In Carson .Stay at this Carson vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gifford Pinchot National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Whistle Punk Trailhead. Trout Creek Trailhead and Wind River are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum - 31 min drive - 27.8 km
Bridge of the Gods - 35 min drive - 31.5 km
Skamania Lodge Golf Course - 36 min drive - 27.8 km
Multnomah Falls - 53 min drive - 53.7 km
Getting around
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Chefs Petrone - 29 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
A private newly remodeled four bedroom home located within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Perfect for an unplugged getaway or outdoor adventure. The historical Wind River Ranger District is a unique combination of open meadows and forested slopes. Enjoy a morning hike on the Pacific Crest Trail located with a mile of the house, take a afternoon stroll through the Wind River Arboretum then unwind over dinner at the local family friendly brew pub located just 15 minutes away. The Columbia Gorge is home to endless outdoor recreation fun!
NO WI-FI AVAILABLE Linens and towels are provided
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Please no pets on the furniture (Couches, beds, chairs, etc.)
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 3 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Carson
Gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 70 reviews
10 - Excellent
51
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 70 reviews
8 - Good
14
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
4 - Poor
2
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
shengling c.
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
shengling c.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Di B.
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Only 1 bathroom is a little inconvenient. Needs a few more pots, pan. There is an empty jug and some cereal in spider web in the upstair storage? No curtains. The rest of house is clean.
Di B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Evan M.
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Evan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sam H.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sam H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Tiffany P.
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tiffany P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie F.
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jamie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel F.
Jun 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is the second time our family has stayed here. We love it and hope to come again. Thank you!
Rachel F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie A.
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Reception Getaway
Peaceful and quiet house with plenty of space.
Jamie A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Stephen H.
May 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Salmon fishing trip on the wind river
An old structure built using materials used decades ago. Reminded me of my youth Remodels completed in the kitchen and bathroom were nice. The beds were comfortable and we all slept well. Thought the price was very reasonable.
Stephen H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa N.
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Serene
We had a beautiful, relaxing stay at this property. Loved everything about it.
Lisa N.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Corina M.
Jan 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
Great location. Clean with room fire everyone. I didn’t have an issue with communication. We plan to stay here again.
Corina M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rfhpdx
Dec 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & Clean
This house was very clean & quiet during my stay. I stayed here 3 nights for Thanksgiving. House was well equipped and everything was in good working order; Washer/dryer, stove, fridge, dishwasher, furnace. The beds were comfortable. There are several hikes and walking trails close by, saw several deer and elk. There are a few things I want to point out; There is no entertainment i.e. TV, radio, we brought our sound bar and used our phone for music. I wish they had radio/music-TV, Cleaning supplies would had been nice for us to use (broom/dust pan/vacuum) for spilled sugar. The outside overhead lightbulb between the garage and laundryroom door needs to be replaced. We baked for Thanksgiving, measuring spoons/cups would had been nice. There are NO window coverings in the entire house, which is fine in the daytime. However, at night it felt like a fishbowl. They really need to put up some window coverings. We enjoyed our stay, and would recommend and go back.
Rfhpdx
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jan B., Portland, OR
Nov 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Chuck F.
Oct 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Skamania Gateway property
Nice place, slept well, quiet, great walking, short drive to Carson and Stevenson
Chuck F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Warren B.
Oct 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy retreat close to trails
My coworkers and I stayed at this very comfortable home for 2 nights. We had plenty of space both to ourselves and to mingle with each other. The home is close to trails and a great launching point for exploring Gifford Pinchot.
Property is owned by Skamania County that works M-thurs. They never sent the key code for the house I paid for to enter on my birthday Friday 10/04. It took me 2 hours of asking for help from the towns people of Stevenson, WA the county seat. Finally VRBO called their emergency phone number & I received a call from a manger that apologized & gave me the code. I will be writing the county & the local newspaper to submit my complaints. Brittany needs to be reprimanded!
This place is wonderful! My husband and I got married on Drano lake and this cabin was a perfect place to stay with our friends. There is plenty of parking, clean, quiet, and overall a really cool location. It was easy to rent and get instructions. Everyone who stayed loved it. We will definitely be coming back!
I brought my son and a few of his high school XC friends to run the Bridge of the God's half marathon. This house was absolutely perfect! They had plenty of space in the yard to play frisbee and they went on multiple walks and runs. The house was very clean and beds were very comfortable! We would love to come back next year!
Karin B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Kathryn R.
Aug 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay to explore the area
We enjoyed the natural setting and quiet area and it was a great jumping off point for exploring the Carson and greater Columbia Gorge area. Wish we had even more time to stay and explore! We rented the two houses in the area and this worked very well for our small group - everyone was very comfortable and we were all able to gather in the larger house for meals. The houses are restored very nicely!
Kathryn R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and Peaceful
This place was very clean and everything was in good working order. We stayed during the heat wave in July and the air conditioning was heavenly (We only used the downstairs bedrooms. The upstairs might have been warmer). It is quiet, and we loved the big living room windows showing the pastoral scene across the street. There was a herd of cows grazing peacefully morning and evening. As others have mentioned, the kitchen supplies were basic and there are no curtains for the windows. But this no-frills couple was very happy. I would definitely stay here again!
Kimberly G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark F.
May 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mount Adams House - May 2024
We always enjoy staying here - don't miss the TV or wifi at all. (4th time staying)
It does seems like many kitchen utensils are missing, since previous visits - but we muddled through.
Shower knob needs repair or replacement.