Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub!

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Our Wonderful Lakewood Home. 4 Bedrooms plus a bonus room!

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

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Air conditioning
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Amboy, WA

Ape Cave Lava Tubes
‪9 min drive‬
Canyon Creek
‪17 min drive‬
Mount St. Helens
‪39 min drive‬
Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Our Lakewood home is located on 5 secluded acres, in a private gated community, and in the heart of the Mount Saint Helens Recreational area. There is so much to see and do in this beautiful area. Lake Merwin and Yale Lake with their parks, boat ramps, and beaches are less than 2 miles away. They offer numerous swimming, boating, kayaking, and other water activities. Additional activities include visiting Mount Saint Helens, fishing, mountain biking, golfing (at Lewis River Golf Course) and enjoying a wide variety of amazing hikes complete with gorgeous views and spectacular water falls. Old growth forests, Swift Reservoir, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, are also relatively close to name just a few of the other popular destinations. The nearby Ape Caves are also a unique and popular destination for both children and adults. In the winter Marble Mountain Snow park is open for cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, and snow mobiles. You will find many other detailed suggestions for this truly beautiful area in our Welcome Binder to help make your stay a special and memorable time for all.

After a fun day of adventure you can return to the Lakewood house and enjoy a relaxing and peaceful evening which could include a soak in the hot tub or a barbeque on the back patio while taking in the territorial view. You could also gather together with family and friends around the giant fire pit as you gaze at the stars. Deer and elk regularly make appearances in our meadow and wander across the property.

The Lakewood home was built in 2015 and has 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, plus an additional bonus room with T.V., games, and movies. A covered back patio, hot tub, fire pit area, barbecue and open meadow are available for your outdoor enjoyment. The home is complete with a fully furnished kitchen, entertainment system, surround sound, WIFI, a fire place, and board games and movies which can be enjoyed by guests of all ages.

This home has an exterior security camera covering the driveway and parking area. Manager has a home in the community. Parties and additional undisclosed guests prohibited.

Property manager

David Barker

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Hot tub

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Upon approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All other rules are included in the Rental Agreement

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

Amboy

Located in Amboy, this holiday home is in a rural area. Marble Mountain Sno-Park and Lewis River Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Battle Ground Lake State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Amboy, WA

What's nearby

Ape Cave Lava Tubes - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Canyon Creek - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
Ape Caves - 27 min drive - 27.7 km
Mount St. Helens - 39 min drive - 40.7 km
ilani Casino - 39 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

Portland International Airport (PDX) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Nick's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
‪C J Pizza & Sub - ‬14 min drive
‪Amboy Coffee Company - ‬14 min drive
‪Countree Kitchen & Timbers Saloon - ‬15 min drive
‪Amboy Espresso & Ice Cream - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakewood Retreat: Peaceful, Relaxing, Secluded, With Hiking, Lakes, and Hot Tub! located?

This family-friendly Amboy holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lewis River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ape Cave Lava Tubes and Canyon Creek. Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Ape Caves are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

7 August 2024

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

Relaxing family vacation

Very nice place to stay. Close to many swimming locations. We seen deer and enjoyed the view!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

16 September 2024

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

Nice, Quiet retreat

Property details as described. Very nice accommodations in a beautiful, quiet and peaceful setting. Great place for a family gathering or just to get away.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

21 August 2024

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

Lovely home

My family loved this property! Beautiful home and property. Lots of places to explore nearby.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

C. K.

1 July 2024

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

Beautiful Property

If you are headed out to enjoy Mt. St. Helens and the surrounding area, or just want a private and peaceful place to gather with friends/family, this place is an excellent home and location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

15 June 2024

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

Great stay near My St Helens

A group of us were doing fieldwork in the area and this was a great home base for us. The property was clean, spacious, and very scenic. We even had elk visit. If we come back to the area, we will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie K.

