Can't get any closer to the river than this!

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9.4Outstanding
(47 Ratings)
"There was a little confusion about the sleeping arrangements, but we were able to make it work for our crew. There are 2 bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with a double on double bunk bed. Plus 2 ..."
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(47 Ratings)

Cabin in Washington

8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this cabin rental

Modern luxury with a rustic finish, surrounded by the finest examples of Western Washington's natural beauty: Welcome to the Cowlitz Manor House on the river!

ABOUT COWLITZ MANOR HOUSE

The Cowlitz River flows from glacial snowcap of Mount Rainier, and over the eons has helped create a lush, beautiful river valley that has drawn travelers for generations. Along its banks near its Rainier headwaters sits Cowlitz Manor House, a modern masterpiece of a luxury vacation home.

Built in 2017, no expense was spared to make this home the perfect base for the skiers, hikers, hunters and fishermen that the Rainier wilderness draws year round. You could call this home a cabin but with its expansive interior and views, it certainly deserves to be called a Manor House.

By sharing a waterfront park with its neighbors, the home can boast a firepit, log seats and horseshoes as well as access to the river itself, just across the street from the front door and the two car garage.

In the garage (aka the game room) you'll find a ping pong table, a foosball table, a TV, a card table, and a couple of couches to relax on, one of which folds out to be a sleeper sofa. The doors can be thrown open to create a lovely indoor/outdoor recreation area with easy access to the riverfront.

The home's interior is just as full featured as its exterior: The main room located on the second floor is an open concept kitchen-dining-living room, and spans the length of the property from the large window looking out over the front deck to the river, to the back deck looking up at majestic Butter Butte, an offshoot of Rainier itself. This beautiful room also boasts a sleeper sofa.

In addition to the two sleeper sofas, there are two bedrooms, one on the main level with a king-sized bed. And the second is accessed via the garage (aka the game room) and includes a full-over-queen bunk bed and ensuite bathroom.

Both decks have comfortable chairs and couches from which to enjoy the views and the front one offers both propane grill and firepit.

WHAT GUESTS HAVE TO SAY

"Yes there are many cabins in the Packwood area, but not many as grand as the Cowlitz Manor House" - Debbie M.

MORE ABOUT COWLITZ MANOR HOUSE

Speaking of food, the kitchen is a chef's dream come true. A knotted wood sliding barn door opens up to a walk in pantry (which you can stock on the way in at the grocery store in Packwood), the granite counter tops and gas stove give cooks the space they need to prepare a truly grand spread, and a four stool island/breakfast bar is the perfect place to serve it.

If it's a cold winters night, the cabin of course has heat (and a fireplace surrounded by cozy couches and topped by a large flatscreen TV), but the hot tub below the back deck is the place to go to really get warm and relaxed after a day on the White Pass slopes or hiking the many winding trails of Rainier National Park. And should you happen to be there on one of the 90 degree days that Packwood can experience in the summer, the manor is kept perfectly cooled by a heat pump system, not a common feature in the Pacific Northwest.

Up to two dogs are welcome with our standard per dog, per night fee.

ABOUT PACKWOOD

When booking any of our Packwood properties, you'll have access to some of the most exciting adventures in the State of Washington.

Packwood is just a few minutes from Mt. Rainier's Steven's Canyon entrance, where you can hike the trails, enjoy the scenic views or look for wildlife.

The town offers some exciting fun, as well, whether you're looking to relax or just escape the city life and soak up the quaintness of a small town.

Here, you can enjoy flea markets and a variety of shows, ranging from automobiles to arts & crafts. During the colder months, Packwood has a Christmas festival plus a winter carnival, both of which attract everyone who wants to indulge in a little holiday-spirited fun.

THE PACKWOOD PROPERTIES PROMISE

Packwood Properties is the only full-stack vacation rental management company in the area. We vow to make booking with us simple and exciting. We know that booking a rental property home for your vacation can be unfamiliar territory for some, while others know their way around it. Because we know this, we ensure that each of our properties is up to high-quality standards.

We do our absolute best to provide support to our guests when booking.

We are available to assist you every day of the year if you have any questions or concerns before, during or after your visit to our home. We have on-site property management available 24/7 for anything concerning that may arise.

MANAGED: Property requires good guest behavior and adherence to instructions, house rules, terms, conditions, onsite instructructions, and may require online registration, accidental damage protection, and electronic signature before final booking confirmation, or you may cancel before proceeding at that time. Phones open 9am to 7pm every day. If dogs are allowed, they must be approved in advance, with a quantity, weight limit, and a per-dog, per-day fee. Due to government or owner requirements, occupancy may never exceed the number of registered guests, dogs and vehicles. Drop-in guests are not allowed. For security, there may be outwardly facing security cameras, capable of constant recording, and interior decibel meters to report noise. To allow enough time for full cleaning, Check-In time is 5pm and Check-Out is 11am. Bookings over 30 days or longer are with Prospera VIP.

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Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(47 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
There was a little confusion about the sleeping arrangements, but we were able to make it work for our crew. There are 2 bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with a double on double bunk bed. Plus 2 couches that pull out. The property was clean and the communication was exceptional. The hot tub wasn’t getting hot and it was a little murky so we contacted the hosts and they had someone out very quickly to check it out for us. All in all, it was an amazing place. Very quiet and serene. The kids absolutely loved the game room and board games and fire pits.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
We came to the property for a long Memorial Day weekend. The house was clean and looked just like the photos described. The views was perfect and this too was as described. The beds were comfy and we had a great time on site. We needed to reach out to management on our checkout for a concern, which was handled quickly and professionally. The one suggestion would be an outdoor seating and eating area. The backyard had a fire pit…but no where to sit near it. The upper floor outside areas had some chairs on one side and a sofa on the other. Being able to enjoy the outdoor areas for dining or the fire pit would be a great addition.
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2025
The VRBO listed as sleeps 8 but it was not clear where the extra bed would be. Turns out after some looking around it's a pull-out couch. I rented thinking it would have more privacy for sleeping 8, it does not. Also only 4 people can sit by dinner table, other seating is barstools.
6 / 10Average·Jan 2025
Property was as advertised, beautiful location, right on the river, gorgeous views from the main, 2nd floor living, loved the house. On the other hand, the property mgmt co. less than a great experience. Clearly not vested in the whole concept of customer satisfaction

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