PARADISE ESTATES · ASHFORD, WASHINGTON
Welcome to
Andy’s Cottage.
A bright cottage among the evergreens. A soak after the trail. A comfortable place to slow down.
196 Skate Creek Road North · Ashford, WA 98304
01 / SETTLE IN
You’ve arrived.
Unpack, take a breath, and enjoy your forest getaway near Ashford and Mount Rainier National Park.
Your private arrival instructions
Find the front-door code in your private booking messages. Enter the code and pull the handle as you hear the door unlock. Message us if you need help getting inside.
Access and Parking
When driving from Ashford, look for the gray cottage on the right side of Kernahan/Skate Creek Road, two houses before the Osborn and Skate Creek Road intersection.
Park up to three vehicles in the driveway. Street parking is not permitted.
A little more cabin time?
Early check-in or late checkout is $50 each, subject to availability. Ask at least 24 hours ahead when possible, and wait for confirmation before changing your arrival or departure time.
02 / STAY CONNECTED
Wi-Fi, then unwind.
Connect using the network and password below.
Mountain internet can be less reliable than city service. Enjoy books and board games for an unplugged evening.
NETWORK
MtRainierNationalParkCabins.com
PASSWORD
@MtRainierCabins
Having trouble connecting?
Check that you chose the network shown above and entered the password exactly. If you still cannot connect, message us so we can help.
03 / MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
The good kind of downtime.
Cabin comforts, with the details that make them easy to enjoy.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
A bright, cozy great room.
Gather in the open-concept living area after a day on the mountain. Enjoy the indoor fireplace, settle in with a book, or share a board game.
The cottage is single story with no interior steps. There are steps at the exterior entrance.
STAY IN TONIGHT
Room to cook and connect.
The fully equipped kitchen has full-size appliances and an island for meal preparation or remote work. Make breakfast before the trail or settle in for an easy dinner at home.
Bedrooms & sleeping arrangements
Bedroom one: king bed and smart TV.
Bedroom two: queen bed and smart TV.
Both bedrooms are on the main level, with no interior steps. Maximum occupancy is four guests.
Kitchen, coffee & meals
The fully equipped kitchen includes full-size appliances, a dishwasher, drip coffee maker +coffee, Instant Pot, blender, and toaster, plus cookware and utensils.
The kitchen island offers space for cooking or remote work. Enjoy meals indoors or in the outdoor dining area.
Heating, A/C & fireplace
Heating and air conditioning are available, along with an indoor fireplace for cozy evenings.
Follow the posted instructions for the controls. Message us if you need help operating the heating, A/C or fireplace.
Bathroom Facilities
The cottage has one bathroom with a shower. Linens, towels, a hair dryer and basic toiletries are provided.
Septic: flush only human waste and limited toilet paper. No wipes or other products.
Laundry & entertainment
An in-unit washer and dryer are available. Enjoy smart TVs, books and board games during your stay.
Grill, fire pit & yard
Enjoy the private patio, BBQ, outdoor dining and fire pit among the trees. Propane for grill is available Memorial Day through Labor Day; message us about availability outside that season.
Burn Ban Status — check before lighting a fire. Do not burn during a burn ban.
Campfires are allowed in the designated outdoor fire pits.
- Fires must remain inside the designated fire pit at all times.
- Keep fires at a safe, manageable size.
- Completely extinguish the fire before going inside for the night, leaving the property, or going to bed.
Fireworks are strictly prohibited at all times.
Grounds and hot tub staff may be outside during routine maintenance. Supervise children and pets outdoors.
Your covered hot tub
Relax in the private covered hot tub after a day exploring. Wipe your feet before entering, keep soaps and bubble products out, and replace the cover when finished.
Follow posted safety and care instructions. Weekly hot tub maintenance may take up to 30 minutes onsite; follow any guidance from the technician about when to resume use. Message us if you need help.
RIGHT OUTSIDE
A neighborhood
worth wandering.
Paradise Estates is a mountain community of local homes and vacation cabins. Enjoy shared community parks, a swimming hole, fishing lake, and creek and river viewpoints.
The neighborhood is walkable; a car is best for exploring Ashford and the national park. Please respect private lots and keep dogs leashed.
