PARADISE ESTATES · ASHFORD, WASHINGTON
Welcome to
Mystic Rainier Cabin.
A spacious forest chalet. A soak after the trail. Games, good company, and room to unwind.
114 Paradise Drive · Ashford, WA 98304
01 / SETTLE IN
You’ve arrived.
Unpack, take a breath, and enjoy the forest. Mystic is about five miles from the national park entrance.
Your private arrival instructions
Your door code arrives in your booking messages before arrival. Use it for the front door and garage game room. Pull the handle as you hear the door unlock; press the lock key to lock from outside. Keep doors closed to keep pests out.
Access and Parking
Look for the picket fence and driveway posts with two ferns. Park up to three vehicles on the gravel driveway. Street parking is not permitted.
If your reservation includes the detached guest suite, its key is in the lockbox on the corner post of the front porch. Use the private lockbox details in your booking messages.
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 the pool table and board games for an unplugged evening.
NETWORK
MysticRainier
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.
AFTER THE TRAIL
Your private hot tub
Wipe your feet before stepping in, keep soaps and bubble products out, and replace the cover when finished. Only adjust jet knobs while jets are off; do not force them.
Follow the labeled bottle and booking instructions for after-use care. Allow at least 30 minutes after routine service, or 4–5 hours after a water change; follow the technician’s instructions. If the display shows sleep mode (SL) or the water is not heating, message us.
PLAY A LITTLE
The game garage
Challenge your group to pool, foosball or arcade games in the detached game garage. It is available to all registered guests, whether or not your booking includes the guest suite.
This space is not climate controlled. Bring a layer for cooler evenings.
Bedrooms & sleeping arrangements
Main floor: one king bedroom.
Upstairs: two queen bedrooms and an open loft with two full-size beds. The loft has no door and is open to the living space below.
Detached guest suite: queen bedroom, ensuite bathroom and separate living room with TV. Included for groups of six or more; groups of five or fewer may request it for $100 per stay. It remains vacant if not included in your booking.
Maximum occupancy is twelve, including children and infants.
Kitchen, coffee & meals
The fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, coffee maker, blender, instant pot, microwave, oven, stove, cookware and utensils.
Gather at the dining table for six and bar for four. The detached suite’s wet bar is suitable for coffee and chilled drinks; use the main kitchen for cooking.
Heating, A/C & fireplace
Heating and air conditioning are available, with supplemental cadet heaters. For mini-split cooling, select the snowflake symbol, set it to 70°F or above and allow 10–15 minutes to start cooling. Settings below 70°F can cause leaks.
Use the wall switch to the right of the gas fireplace to activate. Please do not touch the pilot light key.
Bathroom Facilities
Main floor: bathroom with shower.
Upstairs: bathroom with tub and shower.
Guest suite: ensuite bathroom, available when the suite is included in your booking.
Linens, towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and a hair dryer are provided. Space out long showers so the 60-gallon hot water tank can reheat.
Septic: flush only human waste and limited toilet paper. No wipes or other products.
Laundry & entertainment
A washer and dryer are available. Books, board games, smart TVs and the game garage offer plenty to enjoy indoors.
The broom and vacuum are in the downstairs bedroom closet.
Grill, fire pit & yard
Enjoy the propane grill, covered outdoor seating, fire pit and yard.
Propane for the grill, hammocks and outdoor games are provided Memorial Day through Labor Day. You may use the grill outside this window, but may need to refill the tank at the local service station and brush down the grill.
Burn Ban Status — check before lighting a fire. Do not burn during a burn ban.
- 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.
Grounds and hot tub staff may be outside during routine maintenance
Electric vehicle charging
We offer EV charging with a J-1772 plug type. We can not guarantee compatibility when using an adapter.
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.
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 the loft, 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 night, move the trash can to the street Monday evening and return it after Tuesday pickup. Need help with this task? Message us.
If the power goes out
The cabin has a whole-home backup generator. Flashlights and lanterns may be found above the microwave. Contact us if you need assistance.
After power returns, the hot tub may return to sleep mode (SL). Message us if heating does not resume.
For 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.
- Firewood & kindling bundle
- $20
- Snowshoes & poles
- $25 / set
- Trekking poles
- $15 / set
- Pack and Play rental
- $60
- Early check-in
- $50
- Late checkout
- $50
- Guest suite for groups of 7 or fewer
- $100 / stay
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 or load and run the dishwasher.
- Take bagged trash to the outdoor can.
- Leave beds unmade and bed linens in place.
- Close windows. Turn off heaters, A/C and fireplaces, leaving fireplace pilot lights on.
- Check for belongings and lock all doors. Return any borrowed key to the 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 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 114 Paradise Drive, Ashford, WA 98304.
