A Magical Place Beside a Magical River

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(48 Ratings)

House in Washington

22 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

You've never seen anything like it. Let's start with the house; an eccentric, artistic, retrofit of a barn and a standing vernacular home connected by a greenhouse/hot tub room that makes you feel cozy and in the middle of the wilderness at the same time. Artisan touches include exquisitely carved beams, functional metal sculpture, a 'wildstyle' fireplace and hearth, a spiral staircase picketed with apple and pear limbs, an outdoor swinging bed (the dream machine), and other details too numerous to mention.

Summer or winter the gathering spot is the huge kitchen/dining/living room area where kids can play, adults cook, and slackers can pull books off the well stocked shelves and ride the plush couches or comfy chairs. In summer you'll move out from there to the giant wrap around decks complete with two hanging beds, for cocktails and river viewing. And in winter you'll retreat the opposite direction to the Fred Flintstone hot tub room for a soak in the unique hot tub.

Upstairs find a sleeping loft furnished with a queen sized bed and two twin beds in an very cozy alcove. Open the window in the summer and let the sound of the river take you down, down down... The master bed and bathroom are also on this floor, both airy and oversized, with a star gazing deck perched off the bedroom. The bath is equipped with a steam room and his and her sinks. There is also a bunk room adjacent to the master but not separated by a door.

Down the back stairs there is a bedroom furnished with a queen sized bed and another bedroom with a queen and a set of bunks. Both are paneled in warm pine finished the old Scandinavian way- sans trim. Beautiful! The downstairs bedrooms share a bath equipped with a 6' claw foot tub accessorized with shower hardware. The floor is limestone pavers which feel great in bare feet- especially in winter when the hydronic heat warms them. Downstairs further is a T.V. room with a large sectional which can serve as two twins and a twin futon couch . On the porch are two hanging beds, the most sought after cribs in the summer. We have slept six (kids) on the king sized bed. It has magnificent views of mountains by day and stars by night. The other bed is a full and has a view of the river!

In Summer slip out the back door to explore the Magical Methow. The property stretches along 1500' of riverfront with many shady nooks to view wildlife from (you will see many many deer, otters, and various other critters here) or write in that journal you've always promised yourself you'd be attending to. And fishermen- seize the day! This stretch of the Methow has a huge population of rainbows, cutthroats, and, in the fall of the year, steelhead. Flies only please! In winter you can traipse along these same byways with only the hush of the river and shush of your skis to accompany you. Birdwatchers also take note- the Methow Conservancy surveyed the property and found the highest concentration of migrating songbirds in the entire valley here.

If your objective is sheer relaxation, wander no further than the paradisical pond, complete with huge decks, a gazebo, and a pure sand beach, that lies to the north of the house.

Keywords: house,ranch,farmhouse,estate,retreat,lodge,bohemian palace,weddings

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Washington

Nearby attractions

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

53.4 mi

Refuge River Ranch

99.4 mi

Leavenworth Reindeer Farm

94.8 mi

Front Street Park

96.2 mi

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A Magical Place Beside a Magical River

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9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(48 Ratings)

House in Washington

22 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Washington

Nearby attractions

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

53.4 mi

Refuge River Ranch

99.4 mi

Leavenworth Reindeer Farm

94.8 mi

Front Street Park

96.2 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(48 Ratings)

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

I don't like leaving bad reviews, I know they can affect a person's livelihood. We had a terrible experience. We had a 3pm checkin and showed up about 6pm, expecting to roll in and start making dinner. The place was completely unready. None of the laundry was done (bedding for 20 people?) and the place wasn't cleaned. Laundry piled everywhere, stuff on the kitchen counters, garbage not taken out, the hot tub was drained, clutter in many rooms, lots of food in the fridge, ... It would've taken hours to clean up. The host was not reachable, out of town we found out later. We waited a while but had to move on, the kids were hungry and we needed to find a place to stay that night. Brit, the property manager, showed up just as we were leaving. We couldn't get a consistent story out of her for why the place wasn't ready. She had no way of contacting us (just decided to show up I guess) and I was never given her number as a backup. So the host didn't make adequate backup plans for when he was out of town. For $900 a night, we really expected a lot more. With the place cleaned up, I can see why a lot of people would like the property. It is a bit quirky, though, and needs some maintenance. No locks on the doors (coming from the big city this was a surprise), a lot of personal photos and belongings, the hot tub was drained (something about a water problem?), and there doesn't seem to be river access (river cut into the bank, you'd need a ladder to get to the water).

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Funky house with river views (no easy river access) and a river fed "pond." Second time here and the house and yard looked much cleaner. Appreciated the added screens so windows could be opened in the cooler night time. Pond was cold and perfect for the triple digit temps!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

So A Magical Place By A Magical River is very much that. The fiery sunsets we saw were incredible, deer walked through the property on several occasions, the swimming pond was a welcome oasis from the heat. The kitchen and communal table were perfect for our large group of 14. When the bbq gave out on us on our second day, a replacement bbq was at the house within a couple hours. The entire place has a custom quality that is totally unique. Easy drive to Winthrop or Twisp off the main highway. Recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

We enjoyed our vacation in Twisp! There is ample space for guests to spend time together in the kitchen, dining and living rooms, as well as nooks to get away for alone time. The view is peaceful and accessible for skiing and town activities.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

House is uniquely great, awesome views, and even stayed warm in -20 weather!

