PACKWOOD, WASHINGTON
Welcome to
Cowlitz Vista.
A soak beneath the trees. Game nights in the Bear Cave. Room for everyone to settle into mountain time.
140 Cougar Drive · Packwood, WA 98361
01 / SETTLE IN
You’ve arrived.
Your Packwood home base is about five minutes from town’s restaurants and shops and roughly thirty minutes from White Pass, depending on road conditions.
After entering the neighborhood gate, take the first left. Cowlitz Vista is the second house on the right.
House Instructional Videos
Open Cowlitz Vista’s playlist for guidance on the cabin’s features.
Access and parking
Your neighborhood gate code, door code and backup-key instructions are in your private check-in message. After entering your door code, press the Kwikset button. Press the Kwikset bar to lock when leaving.
Park up to three cars in the driveway. Street parking is not permitted. The home has single-level living with a half-step entry.
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. Message us if you need help.
The Bear Cave, books and games make for an unplugged evening.
NETWORK
Neville1
PASSWORD
2533763911
Having trouble connecting?
Choose the network shown above and enter the password exactly. If you still cannot connect, message us for assistance.
03 / MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
The good kind of downtime.
Cabin comforts, with the details that make them easy to enjoy.
UNDER THE TREES
Your private hot tub
Use the hot tub towels by the sliding glass door. Wipe your feet before entering, keep soaps and bubble products out, and replace the cover when finished. Do not force the jet knobs.
Follow the labeled bottle and booking instructions for after-use chlorine care. The bottle is stored under the kitchen sink.
Weekly service usually takes less than fifteen minutes. Allow at least thirty minutes after routine service or four to five hours after a water change; follow the technician’s instructions.
Supervise children around the tub and follow all posted safety guidance. If the display or temperature seems wrong, message us before adjusting equipment.
GATHER UNDER COVER
Dinner with a forest view.
Settle into the covered, screened dining space for meals in the fresh mountain air. The private deck offers more places to sit and enjoy the trees.
Inside the garage, the 600-square-foot Bear Cave has air hockey, foosball, table tennis and a 55-inch smart TV.
The game garage is not climate-controlled: expect warm summer days and chilly winter evenings.
Bedrooms & sleeping arrangements
Primary bedroom: queen bed, smart TV, ceiling fan and en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2: queen bed and ceiling fan.
Bedroom 3: full bed and twin-over-twin bunk beds, with a seating nook.
Bedroom 4: two twin beds.
Maximum occupancy is ten registered guests, including children and infants.
Kitchen, coffee & meals
The full kitchen includes full-size appliances, a dishwasher, coffee maker, Instant Pot, blender, toaster, cookware, dishes and utensils.
The oversized island offers room for meal preparation or remote work. Gather at the dining table or in the covered screened outdoor dining area.
Heating, A/C & fireplace
The ductless heating and cooling units use the white controllers on the room walls. Set all units to the same mode and keep temperatures between 70°F and 80°F. Mode changes may take a minute or two.
The wood-burning fireplace should only be used by guests familiar with its operation. Keep objects clear of it; burn only wood logs, wood kindling and paper. Keep the door firmly closed between adding wood. Firewood is not provided.
See the house videos or contact us for assistance.
Bathroom Facilities
The primary bedroom’s en-suite bathroom has a shower. The second bathroom has a bathtub/shower combination.
Linens, towels, toiletries and a hair dryer are provided.
Laundry & entertainment
A washer and dryer are available. Enjoy three smart TVs, books, games and toys.
The Bear Cave game room is in the garage with air hockey, foosball and table tennis. It is not heated or cooled and can be hot in summer or cold in winter. As a garage space, it may have some dust or cobwebs.
Grill, fire pit & yard
Enjoy the BBQ, deck, covered screened dining area and outdoor fire pit.
Burn Ban Status — Lewis County and air-quality burning restrictions: check before lighting a fire. Do not burn during an applicable 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.
An adult must attend the fire at all times. Keep trash inside the garage can so animals cannot get into it.
Staff may be outside for routine hot tub and grounds maintenance, typically between 10 AM and 4 PM.
