PARADISE ESTATES · ASHFORD, WASHINGTON
Welcome to
Rainier River Retreat.
Creekside mornings. A soak under the stars. Room to gather after a day on the mountain.
289 Paradise Drive · Ashford, WA 98304
01 / SETTLE IN
You’ve arrived.
Unpack, take a breath, and enjoy the forest. We’re about 10 minutes from the national park entrance and 5 minutes from Ashford’s restaurants and shops.
House Instructional Videos
Need help with an amenity? Check out our quick instructional videos for guidance on features throughout the home.
Access and Parking
Your private door code and check-in instructions arrive in your booking messages before arrival. The same code opens the cabin and bonus room. Enter the code, then turn the deadbolt. To lock, press Schlage and turn the deadbolt.
Park up to three vehicles in the driveway. Street parking is not permitted. The bonus room is on the left side of the detached building; the garage on the right is storage and is not available to guests.
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
Rainier River
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.
UNDER THE STARS
Your creekside hot tub
Relax in the eight-person outdoor hot tub. Wipe your feet before stepping in, keep soaps and bubble products out, and replace the cover when you are finished.
Follow posted guidance and any instructions left by the service technician. If the temperature or display seems wrong, send us a photo before adjusting equipment.
SLOW DOWN
The cedar sauna
Enjoy a quiet moment in the private sauna after a day exploring.
Please leave the sauna ready for the next person and follow all posted safety guidance.
Bedrooms & sleeping arrangements
Main floor: two bedrooms, each with a queen bed.
Upstairs: two bedrooms, each with a king bed. One opens onto a balcony overlooking Big Creek.
Detached bonus room: a sofa bed sleeps two additional guests.
Maximum occupancy is ten guests. Both bathrooms are on the main floor.
Kitchen, coffee & meals
The fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, cookware, bakeware and utensils. Salt, pepper and cooking oil are provided.
The drip coffee maker is stocked with ground coffee and filters.
Heating, A/C & fireplace
Central heating and air conditioning keep the cabin comfortable. Operate the gas fireplaces with their thermostat switches.
Do not turn off the pilot light, turn the fireplace key, or adjust the taped switch. Message us if you need help.
Bathroom Facilities
Both bathrooms are on the main floor. Towels and bathroom essentials are provided; find extra towels in the bathroom cupboards.
Septic: flush only human waste and limited toilet paper. No wipes or other products.
Laundry & entertainment
A washer, dryer and detergent are provided. Extra blankets are in the bedroom drawers.
The detached bonus room has a pool table, board and card games, a TV and sofa bed. Use the left side of the building; the garage on the right is not available to guests.
Grill, fire pit & yard
Enjoy the propane grill, fire pit and fully fenced creekside yard. Propane for the grill, the hammock and outdoor games are provided Memorial Day through Labor Day. The grill can be used outside this season, but the tank may need refilling.
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.
A gate provides access to Big Creek. Keep children and pets in sight, supervise them near the water and close the gate after use.
Electric vehicle charging
We offer an EV charger with NACS (Tesla) style plug. We cannot 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 off beds. Use sofa covers if needed.
- Crate dogs when left alone.
- Pick up waste and remove dog hair before leaving.
- Use a leash in the neighborhood and supervise dogs near the creek.
Trash & recycling
Take bagged trash to the outdoor can. Recycle plastic and cans in the grey bin. No glass.
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
Flash lights are located in the kitchen and plugged into outlets throughout the home.
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
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.
- Take bagged trash to the outdoor can.
- Leave beds unmade and 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.
- 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 289 Paradise Drive, Ashford, WA 98304.
