PARADISE ESTATES · ASHFORD, WASHINGTON
Welcome to
Running Deer Chalet.
Vintage cabin charm. A soak beneath the evergreens. Fireside evenings and a movie from the classics.
226 Paradise Drive · Ashford, WA 98304
01 / SETTLE IN
You’ve arrived.
Unpack, take a breath, and enjoy the trees. Running Deer is about ten minutes from the national park entrance and five minutes from Ashford’s restaurants and shops.
House Instructional Videos
Open Running Deer’s playlist for help with the hot tub and other cabin features.
Access and Parking
Your personal door code arrives in your private booking messages before arrival. Pull the handle as you hear the door unlock. To lock from outside, press the lock button and pull the handle toward you; no code is needed.
Park up to three vehicles in the driveway. Street parking is not permitted. If you use a backup key, return it to the lockbox before checkout.
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. The retro video library and games make 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.
UNDER THE TREES
Your private hot tub
Soak in the wooded setting after a day exploring. Wipe your feet before entering, 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. The labeled chlorine bottle is under the kitchen sink.
Allow at least 30 minutes after routine service, or 4–5 hours after a water change; follow the technician’s instructions.
A LITTLE NOSTALGIA
Movie night in the loft.
Head upstairs to the loft lounge, with a futon, TV and retro VHS library. Choose a classic and settle into the cabin’s vintage charm.
The loft also contains a queen bed. It has no door and is separated from the living room below by a half wall.
Bedrooms & sleeping arrangements
Main-floor bedroom: queen bed.
Upstairs loft: queen bed, futon and video library. The loft has no door and is separated from the living room below by a half wall.
Maximum occupancy is four guests, including children and infants.
Kitchen, coffee & meals
The fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, stove, coffee maker +coffee, blender, toaster, cookware, dishes and utensils.
Heating, A/C & fireplace
The ductless heating and A/C system is controlled by the white controller hanging on the living-room wall. Keep it in its holder at all times: it also acts as the thermostat.
Bedroom cadet heaters use their individual dials. The propane fireplace provides extra warmth.
Bathroom Facilities
One full bathroom has a tub/shower combination. Linens, towels, a hair dryer and bathroom essentials are provided.
Flush only human waste and limited toilet paper; no wipes or other products.
Laundry & entertainment
A washer and dryer are available. Enjoy the loft’s retro VHS library, TV and futon, along with games for a quiet evening at the cabin.
Grill, fire pit & yard
Enjoy the deck, propane grill and fire pit surrounded by trees.
Propane for grill is 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.
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.
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 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 evening, place the can at the street that evening for Tuesday pickup. Return it to the side of the fence after collection.
Message us if you need assistance with the trash cans.
If the power goes out
Power outages may occur during weather events. Flashlights are located in the kitchen. Cooking options may be limited while power is out.
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.
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 and A/C.
- Turn off the propane fireplace, leaving the pilot light on.
- 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 226 Paradise Drive, Ashford, WA 98304.
