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Penguin Cabin The Utmost Family Mt Rainier Getaway

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ashford, WA
  • Place, Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Allen Memorial Forest
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rainier National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

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  • Parking included
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3.6 out of 5, Good, 1,796 reviews
The price is AU$253
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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About the area

Ashford

With a stay at this cabin in Ashford, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Mount Rainier National Park and Allen Memorial Forest. .This family-friendly cabin is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gifford Pinchot National Forest and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Allen Memorial Forest - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Mount Rainier National Park - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Henry Jackson Visitor Center - 30 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Paradise Loop - 31 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Creek Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Village Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildberry Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rise and Grind - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Base Camp Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Penguin Cabin The Utmost Family Mt Rainier Getaway

Thank you for your interests in our NEW vacation home in Ashford, WA.
As super host in last 3 years and almost all 5-star reviews, we hope you give us a chance to serve you.

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom space with Wi-Fi

Kitchen:

Full kitchen with all the essentials: a microwave, dishwasher, full size stove, oven, cooking utensils, Refrigerator with separate fridge, water dispenser, and coffee maker.

Living room/Entertainments:

65 in Smart qled TV with karaoke entertainment system.
Pool Table;
Couches (one that can pull out to be a bed)
Mahjong.
Playing cards with automatic shuffler!
Amazon Alexa Echo Show 8
Wireless printer.

Bedrooms:
Two of the rooms comes with TV’s.
Queen Size Mattresses.
Alexa Echos in each room LED light strips.
Electrical heaters.
Additional tall queen size air mattress.

Bathroom:
Hair dryers.
Various Towels.

Other Amenities:
Smart Washer and Dryer.
Water Filter
Free WiFi.
Kitchen Aid 2 burn Propane BBQ grill

Heating:
We use furnace and electric heaters to heat our home.

Great News about Water Quality:
As of December 14 2022, we installed Culligan most advanced water filtration system, a 14k dollar investment, and the water is cleaner and clearer. There is
NO MORE copper color water in our cabin. We do provide some bottled water and Dispenser.

Snow:
In the winter, you may encounter snow so please be prepared with AWD and/or tire chains
Our driveway is flat, though can be icy. We try and keep it plowed as often as we can, but there may be times that you'll need to drive in snow and ice.

Power Outages:
Every once in a while, the power goes out in Ashford during a heavy winter storm. We have Portable Generator, propane heater keep you warm, but we do also provide bottled water, a propane stove (with propane) and lanterns/flashlights just in case this happens.

Cell phone service:
Our Cabin is pretty consistent with cell phone services of most carriers, t mobile Verizon, etc.
Our WIFI is also very stable and fast.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,531 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Penguin Cabin The Utmost Family Mt Rainier Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was fabulous! Spacious but cozy. Great place for a family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sajida R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very clean, comfortable and inviting. The kitchen has all the utensils one needs and the rooms are well stocked with hosery and linen. We had a wonderful time especially with the pool table and karaoke. Also, the fact that this property is located very close to the nisqually entrance mt rainier makes it convenient for those planning to visit mt Ranieri national park. We higly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

linh-lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
They were very welcoming!!! Amazing communication. Clean Place and very spacious and super close to Mt. Rainer
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dahlia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super communicative and easy check in/out process!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kim M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our booking was somehow overlooked and when we arrived an hour past check in time the unit had not been cleaned/prepared.When the host was contacted by the vrbo site he contacted us and apologized. He then found a cleaning crew to come in asap to clean while we were out. When we returned it felt clean and more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We very much enjoyed our stay. The home is spacious, clean and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need, beds were comfortable. Communication from the host was timely and thorough. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Margie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a god place to stay after hiking at Mount Rainier. Really liked the kitchen. There was a little problem with the heater that the owner offered to fix immediately. And there wasn’t enough hot water to use the bathtub successfully.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very clean. Somewhat dated but very clean. Could use some kitchen supply updates but we found everything we needed to make breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vionna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is a lot bigger than I expected. It's cozy and fun with a group. The location is unbeatable. It's quite and just 5 mins from Mt Rainier NP. Matt and crew were awesome and super helpful. They were responsive and jumped in quickly when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, if you're heading to the State Park. Literally down the street. No grocery stores, but there is a small general store, so make sure you bring your food and such. Bring coffee filters. LolThe decor is a miss mash of things, which we don't mind at all. Kitchen well stocked. Plenty of towels and blankets. Pots & Pans are well used. We only slept in the master but the bed was comfy. Place was very clean. Neighborhood is quiet and private Yard is fenced for fido. Lots of games and things to do for a family or group.Owners are responsive, helpful and very kind. GPS will take you to the next street over and it will get confusing! So when inputting the address, DO NOT INCLUDE "CT". trust me on this. I would recommend to anyone who wants a comfortable, home environment. Super great location of you need a base for exploring Mt. Rainier State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and comfortable home. Directions were confusing." Using Google maps, we didn't find home, finally opened "Waze" in my phone and went directly to home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathie a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location to mt rainier, bedrooms small but bedsizes queens that are preferred, nice to have cupboards labeled so easiy to find, need 12 oz glasses, plenty of drinking water
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was good. The cabin was clean, the beds were comfortable. We have everything we need. We enjoyed karaoke one evening
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A friend and I really enjoyed our stay before heading to Mount Rainier. The beds were super comfortable, and this would be a great place to stay for families planning to explore the park. The home was located right by the Nisqually entrance. Communication with the host was great, and overall wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was set up so perfectly! You could stay home for your entire trip and be completely comfortable and entertained! The hosts thought of absolutely everything from karaoke to board games. The hosts were friendly and communicative and a dream to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie G.

