Warm & cozy cottage with a wood stove in a great Government Camp location provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
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Entire cabin
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms58 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Warm & cozy cottage with a wood stove in a great Government Camp location
Summary:
Gretel Cabin
The Space:
Gretel Cabin is a charming and comfortable Mt. Hood home where storybook memories are waiting to be made. This warm and cozy cabin features a rustic pine interior that gives the home its fairy tale feel. After an enchanting day of skiing or sledding, guests can gather around the wood stove to share stories and warm up with their favorite hot beverage. This property has a spacious, well-equipped kitchen that opens to the living area.
What’s nearby:
This home is located at the center of Government Camp, close to just about everything you could possibly want to see or do while visiting Mt. Hood. The home is within walking distance of a number of great restaurants in town. Skiers will enjoy easy access to Mt. Hood Skibowl, while the Timberline Resort and Mt. Hood Meadows are both less than 11 miles away.
Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
PERMIT ID#STR-457-12
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
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 first aid kit
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
About the area
Located in Government Camp, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Timberline Lodge Ski Area and Cascade Ski Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Hood National Forest and Mirror Lake Trail. Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum and Amaze'n Maze are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Government Camp travel guide
Is Warm & cozy cottage with a wood stove in a great Government Camp location pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Warm & cozy cottage with a wood stove in a great Government Camp location?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Warm & cozy cottage with a wood stove in a great Government Camp location?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Warm & cozy cottage with a wood stove in a great Government Camp location located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum, Amaze'n Maze and Summit Ski Area. Mount Hood National Forest and Cascade Ski Lift are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Warm & cozy cottage with a wood stove in a great Government Camp location Reviews
Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Gretal Cabin very clean and had everything for our family with 2 kids to stay for 2 nights. our stay was very comfortable. I will definitively go back to Gretal if i am around mt hood!!
We really enjoyed our stay in this tiny house. It is very small especially the dining area for our family of 5 people but we could handle it and had a wonderful stay. The kids loved the upper floor!
Jana N.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stefanie C.
15 June 2020
Ski Camp
I was there with my daughter and her friend for a summer ski camp. We LOVED staying at the Gretel Cabin. Walking distance to everything and the cabin was so cozy and lovely. We will definitely come back.
Stefanie C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
celeste G.
3 Oct 2021
Darling, comfortable Cabin.
Right in the heart of Government Camp, close to everything! An updated 1960s cabin, with many cute features. A ladder leads to the upper floor, kids love it, adults not as much.
2 full bathrooms are a huge plus here, also a nice yard with fire pit.
Will stay here again!
celeste G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 Aug 2020
Gretel Getaway
This cabin is amazing. It packs a lot of punch for such a small space and based on the surrounding homes, they are just wasting valueable natural space. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Well kept. An absolute Mt.Hood gem.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie T.
2 Aug 2021
Just what we needed :)
Exactly what we expected. Thank you for extra towels linens and kitchen —pot pans silverware ect
Stephanie T.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Brian S.
18 Oct 2021
Cute little cabin
It’s just how it looks. Nice small cabin with one main bedroom and two open loft rooms with twin beds. The ladder sat airs are tricky but it’s warm and cozy. The main bedroom is a good size but the bed needs replacing. You can feel the springs through the mattress .
Other than that the place is great. Our family had a fun time.
Brian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Charlene K.
9 July 2021
Adorable Cottage for petite guests
Totally cute cottage! Queen bed in basement and 4 twin beds on the second floor, accessd via a ladder. Great for kids! Low ceiling in basement, not good for tall folks. Kept bumping head. Toilet raised up on a platform, making ceiling even lower. Ackward.
Charlene K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Daniel M.
26 Nov 2020
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, but not fully cleaned inside.
The stove and some dishes were still dirty. We found a used pan with spatula in the oven. Used water bottle up stairs, the upstairs door wouldn't fully close.
Great & amazing location, love the snow covered area, didn't leave and axe for the wood they provided but that's nothing to bad. Stairs to the too floor could use a rail. Kids going up and down was a little sketchy. All in all, nice place. But could use some fixing here and there. I tried to contact the folks about the non cleanliness, but they haven't gotten back to me.
Daniel M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jennifer L.
10 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but cabin is in need of some TLC
"Gretel" was our family basecamp for 8 nights while our teens attended a Ski Camp at Timberline/ Mount Hood, 15 min away. Great location! Property is managed by International Vacation Rental Company, Vacasa, whose agents are professional & friendly on the phone. However, they appear to have challenges getting maintenance & cleaning staff to this location as evidenced from condition of unit upon arrival, rectifying on site issues during our stay & hiring incentives posted in the Govy local paper. The cabin has great bones, and lovely thought out family-friendly decor. With some TLC - a deep clean, fridge & tap repairs, the cabin would be show ready. Note: There is no dishwasher. While this adds to the rustic feel of the cabin, dirty dishes, cutlery, pots, cupboards, etc. tarnish the overall impression of this location.
Jennifer L.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Sydney D.
14 June 2021
Cute and pretty clean, no instructions or help
The house is cute. A few things to consider: the ladder to the attic is sketchy and the "bedrooms" up there have a very low ceiling, no separator walls. There's no dishwasher. No info on how to operate the Nest heat control on the wall. Wrong internet network and password were sent upon check-in. The 3-4 wall heaters do not work at all, we were there during a cold spell and the basement (main bedroom) was literally freezing. Cold enough to keep us awake at night. Most of the Govy rent houses are set up with a supply of chopped wood, but not this one. No way to contact anyone to ask for help. We left 4 days early.
Sydney D.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charlene
10 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
What a cute little cottage! Totally adorable! Perfect for a couple with young children who like to climb up to the loft. We had 5 TALL adults in our party, so maneuvering around was a bit tight. Kept bumping head in the basement bedroom. Raised toilet (on a platform) and shower made for really low ceiling in the bathroom. A bit ackward.