Deep Forest Cabins

My wife and I recently stayed here to attend a wedding which was being held close by. We chose the Huckleberry cabin as each cabin has it’s own name. The cabin has a nice woodsy smell even though we did have to air it out and it felt very cozy right once you stepped inside. The place is quite secluded with only one other cabin close by and the other by the owners. The amenities offered here is great with the free Wi-​Fi which is very good for a far away place like this so close to Mount Rainier. The signal strength was great and we never had a disruption in service.
When we checked in, Janet was there to greet us and was very helpful to explain about hiking options at Mount Rainier plus all the dining options close by in Ashford. They have a wide array of DVD’s for you to borrow since they don’t have any TV signal, but during our entire stay here we were always too busy to watch any of them.
The cabin we stayed at was just terrific as it seems as it was recently not too long ago remodeled. It has a full size fridge, stove and even a dishwasher. They also have utensils and kitchen utensils for cooking with pots and pans included. The interior of the cabin was nicely decorated and you can tell the place has been kept up with all the guests coming and going with each new reservation. The bathroom is large and has a nice big Jacuzzi tub with a skylight. The main draw of the place was the big hot tub right outside our bedroom door. It was fenced in so you have privacy throughout and you can freely jump in and out whenever you want. The place also came with a small porch with a gas barbeque grill which we utilized once for barbequing burgers. It was such a great setting to relax and have a couple beers before heading to the wedding.
If I ever come to Mount Rainier again I would definitely choose to stay at this cabin again as it is quite a long drive back to Seattle if only coming for a day trip. The amenities offered here just seems to make staying in the woods that more inviting!
P. S. They have no cell phone signal here and you cannot get any reception once you leave the premises.

We loved this place. This place is awesome and the setting amongst the tall trees capturing nature were wonderful. The amenities and the hot tub were pristine. Pat’s advice on hiking routes and local food places were the best. We will be back.

My boyfriend and I booked the Maplewild cabin for a weekend getaway, and we were not disappointed in the least. Pat welcomed us effusively the moment we arrived, and gave us tips on the best hikes in the area that were off the beaten track.
We then made the short drive over to the cabin, and were enthralled by how cozy and perfect it was. This enthrallment remained for the duration of our stay here. The bed had a ridiculously comfortable mattress with extremely soft linens. Combine that with the peace and quiet you get thanks to being secluded from the world, and you end up sleeping like a log. The bathroom had a neat little skylight over the tub, which I thought was a great little touch. The kitchen is stocked with all your basic appliances and tableware, and there’s a grill outside to enjoy a nice steak. The hot tub on the deck was the icing on the cake, and it came in most handy after our hike at nearby Mt. Beljica. There were even plastic wine glasses in the kitchen for us to relax even further while enjoying a drink in the hot tub.
I cannot wait to come back! I don’t think I can ever bring myself to stay elsewhere when I visit the Mt. Rainier area in the future.
PS: There is absolutely no cell phone signal around, but wifi is available both at Janet and Pat’s place (aka where you check in) as well as at the little utilities shack in the area where the cabins are located.

My wife and I have spent our anniversary the last 3 years at the Maplewild cabin. The privacy and seclusion is great, as well as the insanely close proximity to Mt Rainier. It serves as a perfect base camp for hiking the great park. We spend the day traversing the mountain, soak away the soreness in the hottub, and top it off with a cold beer and a steak hot of the grill!
The Maplewild Cabin has some great architecture, my favorite feature being the massive wall of windows facing the deck with an excellent view of the forest and adjacent hillside. This year they have added a dishwasher, flat screen TV, and a larger window in the bedroom, and I couldn’t be happier with the improvements! The owners and caretaker are both extremely nice as well as accomodating. I really don’t have a single complaint. I’ve been hooked on the cabin since our first visit, and we’re already planning our next stay!

My husband and I were visiting Mt. Rainier in March and stayed in the Maplewild cabin for one night, which was lovely. The power went out in the area for about 5 hours during our stay, but we still had a wonderful time. I just so happened to buy a novel the day before and had plenty of time to rest and read. They provide lanterns in the cabin. It was just so cozy! There was a loft bedroom, and the bed was super comfy and clean. I slept very soundly.
When the power came back on later that night, we got to watch the DVDs that the owners let us borrow. Although we didn’t get to use the hot tub that night, we were able to have an early morning hot tub session. Great way to start the day!
If I lived in the area, I would definitely stay here again! I would totally recommend a stay at Deep Forest Cabins.

My husband and I stayed at the guest house when I was in town for work this past weekend. We travel quite a bit for work, and I’m always searching for a good deal. The guest house seemed to be the best bang for the buck that I could find in the area.
Highlights:
*I’m pretty picky, but the bed and bedding was amazing– it was so comfy I didn’t want to get out of bed.
*The cabin was really clean, which was nice, and which isn’t often found in remote, mountain cabins. It was a plenty surprise.
*Heated floors in the bathroom, so nice!
*It was a little chilly when we were there (the end of September), but the heater had been turned on in anticipation of our arrival, and the cabin was nice and cozy.
*Loved the big windows, and waking up to the forest view. We felt like we were in a treehouse.
*The website notes there is no kitchen, but it does have a fridge and a microwave, which was just perfect for us.
We loved it, and would definitely stay again upon return to Ashford.

