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Mule Deer - Mule Deer
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$2,051
avg per night

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Government Camp, Oregon
  • Mount Hood Ski Bowl
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mirror Lake Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

Room

  • 316.8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Single Beds, 2 King Beds, 1 Double Bed and 3 Queen Beds
Price is NZ$2,051 avg per night,

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  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
9.4 out of 10, 33 reviews
The price is NZ$1,142
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13 May - 27 May
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About the area

Government Camp

Located in Government Camp, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Timberline Lodge Ski Area and Multorpor Chairlift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alpine Slide and Mountain Sports. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

What's nearby

  • Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mount Hood Ski Bowl - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mirror Lake Trail - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Mount Hood Meadows - 18 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ram’s Head Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Phlox Point Cabin - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beer Stube - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Mountain View - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Special 3rd night free! stay before May 23rd!

This phenomenal three story, completely remodeled cabin, set at the base of Mt Hood’s Historic Glade Trail in Government Camp, is just minutes from Timberline and a little over an hour from Portland.

3,410 square feet. Additional 1,330 square feet of wrap around deck space
2 master suites featuring private baths and king beds with built in twin trundles
2 rooms with queen beds
1 double bunk room
1 twin bunk room
4 1/2 bathrooms
4 fireplaces. 1 interior wood burning 1 outdoor wood burning and 2 interior gas
Gourmet kitchen with Thermador range and refrigerator, microwave and warming drawer
Custom dining table seats 16
Custom furniture throughout
Outdoor BBQ
Wifi, 55" TV with Roku Streaming, stereo system with iPod / MP3 connection
Approximately a four-minute walk from downtown Government Camp, including an upscale grocery store and several bars and restaurants
Glade Trail runs along front of cabin allowing skiers and mountain bikers access directly from Timberline
No Smoking / No Pets - Deck Furniture only available during Summer months. Minimum age to rent this property is 25.
4 cars comfortably fit in the driveway!

Property manager

All Seasons Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Mule Deer is a large luxury home located in Goverment Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mule Deer is a large luxury home located in Goverment Camp?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mule Deer is a large luxury home located in Goverment Camp?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mule Deer is a large luxury home located in Goverment Camp located?

Located in the mountains, this Government Camp lodge offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 15-minute walk of Mount Hood National Forest, Multorpor Chairlift and Summit Ski Area. Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum and Cascade Ski Lift are also within 15 minutes.

Special 3rd night free! stay before May 23rd! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

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

Family trip

House has great common area for lots of people and really enjoyed the dining table as for we could all sit together.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

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

Weekend at Gov’y

Beautiful house. Perfect for 12 guys. Spacious open kitchen, dining, and living area. Bed for everyone, and plenty of bathrooms. With such a nice open living area, no tv was a bit of a bummer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Beautiful cabin

We had 10 people and we were very comfortable. The cabin is beautiful and in a great location to walk in town and a quick drive to the hikes that we did. We enjoyed time on the porch too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

GovCamp

Very nice home in a very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from San Francisco, CA

Stylish home in Government Camp

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic stay with kids and grandkids at stylish home. Just as nice as the pictures and surprisingly close to town. Staff at Mt Hood Rentals super helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Great

There was an issue with the stove/oven and it wasn't working, the property company was able to assist.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawnathan T.

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

An Absolute Delight

This property was immaculate, and such a delight. The whole family was able to stay and have tons of fun playing in the snow, watching shows on the tv, and lounging in the giant living room. We are actively considering a second trip to the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise F.

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

Perfect for us!

I spent my 30th birthday here with a group of friends for a ski trip. There was plenty of room for everyone, and it’s close to anything you need. My favorite part was the big open living room that was spacious enough for everyone to spend time together. If you’re a sensitive sleeper, bring ear plugs because you can pretty much hear everything going on in the main room from the bedrooms. But that didn’t keep us from having a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina B.

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

Perfect for Large Group

The great room and huge dinning table was perfect for gathering and bonding for a large group. Plenty of cozy spaces to relax indoors and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon Phelan H.

Amazing Group rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was an amazing group rental, wide open and welcoming to all. We really loved the creek in the back yard and the wonderful deck space to enjoy the outdoors. Indoor was fully loaded and ready for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul I.

Outstanding

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I really enjoyed our stay here! Really looking forward to coming back soon.Although WiFi was a bit spotty when we tried streaming a movie. Other than that the stay was great!
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen N.

Great home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is beautiful with a great location. It has plenty of room for relaxing and the creek is right behind it! We loved sitting on the back deck and listening to the water. Town is right down the hill. We would stay here again. Wish they would leave more towels. One per guest is all they provide for the whole stay. Also, they let us get the code without going to welches because we didn’t drive in that way.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Family Wedding Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was absolutely stunning. There was a stream that ran right through the back of the property and the sounds was so relaxing. The rooms were the perfect sizes and the living room and lots of space for all out of group activities. All guests loved the property! The upstairs would become really hot during the day but we were able to crack the window open at night and it cooled down perfect. Would stay again!

