Galena's Getaway combines modern luxuries with outdoor amenities and lush surroundings to create the perfect mountain oasis for your next North Cascades vacation! This spacious and bright riverfront home can comfortably sleep your group and has plenty of seating in the grand living, dining and kitchen area. A large fenced area is ideal for bringing your pooches, and everyone loves the easy access to the river in the warmer months.
The space
***PLEASE NOTE: Airbnb is now forcing professional hosts to pay their service fee which means it’s more expensive to book a Tree Line Rental on Airbnb than anywhere else; almost 16% of your rental is Airbnb fees and this is no longer disclosed to you during the reservation process.***
Bedrooms:
- 2 Twin bunkbeds in downstairs bedroom
- Queen bedroom downstairs
- Loft Queen sleeping area (No Door)
Bathrooms::
- Downstairs full bath w/ washer & dryer
- Upstairs 3/4 bath
At This Property:
- Riverfront trails to private areas
- Heated gazebo with lights at river
- Fully-fenced dog run
- 2.33 acre lot
- 1,370 Sq Ft interior
Please note that this property is near the highway. While there should be minimal noise, high traffic days might result in minor road noise near the back of the home. Additionally, as with most homes in the valley, the train tracks are nearby and you may notice the rumble of a passing train. If this won't work for you, we'd be happy to help you find a property better suited to your needs!
All Tree Line Vacation Rentals come standard with:
- propane grill, propane provided
- standard coffee maker with a reusable gold filter
- coffee service including 2 packets (for 2 pots) of fair trade coffee and a small selection of teas and sugars
- spice rack (cooking oil is NOT provided as it is a perishable item).
- towels and linens (1.5 x occupancy towels provided, min. 4, so be sure your guest count is accurate).
- amenity size shampoo and body wash
- fully equipped kitchen (pots, pans, dishes, etc)
- dish, dishwasher, hand and laundry soap
- a bundle of pressed Green Mountain logs where wood burning fireplaces are available. NOTE: our seasoned wood and pressed logs are NOT for outdoor use, please bring your own wood for campfires. If you think you'll need more than the pieces of wood we provide, please bring more. Wood is usually available to purchase in the area.
Guest access
All 2.5 acres, 2 stories and 1370 square feet (save for a few owner storage spaces) are yours!
Other things to note
-communication
Our area has many places where there is little to no cell reception so please do not rely on internet based apps such as a map app to get to your property. It is imperative that you either print the information we are sending, especially the Final Arrival Instructions we send a week before your stay, or have it downloaded somehow offline so you can access it on the way. We will provide the best contact number to reach us once you have booked. During your stay, you will receive the fastest response by calling (leave a message if no answer), message through Airbnb or texting us as we are not monitoring emails 24/7.
-Damage protection
Our guests are automatically protected by the Waivo damage protection program.
-Check in/ check out
Your property will be ready by 4pm. You will have keyless entry and can arrive at your leisure any time after 4. Departure is 11am. Please be sure to check out on time so we can get the home ready for the next guests. Check out procedures are posted at the property and will also be emailed the last day of your stay.
Note: no late departures or early arrivals June 15-Sept 3 or Dec 15-Jan 3 due to the busyness of the seasons
This is a cabin in the woods in the mountains: This is a cabin in a rural / semi-rural setting where weather, wildlife including pests, utility outages, road conditions and other impacts from being in a wilderness setting exist. Although we do regular pest control and have stellar cleaning service, even the newest homes can have uninvited pests. If you already know the site of one will ruin your stay, take this opportunity to rebook your vacation in a setting not surrounded by wilderness. Otherwise, you are accepting in this agreement that you understand that occasional wildlife and insects not ordinarily seen in other settings may be on the property. Guests are expected to be prepared with aws / 4wd or chains to handle driving in inclement/ winter weather. Guests are expected to be able to manage common home operations such as resetting a breaker, unclogging a toilet or using the fireplace. Guests understand that internet and power outages are beyond management's control and although management can help report such outages, ongoing updates and resolutions come from the utility companies directly.
-Neighbors
All our homes feel private, often surrounded by thick trees and wilderness, and hot tubs are all private- just for you- and situated so that you will feel like there is no one else around so guests return home feeling relaxed and refreshed. But- we are just an hour from Seattle and population continues to grow, so keep in mind that most of these homes are in communities with neighboring houses. "Secluded" in our area usually means off-grid with no power or water which are amenities we would prefer to provide!
-Utilities
Our homes are all on wells or have systems that bring water from the river. It is then thoroughly filtered and all systems have been tested to assure it is potable water. However, minerals in the ground often may add an orange taint that can stain spas, toilets, sinks and tubs. Do not be alarmed, it is just something that happens when the water table changes.
Power outages may happen and are often resolved quite quickly unless caused by inclement weather. If your life depends on constant electricity or internet access, staying in the wilderness in a national forest is not advised. Well pumps are also run by electricity so in case of power outages, the water will also be out. We provide emergency lighting, some emergency water, water from spas can be poured in a toilet to flush and most homes have firewood for heat, so guests have the option to wait it out or depart and receive a 30% refund of the nights impacted as per Airbnb’s Extenuating Circumstances policy. We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance, especially during the months of inclement weather when outages can be frequent.
-River
The river changes with the seasons, and each year banks and access points may change as well, so we are unable to make any guarantees on what the condition of the river or access will be but we do our best to maintain access during warmer months. Many of our homes are set between waterfalls. If you plan on navigating the river in boats or floats, please be sure you know the river well or contact someone that does (us, Alpine Adventures, or Outdoor Adventure Center). Children should never be unattended at the river (or in spas). Life jackets are recommended, especially for children, but not provided. The spring months of April - June/ early July tend to be the most dangerous because the weather gets hot, the river looks cool, and everyone wants to swim- but at these times the river is swift and cold from snow melt and the undercurrent is deadly. Please use caution! Please also make sure to check current fishing regulations if you plan on fishing.
-Usage
Owners are sharing their private homes with you, so please honor this privilege by being a respectful guest and neighbor. Events, parties, or gatherings with non-paying guests are not allowed and occupancy is strictly enforced. Pets need to be kept on a leash when out and about and clean up your pet waste. Firearms and fireworks are strictly forbidden!! It is important we all follow these easy rules so counties and neighborhoods will continue to welcome vacation rentals and their guests. Thank you!
-Make sure you've received your "Final Arrival Instructions" link before you go
A week before your arrival, we will send your "Final Arrival Instructions" link via text or Airbnb, and this will have all the information you need to get to, and into, the cabin including access codes and directions. It is important you have this info available offline when you go as cell reception may be spotty on the way. We encourage you to follow our detailed directions, not gps.
-Make sure your guest and pet count are correct
Double check your details, including guest and pet count, to be sure we have the correct information. If you wish to have visiting guests, please let us know in advance so we do not assume they are unauthorized nightly guests. Pets are welcome for just $50 each. We expect pet waste to be picked up and properly bagged in outdoor trash bins. Pets absolutely cannot be left in homes unattended unless they are crated!
