Barlow Cabin, WiFi, Now with Level 2 electric car charger!
Cabin in Clackamas County, OR
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this cabin rental
In its post-war heyday, the Barlow Cabin—on the route of the historic Barlow Road in Government Camp—hosted everyone from Scandinavian royalty to the world’s top ski racers.
Movie star Rock Hudson stopped in for a drink during the filming of Bend in the River (1952). The cabin was built in 1946 by Timberline Lodge’s first publicist, George Henderson, as a compact, convivial base camp and gathering place for skiers and climbers and, eventually, his own children and grandchildren. Now it's your turn to immerse yourself in Mt Hood history!
This rustic cabin offers Pendleton blankets, down comforters, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a furnace and now air conditioning! There is also a smart TV with Hulu and WiFi to stream. You can also hook up your iPod / iPhone to the stereo to play your choice of music. The Crosstown Trail, with its links to the Westleg Road and Glade and Alpine ski trails, is a short walk / ski away. Walk to dinner in Government Camp or stay in to cook in the small but well-equipped kitchen. On the walls are photos and memorabilia from the 1930s and ’40s depicting Government Camp’s emergence as a recreation destination. While you are visiting, be sure to page through George’s own Mount Hood memoir; Lonely On The Mountain.
The living room, kitchen, small bathroom with shower, and kids’ bedroom (bunk beds) are downstairs. Upstairs are three small bedrooms and a half-bath. One upstairs bedroom has twin beds, one has a queen bed, and the third bedroom has one queen bed and one twin. Capacity is limited to parties of eight or fewer.
Guests are welcome to charge their electric vehicle at our conveniently located Level 2 car charger. Please note that the Barlow Cabin is not wheelchair accessible, and pets are not allowed.
Movie star Rock Hudson stopped in for a drink during the filming of Bend in the River (1952). The cabin was built in 1946 by Timberline Lodge’s first publicist, George Henderson, as a compact, convivial base camp and gathering place for skiers and climbers and, eventually, his own children and grandchildren. Now it's your turn to immerse yourself in Mt Hood history!
This rustic cabin offers Pendleton blankets, down comforters, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a furnace and now air conditioning! There is also a smart TV with Hulu and WiFi to stream. You can also hook up your iPod / iPhone to the stereo to play your choice of music. The Crosstown Trail, with its links to the Westleg Road and Glade and Alpine ski trails, is a short walk / ski away. Walk to dinner in Government Camp or stay in to cook in the small but well-equipped kitchen. On the walls are photos and memorabilia from the 1930s and ’40s depicting Government Camp’s emergence as a recreation destination. While you are visiting, be sure to page through George’s own Mount Hood memoir; Lonely On The Mountain.
The living room, kitchen, small bathroom with shower, and kids’ bedroom (bunk beds) are downstairs. Upstairs are three small bedrooms and a half-bath. One upstairs bedroom has twin beds, one has a queen bed, and the third bedroom has one queen bed and one twin. Capacity is limited to parties of eight or fewer.
Guests are welcome to charge their electric vehicle at our conveniently located Level 2 car charger. Please note that the Barlow Cabin is not wheelchair accessible, and pets are not allowed.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Family friendly
Map of Clackamas County, OR
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Reviews
10.0
Very sweet cabin, not a lot of room to do more than sleep and sit around (ie. Not much table space for games) but its incredibly close to all the shops and cafes in town. also incredibly close to ski lifts and ski bowl for year round activities. Biggest challenge was that the check in process was not provided clearly through VRBO beforehand, and they were separately emailed which wasnt expected. All around a wonderful place to stay.
10.0
This is a well-kept cabin that was built in 1945 or so. The furniture etc. is all relatively old but comfortable. The mattresses on the bed were comfortable with plenty of extra blankets for when it gets cold.
Overall, a very nice place to stay in the area and would recommend it as well as stay there again when we're in the area.
There were some negative comments about the property managers, but they could not have been nicer when we saw them. And they responded to any questions we had.
The kitchen is very well stocked with all the tools you need to cook with as well as plenty of dishes and glasses etc. There is also a very good grill on the porch for grilling.
The driveway is a bit steep so just need to use some caution there.
It is advertised to sleep 9 and there are certainly enough beds for that no doubt.
There is a bit of road noise from the side of the house that faces route 26.
The small town of Government Camp is within walking distance with several bars and restaurants and places to buy a few goods that you might need.