RIGHT OUTSIDE
Your quiet
Packwood retreat.
Cowlitz Vista sits on more than an acre in a gated community of cabins and vacation homes. Your home and its outdoor spaces are private.
A shared community trail with river access is a few blocks away. Stay on the community trail, respect private property and supervise children near the river.
Observe the neighborhood’s 10-mph speed limit and keep dogs leashed. Roads are maintained and plowed in winter; check conditions before driving to the pass.
04 / EXPLORE PACKWOOD
Your gateway to mountain days.
Local favorites, forest trails and winter adventures around Packwood, Mount Rainier and White Pass.
Packwood Lake
A host-favorite forest hike to an alpine lake. Check Forest Service access notices, trail conditions and parking-pass requirements before setting out.
Shriner Peak Lookout
A steep, exposed climb with views of Mount Rainier. Bring plenty of water, start early and check seasonal access via SR 123.
Snow days on the mountain
Plan skiing, snowboarding or a Nordic outing at White Pass. Check the current operating schedule, snow report and activity availability before booking; tubing plans can change by season.
Silver Falls & Ohanapecosh
Check access carefully: Ohanapecosh’s developed area and campground trailheads are closed for construction in 2026. NPS lists alternate Silver Falls access from the Grove parking area; the Grove of the Patriarchs trail itself remains closed.
Cruiser’s Pizza
Our host’s favorite pizza stop in Packwood. Check the menu and current hours before heading into town.
Packwood Brewing Co.
A host-recommended stop for local craft beer and a bite to eat after a mountain day. See the current food and drink menu.
Dinner at Cowlitz Vista
Stock the kitchen, prepare a meal together and gather in the screened outdoor dining area. The BBQ offers another option.
Blanton’s Market
Pick up groceries and supplies in town before settling into the cabin or heading out for the day.
Mount Rainier roads & entry
From Packwood, park access depends on the season. Check Stevens Canyon Road and SR 123 before choosing a route, and review current park-entry requirements.
White Pass conditions
Check the resort’s snow report and road information before leaving. Allow extra travel time in winter and follow posted traction requirements.
Park passes & fees
Review current entrance fees and passes, then check alerts for closures that could affect your day.
05 / A GOOD STAY FOR EVERYONE
A few cabin courtesies.
Thanks for looking after the cabin and keeping our mountain neighborhood peaceful.
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 allowed, including children and infants. No visitors.
- No events or smoking.
- Quiet hours begin at 10 PM. Limit outdoor conversation, music and noise.
- Drive no faster than 10 mph in the neighborhood.
- Respect neighboring property and wildlife.
Bringing your dog
Up to two dogs, at least two years old, may stay with advance approval. Provide each dog’s age and breed and register them with your booking. The pet fee is $60 per dog; unregistered pets incur a $250 fee.
- Keep dogs on hard-floor areas, out of bedrooms and off beds. Use sofa covers or blankets if needed.
- Crate dogs when left unattended.
- Keep dogs leashed outside and off neighboring property.
- Pick up waste and remove pet hair before departure.
No cats or other pets.
Trash & recycling
Place bagged trash in the garage trash can. Do not leave any garbage outside; animals will get into it.
Message us if you need assistance.
If the power goes out
Message us for help and keep refrigerator doors closed. Follow any instructions from our team.
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.
- Early check-in
- $50
- Late checkout
- $50
Subject to availability. Request in advance and 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 used dishes.
- Take bagged trash to the garage trash can; leave no trash outdoors.
- Close windows and follow your checkout message for seasonal climate settings.
- Make sure indoor and outdoor fires are completely extinguished.
- Check for belongings, sign out of streaming accounts and lock all doors.
- Return any borrowed key to its lockbox.
- If you brought dogs, pick up waste and remove pet hair.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Your mountain hosts.
For questions, requests or help, use your booking message thread. If you need urgent host assistance, use the number below.
For a true emergency, call 911. Your address is 140 Cougar Drive, Packwood, WA 98361. Tell responders the neighborhood is gated and provide the gate instructions from your check-in message.
