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Secluded waterfront lodge on 24 wooded acres with furnished patio & fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded waterfront lodge on 24 wooded acres with furnished patio & fireplace

Swedish Stuga Vacation Rental

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Ideal for a romantic getaway for two or a fun-filled vacation, this secluded Scandinavian gem sits in a verdant valley just a few miles from Rhododendron and features a full kitchen equipped with a Viking professional gas range, a wood-burning fireplace, a furnished stone patio with a gas grill, and easy access to a babbling brook. There is also an outdoor firepit and a sound dock for music.

What's nearby:
This custom-built home sits on 24 acres of protected wilderness in the Bull Run reserve offering its own trails for hiking, berry picking, and mushroom hunting. When the snow is falling, step outside and head out on those same trails for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. If you want to hit the slopes for some downhill action, the Timberline Ski Area is just 22 miles away. For even more excitement, the Sandy River is only a couple of miles away, while there are numerous trailheads, parks, and refreshing waterfalls located just minutes from this rental. Or take a short, five-mile drive into Mt. Hood Village for shops, restaurants, and friendly local bars.

House Rules
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
There is no cell phone reception or WiFi.
The driveway is plowed only when the snow depth exceeds eight inches, and a vehicle with AWD, chains, and appropriate ground clearance may be required.
Those with limited mobility, please take note. The trail from the parking area to the home is roughly 300 feet in length and crosses a grated steel pedestrian bridge. Appropriate footwear is required, especially in winter, as this trail is not shoveled. Bring your flashlight to get in after dark. It is a dirt trail to the rock stairs.
PERMIT ID#77908

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Oregon

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,296 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number STR-457-12

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rhododendron, OR

What's nearby

  • Mount Hood National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Salmon River - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 38 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Mount Hood Meadows - 48 min drive - 50.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded waterfront lodge on 24 wooded acres with furnished patio & fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded waterfront lodge on 24 wooded acres with furnished patio & fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded waterfront lodge on 24 wooded acres with furnished patio & fireplace?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded waterfront lodge on 24 wooded acres with furnished patio & fireplace located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Mount Hood National Forest and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Sandy River. Mountain Sports and The Courses at Resort at the Mountain are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Secluded waterfront lodge on 24 wooded acres with furnished patio & fireplace Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 198 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

This house is beautiful and offers a perfect environment to disconnect from the outside world. The property is a natural wonderland. I loved my stay here.

10/10

This place is very enchanting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10

Beautiful and private property on a small river. The house is very clean and comfortable with a well organized kitchen.
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10/10

We arrived late at night due to delayed flights, and walking up to the home was an almost magical experience between the gushing stream, tall trees, and outdoor lighting that left an impression. We loved spending hours down by the creek reading and talking - hiking in the woods around the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We loved this house and the area surrounding it. Beautiful scenery, the rush of the creek, warm fires in the fireplace and complete peacefulness. A great place to unwind and reset before getting back to the hussle and bustle of life. The only negative is there seems to be a critter living in the downstairs laundry closet that likes to come out and play at night, but I guess that is to be expected being out in the wilderness. It just make sleeping a little difficult hearing something running around in the dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10

We rented this place for our anniversary and loved the romantic atmosphere: lots of candles, a beautiful bath tub, lots of antiques and space to sit outside and take in the forest. There were a couple of oddities, though—a weird sort of decaying smell permeated the house and although we got used to it over time with the help of our own scented candles, we’d notice it anew every time we came back to the house from being out. The bed was pretty uncomfortable, too. Otherwise a sweet cabin!
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10/10

The Stuga was AMAZING!!! The most peaceful and restful place we have ever stayed. The sound of the river was so mesmerizing. The bathtub upstairs was beyond what I could have imagined. We opened the windows and enjoyed the night air. We LOVED being totally disconnected from the outside world. If we needed to make a call, we simply went into town to make a call on our way to the market. We hiked at nearby trials, hiked around the property and found several hidden gems. Sitting on the patio with a morning cup of coffee and listening to the river was THE BEST!! The Kitchen was very well stocked with all the items you could ever want. Cozy, Cozy, Cozy!!! Highly recommened!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10