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

The house was our favorite part of the trip - a family reunion across 3 generations. Lots of space and interesting features including the hot tub and ice skating rink. Our only wish was to know more of the house’s story! Would definitely recommend for larger groups staying in the Twisp/Winthrop area.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was large and artistic. It has some quirks like needing to oas through bedrooms to move between wings but overall a great stay.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

A few families stayed here for a trail run weekend. The house has a huge kitchen, amazing porch with two bed/porch swings, plenty of beds, and an expansive view of the river and valley. We loved every moment. Mostly great for kids, though there's no way to cover the hot tub, which is sunk in the floor in the house -- might make parents of very young kids nervous. Thanks for a great escape this weekend!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Uniquely enjoyable space for our group of twelve. Lots of room for three families to gather to cook, eat, play games, read, sit by the fire, and spread out for rest and quiet time. Amazing views from living spaces and bedrooms. Convenient location between Twisp and Winthrop. Anticipate returning next season!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Thank-you so much for letting us stay in your home. It was the perfect match for our group.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

We loved exploring this home which has space and rooms great for families and teens! We opted to hang out fireside overlooking the river and often deer and turkeys. Location allowed easy access to Loup Loup as well as Community Nordic trailheads in Winthrop. Driveway was plowed reasonably promptly after a 4 inch snow though it’s a little steep near the road - needed the AWD for sure.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

My wife and I rented this property to stay with our friends and family after celebrating our marriage. The owner was was responsive and helpful, the property was beautiful and the house was clean. I would recommend this to future guests

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Was our second year gathering, perfect location, beautiful

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

The owner was very attentative and the property was beautiful! We had an electrical issue that was resolved immediately. The cabin was very hot though, and we ended up purchasing 3 fans. Other than that we had a great experience at the cabin.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Stayed 3 nights with 15 other guys for my bachelor party and everyone loved the house and property. The place was incredibly relaxing. Tons of yard area for games. Enjoyed floating the river and ending at the house. Close to town. Plenty of space for the 16 of us. Would definitely stay here again!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Came for the weekend with 14 other high school friends for the Sunflower relay. And what a trip we had! Peter’s home is a retreat. One of the most incredible homes we had ever stayed in!

3.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

The house and location are beautiful. A great place to make memories.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Amazing!

3.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

The house held all of us adults and kids comfortably. The towns of Twisp and Winthrop are an easy drive. There’s a nice grocery store nearby in Twisp. We enjoyed beers at the brewery in Twisp, the Old School Taproom in Twisp and at the Old School Brewery in Winthrop. Kids were welcome in all the breweries. We also got ice cream twice at Sherri’s in Winthrop. We spent the days at the river hanging out. The downsides were upon arrival, the toilet paper in both bathrooms was shredded by probably mice which left a lot of droppings. We also found droppings on and within the bath towels that were stacked on a bench in a different bathroom. The cabin did not have air conditioning which would have been an added bonus but it wasn’t expected. The clean dishes in the cupboard had dried food stuck to them, there were wet towels left on the bathroom floor upstairs and a razor that was left in the shower upon arrival. A good cleaning crew and a bunch of Decon and bait stations could have made the cabin feel and look cleaner. The owner was easy to reach via VRBO message and was very responsive.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

My family of 11 and I were very impressed by the artistic beauty of this home! Picturesque surroundings. Wildlife all around. The photos don’t express how beautiful the details of this house are in person. We felt like we were renting a venue. Everything we needed was available. There are 4 large tables throughout the property that can accommodate large family dinners. We had a wonderful time spending our days at the pond and our evenings on the porch. My family and I would love to return and highly recommend.

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Easy booking, great communication, great location and very spacious!

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Twisp! Awesome location, super close to Winthrop, and a beautiful scene to wake up to!

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2020

The house is one of a kind. The setting beautiful. Our two families had a great Ling weekend.

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

We had a wonderful time at this property. The photos don't even do the place justice. The design aesthetic is amazing. The house is HUGE but every room is well cared for. We were with a party of 15 people. The kids and grown ups had a great time. Peter was easy to work with and very accommodating. We would definitely recommend this place!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Washington?

The average price for a rental in Washington is £158 per night. This rental is £657 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A Magical Place Beside a Magical River. 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 A Magical Place Beside a Magical River pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at A Magical Place Beside a Magical River?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, balcony or patio, and dishwasher.

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A Magical Place Beside a Magical River

House in Washington

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Washington

Nearby attractions

A Magical Place Beside a Magical River

House in Washington

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Washington

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Washington?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is A Magical Place Beside a Magical River pet friendly?

What amenities are available at A Magical Place Beside a Magical River?

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