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Waterfront retreat with a private hot tub & large deck in a tranquil setting

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6196 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront retreat with a private hot tub & large deck in a tranquil setting

Barlow Creekside Lodge

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Nestled alongside the Sandy River, this beautiful Mt. Hood vacation rental offers plenty of peace and quiet near the friendly community of Rhododendron. Perfect for a family ski-cation, this secluded home offers rustic, lodge decor, a sunroom with a forest view, a full kitchen, a wood stove, a creekside picnic table, and a large, wraparound deck with a gas grill and a private hot tub.

This home is only a short drive from the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway and well-known restaurants like the Rendezvous and the ZigZag Inn. Guests can golf at the nearby Mt. Hood Oregon Resort just three miles away in Welches, or hike several trails, discover hidden waterfalls, and try a little rock climbing. Ski season is a popular time to visit, with Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood Meadows, and Mt. Hood Skibowl all within a 24-mile drive. And while the snow is on the ground, you can explore the nearby community of Rhododendron on snowshoes, cross-country skis, or by snowmobile.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available with guests' accounts.
Age-appropriate games and toys are available for younger guests.
PERMIT ID#STR-457-12

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Oregon

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private hot tub
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2108 sq ft (196 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rhododendron, OR

What's nearby

  • Mount Hood National Forest - 8 min walk
  • Mountain Sports - 4 min drive
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 5 min drive
  • Salmon River - 5 min drive
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront retreat with a private hot tub & large deck in a tranquil setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront retreat with a private hot tub & large deck in a tranquil setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront retreat with a private hot tub & large deck in a tranquil setting?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront retreat with a private hot tub & large deck in a tranquil setting located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Sandy River and Mount Hood National Forest. Mountain Sports and The Courses at Resort at the Mountain are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Waterfront retreat with a private hot tub & large deck in a tranquil setting Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break fun
Cozy with plenty of room to spread out. Enjoyed the hot tub! Lots of family game time. Close to many great activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
I took my partner and thier friend to this house and it was a great time. We ended up going up to the mountain and relaxing with a well deserved dip in the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Jared Y.

Great location
Beautiful setting with great creek access and all the amenities you need.
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10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

Great spot for small group of friends!
We had a great weekend stay at this lovely cabin. Peaceful creek right next to cabin and everything was clean and perfectly stocked for us to have an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Built in Sound Machine
We loved the setting!! A forest oasis, still close to amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rustic home
We loved this quiet property on the river with wood stove and hot tub. Plenty of seating for everyone with open kitchen. Close to sled parks and Skibowl. Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer vacation
Nice location right on the creek. Close to Mount Hood and activities. We really enjoyed our stay! A couple of maintenance issues: front right burner on the stove didnt work; outdoor grill was broken; 2 of 4 jets in hot tub didn't function.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Girls trip
House was great, weather was warm so spent most time on the deck. Hot tub had a good leak so we had to keep filling it. Fun hanging out by the river and the water felt go good! Kitchen had everything we needed to cook and home is close to restaurants.

8/10 Good

Alyssa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great cabin!
Loved the property! Hot tub was fantastic and the creek is beautiful. The house was very well stocked - many kitchen supplies and extra blankets, etc. The only reason I'm not giving a 5 star review is due to the accuracy of the listing - the listing advertises 4 twin beds in the third bedroom, and in reality there were only 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Loved it!
Had a great stay, everything was very comfortable, clean and spacious. My only complaint would be the front steps which are treacherous with frost, especially when loading or unloading cars. Will return, definitely!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thiago R.

Peaceful house in Mt Hood area
Great place to get out of the city The place is awesome, really good for those who wants to get out of the city and relax have a good time with family and/or friends. Th e sound of the river its awesome make you feel like you are inside the forest. The house is pretty nice furnished , all in good style. The hot tube outside works pretty good. I totally recommend this place, Im planning on coming back already.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Ilene H.

Barlow Creek Lodge
As I said above, inside was OK, but outside needs some loving care and replacements. The Hot tub was NASTY, should have been thrown in the garbage years ago. Stained and not at all inviting to use. The cover was completely worn out. Pots and Pans in the kitchen were not very good. Looked like they came from a yard sale, and that is not what you expect when you pay this much for a rental. Also, some of the towels were tattered and should have been replaced. For goodness sake, spend some money on this place. The house is very old ( and that's fine) but it needs refurbishing. When we drove up and saw the outside, we were scared the inside was going to be terrible, but the upstairs was fine. The basement and sunroom smelled musty, but we did not use either one.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jason S.