6/10 Okay

Evan P.

Liked: Communication, location

Great location, otherwise disappointing experience

We rented this house for a get together. It is in a great location- a couple blocks from the middle of Government Camp. For whatever reason, the VRBO map shows it miles from town in the middle of the forest. They charge multiple miscellaneous fees that weren’t explained until after the booking process They charge $30 each for a booking fee, accidental damage, and trash removal. The trash removal fee seemed particularly excessive given that we were staying two nights. After booking, you are instructed to download an app. The app theoretically has check in instructions but the link never worked. I ended up calling to get the door code. We arrived at 4pm and found the cleaners still working. They were very nice and apologized repeatedly. It’s a large house and the two people cleaning it were clearly doing the best they could to get it done in time. The overall cleanliness is as fair. It seems like it needs a deep clean- things like dead flies on the window sills and fireplace mantle, old cans of stain on the deck, fireplace ashes dumped off the side of the deck all need to be addressed. As another reviewer mentioned, the photos show a much newer, cleaner house. There are multiple maintenance issues inside including: the towel rack missing from the walk( brackets still mounted) and 3 of 4 burned out light bulbs in one of the master bedrooms, loose deck railings, one smoke detector missing it’s battery, numerous stains in the carpet, a toilet missing part of its flush button. The listing shows photos of nice deck furniture. It was absent from the property. We were told it was in a warehouse in Portland. The management said they’d try to get us something but no deck furniture ever arrived. Overall, a disappointment stay particularly given the high price charged for this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Wonderful weekend away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We went to the mountain house for a weekend with two families of 5. We had more than enough room, one bedroom went unused. This house was cozy and stocked. We had fires, and walked to the trailhead to snowshoe and sled. The entry way benches gave us a nice large area to get our snow gear on and office. The table was huge so we played games and had big dinners together. Our only complaint about the house was the lighting. Lots of mood lighting but hard to see if you wanted to read rules to a game, see what is in your bag, or read a book, our middle aged eyes struggled to see, a few bulbs were out above the table. At the same time the lighting did create a cozy atmosphere. Overall this was a great stay and the host was easy to reach and very nice and accommodating. I was worried about having to pick up the key in Welches but the property management was really helpful and made it work with our skiing schedule and we got to check in a little early. We really loved our stay here and would love to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
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4/10 Poor

Dustin E.

Charming home but beware

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home looks very charming online and it is. It is also positioned as luxury accommodations though which it is not. Sitting directly in the heart of government camp, the mule deer is positioned perfectly as a great base camp for all your Mt Hood adventures. Beware though, the photos are of a much newer and cleaner cabin than the mule deer is today. I was quite astonished to find most faucets leaking and falling apart, the railing around the deck is falling apart in multiple places and very unsafe, a door to one of the main entry doors fell off while we were there, the entire downstairs smells of mold, and the paper products in the house must have been purchased at the dollar store. Truly the worst part was simply how dirty the place is. One bed had sheets that smelt of someone else’s BO, cob webs everywhere, walls are dirty, base boards seem to not have been cleaned in over an year, the washer smells of mold, and all of this in the middle of a pandemic. It simply did not feel safe. This is the most expensive Rental property in government camp (we paid $1000 a night) and is truly not worth it. The quality of this home would have met my expectations at $300 a night price point. The cleanliness is completely inexcusable at any rate. Really quite disappointing for a property that could be so great.
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10/10 Excellent

Bekah T.

Family Ski Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd stay at Mule Deer. The property needs some maintenance but is overall good condition.

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Wonderful place to stay for a big group.

This place was perfect for our group of 11. It says 16 but that would be very tight. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that the check in process is inconvenient. You have to drive to a location that is about 10 minutes away to pick up a numeric code that could be emailed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

alex b.

great

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: easy company to deal with and great property / amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Awesome Offsite

The house was so great! It is much larger than expected. Perfect for an offsite and had enough space on the dining room table for a meeting. A few suggestions would be to add screens on the front doors and a TV or access to the projector in the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bekah T.

Wonderful place to stay!

We had a wonderful time at this cabin and plan to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

ligia m.

Nice place to stay with larger group

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have a few things we’d like to mention about our stay at the Mule Deer Cabin. This is our 2nd year reserving this location.1. We’d like to mention that 2 of the bedrooms on the basement floor have beds with huge dips in them. 2. The oven was not cleaned and had an immense amount of oil splattered all over it. The pans are in need of replacement as well. We are a family that loves to cook and make somewhat gourmet meals. It was though not being able to have the right cooking items furnished here to pan-sear steak and fish. 3. The outside grill - I had checked with your office that it was in proper working order prior to our arrival- was not receiving propane enough to light.

10/10 Excellent

John H.

This house is great.

Incredibly clean beautiful home near everything in town. Easily going to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Mule Deer friends weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rented the Mule Deer cabin with a group of friends. House was spacious and we'll kept. Very short walk into Government Camp and a short drive to ski areas. We've rented this cabin a multiple times now and always have a great time.