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Historic riverfront Steiner cabin in forest with firepit, deck, & patio lounging

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Dining
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic riverfront Steiner cabin in forest with firepit, deck, & patio lounging

Zoe's Log Cabin

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Experience a gorgeous piece of Mt. Hood history at this handcrafted Brightwood cabin, a historical woodland retreat constructed by master carpenter Henry Steiner in 1939. You'll enjoy two private decks, an outdoor firepit, beautiful views of the surrounding forest, and a wondrous location on the shores of the Sandy River!

One of 30 similar homes constructed by the Steiner family, this charming cabin sits among firs, pines, and cedars on the banks of the Sandy River. Each summer, you'll enjoy easy access to fishing and kayaking on the river, hiking trails in the Wildwood Recreation Site, half a mile south, and 27 holes of golf at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort, two miles southeast. Come winter, you'll have your choice of Mt. Hood ski slopes: 13 miles to Skibowl, 14 miles to Summit, and 20 miles to Timberline. And always come home to a clawfoot tub and lovely details like hand-carved stairs and natural wood railings.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
Firewood is not provided.
The wood-burning fireplace is not operational. However, guests may use the gas fireplace.
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.
PERMIT ID#80132

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

Security camera details: 2 cameras facing driveway/front door and back yard for security purposes.



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
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,037 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 and a first aid kit
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 is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Brightwood, OR

What's nearby

  • Salmon River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mountain Sports - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 33 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Mount Hood Meadows - 43 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic riverfront Steiner cabin in forest with firepit, deck, & patio lounging pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic riverfront Steiner cabin in forest with firepit, deck, & patio lounging?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic riverfront Steiner cabin in forest with firepit, deck, & patio lounging?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic riverfront Steiner cabin in forest with firepit, deck, & patio lounging located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sandy River and Salmon River. Mountain Sports and The Courses at Resort at the Mountain are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Historic riverfront Steiner cabin in forest with firepit, deck, & patio lounging Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 215 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10

The cabin was cozy and comfortable. The setting was beautiful
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10/10

Loved that it was near the water. Close enough to the town, but far enough that you feel like you’re in the wilderness.
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10/10

Loved the way it was decorated with antiques
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10/10

Lovely home, great location near the river. Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Very rustic and very charming little cabin on a beautiful stretch of river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10

Fantastic location, right next to the Sandy river!!! Beautiful cabin!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10

The cabin and surroundings are all a person could ask for.

10/10

This cabin was cozy and just right for a weekend stay away from Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

A ten out of 10!!! Perfect!!! Very clean!! Right on the river!!! Just what we needed!!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10

Was a great weekend to spend in a Steiner! The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Nice to have easy access to the Sandy river.
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10/10

This was a repeat visit for us, and we loved it again. The cabin has great ambiance, comfortable furniture, and lots of amenities. The location is fantastic right on the river and close enough to Mt. Hood to drive up for the day. The house and grounds are relaxing and enjoyable for adults and children. The video library is nice. The shopping center nearby has a big enough market and several restaurants and a bakery. We were happy to see that one of our suggestions was implemented. We still think there needs to be more lights. The house can be difficult to find, so be aware. The house is quite rustic, so keep that in mind. And we love the doorman, who is always there waiting for us when we return from an outing.
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10/10

Zoe's Cabin is a lovely getaway in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The cabin has a lovely rustic charm. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen has most everything you need, and vibes overall are very relaxing. The backyard has a hammock and chairs to use to enjoy the view of the Sandy River. The part of the river you have access to maybe isn't the best for swimming as it's very rocky and the current moves by pretty fast. My only real complaint is that the water smells rusty and the shower is definitely outdated and doesn't get very hot. Besides that, it's a lovely place for a weekend getaway.

