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River Nest--Winthrop Home on the Methow River, Minutes from Downtown!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Winthrop, WA
  • Winthrop Rink
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Shafer Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Pearrygin Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

River Nest--Winthrop Home on the Methow River, Minutes from Downtown!

River Nest(a legal, licensed nightly rental with a current Okanogan County health permit as required by law)is a hand built 2 bedroom 2 bath jewel perched on the Methow River in Winthrop. Located about 1/4 mile below the bridge, and on the Methow River, with it's face to the river, and it's back to the living roof, and the road. There are a variety of outdoor seating areas, which include a river deck (off one of the bedrooms), stone benches (off the other bedroom), and an outdoor picnic/fire ring.

This is a two-bedroom, two bath home, with an open floor plan for the kitchen/dining/living area. The main bedroom has a Queen room with Queen loft. Second queen room, with deck facing river.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT YEAR ROUND TRAVEL INFORMATION--READ BEFORE BOOKING A RESERVATION:
1)It is the responsibility of the guest to have travel plans in place to travel either over the North Cascades via Highway 20 OR to travel over Steven's Pass through Leavenworth OR to travel I-90 over Snoqualmie to Blewett Pass through Wenatchee and then up the Columbia river to the Methow Valley. If one route is closed, it is the YOUR responsibility to make alternate plans for travel. NO REFUNDS will be given at any time of the year simply because an alternate route must be taken and add additional travel time. Highway 20 is closed in the winter and mountain passes can be closed anytime of the year because of wildfires, rockslides or other occurrences. Directions over all the routes will be sent to. you 3 days before your arrival. Make sure to check pass reports(and they can change while you are en route) and print out the directions before you leave.

2)Trail Access/Closure Information:
If you are coming to hike, bike, or ski on a trail or system of trails which happen to be closed before or during your stay, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN because of this. Trail closures can occur anytime because of fire, rockslides, mud flows...and we have no control over this. There are many hiking, biking trails of various kinds in the Methow Valley. If access to the North Cascades is closed via Hwy 20 because of any reason, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN because of this. There beautiful hikes in and around our valley that we would be happy to recommend.

INTERNET POLICY..PLEASE NOTE:
**We strive to provide the best internet service we can get here in the very rural Methow Valley. Internet speeds vary throughout the valley and outages or tech issues can occur that we have no control over, and for these reasons NO REFUNDS are given if the internet is problematic. We also do not guarantee that the internet will meet your work/school needs. Should you have an issue with internet service, please send us a message through VRBO describing the problem. We will then contact you to troubleshoot. If the issue is not resolved, we will then contact the internet provider, and/or homeowner. Please note... our valley is very rural and getting service personnel to fix things in a timely manner can be a challenge. We rent lodging, not office space.

Public internet is available at the Winthrop library with enhanced internet speed (parking lot or inside the library). Alternatively, for a fee you can go to the Dropzone in downtown Winthrop. Thank you for your understanding!

IMPORTANT WINTER INFORMATION :
**Should you travel to the Methow during the winter months it is important to understand that you must be prepared for winter driving(keep chains, shovel...in the car) and all the inconveniences it causes you and the community you are visiting. The weather can be extreme with large snowfalls, unexpected technical issues, frozen pipes, impassable roads/driveways). If it snows while here you will have to wait for plow service just like every other person in the valley. There are a limited number of plow companies and Methow Reservations nor the owners of the house are in control of the plow company schedules. They have many different contracts and many miles of roads, driveways...to plow. If a plow person or a snow shoveler shows up to clear any area around the house, please do not argue with them or turn them away. Move your vehicles if asked. Your cooperation and patience are required especially after any significant snow accumulation. Should you get stuck you can call Classic Towing in Twisp, WA

Property manager

Methow Reservations
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
DURING WINTER MTHS:If Stevens&Snoqualmie Passes are both closed for more than 8 hours, you may reschedule your reservation within 3 mths of arrival.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Winthrop

Winthrop is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pearrygin Lake State Park and Big Valley Wildlife Area, while Shafer Museum and Confluence Gallery are cultural highlights.
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Winthrop, WA

What's nearby

  • Winthrop Rink - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shafer Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Twin Lake - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bear Creek Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Pearrygin Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Wenatchee, WA (EAT-Pangborn Memorial) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Fingered Jacks Saloon & Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sheri's Sweet Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Methow Valley Ciderhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪East 20 Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Schoolhouse Brewery - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Nest--Winthrop Home on the Methow River, Minutes from Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Nest--Winthrop Home on the Methow River, Minutes from Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Nest--Winthrop Home on the Methow River, Minutes from Downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Nest--Winthrop Home on the Methow River, Minutes from Downtown! located?

