Aurora Borealis-5 Minute Drive to Downtown Winthrop and Ski Trailhead!
Apartment in Winthrop, WA
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this apartment rental
Aurora Borealis Condominium(a legal, licensed nightly rental with a current Okanogan County health permit as required by law)offers relaxed, comfortable lodging accommodations for up to 8 guests in a quiet end-of-the-road setting. Grocery store and downtown Winthrop are within easy walking distance. During your stay at Aurora Borealis, you will enjoy a well-stocked gourmet kitchen, including our newly added wine club offering our guests a selection of wine on arrival. Just add your favorite as a replacement for the guests to follow.
Lay back and warm up to a propane gas fireplace with natural river rock wall, Dish Network with a large flat screen satellite TV, a sound system available to plug in any music device, and free wireless high-speed Internet. Use it all, or none of it and get in tune with the quiet, peaceful pace of the Methow Valley.
Expansive up-valley views of the Cascades from the deck offer views of the adjacent rolling meadow leading the adventuresome traveler to nearby mountain biking, hiking, and ski and snowshoe trails with access right out the door. All the comforts of home and more with the country feel of the sunny Methow.
Aurora Borealis Condo has a 3 bedroom layout, two downstairs and one upstairs with 2 full bathrooms in a spacious rambler style layout. Enjoy a king bed and large en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom, a queen bed in the second bedroom, and 3 twin beds as well as a comfortable trundle bed (for two) in the upstairs bedroom (Total sleeping capacity of eight).
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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT YEAR ROUND TRAVEL INFORMATION--READ BEFORE BOOKING A RESERVATION:
1)It is the responsibility of the guest to have travel plans in place to travel either over the North Cascades via Highway 20 OR to travel over Steven's Pass through Leavenworth OR to travel I-90 over Snoqualmie to Blewett Pass through Wenatchee and then up the Columbia river to the Methow Valley. If one route is closed, it is the YOUR responsibility to make alternate plans for travel. NO REFUNDS will be given at any time of the year simply because an alternate route must be taken and add additional travel time. Highway 20 is closed in the winter and mountain passes can be closed anytime of the year because of wildfires, rockslides or other occurrences. Directions over all the routes will be sent to. you 3 days before your arrival. Make sure to check pass reports(and they can change while you are en route) and print out the directions before you leave.
2)Trail Access/Closure Information:
If you are coming to hike, bike, or ski on a trail or system of trails which happen to be closed before or during your stay, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN because of this. Trail closures can occur anytime because of fire, rockslides, mud flows...and we have no control over this. There are many hiking, biking trails of various kinds in the Methow Valley. If access to the North Cascades is closed via Hwy 20 because of any reason, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN because of this. There beautiful hikes in and around our valley that we would be happy to recommend.
INTERNET POLICY..PLEASE NOTE:
**We strive to provide the best internet service we can get here in the very rural Methow Valley. Internet speeds vary throughout the valley and outages or tech issues can occur that we have no control over, and for these reasons NO REFUNDS are given if the internet is problematic. We also do not guarantee that the internet will meet your work/school needs. Should you have an issue with internet service, please send us a message through VRBO describing the problem. We will then contact you to troubleshoot. If the issue is not resolved, we will then contact the internet provider, and/or homeowner. Please note... our valley is very rural and getting service personnel to fix things in a timely manner can be a challenge. We rent lodging, not office space.
Public internet is available at the Winthrop library with enhanced internet speed (parking lot or inside the library). Alternatively, for a fee you can go to the Dropzone in downtown Winthrop. Thank you for your understanding!