8/10

The location in summer is a dream come true... The house is an historic Steiner Cabin - which is lovely... but very impractical when it comes to creature comforts. (no place to store clothes etc; lighting is terrible - bring a night light; since there is no dishwasher, it would be nice if there was a scrubby pad -instead of counter sponge to wash dishes; and stairs up to cute loft area are treacherous). However the location is divine and makes all inconveniences fade.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Lovely cabin! We experienced a minor leak in the roof and due to the holiday couldn’t get ahold of anyone but it in no way detracted from our stay. Ideal cabin on the river. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10

Charming, cozy, private, perfect. We loved our stay at Zoe's Cabin and would return. A little challenging trying to determine which driveway and exactly which house it was (very glad we were not arriving in the dark!) but once located and settled in we were beyond happy with everything. Kitchen was well stocked and clean, towels seemed new and soft, location was PERFECT. Little path down to the river was enchanting, bed was comfortable, (But please invest in new, higher quality pillows!) This place is a gem, thank you for maintaining such a beautiful property. (Bet it's gorgeous in the FAll!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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6/10

Our family has a tradition of going to Zoe’s cabin every year. It is a very special place for us, and we love its charm. However, this year we noticed a high degree of uncleanliness. Floors were filthy… almost black when wiped with a paper towel. I grabbed a pan in the morning to make pancakes, and it was full of grease and food! We ended up going to the store and buying Dawn dish soap and washing every single cup and dish before use. There were utensils in the drawer that were greasy and clearly not washed. Food from previous guests in the drawers and crumbs in the bed. It was very disappointing. We came to relax and enjoy time with family and instead we had to spend time cleaning up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10

The reason I booked this Cabin was the setting and it is beyond amazing with easy access to the river and set in the wonderful woods, with unobtrusive neighbors nearby. The reasons I am disappointed is the water is terrible and smells of iron and rust. The bathroom tub is not usable and there is low water pressure in the shower anyway. The garbage situation was not possible for us to haul all that way up a gravel road. There needs to be more screens and screen doors so that you can have ventilation in the bedrooms without the onslaught of mosquitoes. The stairs going up to the loft are really scary. Beautiful, artful and really scary, especially in the middle of the night when you need to use the bathroom. The only one is downstairs. I just wish this beautiful cabin was just upgraded a bit more. I love the sound of the water and the setting. Great TV and Wifi set up. The fireplace is wonderful. Well equipped kitchen. Vintage curtains and art everywhere. So special and yet does not make up for the flaws. Nancy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10

Three things we liked: It’s an absolutely adorable cabin in a perfect location. We loved hearing & seeing the river in the back. We were close to all the places we wanted to see around Mt. Hood: Ramona Falls, Mirror Lake, Wahkeena to Multnomah Falls Trail, Umbrella & Sahalie Falls, & Little Zigzag Falls. We do all of our own meal prep on vacation, & the kitchen is adequate with almost all we needed to cook at “home” during our stay. The bed was a memory foam mattress, which was very comfortable for us. Three things that would have made our stay better: Better directions to the cabin: Poor cell service interrupted our Google Maps near the cabin. We eventually found the community where the cabin was nestled but there was no house number by the “Zoe’s Cabin” sign. We didn’t even see the sign until the next day. We found the right cabin by going down too many wrong driveways & finally recognizing the cabin from the online pictures we saw when we chose the rental. It would be helpful to have a PDF map with distinct directions to print in advance AND have the house number somewhere on the property. Safe drinking water: The water looks, smells, and tastes “rusty.” After the first sip, we decided that bottled water for drinking was a must. They should provide a Brita-type pitcher. Screens in windows: We opened the tops of the doors, which are screened, but it wasn’t enough to cool the cabin, especially the bedroom. There are too many mosquitos to open unscreened windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10

