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Laughing Bear Log Cabin, historical, sleeps 8, full kitchen, 2 dining areas!!

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Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Rhododendron, OR
  • Mount Hood National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Mountain Sports
    5 min drive
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain
    6 min drive
  • Troutdale, OR (TTD-Portland - Troutdale)
    47 min drive

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About the area

Rhododendron

With a stay at this cabin in Rhododendron, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Mount Hood National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Sandy River. .This family-friendly cabin is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Timberline Lodge Ski Area and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Mountain Sports.
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What's nearby

  • Mountain Sports - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Salmon River - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Mount Hood Meadows - 30 min drive - 32.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Laughing Bear Log Cabin, historical, sleeps 8, full kitchen, 2 dining areas!!

Laughing Bear Cabin is a historic piece of Mt. Hood, Oregon’s rustic
beauty. The Steiner family, who also helped to build Timberline Lodge
in Oregon, built the cabin in 1930. Located under old an growth canopy,
next to Zig Zag River and Still Creek, in Rhododendron on 1/4 acres of
private land, at the 1,500-foot elevation. We now have wifi. This is a non-smoking
facility. Ashtrays are provided outside on the covered back deck.
Some pets are negotiable and require an additional fee.
WE ARE PET FRIENDLY WITH A $100 FEE. PLEASE NOTE; IF YOUR PET IS A SERVICE ANIMAL OR A COMFORT PET, DO NOT FILL "CHECK THE BOX FOR PETS!" RATHER, PUT THAT INFORMATION WITHIN THE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR REQUEST.
Laughing Bear has 1,300 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms, 1
½ bath, a river rock fireplace, woodstove, propane furnace, hot tub
with jets, and all-season barbeque deck, and a fully equipped kitchen
with all the modern amenities you would find in any modern home
including a coffee grinder and a bread maker. There are
accommodations for 8 people with 3 double beds, 2 singles, and a
futon. Among other amenities there is also a washer/dryer, TV/VCR/DVD,
stereo/CD player.
We provide all the towels, linens, extra blankets, extra pillows,
sleeping bags, and some toiletries.
We also have some family movies on DVD and VHS, board games,
puzzles, books, and toys.
Mt. Hood has some of the best snow park activities available with
snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and much more. It also
provides over 2,000 miles of hiking trails, horseback riding, golfing,
hot spring soaking, water sports and fishing at the numerous lakes and
rivers in the area. All these only minutes away from the cabin. Some
activities are walking distance.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Brad W. Stockli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privelages
  • Skiing privileges

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: IGNORE IF SERVICE ANIMAL OR COMFORT PET!!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Laughing Bear Log Cabin
Laughing Bear Log Cabin Cabin
Laughing Bear Log Cabin Rhododendron
Laughing Bear Log Cabin Cabin Rhododendron

Laughing Bear Log Cabin, historical, sleeps 8, full kitchen, 2 dining areas!! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic cabin in lovely, quirky neighborhood
Loved our stay in this Steiner Cabin. Easy to get to many outdoor adventures. Just walking in the area is beautiful and entertaining. Don’t miss Gnome’s Way!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Cabin
We booked a last minute stay with some friends. We were so happy with our short stay. The cabin was adorable, clean, and in the perfect location for us. If you want a charming cabin in the woods this is the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting, charming historic cabin with tons of character
We had a wonderful stay. As advertised, an historic cabin with lots of unique features and charm. Not for you if you want a new, modern feel, but wonderful if you want a memorable place with character. A bit quirky but has everything you need. Beautiful setting, enjoyed the hot tub under huge trees with sound of the stream. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun cabin
Good time with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M R., Wilsonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access to Mt Hood outdoor adventures
Rustic cabin but served us well as a home base for exploring and enjoying the natural beauty of the Mt Hood forest area for 5 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
IT was OK for our stay. Stairs need some work. No lights in the hot tub area which is not close to cabin. I personally would not stay here again. Owner was nice but should check condition of cabin. Could be beautiful but needs some work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely forest cabin
Stayed for three nights, and loved the quiet, forest setting with the glorious sound of the rivers nearby. Cabin was a great place to gather with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overflowing with Rustic Charm!
This was a perfect place to stay for a few days in the drippy Pacific NW forest, just minutes from Mt. Hood, convenient retail and dining. Although we could hear highway noise, it was blended with the rushing waters of the Zig Zag River only yards away, We felt cozy and secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent weekend at an excellent cabin!
We had a quick weekend getaway at Laughing Bear and had a great time. It was exactly what us friends needed. The cabin was full of charm and had everything we needed except an aux cord to listen to music on the stereo. Brad was easy to communicate with and everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen W.