1 July 2024

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

Amboy getaway

Loved our stay at David and Mari’s place. It was exactly what we were looking for, and we loved the views from the property. David was very helpful and responsive with the few questions we had. If I was ever in the area again I would absolutely stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

18 October 2023

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

Clean, spacious retreat in the woods

We had a lovely stay at Lakewood. We wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

9 October 2023

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

Mt. St. Helen's area visit

Lovely house. Pretty, peaceful area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

21 May 2023

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

Family Vacation

My family came to visit me from Texas and Wisconsin. We had a wonderful time. Beautiful house beautiful surroundings beautiful location

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K., Long Beach, ca usa

19 September 2018

Serenity in the northwest

Very nice home in a beautiful setting! Quiet comfortable, spotless, warm and charming, The hot tub was the perfect way to wind down each day after mountain biking and hiking in the nearby forests. We highly recommend this property and plan on returning.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David D.

12 June 2023

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

Quiet, secluded property

The house is literally in the middle of a forest. It is very quiet and private. The bedrooms are very adaptable for adults and kids. We highly recommend the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish G.

13 September 2023

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

Girls Trip

The home was beautiful, spacious and had everything that we could possibly need. The area was gorgeous and we found multiple hikes not too far from the property. We started with the Ape Caves, Trail of Two Forest and June Lake. The following day we drove up to Lewis River Falls and hiked all three waterfalls. Absolutely beautiful. The hot tub was much needed after all those miles on our feet.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena U., REDMOND

6 July 2021

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

Relaxing getaway

We had a fantastic time in Lakewood house - the house still smells like new, very clean, has everything you might need. We loved its secluded location - we had our meals outdoors, with a beautiful view of wild forest, deers and eagles. Also we visited Lucia falls and Cougar park, had some hiking and swimming, everyone had a blast! And finally, the fireworks in Cougar town were so much more than we expected! Amazing vacation, highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

kari p.

14 July 2016

Beautifully spacious, great location, so private!

What a lovely place to start when wanting to hike, fish, explore during the day and come back to relax by the fire pit all evening! The home was well spaced with comfortable accomodations for adults/kids...beds were comfortable. My only frustration was the need to get toilet paper, as we stayed there 4 nights and only one roll, not even full was in each bathroom. That was a pricey trip to the local store for toilet paper, however we survived and were still able to relax. All instructions were clear too, so that was helpful

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

6/10 Okay

Roxeanne B.

19 September 2023

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

Finding it was the trick

The house was great once we found it. We arrived after dark and discovered after walking the entire lane that it’s the only house number that is not illuminated. The house numbers are not in order and this house number sign was posted above another that is illuminated. We never did figure out how to get anything to stream on tv - ended up watching the DVD’s. The house was lovely, clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed the hot tub.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ottilia Q.

30 November 2023

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

Great family gathering in the woods!

My family and I (and our dog Pepper) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lakewood over the Thanksgiving Holiday! The home was even more beautiful and spacious and the views more breathtaking than the photos. The house was very clean and we had everything we needed for our stay, including all the kitchen items we needed to make a Thanksgiving feast. We really enjoyed the fire pit and had plenty of firewood!! The drive from Vancouver WA to the property was very scenic and took only one hour. We did not have any problems finding or accessing the rental. The country store was about 10 minutes and was stocked with the essentials and a deli. I highly recommend this rental for larger families and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the city but not that far away. There are plenty of beds available and room to spread out. Looking forward to another stay in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Graham S.

