Dancing Bear Lodge

Property Location
Hwy 706 (Location Map)
Area: Nisqually Entrance to Mount Rainier

Introduction
The Dancing Bear Lodge at Mt. Rainier
A Classic Washington Vacation Home

The largest of our Washington vacation homes, the Dancing Bear Lodge is a spacious, custom built 2,400 square foot home. Our newest Rainier vacation home sleeps 14 people comfortably with 6 sleeping areas and 2 bathrooms.

The whole family can enjoy dinner together at our 20 person table in the large sunroom. Two seperate decks and a hot tub await outside.

All of our Mt. Rainier vacation homes are located near Ashford Washington. The Dancing Bear Lodge is less than 5 minutes from the west entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park on the way to the Paradise Inn and visitor center.

* A Classic Washington Vacation Home
o Surrounded by forest with no neighbors in sight and less than 5 minutes to Mt. Rainier National Park
o Sleeps 14 comfortably
o 4 bedrooms + open landing + common room
o Kids Welcome! The living room upstairs has the XBox and Foosball table and is a great room to enjoy some games.
o No smoking/No pets

* Cabin Layout
o Wood burning stove with firewood onsite
o Fully stocked gourmet kitchen
o Separate dining area in sunroom with seating for 20
o Living room with open timber beams and built-in cabinets
o 2 living rooms with wide screen TV and surround sound
o All new beds with high quality linens including flannel sheets and down pillows.
o 3 Kings, 3 Queens, 2 Singles. We can also convert two of the kings into 4 singles.
o 2 bathrooms with bath tub and dual head shower

* Cabin Amenities
o 7' Hot Tub on the deck
o New propane BBQ grill
o Plush bath towels, quality bed linens and down blankets
o 2 TVs with Satellite for local channels and large movie library
o Telephone for local calls
o XBox with over 15 games
o Board games, puzzles and Mt. Rainier guide books
o Foosball table
o CD & radio/cassette player
o New Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer
o Starbucks Coffee, hot chocolates, teas and popcorn
o Breakfast Included, Commercial grade Belgian waffle maker with compimentary mix and syrup

We're certain you'll love our spacious and private
Washington vacation homes as much as we do.

Amenities

• BBQ Grill	• Belgian Waffles	• Gourmet Kitchen
• New 8' Hot Tub	• Satellite TV	• Washer/Dryer
• Telephone

Nearby Attractions
Rainier, Ashford and Nisqually Valley Activities close to our cabins

* Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad Train Tour This is ideal for kids and families. It's an amazingly beautiful trip through our Cascade Mountains at the base of Mt. Rainier.
* Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Another classic trip for families and children. Ride the tram, take the walking tour, hike nature trails, visit Cheney Discovery Center and much more! Children of all ages love this trip. It's also great for mobility impaired visitors. Ask about our 2 for 1 ticket discounts.
* EZ Times Outfitters Trail rides for adults and kids.
* Fishing in the Ashford / Nisqually Valley area.
* Wildflower and Rainier Photography

Tours of the Volcano Country using our Rainier cabins as base camps

* Motorbike Tours
* Scenic Driving Tours Take the family and kids on a drive to the park's best attractions.
* Tours and Activities in Lewis County

Mt. Rainier National Park Service Info

* Backpacking Mount Rainier from the Park Service
* Day hiking Enjoy a day of family hiking
* Climbing Mount Rainier from the Park Service
* Biking inside Mt. Rainier National Park
* Ranger guided tours for kids, adults, teens and families

East Entrance to Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument

The East entrance to Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument is two hours from our Volcano Country Cabins.

* Roads 25 and 99 provide access to the vast blown down forest and views of the legendary Spirit Lake, and are usually open from Memorial Day until snow blocks the roads. Cowlitz Valley Ranger Station is open to visitors daily during the summer season. On Forest Road 99 interpretive talks and walks bring the landscape to life for visitors and can be enjoyed at the numerous view points. Food services and gifts are available at Cascades Peaks Viewpoint. Dining, gas, and other services are offered in nearby communities.

Mt Rainier Waterfalls
within an hour of our Cabins

Some of the most scenic waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest can be found in the areas surrounding our Washington State cabins. Bryan Swan has created an incredible resource of Mount Rainier Waterfalls including:

* Chinook Creek Falls
* Comet Falls
* Bloucher Falls
* Fairy Falls
* Little Mashel Falls
* Margaret Falls
* Spray Falls
* Tatoosh Falls
* Upper Stevens Creek Falls

Winter Activities at Mt. Rainier

Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Hot Tubbing in the Snow!
A stay at our Washington cabins in the winter season, Thanksgiving to early April, will reward you with exercise, tranquility and beauty.

* The Mountaineers organize snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trips
* National Park Service list of Winter Activities
* Mount Tahoma Trails Association
* Backcountry Skiing at Mt Rainier
* Skiing the Cascade Volcanoes
* GORP Recommendations
* Guided Snowshoe Walks
* Snowboarding
* Snowplay

Extra Information

Payments Accepted
Mt. Rainier Lodging Payment Options and Policies:

* We accept Visa and MasterCard and PayPal. We also accept checks if your reservation is at least four weeks away.
* For reservations made more than 30 days in advance we ask for a 50% deposit up front.
* All reservations require full payment 30 days prior to reservation.
* 9.8% taxes will be added

Deposit, Taxes and Fees
Mt. Rainier Cabin Rental Policies:

* $40 per night fee will be charged for any guest who stays without prior arrangement and payment.
* For the consideration of all of our guests NO SMOKING and NO PETS
* Renters must be at least 21 years of age unless accompanied by an adult guardian or parent.
* Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
* Please bring your own toiletries as well as beach towels for the Hot Tub.


Vacation Home Damage and Cleaning Deposits:

* A damage deposit of $300 is required in addition to your reservation. This will be authorized at the time of the rental confirmation. The deposit is NOT applied toward rent, but is fully refundable after our housekeeper has verified our basic cleaning and damage policies are followed. These include on time check out, no damage to the home or contents and basic cleaning.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cabin Rental Cancellations and Refunds:

* Thirty-days cancellation notice is required fora full refund minus 10% cancellation fee. (This helps us cover the Visa transactions costs.)
* No refund for cancellations within 30 days of reservation. If we can rebook the dates we will happily refund the reservation minus a 10% cancellation fee.
* We're happy to adjust your invoice dependening on the final count of guests that stay. We regularly adjust customer invoices up and down based on the number of guests. We only require that you inform us in advance of the total number of guests anticipated.
* No refunds for adverse road or weather conditions, power outages, failure of electronics or appliances including hot tub or other inconveniences out of our control. Of course we are reasonable, if the road is impassable due to a wash-out for instance, we'll refund your stay or help you select new dates to return. The mountain cabins are on well maintained county roads and have always been fully accessible. Traction tires, chains and/or 4-wheel drive may be required at times in the snowy conditions near Mt. Rainier.