Welch Cabin-A License To Chill~we love dogs!

Entire cabin in Kalama, Washington

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Tim And Dan
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Mountain view

Soak up the view during your stay.
Welch Cabin (501c3) is a place of healing, connection, and education. Nature restores our spirit and inspires care for the landscape. We model sustainable land stewardship, showcasing resource efficient bio-toilets, greywater systems and wild steelhead habitat. We sit 90 feet atop the fabled 'Holy Waters' of the Kalama River. 19 acres of preserved forest on a gin-clear river. Bio-Toilet, hot shower, internet and a full kitchen. All income goes to environmental and health-related causes.

The space
WELCH CABIN: A LICENSE TO CHILL!
A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501C3 ORGANIZATION
all income goes to environmental and health-related causes

Welch Cabin is built on a purpose-driven mission to promote and protect—opening its doors to the public as a place of healing, connection, and education. Welch Cabin serves as a model for sustainable living and land stewardship, from showcasing resource efficient bio-toilets and greywater systems to protecting wild steelhead habitat. Welch Cabin is rooted in the belief that time spent in nature restores the spirit and inspires care for the landscapes we share."

You alone will have exclusive access 19 acres and the cozy cabin. Famous for fly fishing and kayaking, The Kalama River meanders through the property. Our classic Cabin is constructed from hand milled cedar and fir. Propane chandeliers and sconces lend romance to the space, and a Swedish wood burning fireplace serves as wilderness "television"! Twin decks safely suspend you above the rapids below. One deck for sunbathing and dining, the other just steps away for hot showers and Bio-Toilets with a breathtaking view ! The Welch Cabin is just 20 verdant miles from the charming village of Kalama and the I-5 corridor.

Guest access
You are in the forest, so, getting around requires your best hiking boots, a walking staff, or a kayak/tube to run the river. Our 19 private acres are in full conservation easement with no neighbors in sight. The forest has fully mature trees: Douglas fir, western red cedar, giant sequoia and hemlock, with a variety of hardwoods and wild flowers. If you slow down you will hear nature: song birds and eagles, water rushing through wild rapids, a cougar scream or a bolt of lightning arcing into the nearby mountain tops. And best of all, a gentle mountain breeze in the fir trees that soar 50 feet immediately above our sun deck.
To our loved pet owners, please clean up after Roscoe, keep him off the furniture, and NO puppies please!

Other things to note
Escape to Welch Cabin and discover a stay that is as restorative for you as it is for the planet. This isn't just a getaway; it's a mission. As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, all income from your stay is dedicated to environmental and health-related causes.

Welch Cabin is a place of healing, connection, and education, rooted in the belief that time in nature restores the spirit. You'll find a tranquil retreat where you can witness migrating salmon, spot bald eagles, and hike a rustic trail to the river's edge. While you're enjoying this unique, off-the-grid experience, your stay helps us showcase sustainable practices and protect the landscapes we all share. At Welch Cabin, your "license to chill" is also a license to make a difference.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
River view
Private beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Kalama, Washington, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Welch Cabin is 10 miles from the village of Kalama WA on the paved, curvy Kalama River road. This 19 private acres is in a full conservation easement and while no neighbors are within sight, other homes are less than a mile away. The forest is made up of huge trees: douglas fir, western red cedar, giant sequoia and hemlock, plus a variety of hardwoods and wild flowers. If you slow down you will hear nature: song birds and eagles, water gurgling through the rocky rapids, a cougar scream or a bolt of lightning arcing into the nearby mountain tops. And best of all, a gentle mountain breeze in fir trees soaring 50 feet directly above you.

Meet your host

Superhost
175 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Founder CEO IPS Publishing / Renaissance Learning / Welch Family Foundation
Fun fact: 80-something going on 50-something
My wife Lee and I are 80-something retired grandparents from California (Vallejo and Malibu) who travel, fly fish, LOVE BOOKS and Netflix! I am a retired book and software publisher and Lee has given up a small ranch to be my wife-companion! We love our many grand kids and really love to meet people! Come share the beautiful Pacific Northwest with us!

Tim And Dan is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Sharon
  • Dan

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water