheney, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Fairways Golf Course and Hangman Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Steptoe Battlefield State Park and Johnsons Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cheney, WA

What's nearby

  • Eastern Washington University - 16 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Northern Quest Casino - 35 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Riverfront Park - 39 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Spokane Arena - 41 min drive - 59.0 km
  • Gonzaga University - 41 min drive - 60.0 km

Getting around

  • Spokane International Airport (GEG) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bunker's Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Klink's Lakeside - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bistro at Williams Lake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Xanny's Western Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Country Lodge Getaway with Hot Tub! Privacy & Serenity Abound... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Country Lodge Getaway with Hot Tub! Privacy & Serenity Abound...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Country Lodge Getaway with Hot Tub! Privacy & Serenity Abound...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Country Lodge Getaway with Hot Tub! Privacy & Serenity Abound... located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Eastern Washington University, Cheney Historical Museum and Reese Court. Johnsons Beach and Steptoe Battlefield State Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 112 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ed L.

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

Labor Day

We had a great time. It was a restful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia B.

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

Perfect getaway!

We had a wonderful stay at this cozy cabin! It was the perfect retreat for our church group—clean, comfortable, and peaceful. The space was well-equipped and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend together. The host was responsive and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet getaway!---Let me know if you'd like to mention any specific amenities or experiences!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Great Place!

The lodge is a great place with alot of character. Enough room for the whole family. Rick was very accommodating for our last minute pets that came to stay. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd T., Oregon City

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

Amazing cabin

The fireplace in the cabin was amazing and had no worries!!! Great host
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Comfortable and spacious!

Our family really enjoyed this accommodation! Loved the rustic/cabin decor! It was well stocked with essential kitchen items. We would definitely stay here again if we had a large family get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

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

Perfect for a quiet getaway

The hot tub was nice to come back to after a day out in the snow. It was an amazing home and the owners were extremely responsive and made sure to check in with me to see that everything was going well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hiram W.

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

Enjoyable Get-away

The Country Lodge was very nice, quiet, and tranquil. There was plenty of space both indoor and outdoor for relaxing and spending time together as a family. It was a wonderful place to stay, especially to get away. We had little children, and there were lots of knick-knacks that we had to put up or watch out for, the front door was a little tricky to figure out at first, and the hot tub could have been a little cleaner, but otherwise things were great. Rick and Tammy were easy to communicate and work with and helped with any concerns/questions. They even checked-in part-way through the stay, which was a very personable touch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

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

Great Cabin in the woods

Cabin was clean and very comfortable. Plenty of room, plenty of clean cooking supplies, dishwasher in kitchen. The hot tub was very clean. Nice to have washer and dryer if needed. Rick checked in on us to make sure everything was good. We had a great visit! We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kari d.

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

Best stay I never had

So we had to postpone our stay, due to Covid-19. However, Rick was terrific about working with us to reschedule. Highly recommend him as a host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Gorgeous house and property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Great cabin and location

Cabin was great, as were owners. Location was perfect, away from town but close enough. Lots of options for things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs to be cleaned and maintained

1) The sliding glass door sticks badly even after we sprayed wd40 on the tracks 2)The whole house needs to be dusted The wine bottles, the animals, all the knock knacks are covered in dust. 3) The bed frame in the main level bedroom is falling apart. 4) Under the sink by the trash can is completely filthy. 5) The string lights on the main deck are just hanging off the house with a pile on the deck. 6) The windows don't open on the upstairs bedroom because the mechanisms are broken and looks like they have been for years. 7) The lightbulbs in the vaulted ceiling need to be replaced. 8) There is a helium baloon stuck in the peak of the ceiling 9) There is no way to turn the light off and have the fan still on in the upper bedroom because the chain is too short to reach. 10) The toilet in the main floor bathroom is loose, it shifts when you sit down. 11) The toilet seat in the upstairs bathroom is loose and moves around. 12) There are no curtains on the bedroom windows downstairs and the curtains in the main level bedroom are not enough to provide any privacy given the sitting area on the front porch looks directly into that bedroom. 13) the sheets on the upstairs bed are worn out and thin. 14). The hot tub water is cloudy and full of particulates. Most of the adults in our party would not use the hot tub because of the condition of the water. All of these things were shared with owner who only replied..... Thank you for staying with us. :(
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malachi M.

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

great spot

Accommodated 12 people comfortably and was a perfect getaway spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zae A.

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

Congratulations, graduate! I’m a nurse!

