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Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat

Peace and tranquility at the gateway to North Cascades National Park—under two hours from Seattle! Spacious, cathedral-ceilinged wood construction in a rural paradise.

World-class fishing (or just watch the salmon run!) at the confluence of the Skagit and Cascade Rivers and top-rated hiking in the North Cascades, near many trailheads including spectacularly beautiful Cascade Pass and Hidden Lake/Lookout.

Chalet comfortably hosts two to six adults in two large bedrooms (master suite and loft) plus a sofa bed in the great room. An additional bunk bed nook for two persons each under 150 pounds (kids, assumedly) brings the total to eight.

Complete kitchen and laundry access, within walking distance of Marblemount for dining and shopping.

NEW for 2024: Air Conditioning! Level 2 EV Charger!

COMING SEPTEMBER 2024: A private self-sufficient unit at the back of the garage, for independent rental and lodging. 'Rainbow House Private Annex' hosts up to 4 adults and is isolated from the main house. For groups larger than 6 desiring to rent both units simultaneously please check VRBO listing 3815963 for availability.


Keywords: Chalet,Cabin,Mountain,River,View,Fishing,Hiking,North Cascades,Cascade Loop

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please refer to page 3 of the Rental Agreement for a complete list.
Please advise age of children to aid Housekeeping in preparation.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children of hiking age 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

North Cascades Skagit River Retreat House Marblemount
North Cascades Skagit River Retreat Marblemount
Cascas Skagit River Retreat b
Cascades Skagit River Retreat
North Cascades Skagit River Retreat Chalet
North Cascades Skagit River Retreat Marblemount
North Cascades Skagit River Retreat Chalet Marblemount

About the area

Located in Marblemount, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. While the natural beauty of North Cascades National Park and Upper Skagit - Malliet Conservation Easement can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Glacier Peak Winery Tasting Room. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Marblemount travel guide
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Marblemount, WA

What's nearby

  • Seen from a bird's eye perspective, the impressive Panther Creek Falls flows through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington. This beautiful area is not far from the Columbia River Gorge.
    Cascade River - Trezise Conservation Area
    6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • North Cascades National Park
    North Cascades National Park
    17 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Diablo Lake in the North Cascades National Park
    Diablo Lake
    28 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Pressentin County Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North Cascades National Park Wilderness Information Center
    7 min drive - 4.9 km

Restaurants

  • Buffalo Run
    17 min walk
  • Upriver Grill & Taproom
    17 min walk
  • Prospectors Country Coffee Marblemount
    16 min walk
  • Mondo Restaurant
    16 min walk
  • Marblemount Barista
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Upper Skagit - Malliet Conservation Easement and Pressentin County Park. Douglas Island Convservation Area and Washington Pass are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Rainbow House: North Cascades Skagit River Retreat Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felicia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious house. Everything you could need for a stay. Steve even helped plan alternative hikes in case the national park was closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing. Super clean and comfortable and well stocked. We loved cooking there and just hanging out there. Beautiful warm and cozy home! Steve was very accommodating in our special requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We highly recommend this cabin! Steve was very responsive and accommodating. The location is so close to North Cascades and a beautiful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila M.

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

Perfect North Cascades Vacation

We enjoyed five days of awesome hiking at the Rainbow House. Every possible need was met by our host, including many rainy day activities inside the cabin, just in case….Host went above and beyond by immediately responding when we accidentally entered the incorrect entry code. Wi-Fi was excellent. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking equipment and coffee/tea. Bed was super comfortable. We’re already planning a return to the fantastic Rainbow House.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and exactly what we were looking for! The close location to the Marblemount entrance of North Cascades N.P. was very convenient. The property and surrounding area is beautiful and was just as described in the post. It was very clean and well appointed. There was so much space for our family of four to spread out and we absolutely loved the porches for morning coffee and afternoon (post hiking) drinks. There were a few grocery stores in Concrete about 20 minutes away, but we bought food and supplies in Mt. Vernon on our way to the property. Overall, we really loved our stay and would book it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great views and great amenities!

Amazing property with lots of space and privacy!! Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iliana W.

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

Stay at this terrific home!

Located close to everything, but far enough to feel like you are in your own private mountain get-away. Wonderfully kept home with everything needed and an incredibly responsive owner. Views of the mountains, and proximity to the river, North Cascades National Park and town were perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay Here!