Great Retreat
The property was easy to find with the directions provided. The location is convenient to Hoodland Thriftway (they have groceries, beer, growler fill station, and a DVD rental machine!) and other restaurants along 26 that we did not try. The immediate property has road that curves around it, but it is well forested so the property still feels private. The road had very little traffic, we enjoyed going for a walk down the road. The property itself is primarily on the upper level. We found the furnishings to be completely adequate and in good order. The TV is an old tube model, but works well (not blurry or dim). A flat-screen LED would be a nice upgrade, but we watched movies just fine in the tube TV. You're not there to watch TV the whole time, after all. The lower level was notably cooler than the upper level, but it was tolerable. The bar area is VERY cool and would be perfect for a pool table... but works quite nicely in it's current form with the game table there. The overall cleanliness of the unit exceeded my expectations, especially for a "cabin" type of rental. The jacuzzi was clean and was chlorinated at the high range of what I would reasonably expect for a unit in use by the public. There is NO light out there, except for some plug in lamps that really aren't appropriate. I high recommend either a higher quality plug-in unit or having a light fixture added. It was also very hot (104*F), we turned it down and let it cool off before using it. We enjoyed going to Little Zigzag Falls, the Wildwood Recreation Site, Mt Hood Brewing Co, and Timberline Lodge. It was nice for our group to be able to come back, cook dinner, play cards, and relax with our books after each day of exploring the area. I would come back. 6 people can be accommodated here comfortably, especially if a couple or two is in the group to stay upstairs in the two primary bedrooms. This is the kind of place I imagine enjoying in the future, when both us and the couple we travel with have children that are old enough to hang out downstairs in the bunk beds and game room area after a day of hiking and playing, and the parents can sit upstairs and read.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2015

10/10 Excellent

Alese A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Unwinding Space
I needed to step away for “real life” and clear my head and this was the absolute perfect place to do that! Relaxing serene atmosphere. I’d absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Todd Y.

Great place to stay!!!
This home was lovely and we really enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was very well stocked. The hot tub was a good. There was so many books and games downstairs. Our stay was very relaxing and quiet, just what we wanted and needed.

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Remote Getaway in a Nice Home!
I'll start by saying I'm not a huge fan of property management run vacation homes versus owner run ones. But this home by Vacasa was too good to pass up. Highlights for our group were: the amazing 2 minute 'hike' to private creek access with relaxing benches to watch the stream pass by, the hot tub, and the kitchen table (for board games and meals together). The house was large and spacious, so plenty of room for family to have their own space when they wanted to relax. The grill and patio furniture on the deck was great for some relaxing outside time! Bit of a rocky start as we'd arrived with the power and water off due to an outage in the area (this is where Vacasa did get a bit frustrating, as we dealt with at least 9 different reps throughout our time there until we finally found the local 'feet on the ground' crew to help solve our issues). Fortunately besides the power, our issues weren't many, prime of which was a wasps nest inside the tub on the deck. They eventually sent out pest control to assist which was nice. All in all a great place to stay, very relaxing, very close to so many of the nearby popular hikes along the Columbia River Gorge, and within the Mt. Hood region!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Heather K.

Nice place for a ski weekend
Happy to have the hot tub and comfortable beds. The kitchen had all of the things we needed. The location was easy to find and beautiful by the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Mountain Escape
This place feels like home. Even though the internet is great here, it’s more fun to shut off the technology and play games, read, and cuddle up with a big blanket and hot cocoa. Coming back for sure.
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8/10 Good

Shawn M.

August Trip
The location was great for us and the house felt homey? Don’t know how to put it differently but it just felt good:)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Very disappointed that the hot tub didn’t work
The hot tub was broken the whole time which was a huge bummer. Otherwise we really loved the space and the location. The creek was a huge plus, easy to walk to and very peaceful. I am only leaving a 3 star review because of the hot tub and that we received little to no response regarding when it would be fixed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families.
Wonderful cozy cabin in a beautiful setting. We found it very clean and stocked with everything we needed. The property manager was attentive and took care of issues immediately. We stayed here with our daughter and her family. Children from 1-10 and we all loved it. I would highly recommend this property. We enjoyed it so much we hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
The house was old and charming. We enjoyed the snow. The driveway was dangerous with the ice and on a curve in the road but started melting while we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski Weekend
This was a great spot for a ski weekend with friends! The kitchen was well equipped, and the hot tub was lovely. Lots of movies and books, close to the mountain, and plenty of space to spread out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Poorly maintained exterior
The house was as described. However, NO ONE had ever shoveled the stairs, the deck, the drive, nor the hot tub area. Luckily no one slipped on the stairs going into the front door. I would NEVER rent this house again in the winter. Apparently the landlord does not care if they get sued due to the lack of attention on the outside stairs going to the front door. The hot tub was totally non-usable also!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

Perfect mountain getaway!
Hot tub & fireplace were perfect to keep warm and cozy! Drive time to cosmic tubing wasn't bad at all!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021