Situated in Winthrop, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Winthrop Town Trailhead and Winthrop Rink. Shafer Museum and Mack Lloyd Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

69MASONDIXON E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place by the river

What a great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very impressed by the River Nest

We were thoroughly impressed by this unique and wonderful home. The River Nest sits on the riverbank's edge about 25' above the Methow River. There is a fantastic little pizza place right across a large parking lot from the house/cabin. I will call it a cabin because that is the feeling you get when you walk in. The atmosphere inside the cabin is sizable and cozy at the same time. Both bedrooms are large and have doors out to private balconies overlooking the river. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. For me, pillows can make or break a place. The amenities and pictures listed here on VRBO are accurate. You might also try the local Methow Reservations website. This was a great place to stay for three nights in the Methow Valley. We will definitely be staying here again on our next trip to northeastern Washington.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick 3 day stay

We had a wonderful stay at River Nest. Close to everything, great food and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winthrop Blues Festival Logging

I usually stay at the Chewuch Inn & Cabins for the Blues Festival weekend. However, this year, I had to find an alternative location. If there was ever such a thing as a good problem to have, this was it. I would highly recommend this rental. Captain Raimey
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion trip

The property was great after an initial issue with the property not being cleaned. It was taken care of immediately and the rest of our stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Nest

Great property and location Quiet place yet within walking distance of Winthrop downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirrin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay!

We have stayed at River Nest several times. This was another lovely, restful visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kristi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

River nest vacation

We had a nice stay at the River Nest while we were vacationing in the North Cascades. It is a cute and cozy home and we enjoyed the river flowing behind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House in Great Location

Beautiful and charming House has a great open layout overlooking the river, with equally great outdoor space. Fully stocked kitchen, including oils, spices, whole bean, coffee, coffee grinder, and coffee maker. And a good outdoor barbecue grill. Supermarket is less than 2/10 of a mile away, and business district less than 5/10 of a mile from house. Also, owner has provided lots of helpful information about nearby hiking trails, birdwatching, and other things to do. Finally, the house manual had lots of information, leaving us with no questions to direct to the owner. Altogether a truly terrific, four day/3 night stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2023

Great location, short walk to downtown, also has EV charger in parking lot which was helpful. We had a 11 month old with us, easy for him to crawl around and watch the river. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shara K., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming interior

It looks even better than the pictures indicate. The rooms are comfortable, the kitchen quite functional and the balconies over the river are nice to have. There is not river access from the unit but there is a river park about a block away. The small air conditioning unit worked quite well. I never had to communicate with the property owner so I'd rather not have been required to rate that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice view of river.

Other than not being child friendly outside, everything else was great. AC in living room, big ceiling fans in bedrooms, loved the river noise & view & watching the people float by, everything needed in kitchen, hall for child to run up & down, big windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cozy Nest

This cozy nest was so enjoyable! We loved the set up and design of the house and the outside area. We had a view of people rafting down the Methow River which was fun to watch! Great location! We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

3 great nights! Winthrop is a family favorite between Pearrygin lake, Methow river, and of course Shari's ice cream! This home; nestled right above the river was an excellent addition, peaceful, quaint, and all that we needed. The home is lovely, and now a hidden gem we hope to return to
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location!!

It was fabulous to hear the river in the morning. The setting is such that you'd never know you're right by the main road. We're definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAM L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique experience.

This place is very artistically and comfortably designed. We stayed for three nights with an other couple and the layout was perfect, providing privacy and also social spaces. The river running just below us was a treat. We highly recommend River Nest!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations!

The photos of the property don't do it justice. It is absolutely gorgeous. This is the perfect place to stay when visiting family in Twisp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rebekah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the River’s Nest even though it was an incredibly hot weekend and there is no AC. Eventually, the nights cooled down and we were able to sleep. The house overlooks the river with beautiful views of trees and moving water. The outside space and inside space are all well thought out-there is a fire pit and barbecue which we used every night to grill our dinner and the inside space is decorated so nicely. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms had great showers. We will come back. It was very clean and organized and the cleaner checked in with us daily!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cascades Getaway

Very lovely property with a lovely unique interior embedded in the Methow River Bank. Nice to use as a base for day trips into the cascade mountains. Good pizza right out the front door too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property convenient to town and hiking trails. It sits on the river...tranquil.

Excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

The town of Winthrop is so nice, everyone made you feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely spot

This property was an absolute delight, right above the river and really comfortable. We loved watching the birds and it was lovely and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Winthrop, perfect for family of 4

Great location for our stay in Winthrop, right above the Methow river, super comfortable cabin for a family of 4 like ours. Easy jump off to explore the valley. Quality pizza + beer right next door! Good kitchen setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

right over the river

capacious, warm, calming
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than a hotel!

That is what one teen said. We enjoyed our snowy time in Rivernest. The only thing to note is that the TV seems only for DVD's...oh and the middle bedroom's mattress is a bit firm. The kitchen has what you need, there is good space to put all of your things. It is cozy..but not small.. a good amount of space. It is close to the ski trailhead and ice skating. We enjoyed watching the birds and deer across the river. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Methow Reservations

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What makes this property unique

Right on the Methow River and just minutes from downtown Winthrop and ski trailhead/ice rink

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests