I visited Deep Forest Cabins for 3 nights in July, staying in Salal. It was heaven!||||The location is ideal. Set amidst a grove of spruces, Salal is a few minutes away from the National Park Service entrance to Mount Rainier. The setting is peaceful and quiet. While Salal is close to another cabin (Chanticleer?), I never saw, nor heard, anyone else.||||Check in was a breeze, as I followed the instruction and directions emailed to me. Jan greeted me and explained all that I needed to know about the cozy cabin. I drove for a little bit to arrive at the driveway which led me up a slope passing the other Deep Forest cabin properties. Salal was near the top and upon my arrival, I loaded my car and entered into the pristine, clean, secluded and cozy dwelling, protected by the forest and salal bushes. To the left of the entrance is the full kitchen, immediately down a few steps is the cozy living area, and to the right of the entrance is the bedroom. The layout is spacious, perhaps amplified by the abundance of windows which let mother-nature in at every opportunity. Gas fireplaces are situated in the living room and bedroom, providing a cozy warmth that was welcomed even in early July. ||||The kitchen is a full service kitchen, tastefully done with all of the modern amenities. A small bathroom with a shower is located off the kitchen, next to a second entrance. Immediately outside this entrance is a small gas grill, which I used to prepare dinner each night of my stay. My favorite part of the kitchen was the line of windows looking out at the majestic spruces reaching toward the sky. I routinely found myself gazing outside from this comfortable vantage point.||||The living area has a nook, complete with large windows and a reading light which makes for the perfect cozy space that invites you to grab a book, or sit peacefully and reflect on the beauty that sits just outside. Also, just off the LR is a large outdoor deck complete with lounge chairs, and a table, umbrella and 4 chairs. I spent lots of times sitting here, enjoying the quiet as well as the smell of the forest. ||||The bedroom is large and has a king size bed, TV (I never turned it on) and sofa. Just off the bedroom is a full bath with a large jetted bathtub complete with another large paned window.||||Jan was wonderfully helpful and available by text. Although there is no cellular service, the wifi at Salal was strong enough to allow me to use for phone call, texts and light surfing on the internet.||||I will return to the Pacific NW again one day, and plan to make a return visit to the remote, comfortable, quiet and peaceful oasis...
Read moreWe stayed in the Maplewild Cabin which was as the end of a dead end driveway. We were not just IN the trees, but UP in the trees. The cabin was build into a hillside and as another reviewer mentioned, had a tree house feel. It was beautiful, rustic, yet sparkling clean and modern. Also this cabin was so very private. Not a road, person, or another lodging in sight, yet it felt safe because it was not really far from the main road. And as others noted it is very close to the entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park.||||This extraordinary cabin had all of the amenities, including fireplace, huge jetted bathtub, a hot tub on the deck, and a well stocked kitchen. Bed was comfortable and towels were big and fluffy. The owners had though of everything, including flashlights and umbrellas. ||||Booking and check in was smooth and easy. Owners were responsive to our initial concerns about the wildfires and air quality (which cleared by the time of our arrival).||||I cannot recommend this place highly enough for the traveler or for a wedding, or anniversary gift for others. Perfect vacation home base or getaway for...
Read moreThese cabins are just fabulous!!!! We stayed at the Cedar Grove cabin which was just beautiful. It is completely surrounded by woods (a deer was browsing nearby while we were in the hot tub!) and has two decks, one with a wonderful hot tub, and another with a grill and little table and chairs. Inside with very very comfy bed, big bathroom with tub. Very spacious. Impeccably clean. Lots of information in the cabin about places to go, hikes to take, etc. Also lots of info sent before arrival with detailed directions. Five minutes to the Nisqually entrance. Kitchen has big fridge, stove, oven, coffee maker, toaster, etc. Salt and pepper, cooking spray, but if you need condiments/spices/etc, need to get them at a grocery before Ashford (maybe Eatonville?) Cabin is very romantic and it was amazing that in the comments book so many people mentioned they were there on anniversaries. And one couple was there for their 10th, having had their honeymoon there too!!!! Very very very highly...
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