IMPORTANT WINTER INFORMATION :
**Should you travel to the Methow during the winter months it is important to understand that you must be prepared for winter driving(keep chains, shovel...in the car) and all the inconveniences it causes you and the community you are visiting. The weather can be extreme with large snowfalls, unexpected technical issues, frozen pipes, impassable roads/driveways). If it snows while here you will have to wait for plow service just like every other person in the valley. There are a limited number of plow companies and Methow Reservations nor the owners of the house are in control of the plow company schedules. They have many different contracts and many miles of roads, driveways...to plow. If a plow person or a snow shoveler shows up to clear any area around the house, please do not argue with them or turn them away. Move your vehicles if asked. Your cooperation and patience are required especially after any significant snow accumulation. Should you get stuck you can call Classic Towing in Twisp, WA
**Propane Fireplace--should there be tech issues or the propane fireplace upon your arrival please send a message through Airbnb. Methow Reservations and the owner will try to troubleshoot and remedy the problem. If the problem requires a part or there is an issue with the propane company that may take longer that your stay, NO REFUNDS will be given.
Lay back and warm up to a propane gas fireplace with natural river rock wall, Dish Network with a large flat screen satellite TV, a sound system available to plug in any music device, and free wireless high-speed Internet. Use it all, or none of it and get in tune with the quiet, peaceful pace of the Methow Valley.
Expansive up-valley views of the Cascades from the deck offer views of the adjacent rolling meadow leading the adventuresome traveler to nearby mountain biking, hiking, and ski and snowshoe trails with access right out the door. All the comforts of home and more with the country feel of the sunny Methow.
Aurora Borealis Condo has a 3 bedroom layout, two downstairs and one upstairs with 2 full bathrooms in a spacious rambler style layout. Enjoy a king bed and large en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom, a queen bed in the second bedroom, and 3 twin beds as well as a comfortable trundle bed (for two) in the upstairs bedroom (Total sleeping capacity of eight).
**************************************************
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT YEAR ROUND TRAVEL INFORMATION--READ BEFORE BOOKING A RESERVATION:
1)It is the responsibility of the guest to have travel plans in place to travel either over the North Cascades via Highway 20 OR to travel over Steven's Pass through Leavenworth OR to travel I-90 over Snoqualmie to Blewett Pass through Wenatchee and then up the Columbia river to the Methow Valley. If one route is closed, it is the YOUR responsibility to make alternate plans for travel. NO REFUNDS will be given at any time of the year simply because an alternate route must be taken and add additional travel time. Highway 20 is closed in the winter and mountain passes can be closed anytime of the year because of wildfires, rockslides or other occurrences. Directions over all the routes will be sent to. you 3 days before your arrival. Make sure to check pass reports(and they can change while you are en route) and print out the directions before you leave.
2)Trail Access/Closure Information:
If you are coming to hike, bike, or ski on a trail or system of trails which happen to be closed before or during your stay, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN because of this. Trail closures can occur anytime because of fire, rockslides, mud flows...and we have no control over this. There are many hiking, biking trails of various kinds in the Methow Valley. If access to the North Cascades is closed via Hwy 20 because of any reason, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN because of this. There beautiful hikes in and around our valley that we would be happy to recommend.
INTERNET POLICY..PLEASE NOTE:
**We strive to provide the best internet service we can get here in the very rural Methow Valley. Internet speeds vary throughout the valley and outages or tech issues can occur that we have no control over, and for these reasons NO REFUNDS are given if the internet is problematic. We also do not guarantee that the internet will meet your work/school needs. Should you have an issue with internet service, please send us a message through VRBO describing the problem. We will then contact you to troubleshoot. If the issue is not resolved, we will then contact the internet provider, and/or homeowner. Please note... our valley is very rural and getting service personnel to fix things in a timely manner can be a challenge. We rent lodging, not office space.
Public internet is available at the Winthrop library with enhanced internet speed (parking lot or inside the library). Alternatively, for a fee you can go to the Dropzone in downtown Winthrop. Thank you for your understanding!
