Forested 'Minikahda Lodge' w/ Hot Tub Near Mt Hood

Step back in time to a unique piece of Mt. Hood history at this Rhododendron, OR, vacation rental! Built in 1932, this 6-bed, 3.5-bath lodge features a fireplace crafted by the stonemasons of Timberline Lodge and an expansive living space for family gatherings. Skip stones on Clear Creek, make s'mores around the outdoor fireplace, and soak in the hot tub after a day of hiking. Nestled on a secluded acre and adorned with rustic charm, this home provides a magical setting for a romantic retreat. -- THE PROPERTY -- Clackamas County STR License No. 688-19 | 3,750 Sq Ft | Outdoor Fireplace | Clear Creek Access On-Site Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: King Bed, 3 Twin Beds | Bedroom 6: 3 Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, wood-burning fireplace, piano, dining table, ceiling fan, board games & books, Blu-Ray DVD player, movies, claw-foot bathtub, ceiling fan OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas grill, 200' deck w/ gazebo, additional deck & gazebo, patio, private hot tub, outdoor dining area, fireplace KITCHEN: Dishwasher, drip coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster, blender, slow cooker, fridge, stove & oven, microwave, dishware/flatware, rice cooker, Instapot, hand mixer, food processor, waffle iron, immersion blender, electric range w/ air fryer, trash bags/paper towels GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heat, central A/C via heat pump in Bunk House, washer & dryer, detergent, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, iron & board, hair dryer, high chair, back-up generator (whole house) FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM), 4WD recommended in winter months, 2 external security cameras (facing out), internal noise/smoke/crowd detector ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story cabin, 5 steps to enter, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- FRESH AIR: Wildwood Recreation Site (4 miles), Pioneer Bridle Trailhead (5 miles), French’s Dome (5 miles), Ramona Falls Trailhead (6 miles), Cool Creek Trailhead (7 miles), Salmon River Trailhead (7 miles), Barlow Wayside Park (7 miles) HIT THE SLOPES: Mt. Hood Skibowl (12 miles), Mt. Hood Meadows (24 miles), Cooper Spur Family Ski Area (36 miles) THINGS TO SEE & DO: Mt. Hood National Forest (3 miles), Mt Hood Village (4 miles), Mt Hood Cultural Center & Museum (13 miles), Downtown Portland (46 miles) AIRPORT: Portland International Airport (43 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking anywhere on the property - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - No glitter or confetti is to be used or dispersed on the property - Photoshoots are not allowed without prior permission - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The Main House is heated but does not have central air conditioning. The heat pump in the Bunk House supplies A/C and heating to the rest of the home - NOTE: This 2-story cabin requires 5 steps to enter - NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM-7:00 AM - NOTE: Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and snow tires or chains may be necessary to access the property in the wintertime - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 external security cameras. Camera 1 is a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the driveway and side yard, and camera 2 is on the front of the home facing the driveway and side yard. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed - NOTE: This property also features a detector inside the living room to monitor noise, smoke, and crowd levels. This device does not record sound or video, only noise levels, and smoke, and it passively counts all the mobile devices in and around the home, even if they aren’t connected to the WiFi, to monitor guest occupancy