Explorer's Retreat: A magical stay + Hot Tub + just 5mi from MRNP entrance!

✨ Welcome to Explorer's Retreat!

Nestled in the heart of Ashford, WA, and just 5 miles from MRNP, Explorer’s Retreat offers the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and elegance. With its rustic craftsman-style architecture and thoughtfully designed interiors, our retreat is ideal for those seeking both relaxation & exploration. Newly renovated and thoughtfully designed for comfort, this charming cabin is the perfect home base for your adventure.

🏡 Inside, you’ll enjoy 1,353 sq. ft. of cozy living space with modern updates, rustic touches, and all the amenities you need, including FREE Wi-Fi.

🛏️ With 3 spacious bedrooms --Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
Livingroom: 1 full/queen futon.
Explorers Retreat comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests.

🍃 Step outside to your private 1/3-acre, fully fenced yard, complete with a relaxing hot tub, barbecue grill, fire-pit and plenty of room to unwind after a day of exploring.

🤗 Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a friends’ retreat, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, Explorers Retreat is ready to welcome you.

🔑Guests will receive their keyless entry code and check-in instructions for the cabin via VRBO messages the day prior to their check-in.

🏡 Our hosting team is made up of Ashley and Melissa of The Happy Hotelier. We work as a team to ensure our guests have a seamless customer experience while staying with us. Please reach out using the platform unless it is urgent, then please feel free to call Ashley directly.

There are four parking spots in the driveway and getting around in the area is dependent on having a car unless you are feeling adventurous and bring your own bicycles. The Nisqually/Paradise entrance to Mt. Ranier National park is only 5 mi from the home for easy access. The neighborhood is great for folks who would like to get in a quick morning run on the quiet country roads before heading up the mountain.

✅We offer same-day bookings!
✅We are happy to accommodate early check-ins and late check-outs if we have the capacity, so please just reach out for details!
🐾A Few Pet Guidelines🐾

We’re happy to welcome your furry family members! To help keep our cabins comfortable and enjoyable for everyone, we kindly ask that you:

• Keep pets off furniture, beds, and bedding.
• Use the provided dog towels to wipe muddy paws before coming inside.
• Clean up after your pet, both indoors and outdoors.
• Please don’t leave pets unattended unless safely crated.
• Let us know if your pet has an accident or causes any damage.

A Note About Wildlife: Our backyard is fully fenced, but we are surrounded by nature, and fencing doesn’t keep all wildlife out. Please keep an eye on your pets when outdoors, as wildlife encounters are possible.
Thanks for helping us keep our cabins clean and welcoming for everyone! 🐾

🦌The local deer population frequently walk through the front and back yards of the home. While enjoying the magic of their presence, we ask that you please maintain a respectful distance from them and thank you for your cooperation in keeping the wildlife safe and wild.

🔌 Due to our rural location, we are not able to offer discounts or refunds due to power & WiFi outages. While outages are not uncommon, they are usually brief. We offer propane cooktop range, propane fireplace and batter-operated lanterns.

❄️Weather & Cancellation Policy
We do not offer refunds or reservation changes due to inclement weather or personal travel delays. The only exception is if a mandatory evacuation order is issued by the National Weather Service, the City of Ashford, or Pierce or Lewis County emergency services. If no mandatory evacuation is in place, all reservations remain non-refundable, even if guests choose to leave early or are unable to complete their stay.