IMPORTANT WINTER INFORMATION :
**Should you travel to the Methow during the winter months it is important to understand that you must be prepared for winter driving(keep chains, shovel...in the car) and all the inconveniences it causes you and the community you are visiting. The weather can be extreme with large snowfalls, unexpected technical issues, frozen pipes, impassable roads/driveways). If it snows while here you will have to wait for plow service just like every other person in the valley. There are a limited number of plow companies and Methow Reservations nor the owners of the house are in control of the plow company schedules. They have many different contracts and many miles of roads, driveways...to plow. If a plow person or a snow shoveler shows up to clear any area around the house, please do not argue with them or turn them away. Move your vehicles if asked. Your cooperation and patience are required especially after any significant snow accumulation. Should you get stuck you can call Classic Towing in Twisp, WA
**Propane Fireplace--should there be tech issues or the propane fireplace upon your arrival please send a message through Airbnb. Methow Reservations and the owner will try to troubleshoot and remedy the problem. If the problem requires a part or there is an issue with the propane company that may take longer that your stay, NO REFUNDS will be given.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Map of Winthrop, WA
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Reviews
10.0
The property is nice. It is in a quiet neighborhood. Close to local store and downtown. About 45 min to 1 hour drive to beautiful national park trails and sights. Worked very well for our family.
8.0
The condo was well stocked, and an excellent location for getting to a number of ski trails with under 30 minutes of driving. Good size for 6 people. We did bring a couple of camp chairs for the living room which helped with seating. We had no problem with hot water, 6 of us showered every day without an issue. We had an enjoyable stay.
Couple of issues: We were supplied 2 rolls of TP for 6 people for 7 night stay. The TV was challenging to use, and had no volume for some reason on the last night. It would have been nice to have had printed easy instructions on how to operate it. FYI- Dishwasher detergent tray did not open during the cycle, so we just threw the pod in and left the tray open.
10.0
Easy weekend spot just outside of Winthrop with access to the trails. Property was very clean and had everything we needed. The key box is mounted on the garage, not next to the front door, so it took us a little bit to find it, but otherwise, everything was great!
10.0
Clean and roomy condo with new direct acces to cross country trail.
10.0
It was a great house for a family stay. Our daughter and son-in-law had a room, we had a room and the third bedroom was great for the grandchildren.
10.0
Great location - bring toilet paper
The rental was a great place to stay as we were exploring North Cascades National Park and the neighboring trails.
The perplexing thing is that there was no extra toilet paper, paper towel or tissues.
10.0
Great place to stay!
It was a great place with lots of room. Close to town and hiking trails.
10.0
Lovely location
This beautiful home was such a blessing for our family, and we enjoyed the surroundings so much. We were in town for a wedding, but staying here made it feel like a luxurious vacation. We saw deer right from the back deck, and the spacious living room was excellent for family gatherings around the cozy fire. Love the wine club, too! How fun! Great amenities all throughout, and our kids loved that you had hot cocoa already in the cupboard! We hope to stay here again sometime!
8.0
CLOSE to Winthrop
Fantastic stay, great for my family. Minor suggestions: as the Grandparents, we loved the master suite. The other downstair bedroom (Queen) had a noisy mattress, and was not well served by the single downstairs window air conditioner, which is in the living room.
10.0
Nice location near outdoor activities
Wonderful locations with responsive hosts!
10.0
Lovely Winthrop
We had a great time snow shoeing. Unseasonably warm weather led us to not x country ski. Only suggestion is to have a knife sharpener or keep the knives sharpened (wrt gourmet kitchen). Otherwise wonderful
8.0
Nice, but needs upgrades for larger groups
Really great place with plenty of space for everyone. That said, I would hesitate to recommend this place for a more than a small family until two issues addressed: 1) the hot water ran out SUPER FAST; and 2) the living room seating has one couch, and one chair. Given that this place can easily host 6-8 (and has a nice large dining table and kitchen setup to match), it really needs a living room furniture update so folks can gather round and relax together.
10.0
Fun Family Trip
This was our only vacation during the pandemic and it was a wonderful homebase for our snowshoeing and cross country ski trips.
10.0
Nice location
Nice location
5.0
Well cared for, nicely appointed townhouse. Far to large for us two but we booked it for the kitchen, and comfortable lounging space. With late fall weather possible, hanging out is a realistic possibility. We found the bed very comfortable. Takeout dinner from The Dining Room was tasty and very large portions. We were pleased with our stay here.