The other reviews aren’t lying. It’s like walking into a fairytale. So beautiful & quirky. Everything you need is there. The kitchen is fully stocked. Plenty of blankets & pillows. Loved the trails on the property! Hope to come back soon!! Something to note. There is a chain across the road once you get close to the house a neighbor monitors & puts up every time you leave. There is no mention of this chain anywhere in the description of the house. There were a couple pieces of very faded orange tape on the chain that wasn’t visible until you are right on it. Could’ve caused serious damage to our vehicle.
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4/10

This house was every bit magical and cozy as everyone has mentioned, however the very first night of our stay, the water pressure was down to a trickle. In the morning we were down to nothing. No water whatsoever. This definitely ruined our stay. We spent the entire morning getting everyone out of bed early and skipping breakfast so we could drive into town to get cell service and use the restroom! When we called, we were told someone would call us back… at a location with no cell service. After waiting at the nearest grocery store for 30+minutes waiting for a call back, we decided to head back out to the house after purchasing gallons and gallons of water so we could drink water and flush the toilet. We packed up and spent the entire day on the mountain, since this was not an ideal way to spend the day. The beautiful shower and tub pictured were not able to be used, which definitely would have been nice after a long day in the cold snow. For $600 for 2 nights, I am beyond angry that we had no running water and no one that came and checked in on the situation or tried to fix it. We received no call back either. You ABSOLUTELY need to disclaim this well issue in the description of the house VERY CLEARLY or stop renting it until you have a more suitable well. No one would spend $600 for a house with no water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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2/10

The house is gorgeous, unique and clearly built and furnished with so much love. For those reasons, it pains me to give the home a one-star rating (a first for me), but we had a couple of big problems: 1. We'd read the listing before we went. We were aware of the 150 foot walk from the car to the house. There was also a note about the driveway not being plowed and the trail into the house not being shoveled, but that seemed irrelevant as it was mid-April and the forecast sent to us by Vacasa only mentioned rain, no snow. While it was snowing when we reached Rhododendron, there was absolutely no snow on the ground anywhere on 26 or on the backroads to the house until you were maybe 300 feet from the parking spot. All of the sudden it was a winter wonderland and the car was sliding (we hadn't brought chains and didn't have 4-wheel drive because we had no reason to expect any snow). We parked and made our way through ankle-deep snow in our sneakers until we got to the gate on the suspension bridge, which took all of our strength to open - we're two 50-year-old women - because so much snow had piled up it was blocking it. When we got to the other side of the bridge, the snow was knee deep - it was impossible to see where the walkways were. We ended up going up what seemed like steps but there was no way of knowing, except that sometimes you were knee deep in snow and sometimes it was hip deep. We dug out a sled that was not readily available and had to hope and pray that we could carry all our belongings on it over the bridge without it careening into the water. It was treacherous in a way we never could've imagined, and we were shocked that there had been no communication from the homeowners warning us of what was to come. We also had no idea that in order to work the stove, we'd have to go back out in the dark and deep snow to turn on the propane by the shed. Had we known in advance, we would've at least done that when it was light out. I should also add there was no wood for the fire. We felt completely marooned and there was no wood on offer. There's a phone number to call someone to deliver it, but of course there's no cell reception, and anyway it seemed ill-advised for two women alone in the woods to call some strange guy and ask him to come over. 2. On the next night, I was sleeping in the downstairs bedroom when I heard a scrabbling over my head. I assumed it was some animal on the roof and it would go away, and then I heard it fall down somewhere behind me. There was a closet next to the bed that houses the washer and dryer; a thin rug is partially in the room and partially in the closet. After hearing the animal fall, I turned on the light - and the rug MOVED. I was absolutely horrified, cleaned all my stuff and shut the door. I've since read reviews of this place from a few years ago and saw that there was a rat problem in exactly that space, and a rat (or squirrel) is exactly what it sounded like. Definitely bigger than a mouse, definitely not as big as, say, a raccoon. We left a day early because we just couldn't handle it anymore. (The homeowners provided a phone number at the cabin, but the only way to call them would be to hike all the way back out.) I don't blame anyone for the weather, obviously, but I would've assumed we'd get an alert about the unexpected and extreme conditions we were walking into. I also know that a house in the middle of the woods is going to be vulnerable to critters, but it was all too upsetting and we had to get out of there. Like I said, it really is the most gorgeous home and was designed with so much love. I just wish a similar attention and care had been given to the guests to help us have a good experience.

