Classic riverfront home w/ great views, game room, hot tub, & modern cabin feel
House in Welches, OR
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Salmon River Lodge
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This spacious Welches vacation lodge is perfect for your next family getaway to wild and wonderful Mt. Hood! Welcoming up to 12 guests, its amenities include an outdoor hot tub, a great game room, and access to skiing, hiking, fishing, and general communing in the great outdoors!
Located in a peaceful wooded neighborhood far from city noise, this home is the perfect place to unwind and unplug, whether it's for the weekend or an entire week. But, if you'd like to be active, bring your golf clubs for 18 holes at Three Nines Golf Course just up the road, or bring your ski gear for fun runs and challenging terrain at any of Mt. Hood's three ski resorts (Skibowl, 13 miles west; Timberline, 20 miles west; or Mt. Hood Meadows, 25 miles west).
This home features large rooms filled with leather and wood furnishings, as well as modern conveniences, including updated appliances, a gas fireplace, WiFi throughout, and cable and DVD-equipped television.
Head outside to find an expansive backyard deck with seating for al fresco dining and a nearby covered outdoor hot tub. Just beyond the property lies the picturesque Salmon River, and it's just a short walk along a nature path to arrive at its rocky banks.
You'll have everything needed to whip up homemade meals, along with indoor seating at a six-seat dining table. There's even a gas grill for summertime barbecues.
When you're not off exploring the wilderness surrounding this home, a game room provides plenty of indoor entertainment with a card table, a bar area, a foosball table, and a TV.
Up to 12 guests are accommodated in five bedrooms. Four have king-size beds and the fifth bedroom has a queen-size and two twin-size beds.
Other amenities include a private washer/dryer and a wrought-iron bench overlooking the river on the backyard nature path.
Local attractions include Government Camp's village, which has quaint shops and country stores, hikes in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness (a main trailhead is just down the street), and spa/wellness services at the Spa at Mt. Hood.
A quintessential mountain home with plenty of creature comforts, book this Mt. Hood vacation rental for an unforgettable stay in Welches!
PERMIT ID#109684
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
This spacious Welches vacation lodge is perfect for your next family getaway to wild and wonderful Mt. Hood! Welcoming up to 12 guests, its amenities include an outdoor hot tub, a great game room, and access to skiing, hiking, fishing, and general communing in the great outdoors!
Located in a peaceful wooded neighborhood far from city noise, this home is the perfect place to unwind and unplug, whether it's for the weekend or an entire week. But, if you'd like to be active, bring your golf clubs for 18 holes at Three Nines Golf Course just up the road, or bring your ski gear for fun runs and challenging terrain at any of Mt. Hood's three ski resorts (Skibowl, 13 miles west; Timberline, 20 miles west; or Mt. Hood Meadows, 25 miles west).
This home features large rooms filled with leather and wood furnishings, as well as modern conveniences, including updated appliances, a gas fireplace, WiFi throughout, and cable and DVD-equipped television.
Head outside to find an expansive backyard deck with seating for al fresco dining and a nearby covered outdoor hot tub. Just beyond the property lies the picturesque Salmon River, and it's just a short walk along a nature path to arrive at its rocky banks.
You'll have everything needed to whip up homemade meals, along with indoor seating at a six-seat dining table. There's even a gas grill for summertime barbecues.
When you're not off exploring the wilderness surrounding this home, a game room provides plenty of indoor entertainment with a card table, a bar area, a foosball table, and a TV.
Up to 12 guests are accommodated in five bedrooms. Four have king-size beds and the fifth bedroom has a queen-size and two twin-size beds.
Other amenities include a private washer/dryer and a wrought-iron bench overlooking the river on the backyard nature path.
Local attractions include Government Camp's village, which has quaint shops and country stores, hikes in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness (a main trailhead is just down the street), and spa/wellness services at the Spa at Mt. Hood.
A quintessential mountain home with plenty of creature comforts, book this Mt. Hood vacation rental for an unforgettable stay in Welches!
