Bear Den Log Cabin - Classic Family Mountain Retreat, Fireplace, Dogs Welcome - Welches

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6173.4 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Outdoor space
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Welches, OR

Salmon River
‪1 min walk‬
The Courses at Resort at the Mountain
‪3 min drive‬
Mountain Sports
‪5 min drive‬
Troutdale, OR (TTD-Portland - Troutdale)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft with Sofa Bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Primary Suite Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

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.

•On Billy Creek in Welches
•Open Great Room
•Quiet Dead-end Road
•Wood-burning Woodstove in River Rock Fireplace
•Starter Supply of Firewood Provided
•Fully-Equipped Kitchen
•1 King Bed in the Primary Suite
•1 Queen Bed in Bedroom Downstairs
•1 Queen Sofa Bed in Loft
•2 Full Bathrooms
•Jetted Whirlpool Tub in Master Bathroom
•Deck with Propane BBQ and Deck Furniture
•Streaming Services Available
•Internet Speed: Slow - around 10 Mbps
•Land Line Phone w / Free Long Distance (limited cell service)
•Washer / Dryer
•Your Dogs are Welcome!
•No Smoking
•1866 Square Feet
•Property Elevation: 1390 Feet
•Note: Steep driveway and snow on the road requires traction devices (chains or snow tires) and 4WD for access during the winter
•Parking: Max 2 Vehicles, No Street Parking
•Sleeps 6
•No 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Welches

Located in Welches, this cabin is in a rural area. Mount Hood National Forest and Salmon River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mountain Sports and Rainbow Trout Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Welches, OR

What's nearby

Salmon River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Mountain Sports - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 31 min drive - 32.5 km
Mount Hood Meadows - 37 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

Portland International Airport (PDX) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬7 min drive
‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬10 min drive
‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬6 min drive
‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Den Log Cabin - Classic Family Mountain Retreat, Fireplace, Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Den Log Cabin - Classic Family Mountain Retreat, Fireplace, Dogs Welcome?

As of 20 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Den Log Cabin - Classic Family Mountain Retreat, Fireplace, Dogs Welcome on 21 April 2025 start from NZ$605.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Bear Den Log Cabin - Classic Family Mountain Retreat, Fireplace, Dogs Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Den Log Cabin - Classic Family Mountain Retreat, Fireplace, Dogs Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Den Log Cabin - Classic Family Mountain Retreat, Fireplace, Dogs Welcome located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps away from Salmon River and Mount Hood National Forest. The Courses at Resort at the Mountain and Mountain Sports are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sean Reed B.

20 May 2024

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

Best log cabin experience

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. I’ll be staying here again and again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

17 August 2024

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

A Sweet Escape

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 can’t be pleased and I was right! It’s 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 I’ve wanted to return to again and again so we’ll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

22 May 2024

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

Quiet getaway

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.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz D., United States

28 March 2022

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

Great spot to stay in Welches!

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui O.

4 February 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

I wanted a cozy cabin in the woods and that is exactly what it was! We will be back! JO

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Chelsea I.

24 June 2024

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

Okay

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

17 January 2023

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

Bears' Den

This is the quintessential cabin in the woods. We'll be back despite some defered maintenance issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathurin F.

6 April 2023

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

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lars Inge I.

21 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice woodhouse

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.!!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris P.

9 August 2024

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

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 expected—there were areas that seemed like they hadn’t 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael B.

29 January 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice but...

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.)

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniele T.

23 April 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not a dream cabin

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

5 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

14 August 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

26 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

8 January 2022

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

Bear Den Cabin

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 guests’ 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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

30 December 2021

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

Great time

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

19 November 2021

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

Just what we needed

This cabin is amazing and cozy. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

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10/10 Excellent

beth s.

3 August 2021

very nice stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: nice home, spacious, private setting but still near shopping, activities. Loved the high end gas grill. Great porch, only a few mosquitos about. Mattresses were only ok, sofa bed really not recommended for any adults. Otherwise quite nice and would def stay again. Starter basket in kitchen very helpful.

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8/10 Good

Mike M.

24 June 2021

Bear Den - June 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall is was good--However I'd not feel right if I didn't point out a few negative items.Kitchen and kitchen appliances & hardware are old and outdated. Some don't work well. No cover over kitchen light made for harsh lighting. Stove area was not very well cleaned and having mouse droppings on the counter and under the sink points to an issue. For the $$ this place should be updated and a rodent plan enacted.Bed and comforters need to be replaced. Dated and kind of gross.While understanding it's a log cabin the rodent intrusion is signifagent. Visible mice (moving around like pets) and droppings make for an unpleasant experience.Furniture is old and dated. TV's are small for this day and age and for the $$ they should be bigger, etc to compete against other properties in the same price point.I did appreciate the location and privacy however cell phone coverage is dismal and should be clearly addressed in the cabin description.I hope you don't take this review negatively but as constructive feedback for the owner. I will recommend to other ski team family's looking for an alternative to Government Camp.

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6/10 Okay

Marcyi M.

11 May 2021

Wonderful log cabin but order take out

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: rented the cabin for Mother's Day weekend. this was the first time my mother had been able to stay over night somewhere for 21 years. Her husband recently passed away after a long health battle. My sister and I planned all the meals to cook so that we could stay in the cabin and play games and scrapbook. However, friday night as we began to cook dinner it became very clear that the stovetop did not work very well. We were only able to get one burner to work. Even though the burner was on it didnt stay heated. We made due using the oven and microwave for as much as we could. Of course that didnt work for cooking eggs. We would love to make this a yearly trip. But only if the stove gets fixed.

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

5 February 2021

Wonderful 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: This place was really perfect! 5/5It was exactly what we were looking for - the log cabin experience. The team at MHVR was very communicative and helpful. Everything was ready for us, and the place was immaculately clean! Not a speck of dust anywhere. I was expecting some remnants from past guests or their dogs, but there was none! We were also pleasantly surprised by the babbling creek that runs directly behind the cabin off the back deck. It would have been so peaceful if the weather allowed.A couple things to note, that did not take much away from the experience. We arrived at night, and this place is DARK. The house was lit up just fine (all the lights were on) but the yard and driveway were almost pitch black. It was somewhat tricky to see the driveway, and unloading the car was a challenge. Just something to be aware of - bring a flashlight.Also, directly in front of the front steps is a big puddle of mud, be careful.

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10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

30 January 2021

Cozy, clean and well-stocked

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Scappoose, OR

25 January 2021

nice cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: It's a very nice place. The bear and flag aren't so overwhelming as in the picture. Could use some gravel near front entrance porch - getting muddy. Everything went smooth.

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6/10 Okay

Justin L.

16 January 2021

Winter Getawat

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice cabin. Not as remote as we had hoped but very nice place. Beds were very uncomfortable and kitchen was not as well stocked with basics as other places we have had stayed recently.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft with Sofa Bed

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Queen Bedroom Main Floor

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Primary Suite Bathroom

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Important information

You need to know

About the area

Welches

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

8.4/10

8.0/10

9.4/10

9.6/10

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9.2/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean Reed B.

Best log cabin experience

Sean Reed B.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

A Sweet Escape

Nicole M.

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Quiet getaway

Laura M.

10/10 Excellent

Liz D., United States

Great spot to stay in Welches!

Liz D.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui O.

Weekend Getaway

Jacqui O.

6/10 Okay

Chelsea I.

Okay

Chelsea I.

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Bears' Den

Susan R.

10/10 Excellent

Mathurin F.

Good

Mathurin F.

8/10 Good

Lars Inge I.