Bear Den Log Cabin - Classic Family Mountain Retreat, Fireplace, Dogs Welcome
Bear Den Log Cabin - Meredith Lodging
If you are looking for a classic log cabin experience when you visit Mt Hood, the Bear Den Log Cabin is where you will want to stay. This rough-hewn log cabin is tucked away in the woods alongside Billy Creek. You can sit back on the creekside deck and relax to the sounds of the babbling brook flowing by and the soft breezes blowing through the trees. You will be far enough off the main road to enjoy peace and quiet, yet close enough to access Mt Hood recreation and activities in minutes.
Grill dinner on the Weber gas BBQ and eat out al fresco or gather around the dining table inside while enjoying a roaring fire in the rock fireplace in the vaulted great room.
This rustic log cabin is ideal for a couple on a romantic retreat or a small family vacation with two bedrooms (1 king, 1 queen) and the sofa bed in the loft plus two full bathrooms.
âąOn Billy Creek in Welches âąOpen Great Room âąQuiet Dead-end Road âąWood-burning Woodstove in River Rock Fireplace âąStarter Supply of Firewood Provided âąFully-Equipped Kitchen âą1 King Bed in the Primary Suite âą1 Queen Bed in Bedroom Downstairs âą1 Queen Sofa Bed in Loft âą2 Full Bathrooms âąJetted Whirlpool Tub in Master Bathroom âąDeck with Propane BBQ and Deck Furniture âąStreaming Services Available âąInternet Speed: Slow - around 10 Mbps âąLand Line Phone w / Free Long Distance (limited cell service) âąWasher / Dryer âąYour Dogs are Welcome! âąNo Smoking âą1866 Square Feet âąProperty Elevation: 1390 Feet âąNote: Steep driveway and snow on the road requires traction devices (chains or snow tires) and 4WD for access during the winter âąParking: Max 2 Vehicles, No Street Parking âąSleeps 6 âąNo Parties, Weddings or Events, Please.
*Each home is individually owned. Amenities and furnishings are subject to change at any time. For questions on this, please contact our office.
Absolutely beautiful setting and a charming log cabin. Lots of space inside and a good location in Welches near Mt. Hood. The condition of the kitchen and beds was not great- as described in the other reviews. The property management company was very responsive and helpful when an issue came up but we would not stay here again.
We had a very nice stay at the cabin. Great nature respite- especially loved that it was so close to the stream! Short drive to restaurants/groceries/wine! Check in/out was super easy & excellent communication with property manager.
Pros: Location, privacy, high ceilings, truly a cabin in the woods. The creek running down hill in the back was nice. Cons: The house seems like it was once a well cared for family cabin and is now more of an owned & managed rental property. It's bare bones and pretty dirty. There were cobwebs everywhere and while one would understandably expect some signs of the woods (bugs, modest cobwebs, etc.), this place seemed like it hadn't been properly cleaned in a while. Maybe they cleaned after the last guest and a while had since passed. I put my hand through a cobweb to flip on the light in the laundry room so clearly someone hadn't been in there for a while. There was a black fly infestation. We killed 30 large black house flies the first night, literally one every 15 minutes. Not to mention the 6-10 dead ones that were scattered about on the carpet and counters when we arrived. We almost left early. The upstairs bed was very loud and firm. Any movement whatsoever made loud squeaks. The shower head in the upstairs shower badly needs replacement as it sprayed out in every direction. Simply put, we would not rent this cabin again.
The cabin's location on the creek is lovely with plenty of privacy and a beautiful native setting. The cabin itself is quite dated with aging appliances and furniture, not terribly comfortable beds and overall needs some attention. A number of lights were not working making the master bedroom and bath very dark and annoying. There are absolutely no staples in the kitchen, not even salt. The kitchen had adequate utensils and cookware but it was strangely organized with utensils scattered over three different drawers in different parts of the kitchen. It just feels like the property manager and/or owner just don't care about the guest experience which is a shame as it could be a great vacation spot. In addition, we had asked for a 2 hour early check in and was informed that would be an extra 50 fee which just seemed mean. We ended up leaving a day early.