If you stumbled across the listing for a North Cascades NP stop looking and book it! We stayed here with another couple. Place is unbelievable, clean, well equipped, and right where you'll wantwant to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Week in North Cascades

This cabin was the perfect spot to enjoy the North Cascades area from. Cabin was very well stocked with everything you would need to cook with, beds were comfortable and the downstairs shower was amazing. We were even lucky enough to get an amazing view of the Northern lights several nights.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

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

Great Comfortable Home

This property was close to the Northern Cascades National Park. Very easy to get to. Very comfortable. We would stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a very nice place to stay when exploring the North Cascades. It very comfortably fits 4 to 5 adults and has a lot of thoughtful touches to make the stay comfortable and convenient. We appreciated the prompt communication and kind accommodations to our requests.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Amazing Stay at The Rainbow House

Our family had a wonderful stay at this property! It's location is fabulous for exploring the North Cadcades and Mt. Baker area. There are some cute little restaurants in town, and the views from the property were fantastic. Everything in the house was exactly as described. Would highly recommend this property to people looking to explore the beauty of this region!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was amazing! Property was very clean and the host was gracious and answered all of my questions very quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and will come back in the near future when visiting the Cascades!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Lovely, well-appointed home for our family of four. Close to North Cascades and perfect for resting after a long day of hiking. We stayed in four VRBOs on our trip to Washington national parks and this was easily the best. Highly recommend. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

3 day fun

Rainbow House was clean and close to NC NP. Communication with Steve was easy and fast. We would recommend Rainbow House to anyone looking for a rental near NC NP.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

North Casacades base camp

Beautiful house with great access to North Cascades National Park. Steve was great and access to the property was easy. The house was very clean and the kitchen was very well equipped. The lofty ceiling in the livingroom was awesome. The dining table was a great spot fir famiky games. Really enjoyed the decks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Beautiful Mountain Home

Wonderful home located in a peaceful setting near North Cascade National Park. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable furniture. Very clean. Great location for a family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

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

Lovely Property

This is a beautiful property and a great location for exploring North Cascades NP and the surrounding area. The pride of ownership shines through from initial reservation to final departure. The owner provided very detailed and clear information prior to check in. The property was very clean, well maintained and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and no detail was overlooked. The beds were comfy and the area is very peaceful and quiet. There are a few good restaurants very close by. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Wonderful Experience

Rainbow House is in the perfect location for exploring North Cascades National Park. It is also the perfect location and place for a quiet and comfortable vacation. The description and instructions are thorough, the house had everything we needed, and is beautifully furnished and decorated. The grounds/yard are extremely well taken care of. Communication was outstanding! Thanks to the owners for their good care and providing a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice K., Roanoke, VA

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

Wonderful!

This is a wonderful place to stay to explore North Cascade National Park and surrounding areas such as Mt Baker. The home is spacious, comfortable, very clean and has many amenities to make your stay pleasant. The views are absolutely awesome!! The host is quick to answer any questions or concerns. I highly recommend Rainbow House!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

brittney n.

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

Absolutely amazing!

We loved our stay at rainbow house and fell in love with the area. It was so peaceful and relaxing. The scenery surrounding the house made relaxing on the porch even more enjoyable. Not far from the park, river, or local stores and restaurants. The house was extremely well stocked and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Steve was responsive and helpful. You won’t regret renting this place. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viki B.

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

Tranquility

Quiet, clean, well-maintained property with a caring host. We were a large group visiting the Cascades, so we booked the Rainbow House and the Private Annex (see separate review) together. The Rainbow house is beautiful. Room to spread out but easy to spend time together. The kitchen is well stocked with all of the equipment needed to make family meals. It is close to good hiking trails It’s also an easy walk to town where we found good restaurants, a coffee house, and a small grocery store. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim O., Minneapolis, MN

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

Closest to Cascades NP!

Our family of 6 loved our stay here! It was inspiringly beautiful and conveniently close to Cascades NP. Thankfully it wasn't too hot as without AC the four beds in the loft might have been a bit warm at night without AC. The only other feedback is that the water pressure was low (couldn't shower when dishwasher was running, etc.) but Steve was very responsive to us and he had great suggestions on what to do in the area. We definitely recommend staying here when you're in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek W., Kalamazoo

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

Luxury Mountain Retreat

My wife and I enjoy finding off-the-beaten-path places to stay when we are hiking the National Parks and on vacation. The Rainbow House certainly fits the bill and more! Although there is a main road out front, you don't hear cars and have a house on five acres all to yourself! Not to mention being surrounded by a 360 mountain view! Access to NP trailheads and the Visitor Center are close by. We spend our day hiking and meeting with people, so to have a place to call your own is right for us! The Rainbow House is perfect for families and it was a luxury space for the two of us! The owners have thought of everything and if it is not in this house, you don't need it! Communication with Steve is excellent and the cleanliness of the house is impeccable! There are not a lot of rentals in this area, so if you are considering visiting this area, book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house at a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025