10.0
Fine getaway, spacious well equipped kitchen and cozy gas fireplace
Well cared for, nicely appointed townhouse. Far to large for us two but we booked it for the kitchen, and comfortable lounging space. With late fall weather possible, hanging out is a realistic possibility. We found the bed very comfortable. Takeout dinner from The Dining Room was tasty and very large portions.
We were pleased with our stay here.
8.0
comfortable stay in spite of hot water issue
We enjoyed our stay in this clean well-appointed residence, BUT the hot water supply is minimal as showers can only last a few minutes at best regardless of time of day or who has used it. Old moldy old burger patty on non-usable grill was also a disappointment, as well as some trash underneath the beds.
10.0
Great stay!
The condo was near perfect for our large group of eight. Lots of space. The only thing I would have asked for was a real BBQ rather than an outdoor George Forman grill. The master bed mattress was very firm. FYI. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and, yes, we would stay again!
10.0
Love Winthrop
We had such a good time. The condo was comfy and clean. We had an issue with the sink and the property manager was easy to get a hold of. Winthrop and Twisp are adorable with some amazing local artists. So many outdoor activities in the area. A great place for a quick get away.
8.0
Pretty much fine, most days
The cottage is one of about 20 in the Cascade Condo development at the east edge of town. Limited western views afforded nice sunsets, with some wildlife passing through.
The unit is well ( overly) furnished with all basic needs; except the AC for the ground floor ( living areas and 2 bedrooms) is a wall mounted unit in the living room, so the bedrooms must have open doors to have any cooling effect ( we were in Winthrop when it was still 98F at 5pm).
The other weakness is that there must be a very small hot water heater... ok for 1 or 2 short showers, and then COLD WATER.
Furnishings were comfortable, and the overall value at about $350/night including extras like cleaning and taxes was ok for 4 adults.
8.0
Comfortable fun in Winthrop
We all had a great time staying at this condo in Winthrop. Conveniently located, quiet, and wildlife out your window.
10.0
Great location, very clean and well-stocked!
Our family stayed here for Thanksgiving and it was so cozy and comfortable in snowy Winthrop! The condo is very well-stocked for cooking and feeling like you’re in your own home. I would highly recommend it for a easy, comfortable and enjoyable family stay. Our family stayed here for Thanksgiving and it was so cozy and comfortable in snowy Winthrop! The condo is very well-stocked for cooking and feeling like you’re in your own home. I would highly recommend it for a easy, comfortable and enjoyable family stay.
10.0
September in Winthrop
We had a magnificent stay at this terrific condominium. The town had a cold front pass through and the condo was well prepared for this with a thermostat controlled wall heater. Beds were comfortable and the layout nice and spacious. Our two night stay was perfect!
10.0
Great property.
Enjoyed my return visit to Twisp/Winthrop.
10.0
Perfect for a weekend stay
This was a wonderful property and fit perfectly for our family for a weekend stay.
10.0
Great property!
The condo was spacious and clean. Perfect for a girls weekend getaway.
10.0
Fully stocked, comfortable, and serene.
This property was exactly what we needed for a stay with two families. It was fully stocked with everything we needed and made us feel right at home. Felt isolated, but is conveniently located just a few minutes' drive to downtown Winthrop.
10.0
close to everything
We enjoyed our stay at the Aurora Borealis cabin. It was spacious and clean, and Winthrop was a quick drive away. We were able to stop at the grocery, just across the street from the condo development, and pick up what we needed for dinner. Thanks for a good vacation!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Winthrop?
The average price for a rental in Winthrop is $337 per night. This rental is $73 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Aurora Borealis-5 Minute Drive to Downtown Winthrop and Ski Trailhead!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Aurora Borealis-5 Minute Drive to Downtown Winthrop and Ski Trailhead! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Aurora Borealis-5 Minute Drive to Downtown Winthrop and Ski Trailhead!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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