17 November 2016

Beautiful, Secluded, Very Clean

The house was in a wonderful, secluded location that was perfect for a group of 3 couples on a weekend retreat. The property was gorgeous, the hottub was nice, and the house was immaculate. Kitchen was remarkably well stocked in most ways (had things like a rice cooker, but missing a couple really basic things like a can opener?). We went to the Ape Caves which were ~30 minutes away and had a lot of fun. My only complaint was the neighbors' dogs and rooster. While the house seemed secluded, it was hunting season, so the tranquility was often shattered by distant gun blasts, dogs barking their heads off (pre-dawn) and a rooster. Not ideal for sleeping in, which was part of our plan. Otherwise, we had an awesome time.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E., Carmichael, CA USA

1 August 2021

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

Beyond amazing

When you arrive to somewhere new, you never know what to expect. We drove down the driveway dumbfounded by the view alone. The lodging was amazing. Spacious. Well provisioned. Quick response with those responsible for any concerns that I call hiccups. G For instance, we had too many kitchen devices plugged in at once and tripped the breaker; they responded and drove out and remedied the situation. The rooms are spacious. The views incredible. Walking at night in the neighborhood a delight as we picked fresh organic blackberries. I will definitely book this home again if the owner will have us. Easy access for our hiking and a perfect time out at the end of the day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Peggy P.

1 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Lakewood Retreat

We enjoyed our stay but a few notes: we never were sent gate access so were left at gate for a LONG time until we LUCKILY accessed by another resident leaving. Would have been TERRIBLE had that not happened. Other things: 1. Please upgrade bedding, pillows, mattresses. They all seemed very worn, old, cheap. and not up to par with nightly rental fee. We are not bedding snobs but these were simply bad. 2. Would be nice to have one room with a KING. 2. Need new hair dryer. One was TINY 2. Soaps for showers? Seems pretty standard these days 3. We bought some foil and left it behind. Again, pretty standard item to keep on hand.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria M.

12 January 2020

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

Beautiful, but . . .

It's a lovely property with many amenities. I was so glad to immediately find a crockpot. But through the days of our stay we found issues. Because of a previous VRBO stay at an unrelated location that had no washcloths I was looking for enough washcloths and there was only one in the downstairs bathroom, hardly worth mentioning. However, we discovered the next morning that the coffeepot had not been cleaned. There were moldy grounds in it and it wouldn't work. So we were making coffee for 6 adults with the French Press. Also one night at midnight the smoke detector went off. We could not find any 9 volt batteries and tried to borrow from other appliances without success. We went out the next morning to get a battery. I know there were other issues which I can't remember because I'd just had hip replacement surgery and was not very aware. I passed another review email on to my daughter to fill out so you may be getting more than one review.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

greg f.

16 October 2024

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

Great place

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

27 October 2022

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

Quiet Lakewood Retreat

The Lakewood house was everything that was promised. It's a great place for accessing Mt. St. Helens and the Gifford Pinchot forest. For us it was a quiet setting for a small staff retreat where we could plan and play together. The house was very clean, sleeping arrangements were accommodating, and we didn't have a single issue that distracted from our time together. Even the toddler managed well in the house. Getting in and out was easy, and communication with the owner was prompt and pleasant. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

alyssa f.

24 October 2022

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

Great family spot

The house was a wondeful place for family and friends to gather. Playroom and bunkbeds for the kids, open kitchen and dinning, and hot tub for adults. We loved the option for a firepit and smores if the weather/burn status allowed.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

10 October 2022

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

Spacious

Spacious house with a well stocked kitchen. Great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonnie A.

21 August 2022

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

Great place to relax

Love this home!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Barker

We love the Pacific Northwest with its forests and outdoor activities! With 3 boys we look forward to escaping the Portland Metro area and enjoying nature and the beautiful outdoors.

Why they chose this property

Our Lakewood property began with the dream of a having a retreat home in a gated community close to the mountains and lakes yet still within driving distance from Portland. We wanted a place where the family could get away from the city and the business of life and enjoy a relaxing time together in the great outdoors. We also wanted a place where our children could form special family memories as they grew up. As we developed this property, we realized that there would be other families who would enjoy it as well. This led us to listing it with VRBO and HomeAway.

A portion of all proceeds from the Lakewood Retreat goes to support clean water projects with Food for the Hungry in Guatemala and Peru.

What makes this property unique

Lovely peaceful secluded retreat with view, hot tub, covered patio, and epic fire pit.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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