Friends and family came into town for a celebration. There was plenty of room for all. I enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and cooking for my family. The back deck was a great place to chill in the evening and look out at the stars. My favorite part was the quiet on the property. Only sounds of nature. Beautiful place! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Great home for a family gathering! 5 bedrooms and plenty of space! Had a great time, wish we would have booked it longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

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

Friends getaway

We had a group of five families, ten adults and ten kids. We had an amazing trip. We loved the seclusion and the hosts were very responsive, friendly and helpful. Would defiantly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

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

Perfect vacation

We visited with relatives in Spokane and had them over for dinner and to visit, was awesome, there is something to do for everyone, we always feel so comfortable and at home there!! Would highly recommend the cabin, it is amazing and so peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Perfect

We needed a central location for everyone to meet, and this matched. With a bed and bath on main floor it covered the mobility of one family member and allowed them to still participate. The 3 beds and batgroom downstairs allowed the teens a spot to play boardgames and the ac downstairs ment it was cool for all the teens. The master bed, bath, and balcony up stairs allowed a bit of excape and the little kids gould still be heard from the kitchen and main floor for supervision. The staircase behind the fireplace was a big hit along with the hidden quarks and adults and kids raved about. The laundry/mud room provided a great staging area for party prep. The hot tub was a hit and the fire pit was great for smores. There was space for all ages and no one was running over the top of each other. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les M., Richmond, KY, USA

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

Peaceful Canin

We stayed with extended family for a funeral. So nice and peaceful, with plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen is fully stocked with every gadget you will ever need. We all enjoyed our stay. Only update we recommend is to add some hooks to upstairs bedroom for guests to hang clothes & towels. Would definitely stay again. Owner is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana K.

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

Big house small dinning room

Everything was good, but if you want to sit around the table with a big group over 10 people, can’t really do that, table/ dinning room is small. Also if you want kids under 6 to play freely only in the basement they can, in the main living room a bunch of decor and stuff they can brake, also right by the upstairs there are wine racks with wine and if by any chance you fall of the stairs you will break them (a small down side of the house) too much stuff. But for adults great place to come and relax. Cozy fireplace for the winter of fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Large Country Cabin

Family loved staying at this location. We were able to get multiple households together without feeling cramped for space. The host made sure that we had everything we needed for a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

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

Wonderful

We had a time and the place was perfect for our family. The host was great about checking in with us and answering any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Beautiful lodge setting

Rick was very accommodating And was easy to communicate with. Everyone enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cabin. Cabin well stocked and just as described
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verlie D.

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

Beautiful picturesque cabin

We really enjoyed our stay. Fully furnished remote cabin in the woods. Hot tub and the fire pit made our stay so enjoyable and relaxing. Communication with the owns was quick. Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel W.

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

Great property and beautiful house

There is a lot of decor including wine bottles on display which made it a bit difficult with small children. The master bed was very comfortable but the other beds were rather hard and need mattress toppers. They is plenty of space for parking and lots of dishes provided for having a large gathering which was very pleasant since this isn't always the case. The kitchen is a good size and fits multiple people to cook together and the pantry is well stocked with basics you may need during your stay. Walking around the property and looking at all the wildflowers was truly a highlight of our stay. The back deck definatly needs some attention as our kids ended up with lots of splinters and its a bit wobbly but the view is unbeatable. We even got to watch a hailstorm roll in and listen to the hail in the metal roof which was an experience I won't soon forget. We had a wonderful family reunion and with a little work, this place would be top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick or Tammy Harwood

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Rick Harwood, Owner and Operator of The Harwood Lodge, built this amazing home from just bare land! Rick and family now offer the Lodge up to other families to come and enjoy...

First, clearing the raw land, thinning the trees with his family and drilling the well in 2004, the Lodge served as the family home, as they moved in on New Year's Day 2005 and since has served as headquarters for Harwood Cattle Company until just recently.

As Outfitters & Ranchers, the Lodge served the family well until the nest grew empty! Rick & Tammy have now moved operations to the Big Hole Valley of Montana where they continue to operate The Bunkhouse Hotel in Jackson, MT. and The Harwood House vacation rental in nearby Wisdom, MT. They have most recently added a vacation home in Punta Santiago, Puerto Rico.

Rick graduated from nearby EWU, earning his BA in 1992 and his Master's in 1999 and holds a special place in his heart for Eastern and its extended family. Go Eags! His daughter Beth Graduated from nearby WSU. Go Cougs!

The Harwoods would now like to offer up their beautiful Lodge to you and yours to come out and enjoy for yourselves. We know that you will enjoy the amazing sunsets, the fresh smell of the pines and the nightly howling of coyotes as an amazing escape from the hustle and bustle of life in an absolutely beautiful place. Deer, elk, moose and wild turkeys visit daily and offer a fun attraction. From our family to yours, come on out.

Enjoy....!

Cheers!

Why they chose this property

*Coolness
*Location
*Privacy
*Tranquility
*Opportunities
*Proximity
*Value

What makes this property unique

Rustic, yet elaborate western décor and appointments. Old-school mountain ranch feel, but with all of the modern conveniences. Private, tranquil space, but close to town. The best of both worlds!