PERMIT ID#109684
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Welches, OR
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
What an amazing home. So comfortable. Great energy! Can’t wait to come back!
5.0 / 5.0
Not to far from places but beautiful scenery.
4.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home in a stunning location. Great for a large group. Wished the fireplace was functional when we stayed, but otherwise enjoyed our time.
5.0 / 5.0
Home suited our large family gathering well. Love the location. Would consider staying again.
5.0 / 5.0
The places was perfect for our needs. Plenty of space to house our extended family and plenty of room to sit around and play games, prepare meals, and just relax. The hot tub is amazing and the view out to the river was beautiful. The house was clean and tidy, and looked well maintained. The decor was perfect for our ski weekend. We’d love to come back again!
5.0 / 5.0
This house is RIGHT on the Salmon river and is the prime value in it. What a great location. The house is well laid out, has enough bathrooms, a well stocked kitchen, and good amenities. It has a bit of that early 2000's remodel vibe though. Not super classy and chic. More lived in, cozy. Some drawers in the kitchen were broken and the garage smelled like VERY bad animal pee, so we didn't go in there at all.
The beds were decent - memory foam. And everything was quite clean.
If you want an affordable, no frills house that is cozy and an incredible river spot, this is it.
5.0 / 5.0
We had seven people in total - two kids, and five adults. There was plenty of room for everyone - a great big dining table for everyone to fit around, lots of comfy seating, and the softest beds I've ever slept in. The view to the river is picture perfect, and sitting in the hot tub while it snowed was just what we needed after long days up the mountain.
The place was very clean and had pretty much everything you need - lots of toilet paper and toiletries were provided, there were towels for the bathrooms and the hot tub, and the kitchen was stocked with the basics too. We also noticed that the pans seemed pretty new, and the only head scratcher was the drawer full of whisks? (My niece counted at least nine!)
The only thing to note is that the road to the house can be a bit tricky with the wrong kind of tires. My sister's rental car had some trouble getting out, but that's on us and not the house!
Loved this place and would definitely stay again.
4.0 / 5.0
This was a beautiful cabin in the woods, and the location on the river was great. Close to walking and hiking trails.
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay was great. The house was clean and had many entertaining things to do with the family. The game room in the garage had a bad internet signal, but other than this everything was great. the kitchen was fully stocked with all you need to have a nice vacation which usually not the case in these rental properties.
5.0 / 5.0
The size & comfort of this house fit the needs of our large group of friends. It is beautifully situated close to the Salmon River & easily accessible from the Portland area.
4.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay at your home. The location was perfect. The furniture was showing wear and could use a little updating.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved everything about this property: the access to the river, the detached game room, the hot tub, high vaulted ceilings with views of the towering fir trees, proximity to great hikes, and spacious interior (slept 12 comfortably). Wish our stay could have been longer.
4.0 / 5.0
This is our second year in a row coming to this vacation property! Overall the home and property are amazing. There is plenty of room within the house to spread out and the kitchen is fully stocked for any meal you’d wish to prepare!
Unfortunately we were disappointed by a couple things this year. One, there was a large wasp/bee nest on a tree that blocked our river access. The kids were unable to safely get down to the water without risk of being stung. This was quite the bummer seeing as how we pay a lot of money for the river “access”. This is something that should be promptly taken care of so it does not become a liability issue.
We also noticed that the upstairs shower did not drain well. This meant we were standing in several inches of water every time we showered, and the water would take several hours to drain from the tub after use.
Again, neither of these are “end of the world” problems. But, when you pay so much to rent a property these are not things guests should be dealing with.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time at the house.Beautiful location on the river. House had everything we needed. Would highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
This house was very comfortable for our group of six adults and one infant. The location on the river is really nice and there are great hiking trails right up the road. Very close to Mt. Hood and there is a grocery store and restaurants close by. The property managers were very responsive to anything we needed. I would stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
So secluded. House is stocked with so many things for cooking etc . Spacious and homey!!!! We LOVED it so much!