The only downside is the bathrooms. There is one small bathroom upstairs that has a toilet and a small sink. And another small bathroom downstairs with one shower. So, I'm unsure if nine people were staying there how well that would work out. The water was very hot, but I don't know if that would last for 9 showers in a row 😊.
10.0
Stayed here for a weekend with friends on the mountain. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Air conditioning downstairs during a warm month helped during the day. Well maintained property.
10.0
Super clean and cute little rustic cabin. Property management was flexible and easy to communicate with.
10.0
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:
We count on using the cabin every year for the best place to stay for snowshoeing!
10.0
we loved the Barlow cabin. Unfortunately, our second day there was a power outage from government camp all the way to Sandy, and we had to check out early. Carol and the team were great and very communicative the whole time we hope to come back up as soon as we can make it
10.0
An old, but quaint and cozy cabin. Comfortable beds and linens. Clean and nicely kept. Cool old photos on walls to look at. Had a big dump of snow so has happy to have chains to get out of the slightly sloped driveway.
10.0
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:
Wonderful time with snow falling all around. Beautiful walks and very festive. We appreciate that the roads and driveway are plowed making our exit pretty easy!
10.0
This cabin was very cute, and cozy. You def felt like you were in an old ski cabin. Rooms were very compact.
10.0
Lovely, cozy cabin in government camp with every thing we needed.
Everyone was very nice and helpful and I’m looking forward to my next stay with them
10.0
Great cabin right in the middle of Govy with super close access to Mt. Hood. Highly recommend
10.0
Great location and cute little spot! Driveway very narrow and took a second to find since there is no access from the Main Street.
10.0
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:
We had a wonderful experience at the Barlow Cabin. We went there for a wedding on the mountain at Ski Bowl. It was wonderful and cold. How fun to come back to a cozy house with a fire and charm galore. We would definitely come back again. We love the history of the cabin! It was also well-stocked for cooking meals and very clean. Thank you for a great stay!
10.0
We ventured up to the mountain for Spring fest at Ski Bowl and had an epic weekend of weather, comfort, and relaxation. The house was in a great location, gently tucked away in the trees, and an easy walk to trails, local restaurants, shops, etc. A foot of snow dropped overnight so if you’re going during the winter be sure to have 4WD and patience to navigate the elements. We we’re thankful for the warm cozy fire after a long day playing in the snow. The kitchen is makeshift so expect mini fridges with limited counter space. We had four people so we managed just fine and enjoyed the cozy accommodations. Looking forward to coming back in the summer to enjoy the trails.
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
Barlow Cabin is cozy and quaint. We loved the historic feel. Plenty of space for our group of two couples and two kids. It had everything we needed for a fun ski weekend. A few notes: Lots of bedrooms, but there's just one shower, and if you're planning to cook gourmet meals, you may want to look elsewhere. The kitchen is surprisingly functional for its size, but lacks a fan over the stove (and there's no dishwasher). Also, no dishsoap was provided. Some of the outlets didn't work, along with the ceiling light in one upstairs bedroom (luckily we didn't need to use that room). I wish they had a door code so we didn't have to pick up the key in Welches, as some in our party were coming from Hood River. Overall, though, what it lacks in amenities, it makes up for in charm. We will be back!
10.0
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:
We live staying at the barlow cabin in every year for a ladies snowshoeing adventure.
10.0
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:
Lovely time as a historic cabin with all of the charm of Mt Hood. We listened to Christmas music, took walks, made a snowman, and enjoyed evening fires while the snow fell.
10.0
The property was amazing and it was such an easy process thank you for making one of my family members birthday filled with joy and happiness.
10.0
ski camp weekend
Great little house, the beds upstairs are super comfy and cozy, didn't use the bunks. Kitchen is nothing fancy but totally fine, smart TV works well and there is a coffee grinder. It is up the hill a little from the town center just FYI and the driveway was parking and backing practice for the teenager. 3-4 blocks to the crosstown trail. Had a great time and would totally stay again, great value of a house.
10.0
Barlow Cabin
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 is cute and cozy. We had a great time.
8.0
great location for a rustic stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very 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:
This is a sweet cabin with four bedrooms. It is VERY rustic. We had a problem with the wood burning stove--which let a ton of smoke into the house (and we moved flu, etc). This is a great place for skiers or snow shoeing to take off from.
10.0
Cabin in the snow
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:
We love this cabin! Perfect for our snowshoeing vacation. Cozy, nice fire in the evening, comfy beds, clean. A real cabin feel!!