8/10

We had such a lovely time at this sweet cottage for Christmas! It is a magical setting and the sound of the river is so peaceful. The only reason that I’m not giving it 5 stars is that there is definitely a mouse issue in the bottom bedroom (to be expected in a location so rural) and the water ran out the morning of our departure. Otherwise it was really wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

House was exactly what was advertised, very clean, and had everything we needed. Love the secluded and forested area, beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10

The amount of thought and time put into this property is indescribable! I would love to see the 'hot tub/hot spring' brought back to life that I read about in the guest books! 3 of us came out for a girls weekend, and it we felt like kids in an amusement park finding all the extras all over the property! We have to come back as we never found the guy in the tree that is in the ad pictures! I loved all the glass lights, (mushroom garden and the lilies) are all gorgeous!!! Only negative I can share is the beds are really really uncomfortable/hard. (this is coming from someone who sleeps on a sleep number bed set at 90!) Don't let that stop you from coming here though, just be aware. We also left our own painted rocks throughout the property so I hope it gives someone else a smile as they 'hide and seek' the property!! We WILL be back!!! Oh..and we had plenty of water and it was HOT!
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6/10

We usually love disconnecting at the stuga. It's a beautiful and magical spot. Unfortunately, the water ran out while we were there so we went a night and part of the following day without any water for flushing the toilet much less cooking or bathing. After driving into town to get reception and request maintenance, someone came to pump water to the home from another source that was not potable. We then had to return to town to buy bottled water and carry that to the house for the rest of our stay. Overall, not as relaxing as we'd hoped.
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10/10

If you are looking for the perfect getaway with no distractions this is it! Easy location to get too and was very clean during our stay. Highly, highly recommended!!!
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10/10

The Swedish Stuga is amazing, no phone,tv, or WiFi. The absolute best place to unplug relax, and reconnect with nature! There little trails were nice. This place made me want to stay longer. It's very unique with the chandelier outside.
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10/10

We hope to continue coming back as often as possible. Such a relaxing, magical place!

10/10

Got to splash in the creek and catch newts and just breath. Quality forest bathing to regenerate. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Amazing property!! We absolutely loved everything about the Stuga.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Location and house was great. Loved the home decor all the little details and the property was so beautiful, relaxing and enchanting. Loved hearing the creek. The property was very overgrown on walking paths and stairs. We had our 3 month old so made it hard to see the stairs or path with all the over growth. Huge fire ants on the porch that bit us. So couldn't really sit out on the porch with the baby. My husband killed about 6 huge carpenter ants inside the house. So couldn't put my baby on his playmat on the floor at all due to ants. Was also few fire ants in our upstairs room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10

This is a gem and one of our favorite rentals ever! The house is cute and has everything we needed. The Swedish inspired decor and design is fun. The highlight of the property for us though was outside. The property is gorgeous, the briskly running stream is mesmerizing. We felt like we were in our own enchanted forest. The use of lighting at night makes it extra special. We were hesitant to book due to no WiFi or cell service but that may have been the best feature of all;)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

It was an absolute dream to walk into this property and watch my kids play and pretend to be fairies. Waking up to the window cracked and the sound of the River coming in was something I never knew I needed. With all the beauty however we ended up with no water. Now it says the well is low but we stayed 5 days and we’re only with water one of those 😅 we each got one shower and then we couldn’t even get a drop out of the faucet the rest of the days. The power had gone out too for the whole town but that’s out of the owners control but just be noted that when it does happen the whole town closes so you better be prepared and have firewood already. As I said the property itself is like out of a dream but I never heard back from the owner after reaching out to let them know we didn’t have water and when your already cut off from the rest of the world it gets pretty frustrating not getting a response. Would I stay again? Absolutely but the water issue needs to be fixed and communication. Also the housekeeper was rather rude when we informed her about the water situation like it was our fault somehow and we were squatting or something even though I paid over 1000$ To stay here and drive across the country 😅
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10

This place is so incredible!Every single little aspect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10

We absolutely LOVE the Stuga!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

No really, this place will fill you with wonder. It takes a special place to evoke that in adults, and this is one of them. My partner and I *loved* our stay at the Stuga. The fun little details inside and out were delightful. The home is so cozy (once you’ve got a fire going), very romantic, and a wonderful place to (re)connect with yourself or the best person/people in your life. The Stuga is beautifully secluded and peaceful. I encourage you to come and stay for as long as you can.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022