04 / ROAD TO PARADISE
Make a day of the mountain.
Our local favorites, from a grocery stop on the way in to a trail you’ll remember.
Skyline Trail
A bigger mountain day: 1,700 feet of elevation gain, broad alpine views, and about 4½ hours of hiking. Check snow and trail conditions first.
Bench & Snow Lakes
A lake outing with rolling climbs and about 700 feet of elevation gain. Allow roughly two hours and check that the access road is open.
Comet Falls
Climb about 900 feet to the falls, allowing around three hours. Extending to Van Trump Park makes it a 5.8-mile outing with 2,000 feet of gain.
Rampart Ridge
Another option from our Road to Paradise hiking list. Open the park’s trail guide for route details and check current conditions before leaving.
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
A different way to spend a mountain day. Ask about the current train schedule and reserve ahead for the departure you want.
Find your kind of hike
Browse our family walks, longer hikes, and winter outing ideas. Choose a route for your group’s ability and the day’s conditions.
BaseCamp Bar & Grill
One of our Road to Paradise dining favorites. A convenient stop when you’d rather let someone else do the cooking.
Copper Creek
A local favorite from our area guide. Check opening hours before heading out, especially outside the main summer season.
Mill Haus
Our Road to Paradise guide calls this one worth the drive. Make it part of an outing rather than a quick walk from the cabin.
Dinner at the cabin
Pick up groceries on the way, put the full kitchen to work, and settle around the table. Check seasonal propane availability if you plan to grill.
Plaza Market · Eatonville
A fuller grocery selection about 35 minutes from the cabin, according to our host guide. A useful stop before heading into Ashford.
WinCo · Puyallup
Our Road to Paradise guide suggests stocking up here before the drive. Ashford’s grocery choices are limited.
Ashford County Store
A nearby option for basics and forgotten supplies. Check current opening hours and selection before making a special trip.
Park entry & winter travel
NPS says timed-entry reservations are not required in 2026. Entrance fees and passes still apply. Check requirements for your travel dates.
All vehicles, including AWD and 4WD, must carry tire chains November 1–May 1.
05 / A GOOD STAY FOR EVERYONE
A few cabin courtesies.
Thanks for looking after the cabin and keeping our mountain neighborhood peaceful.
Something isn’t right?
Please message us during your stay so we have a chance to help. Report damage or maintenance needs promptly.
Guests, neighbors & quiet time
- Only registered guests are permitted; no unregistered visitors.
- No events or smoking.
- Quiet hours begin at 10 PM. Keep music and voices low outdoors.
- Respect neighboring homes and private property.
Bringing your dog
- Up to two registered dogs, at least two years old. The fee is $60 per dog.
- No other pets are allowed. Unregistered dogs incur a $250 fee per dog.
- Keep dogs in hard-floor areas, out of bedrooms, and off beds. Use the provided sofa covers or blankets if needed.
- Crate dogs when left alone.
- Pick up waste and remove dog hair before leaving.
- Keep dogs leashed in the neighborhood and supervise them outdoors.
Trash & recycling
Take bagged trash to the outdoor can. If staying Monday evening, place the can at the street that evening for Tuesday collection. Return it to the side of the house after pickup. Contact us if you need help with this task.
If the power goes out
Flash lights are availabe in the kitchen area. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.
For utility outage updates, visit Lewis County PUD.
A LITTLE EXTRA
Make your stay your own.
Request through your booking messages. All services are subject to availability; wait for confirmation and payment instructions.
06 / UNTIL NEXT TIME
Before you head home.
Check out by 10:00 AM
Follow any reservation-specific instructions in your checkout message. Thank you for helping us get ready for the next guests.
- Wash all used dishes and take out bagged trash.
- Leave used beds unmade and bed linens in place.
- Close windows and turn off heaters, A/C and the fireplace using their controls.
- Check for belongings, lock all doors and return any borrowed key.
- If you brought dogs, pick up waste and remove pet hair.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Your mountain hosts.
For questions, requests, or help during your stay, use the message thread on the platform you booked through. That keeps your reservation details together.
For a true emergency, call 911. Your address is 196 Skate Creek Road North, Ashford, WA 98304.
