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The Mineral Schoolhouse

Mineral, WA offers travelers a charming small-town experience with fascinating local history and excellent fishing opportunities on Mineral Lake

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The historic Mineral Schoolhouse captures the essence of this quiet Washington town. Visitors can wander through the garden or use the WiFi to research their next fishing trip on Mineral Lake, where local catches make for great stories.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Mineral, this resort is in the mountains and on a lake. Mount Rainier National Park and Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad and Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre. Visit our Mineral travel guide
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Mineral, WA

What's nearby

  • My inauguration coverage at Copper Creek Hut in Ashford Washington. The Copper Creek Hut is a backcountry retreat run by the Mount Tahoma Trails Association. Their cabins and trail systems are a real treat for people wanting to get out of the city and experience the mountains. Plus, the views are insane! #Rainier #backcountry #Washington #PNW #cabin #WinterWonder #stars
    Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area
    19 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad
    8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Recycled Spirits of Iron Sculpture Park
    11 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Alder Lake Park
    15 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre
    16 min drive - 24.7 km

Restaurants

  • Elbe Bar And Grill
    7 min drive
  • Mt. Rainier Railroad Dining Co.
    8 min drive
  • Elbe Market
    7 min drive
  • The Headquarters Tavern
    3 min walk
  • Scale Burger
    8 min drive

About this property

The Mineral Schoolhouse

Resort by the lake
The Mineral Schoolhouse provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Mineral Schoolhouse feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Decks/patios, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mineral Schoolhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Mineral Schoolhouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mineral Schoolhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mineral Schoolhouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mineral Schoolhouse located?

Situated on a lake, this resort is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad and within 12 miles (20 km) of Recycled Spirits of Iron Sculpture Park and Alder Lake Park. Ashford County Park and Amphitheatre and Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

The Mineral Schoolhouse Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R.

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

Great reunion location

The schoolhouse is just a great stay. Plenty of room to spread out. Great kitchen facilities. And such a kind and helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Family reunion for large family

We had an amazing stay at Mineral schoolhouse. My adult siblings with families of their own all fit in the very sizeable rooms comfortably with plenty of room and interesting things to keep us entertained and active. We played pickleball in the gym, enjoyed a stage performance put on by the kids, played bingo, watched tv in the family room, played "school", walked to the lake, pretended to be lunch ladies, rang the school classes bell, sent their parents to the principal's office, etc. So much fun and was such an interesting venue for us. Everyone wants to book again!! Super close to Mt Rainier park, hiking, and EZ time horseback riding that we also enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C.

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

A fun family gathering

We really loved this unique stay. We embraced the school atmosphere and enjoyed spending several days together for our holiday getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Family H.

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

Stanley Family Reunion!

We had an amazing long weekend in Mineral, Washington. There were 18 of us in total and there was plenty of space to move around and hang out. It was a rainy weekend, so we were extra thankful for the gym space. The place was clean and well stocked. We made a ton of memories and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claudia n.

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

Super cool property!

This property was so awesome! A converted schoolhouse from the last century? Yes, please! We were in the area for the Mt Rainier half marathon. There was 19 of us, mostly teenage boys plus chaperones. This house was perfect. They had a great time exploring the house, writing on the chalkboards, we played hide-and-seek in the dark and had a death match of dodgeball in the gym. We had such a blast in this home. Perfect for big groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Large, fun, unique space to gather with a group

Our recent stay included 5 families with kids 15-22 years old. The schoolhouse provides so much space for families to spread out and have their own privacy, along with awesome group gathering spaces both inside the building and outside on the grounds. We even played pickleball in the gymnasium (brought our own portable net and paddles). We enjoyed games in the yard and stories at night by the fire pit. The kitchen is big with tons of space to cook and prepare food. Ovens worked great. Kitchen is well stocked with cookware. If you have a large group, you may want to bring some extra portable outdoor chairs. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

curtis e.

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

The School House Family Reunion

The School House was just as it was listed. Perfect place for our family, the kids had a blast in the gym and come to find out dodge balls and basketballs were there ready for play. Had some deer on the property daily which was an added bonus. Adults played card games on the ample table space and stayed up late telling stories. Only cons were the smell of propane at the stove which was noted on instructions but we ended up keeping kitchen door open most of the time because we were cautious. The kayaks were stored in an area where birds frequently nested and the group didn't want to mess around with cleaning them to take them to the lake. Storing those somewhere where the remain clean would be an improvement. The cute little red bench in the front of the house had a rotted leg/peg that broke free of its repair when grandpa sat in it but he was not hurt! Might have been more for decoration, which could be our bad. Don't let the cons scare you away we would stay here again if we are invited back, lots of space for our family and we all loved it! Great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliza T.

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

Best ever family reunion location

The layout and amenities of the schoolhouse are unique and wonderful. It is a fun place to get together as a whole family, and we loved feeling like there was plenty of space when we were doing group activities or just relaxing. It feels charmingly old-fashioned, but doesn’t lack any modern comforts. There is plenty to do within a half hour drive (we enjoyed Alder Lake, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, and Mt Rainier National Park), and trips to and from the airport are not too long. Some thoughts on the amenities: - The classroom bedrooms are huge! Beds are comfortable and shelves and outlets are plentiful. Provided space heaters kept us cozy. - The commercial kitchen is great when cooking for a crowd. There are plenty of kitchen tools, utensils, bowls and plates, and more. The range is old-fashioned but works perfectly. - The gym is amazing. The adults in our crew had a great time playing knockout and family dodgeball after the kids were asleep, and the toddlers loved running around. It really makes the whole place stand out. - The main eating/gathering area is spacious and well equipped. The many board games are great, the stage was fun for activities we had planned, and the TV was modern enough to hook up to our devices. We moved couches from the bedrooms, and it was a perfect gathering place. - The covered area between the gym and the main schoolhouse facilitated staging activities and loading cars very well. We loved this location and can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023