A True Steiner Cabin
If you want to stay in a real and unique Steiner Cabin then this is your place. If you don't want to try and figure out how to open every single door in the place, have the owner make you sign your life away, be surrounded by clutter and have to take a shower before you walk outside in the cold to the hot tub, then it might not be your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of year get away
The place was very clean and had everything we needed. Loved the hot tub. Very cool original log cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Christmas Cabin
Loved the stay here! It was exactly as described. Decorated for Christmas and everything! Hot tub was great AND hot chocolate by the fire. Super cozy and close to so many winter activities! Wish check in had been a little earlier, it was a little difficult in the dark but overall an excellent experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Forest Retreat
Laughing Bear was such a beautiful property in a beautiful setting. Quiet, calm, serene. We absolutely loved our stay and the cabin itself, and the owner was very easy to communicate with if we needed anything at all. The town is charming and tiny, and really it was just a great way to spend time with someone you love.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Eldene L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy getaway
Clean, handsomely crafted home. Ez to settle in and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Vanise W.

Bears
We could not get in until 6:30pm they Maintenance was making repairs on cupboard. The stove needs a good cleaning. We enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay
It was so peaceful and the tail we walked on was so nice I will be renting it again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
I don't know which is better, the cool rustic cabin in the woods or the property it sits on. Lots and lots of room for several people, comfortable bed, TV, wifi, comfortable seating and everything you need in a kitchen is there. It has a hot tub, but since we didn't use it, can't really speak to its quality. The property the cabin sits on is pretty amazing. Everything, and I mean everything, is covered in a beautiful carpet of beautiful green moss. Coming from Montana, all that moss was very new to me. There also a beautiful, wide, crystal clear creek flowing just behind the property that you're going to want to check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Marianne C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very rustic
Not exactly as pictured. There is no upkeep of the grounds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great cabin with amazing history. Love the location.. walk in the woods and along the river! Great little neighborhood with a fun gnome walk.. we found 35 gnome homes. Fun for kids and adults too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin
We enjoyed our stay at the Laughing Bear Cabin. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The hot tub had debris in it (which was easy to remove). In the evening, we enjoyed the fire pit but would recommend some kind of lighting to and from the cabin. Perhaps solar lighting or string lights? We had to use our phones as flashlights to make it to and from the cabin from the firepit which was doable but would be more convenient and safer to have lighting along the stone steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A trip back in time!
The Laughing Bear is an incredible example of the classic Steiner built cabins in the Mt.Hood area. There are so many unique touches to the place that really take you back in time, from the tree branch door handles to the bending single tree handrail going up the stairs. Lots of space for folks to stay and a beautiful backyard with a hot tub! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin laughing Bear
A wonderful place , cozy, homey and a lot of history and the natural beauty surrounding. Peaceful. I wish I could stay all summer.only 2 things steps down to fire pit are difficult to get down need a few more solar rocks and a railing for us older folks and possibly a couple of better baking pans and another saucepan. Other then that a fantastic cabin. I admire the workmanship and quality of the cabin. Thank you so much for letting us stay there and I look forward to another trip there in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Steiner Cabin in Great Location
This is a quirky, cute 3 BR cabin. Lots of interesting touches such as door latch systems, carved and stuffed bears everywhere. Beautiful creek behind property, hot tub under the pines and a cool suspension bridge shortcut to town where groceries and restaurants are. This is not a good place for people with balance or mobility issues- the toilets are in confined spaces and 2 bedrooms are up uneven stairs. There is a late check in but owner allowed us to drop our stuff off early as place was unoccupied day before. If you like log cabins I highly recommend this!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Laughing bear
The cabin was cute and fun i loved it! Five stars. Just a comment for tall people, the shower is a small stall and all the bed rooms very cramped. I kept knocking my knees on the bed and hitting the walls in the shower. Also the hot tub had so much chlorine we had to get out because it was burning our eyes and skin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023