10.0
Wonderful memories
I wish I could have stayed longer. Great home in a good location. Walking distance to food, coffee, and beers.
10.0
Great place to stay!
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:
Thank you so much! This cabin was perfect and we loved all the history in the décor. We will definitely come back and stay here again.
10.0
Amazing!
With all the chaos going on in our world my wife and enjoyed this gem for our 31st anniversary. We don’t ski anymore so we just wanted to gat away for a few days and relax. This cabin is beyond amazing!! We will definitely be going back and stay again! We love that it’s pet friendly! Sitting with them in front of the amazing fireplace while it was snowing outside was exactly what we needed!
Thanx!!
10.0
winter getaway!
Snow, snow, snow outside but warm and cozy in the Barlow Cabin. We recreated the picture of the skiers on the stairs as our Christmas card this year. Will come back next year.
10.0
Such a great time in government camp!
We all had a fantastic time up at the Barlow Cabin. We had plenty of room and we were all very comfortable. The location was perfect for us to settle in and take a very short walk into town. Would highly recommend and stay here again. Thank you so much!
10.0
Great rustic cabin
Great location. Well stocked cabin. We stayed during a record breaking heat wave and still enjoyed the cabin and location even though many amenities wereclosed and there was no AC. Timothy Lake was our go to for cooling down.
10.0
Perfect Vintage Cabin
We love the vintage cabin with it's history and effort to hold on to the vintage decor and design. A lot of has gone into restoring maintaining this perfect spot in a great little town.
10.0
Fun in the sun and snow!
We had a great time at the Barlow cabin. We were able to do some sledding right on the property and since it happened to be 70° out, we didn't even need our coats! The cabin was cozy and the fireplace was a nice way to relax in the evening and take the chill off. It isn't the place to go if you're looking for a modern place with lots of amenities but we loved the little accents of it's history displayed throughout the home. The location is great and we would definitely stay again!
8.0
Cozy cabin in a perfect location!
Great little house. Sledding spots on the property for the kids and dog friendly! We enjoyed it and will be going back!
8.0
Funky little retro cabin
If you need high end appliances and modern aesthetics, this is not the cabin for you. I found this retro cabin surprisingly charming and really enjoyed it. Outdated, but I enjoyed the throwback feel of it. Loads of space right outside the cabin for kids to go sledding and play in the snow. Bring your own sleds and the let the kids play. Also walking distance to downtown Govt Camp restaurants.
10.0
Great stay!
Loved this funky old cabin from yesteryear Mt. Hood. It brought me back to a childhood of memories at Timberline. The shuttle to the lodge was great. Mountain biking was spectacular. We had a fabulous getaway. Only downside was proximity to the road noise in the morning, and the lack of a couple of comfy outdoor chairs for evening drinks on the deck. We will be back !
10.0
Wonderful!!
The cabin is adorable! Super charming and in a perfect location for walking to everything. I highly recommend this property. The owners where helpful in every way. I even had a glitch with my rental car and they happily helped me out. Lovely people with a great spot in government camp.
4.0
Ski training
1. I was told it had a washer and dryer and it didn’t
2. It is very rustic/old
3. Smelled very musty/moldy
4. Difficult to communicate with the office
5. Very old and some dirty cooking and eating utensils
6. Frig and freezer beverage size so hard to buy enough food for storage.
7. Never could get regular tv stations.
I apologize for this review. I have never written a bad review. I do believe however that this a rustic cabin for the pricing. Great history though!
10.0
Great and historic cabin
Love the Barlow cabin. Convenient and very easy. Not psyched about neighbors blow M-80s overhead in the forest for 3 hours.
8.0
Nice traditional cabin
We had a great time!
10.0
Christmas in the Barlow Cabin
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:
Great experience for me and my family. The cabin is exactly what we expected and our week there was excellent. Comfortable, great location.
10.0
Christmas in the Barlow Cabin
Great experience for my family. We loved our week there, so close to many attractions. It has a great location and the all staff did an excellent job for check-in and checkout. I'm going to come back for sure.
8.0
Govy Cabin!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
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:
We had a really good time and loved the cabin. While we were there we found an article in the ski journal that had been written by my father in law, Harold Laman...that was pretty cool!!!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Clackamas County?
The average price for a rental in Clackamas County is $278 per night. This rental is $253 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Barlow Cabin, WiFi, Now with Level 2 electric car charger!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Barlow Cabin, WiFi, Now with Level 2 electric car charger! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Barlow Cabin, WiFi, Now with Level 2 electric car charger!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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