My husband and I stayed here the first weekend of October when the park was shut down. We stayed at the Cedar Grove cabin, which is perfect for two people. We were perfectly content staying in the cabin the whole time. The inside of the cabin is made of solid wood and the bathroom is luxurious. The hot tub is also amazing. The kitchen is extremely charming and completely functional. We brought all our own food and cooked barbecue on the deck grill as well. I highly recommend Deep Forest Cabins. We will definitely be returning again!

Just completed our third stay at Deep Forest Cabins, Second at the «Cedar Grove». This cabin is an amazing romantic getaway. The cabin is lined head to toe with cedar, and it smells and looks wonderful! This cabin is well setup for couples as it has only a single queen bed and the bathroom suite is that of dreams! My wife’s dreams that is, its huge and has a separate jetted tub and a stand alone glass shower. The ceiling is vaulted and where the vault meets the wall at its highest point there are large windows revealing the cedar forest behind the cabin. Breath taking yet private. The kitchen is roomy and great for preparing meals. When you wake in the morning you will be shocked to find huge cedars running straight through the cabin. Or so it appears, what a ingenious design and a unique experience to wake up to. Oh did I mention the sunken hot tub on the deck, picture this soaking in the bubbly water while snow flakes fall through the towering trees above and land on your face. The deer watching is is outstanding via the many large windows. Everything is well thought out here! No Celly service and No Boob Tube (TV with no reception) just movies, a wife’s paradise… bring your CEO hubby here.
Thank You Pat and Janet!
Kind Regards Michael and Jamie

My husband and I stayed at Deep forest Cabins — Chanterelle — for 2 nights and enjoyed it. This is their smallest cabin but has enough space for sleeping, showering and relaxing a bit. I don’t necessarily recommend this cabin for having around… I would probably get a larger cabin for that purpose. The Chanterelle did meet our needs since we were hiking most of the tome and not spending much time at the cabin.
The cabin had beautiful wood floors and a nice sofa under the window to relax. The shower and bathroom were on a lower level (4 steps down from the main room/​bedroom) and was large with a small refrigerator and microwave.
All in all the stay was comfortable. If we are ever back in the area I would stay at Deep Forest Cabins. The only thing I would add is wifi. There is absolutely no cell signal out there so be forewarned.

We had a great experience with Deep Forest Cabins from start to finish. The booking was wonderfully smooth, Janet answered all of our questions and even provided good directions to help us navigate our late night arrival (these roads aren’t quite lit like the city).
We stayed at the beautiful Chanterelle Guest Cabin, which is the smallest of all the cabins at Deep Forest. It doesn’t have a kitchen, but it certainly had everything else that we needed, including a mini fridge and a microwave. It was cozy and private with a wonderful view atop a hill (supposedly great for stars, but with our weather we saw a great spread of. clouds). There is no phone reception and no internet, but it does have a flat screen TV and an ipod dock and they do have dvds available for you to borrow. And oh yeah, they also had good food recs, a nice change of pace from the food we were encountering on the road. :) A really wonderful and convenient location for those wanting a little peace and quiet while visiting Mt. Rainier.

We stayed in the Cedar Grove cabin back in March and I must say I LOVED this cabin. It was extremely comfortable, warm, and modern in a woodsy-​rustic kind of way. The kitchen was fully stocked with every utensil you can think of and even had a dishwasher… my apartment in downtown Seattle didn’t even have a dishwasher!
I don’t think there was cable, but we brought movies to watch on the dvd player. We enjoyed the hottub very much, and the grill off the deck was perfect for steaks. I mean, it was honestly one of the finest weekend getaways I’ve ever had. The drive from Seattle was brutal on a Friday afternoon, but once we got away from the crowds and closer to the Mountain, it was so beautiful.
The owners are very responsive to online queries and gave really great directions to the cabin. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Very Clean. Tastefully decorated room, cabin feel with newer kitchen appliances. Thick soft towels (and plenty of them!), good shower-​although I wish the shower head could change its wide stream for more force in a single flow– deep shower/​bath have to really step up and over edge. Natural soaps– encouraged me to buy same when I got home it worked so well!, Natural soap kitchen, too. Well stocked kitchen, they provide everything like coffee, salt, etc. We didn’t cook there but it looked well set up. Window shades very cool-​easy to pull up down. Quiet! Cars very muffled due to house and trees in front of cabin. Janet is super ice, welcoming, helpful with advice and maps. Filtered water a plus. We refilled our glass water bottles every day before our hike. Nice artwork. Hooks everywhere are helpful for more storage. Bed was way too soft for me. Sheets nice and soft. Hot tub is private and comfy, easy to use. Huckleberry Cabin