4BR Mountain Getaway: Ideal for Skiing, Hiking, & Relaxing

Renovated 4BR home steps away from the outdoor action of Skykomish and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Perfect base for skiing (Stevens Pass is 20 mins away), hiking (nearby trailheads include Blanca Lake, Heybrook Lookout, etc.), fishing or rafting (Skykomish River, Money Creek, Miller, etc.), or enjoying mountain towns. No more than 3 cars and 8 guests at any time. Unplugging encouraged - there's no TV, but we recently installed Wifi if you'd prefer to stay connected. 1.5 hours from Seattle.

The space is comfortable and inviting with plenty of privacy for friends/family looking for 4 bedrooms. All new bedding and mattresses purchased in 2021. There's no TV or Wifi so plan ahead if you'd like to watch content from your device. Cell service is typically pretty good and we're happy to provide flexible check-in/check-out times when the calendar allows. There's no Air Conditioning, which is typically fine given given the area tends to stay cool.

**Gear storage available (skis, boots, etc.) for those who book multiple stays and want to leave gear behind**

Example Itineraries:

Day One:
- Spend the day doing an outdoor activity of your choosing (Epic Pass' work at Stevens or our favorite hikes are Blanca Lake (7+ miles roundtrip) or Heybrook Lookout (2+ miles roundtrip) - all about 20 mins away
- Stop by Smokey's BBQ on US-2 for a delicious BBQ Bowl and a pint
- Repeat this day as many times as your stay & the weather allows :)

Day Two:
- Wake up and explore the neighborhood with your morning coffee -- walk to the Skykomish and Miller Rivers and enjoy the beautiful views from the quiet roads
- Head into Skykomish for lunch at the Whistling Post Tavern, which is practically on the rail road tracks, and watch the trains while you eat
- Walk around the town afterwards to explore with espresso from Sky Valley and make your way to Maloney Creek where there is a beautiful nature trail (approx 1 mile)
- Before heading home, stop by the Skykomish Sweet Tooth (opened seasonally) for rail-themed candy

Day Three:
- Day trip into Leavenworth (about one hour drive) - stop by Lake Wenatchee State Park along the way for beautiful views and a scenic beach that is great for kids
- Book a spa experience at the Posthotel in downtown Leavenworth to help rest after the outdoor activity
- Grab a growler and dinner from Icicle Brewing Company on Front Street and head home for an evening around the fire

Guest access
No more than 3 cars and 8 guests at a time -- there's a keypad to access the house.

Other things to note
The house is situated directly on a dead end of a county road, which is plowed in the winter. There is no driveway and you may see an occasional car drive by out of the living room window. Our property is about one acre with plenty of space for lawn games and exploration. Dogs must be leashed when exploring the surrounding area and yard (there is no fence). We don't have a hot tub.