5.0 / 5.0
Great, cozy stay in a secluded cabin literally a stones throw from the river. Absolutely beautiful. Will stay again if in the area. Really have no complaints.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was beautiful inside and out--the photos don't really do it justice. Plenty of room for everyone in a gorgeous setting. Would definitely stay here again!
3.0 / 5.0
If you want to be on the Salmon River, like hot tubs, and close to Mount Hood Forest, those are the pluses. The minuses are the interior of the house in general. It is outdated and needs much improvement. i.e. new carpet, get rid of old brown rugs, needs a new oven/stove and some nice blankets on the beds. For close to $1000 per night over Thanksgiving weekend, I except better. I would not rent it again.
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved our stay. The kitchen is well stocked, plenty of room for our two families and kids, really charming setting being on the river and such fun games for the kids. We look forward to staying again for sure.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family loved staying here - especially my 1 year old! Wonderful space indoors and out, with great amenities. Can’t wait to visit again!
5.0 / 5.0
Wow , we loved this lodge! Well stocked, clean, and in a great location! Loved the River backyard, covered hot tub and close to stores if we needed something. We want to come back in the summer!
4.0 / 5.0
The house was lovely, especially the river just out the back door. We had a lot of fun with the basketball game in the garage, the beds were comfortable, and we had plenty of room to spread out. However—and it's a big however—the dishwasher was broken, and with six adults, three kids, and an infant, it was a lot to hand-wash the dishes three times a day. Additionally, the power went out on our second night there—and then the water went off, because (presumably) an electric pump pumps the water in from a well. Without drinking water or toilet water or heat or lights, we had to leave the next morning. That was four days ago, and we've yet to hear anything from Vacasa beyond a "thank you for reaching out, we'll do our best to assist you."
5.0 / 5.0
Great house sits in the salmon River. Big trees shade the property and house. Nice comfy king beds.big kitchen fully equipped, Eve had a kitchen aide mixer. Issues with the stove burner and upstairs shower. Nice deck, fun hidden game room behind the garage and a four person hot tub.
5.0 / 5.0
There was only one problem with this stay………it was too short!
5.0 / 5.0
This house was exactly as pictured. Spacious, spotless and set in a beautiful location. The property is situated on the Salmon river with a nice bank for the kids to play on. Property was super clean and had everything we needed and plenty of room for our group of 12.
5.0 / 5.0
Lots of room (and rooms), great overall design. The game room was a nice addition and the kids loved it. Overall relatively kid safe though there are a few wobbly bits of furniture and some pointy edges. Kitchen was again, very well laid out and stocked with all the needed kitchen supplies, including multiple coffee making apparatuses.
Proximity to the river was fantastic. Got some great family pictures out in front of it.
The only downside was that the TV system wasn't working (some sort of Tivo product?). It sort've half functioned in the main room and one out of the 5 bedrooms. Didn't matter much for the grownups or little kids but our 1 teenager found it quite frustrating. I ended up plugging laptops into TV's instead.
Wifi was OK. I wouldn't trust it for working remotely but it handled streaming with only the occasional pause for loading.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved it, great space. Would rent again
Lots of room (and rooms), great overall design. The game room was a nice addition and the kids loved it. Overall relatively kid safe though there are a few wobbly bits of furniture and some pointy edges. Kitchen was again, very well laid out and stocked with all the needed kitchen supplies, including multiple coffee making apparatuses.
Proximity to the river was fantastic. Got some great family pictures out in front of it.
The only downside was that the TV system wasn't working (some sort of Tivo product?). It sort've half functioned in the main room and one out of the 5 bedrooms. Didn't matter much for the grownups or little kids but our 1 teenager found it quite frustrating. I ended up plugging laptops into TV's instead.
Wifi was OK. I wouldn't trust it for working remotely but it handled streaming with only the occasional pause for loading.