The cabin overall is okay, very rustic. Lacks some of the basic items like mixing bowls, foil, etc. The bedroom downstairs is a newer add-on and nice, sort of small and the bed is very firm. The loft upstairs has a nice big king size bed with a memory foam topper. There’s a small twin next to the king bed and that mattress is pretty firm as well. Since this is an old cabin built 1939-1940 it is pretty creaky everywhere you step. In general the overall smell is musty. Location is great. They have the half doors than you can open up and hear the river running while your in the cabin. We were pretty disappointed with Vacasa’s cleaning crew for our stay here. Upon arrival noticed the floors were dirty (dog hair and dirt all over). So bad we had to vacuum before we could settle in. The place says no pets allowed, but clearly the guests before us had fluffy white dog. There was white fur all over inside and out of the property. It looked like they brushed out their dog in the back near the fire pit, huge mounds of fur everywhere. All the information says they need extra time to deep clean the properties between guests due to the pandemic, that definitely didn’t happen here. There were crumbs left on tables, didn’t appear that they wiped down any surfaces from what we could tell. They left one small roll of toilet paper for our two night stay, ran out and had to buy more. The place in general looks like it needs a deep cleaning, cobwebs and dead bugs everywhere. We enjoyed ourselves but probably wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10

Our trip.was great. Zoe's cabin was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

4/10

We spent three days for our anniversary and birthday at this cute little cabin and everything would’ve been perfect except for the water taste like rust and we couldn’t bathe in it because it made you smell like rust and your hair smell like rust and your skin was very itchy afterwards just from washing your hands in the water. This is a very big concern and I am going to reach out and ask for a discount due to the fact that Covid is serious and people need to be able to have clean body parts and brush their teeth safely. Also, there’s a club foot tub and the shower is in there but if you were a remotely elder or can’t lift your leg 2 1/2 feet over the cloud foot tub you can’t bathe. The view was gorgeous. The directions getting there awful and they send you to a dead end street. There’s no address posted on the building so we were like creepers walking up to peoples cabins seeing if we were out the right location. It’s very very confusing we drove in circles for like half hour.. The upstairs is completely dangerous. There’s no light in the hallway. The stairs are very steep and spaced apart. You could easily get your foot caught in between the steps. If you’re not careful I wouldn’t recommend going up and down those stairs by themselves.. another thing that was very disappointing and it’s one of the only things that we go to a cabin for is to enjoy a fireplace. Well, the fireplace was broken and it says bring your own wood so we loaded the car with a bunch of wood.😔 waste
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10

Quiet peaceful rustic cabin on the river. Just what we needed to get away from suburbia and our stressful jobs. We came for a peaceful weekend and to rejuvenate. We got just that!!! Love love love

6/10

I was so excited to take my best friend for a private weekend away in the woods! Cozy by a warm fire and just watch movies. I found out after booking that the fire place in the cabin was unusable, which is fine, they had a propane fire place to heat. When we arrived there was a giant note saying the propane fire place was not working due to a carbon monoxide leak (which was not communicated to me at all ahead of time). The cabin was FREEZING! The old school plug in wall heaters that they did leave, took over 8 hours to finally get the cabin to a decent temperature. We froze the first night and still woke up to a chilly cabin. We couldn’t even use the second bedroom because we had to prioritize which rooms to keep warm. I reached out immediately the first we realized this and it took hours for the team to respond and still never came back with a solution for me - even as I’m writing this as we are preparing to check out. I wanted to love this cabin so much but the dirty mess and cobwebs, the old musty couch, just not ideal with the other issues we ran into. For the money we paid I am very disappointed in this experience and lack of follow through from the rental company in helping find any solutions. Be warned before you rent this place and be sure the heat is working again!! Saddened renter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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2/10

While the location of this cabin was in one of the most beautiful places on earth and the craftsmanship of the builder in 1939 was extraordinary, making it a wonderfully iconic place, the owner has done nothing to update the furniture, appliances, bathroom, rugs, or other fixtures to accommodate travelers staying in the cabin. It's cool to look at, as the photos show, but previous reviews have been too kind. We left after the first night, having booked for 5 nights. VACASA was informed early the morning after we arrived, and after multiple calls and texts, even a visit to their office in Portland, our concerns seem to have been totally dismissed. While their "brand" is impressive, their only responses seem computer driven or scripted assurances that their "team" is reviewing our concerns, without anyone from the team ever responding. I have no confidence in VACASA and would caution anyone booking through them believing they have genuine interest in or will give any attention to their customers.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023