A Work in Progress

Upon arrival, the yard appears that there are plans for further home improvement projects as it is a bit cluttered. The inside also seemed to be a state of somewhat incomplete renovation.The furnishings inside the home are eclectic. There is a lot of gadgetry that is powered by a great deal of extension cords that are twisted around screws and taped to walls and ceilings. An attempt was made to take a hinged door and change it into a barn door, leaving the opening to the master bathroom and the contents and or people therein rather exposed. In the laundry room is a dog door that is large enough for an adult to crawl through that is always open. There is a lock on the laundry room door, but it is on the same side as the dog door. There is no way to secure the home. Bottom line - This home provided a place to stay that was very convenient to Mt. Rainier National Park. It offered 3 bedrooms, each with a full-sized bed. The home could comfortably hold 6 people. (There is a sliding couch bed, but it will not stay together and there was no clean bedding.) The appliances were very nice and in good working order. We were there two nights and even with the issues I mentioned earlier, we were comfortable enough. The price was reasonable, and checkout expectations were very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun & functional

Lots of smart devices (speakers, thermostat, TVs etc). Several windows were unlocked when we arrived, which we locked. There is a medium-large dog door in laundry room which does not lock/couldn’t be closed from what we could tell. Lots of space, comfortable and clean beds, fun games and very creative extension cord wiring and lighting (a bit scary). Very nice sound system and karaoke set up! We just couldn’t figure out how to change the language-instructions would have been helpful. No kitchen linens were available (hand towels, etc) and kitchen sponge was very used (ick). Other than that we were happy, comfortable and enjoyed the clean environment. Very good value for the amount of space and price for being so close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Retreat

Several friends and a couple dogs got together to celebrate my birthday and 420. It was an amazing experience, the dogs LOVED the yard, and the house was set up nicely for both bedroom privacy and the communal space openess.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin in National Forest

Very roomy and comfortable stay at this cabin/house. There were many bells and whistles include like a karaoke machine and water cooler! Fun led lights at ceiling level made night lights unnecessary. The only thing that threw us off was the Beware of Dog sign, we thought we pulled into someone’s house instead of a Vrbo!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location - plenty of space!

As a family of seven the Penguin house had plenty of room for our family was in a great location for our visit to Mt Rainier! Mark, communicated with us through out the check in process making it super easy! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing time!

We had a great time, very spacious. We had 9 people so it was a housefull! Very clean and good communication from our host. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin

When I review a property, I prioritize convenience, security and comfort. I highly recommend this property as a base for exploring the beautiful Mt. Rainier National Park. This cabin was perfect for us on our autumn trip. Mark has provided everything that a guest might need, including a well-stocked kitchen and pantry. Once we opened the door, we were set. This is especially important in such a rural area. Additionally, the layout of the cabin is great with bedrooms on opposite ends and living space between, including a game area which was fun. We had a great time, felt at home, and hope to return for future trips.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Communication with owners was very good and the house seemed clean. The decor was an eclectic mix of art deco, mid-century and rec room. The kitchen and laundry appliances are newer. Of concern was the electricity - there seems to be a DYI effort to rewire the house and there were electrical cords and extension cords strung around the ceiling in several rooms. A little scary. The landscaping/hardscaping seemed to be in progress.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun and comfortable place

Had a good time. Voices strained from too much Karaoke :-)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for one night so didn’t get to spend much time at the property. Mark was very responsive and let us drop our luggage earlier than check in time. Location was very close to the Paradise entrance. Spacious place with many entertainment options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024