What a beautiful property! I was a little unsure because of some of the reviews but they were so few and far apart I figured maybe some people canât be pleased and I was right! Itâs a beautiful log cabin encapsulated by lush woods and a surprisingly rushing creek which we loved. The cabin is clean, spacious and functional. The first cabin Iâve wanted to return to again and again so weâll be back!
Very disappointed with communication and cleanliness
We were very disappointed with our stay for several reasons. First, the cleanliness of the home was far below what we expectedâthere were areas that seemed like they hadnât been cleaned at all. Additionally, the mattresses were extremely uncomfortable, including the pull-out bed, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. To make matters worse, the host was extremely rude in their text messages, accusing us of bringing two dogs when we only had one, so this accusation was not only incorrect but also added unnecessary stress to our stay. The combination of uncleanliness, uncomfortable beds, and poor communication from the host made our experience far from enjoyable.
Liked the location and the Cabin, for the most part. Only minus was there was an odd smell downstairs near the bathroom and the cabin is a bit out dated. We also had a very hard time sleeping the bed, I am guessing is pretty old and was very loud whenever my husband or I tried to roll over, it would wake us up.
We stayed a few nights and did some hiking around the area. The cabin is clean and surrounded by the sounds of birds and a babbling brook. The tvs only play dvds, no cable or streaming, next time i would bring my roku, but that was okay, we kept busy. It was lovely and I'd stay again.
Bear Den is a real log cabin with modern amenities, right next to a creek, close to the Salmon River, and a short drive to spectacular hiking. It is exactly what I wanted and more for a forest getaway. Iâll be staying here again and again.
The only thing that was not okej was the bedsofa, that has to be changed to something that you could sleep in. We were 5 persons but there was only beds for 4 persons. Otherwice it was verry good.!!!
The neighborhood was surprising, discarded furniture rotting on the property next to us. Garbage piled.Feels like entering a hoarding zone. Not the best first impression and the beauty of the nature doesn't make up for everything. The house was not clean, clearly only what is visible upon entering was taken care of: general surfaces and vacuuming... maybe. I have picture of a lazy susan that would make you vomit, the stove had burnt encrusted food. One burner didn't work, my husband had to fix it. There is rust all around the refrigerator, the dishwasher was full of clean dishes we had to put away upon arrival. The stove is older than my daughters who are in their thirties, the fridge likely as well. The fireplace is not working very well, the games are all mixed up, for example the Scrabble had pieces from 3 different games all mixed up. The sheets smelled questionable. There are so many rules to follow you feel as if you are in boot camp for the military. The list of garbage not allowed in the garbage disposal should show what is allowed, not what is not, it would be much shorter. If garbage disposal is not a good option for the environment, just remove it. We found out, after reading endless rules posted all around the house that if we arrive on a Wednesday evening we are to hall the recycling left during the previous week to the top of the driveway. We didn't, we saw the rule the next day. The sofa are completely dead, you cannot get up from them. Never again.
Enjoyed our stay while we came up to have fun on the mountain. The house is tucked away with a serene view of the creek and feels in the forest, event though you are minutes from town in a neighborhood.
It would have been great except for the dead animal smell in the downstairs bathroom. It reeked, and obviously this was known before the time we arrived. (Since it had been recently cleaned.)
Since the smell was worse when the fan was on, I suggest that the owner/manager check out the vent: Wish they had elected to do that before we arrived.)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again. However, with attention to a few details(replace worn-out coffeemaker, thorough dusting of logs, disposal of previous guestsâ cigarette butts, replace rusted kitchen sink and broken kitchen light fixtures, replace electrical outlets that no longer hold cords, clean up mouse poop in cabinets and closets) this could really be a first class property.
It seems like an older property, the kitchen appliances are old, not all dimmer switches seemed to dim and were just on/off switches. Dust in between the logs, not sure what you could've done about that, but I do have dust allergies.