Proximity to the river was fantastic. Got some great family pictures out in front of it.
The only downside was that the TV system wasn't working (some sort of Tivo product?). It sort've half functioned in the main room and one out of the 5 bedrooms. Didn't matter much for the grownups or little kids but our 1 teenager found it quite frustrating. I ended up plugging laptops into TV's instead.
Wifi was OK. I wouldn't trust it for working remotely but it handled streaming with only the occasional pause for loading.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house and location
What a beautiful house on amazing property right by the river. There were 4 families with teens and everyone was happy and pleased. Would love to stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was great and perfect for my group of ladies. However, the checkout time at 10:00 am w...
The house was great for our event, however checkout time at 10:00 is too early. We are use to checking out at 11:00.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house
The house was spacious, comfortable, and conveniently located.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect
Love everything about this property - the hot tub, river , fire place - it was perfect for our family vaca . Would certainly book again
5.0 / 5.0
A special find
It was the perfect place to stay at during our visit to the Mount Hood area. Supplies were plentiful. Six adults comfortably fit in this beautiful home.
4.0 / 5.0
Amazing retreat with the family!
I have stayed on this property several times before and this is why we have continued to rent it for family vacations! It’s incredibly peaceful and has all the amenities that you would need for a family getaway;) incredibly convenient to do short day adventures nearby… but this time we found ourselves caught up in doing puzzles, sitting by the river, and singing oldies songs while cooking together. Can’t wait to book for next year’s vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice
Needs measuring cups and measuring spoons
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home, beautiful setting.
Back porch overlooks the river. Very serene.
4.0 / 5.0
Stay
The stay was great, and worked well for our family. The owner may want to have a handyman take a look at the plumbing under the kitchen sink. It appears to be damp under the sink. Other than that, the kitchen was laid out well, lots of appliances and kitchen utensils. We had a wonderful stay overall
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home and setting
Our family from Oklahoma, together with another son from Portland and his fiance (11 people) have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Salmon River Lodge. The home is lovely, comfortable and well appointed, with plenty of room to spread out and have lots of fun. The kids and grand kids have hiked, explored and enjoyed the game room, basketball and hot tub. My wife and I have spent many hours on the deck and at the bench overlooking the river enjoying the sunshine, the view and sounds of the river. We'll definitely plan a return visit!
5.0 / 5.0
The house and setting was beautiful. Everything you needed was available. We had a Wonderful time
We had a couple issues. The lock box codes did not work for us . Thank goodness the cleaning staff was there or we would not of gotten in. Also I think there should be some kind of instructions booklet for the electronic devices in the house . Never could get the ceiling fan in living room to work . But when I called they sent someone out to address our problems and he was very nice & helpful . All in all it was a lovely home and we enjoyed ourselves very much. We would definitely rent this house again . Thank you .
1.5 / 5.0
This house is very beautiful. BUT... the location is very remote and you have to drive at least an hour each way to get to Portland or Hood River / Columbia Gorge area. Also, do NOT come in June if you expect to have nice weather. We just got back from spending 9 days in this house. The outdoor area of this house is amazing - but you cannot enjoy it in June. The weather is way too cold and rainy. I am very disappointed that the rates are not lower for this property during the early part of June. The rates should be lower during this time frame. The locals call this time of year "June-uary". Had I known, I would not have paid such a high rate for this property. Also.... the pots and pans at this property ALL need replacing. There wasn't a single pot or pan that wasn't horribly scratched up. I ended up buying dinner out every night for 9 people because I could not cook on such awful cookware. The house has a nice big kitchen, but the state of the cookware renders it pretty much useless. Do not plan on cooking if you rent this property.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Welches?
The average price for a rental in Welches is £199 per night. This rental is £301 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Classic riverfront home w/ great views, game room, hot tub, & modern cabin feel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Classic riverfront home w/ great views, game room, hot tub, & modern cabin feel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Classic riverfront home w/ great views, game room, hot tub, & modern cabin feel?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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