Elk Lodge: Spacious Cabin Near Trails & Ski Access

Summary:

Elk Lodge is a spacious 1800 sq. ft. cabin in Timberline Meadows, perfect for up to 9 guests. This retreat features 3 bedrooms, a loft, and 2 bathrooms, with mini-split heating/AC and air purifiers in the bedrooms. Enjoy ski-in/ski-out convenience with direct access to the Methow Trails system, just a short walk away. The cozy living room with a gas fireplace opens to a fully equipped kitchen.



The Space:

Elk Lodge is a charming retreat nestled in the Timberline Meadows community in the upper Methow Valley, close to Mazama. This spacious 1800 sq. ft. cabin accommodates up to 9 guests, making it ideal for families, couples, or groups of friends.



Elk Lodge has three bedrooms plus a loft. The main floor has one queen bedroom. Upstairs, there is a second queen bedroom with a queen bed and a twin futon, as well as a bedroom with two twin beds. The loft offers an additional sleeper sofa (which folds out to a queen mattress on the floor).



The cabin offers two bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower and the other with a tub/shower combination. The cozy living room, with its inviting gas fireplace, is perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. The open-plan space also includes a fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals.



Elk Lodge provides ski-in/ski-out access to the Methow Trails system, just a short walk from the cabin. This extensive trail network is ideal for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.



For comfort, the cabin is equipped with mini-split heating and air conditioning, along with portable air purifiers in the bedrooms. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, and a mudroom for gear storage.



Whether you're relaxing on the deck, hitting the trails, or warming up by the fire, Elk Lodge is a great base for your Methow Valley getaway.



The Neighborhood:

The Timberline Meadows development, located in the Upper Methow Valley, is home to several nightly rentals, as well as some private homes. The homes are all nestled in the trees at the edge of the National Forest. The wintertime ‘John’s Way’ cross country ski, snowshoe and fat bike trails connects Timberline Meadows to Mazama and the Upper Methow trail system (permits required in winter), making this a great ski-in / ski-out location, away from the bustle of the Mazama trailhead but close enough to ski down to the store.



The Mazama Store, with its great bakery and ‘a little bit of everything good’ is just a 5 minute drive or 10 minute bike ride from the cabin, and around 20 minutes by ski (depending how fast you slide and glide). Mountain bike and ski rentals are also available in Mazama.



Other local attractions include the Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Winthrop Rink (named one of the 10 best ice rinks in the West by Sunset Magazine and one of the only NHL-sized refrigerated rinks in the country – open for Pickleball and inline skating in the summer), Early Winters Outfitters which features horseback riding is just at the Timberline Meadows turnoff from Highway 20. North Cascades National Park is just west on Highway 20, part of the Cascade Loop. And of course, the Methow Valley is home to the largest cross-country ski trail network in North America with great skiing and abundant sunshine!



Getting Around:

Getting here: May to November, from Seattle and the westside, you can drive over highway 20 and Washington Pass (check WSDOT for closures). Alternate, and winter routes from Seattle are via I90, Snoqualmie Pass and Blewett Pass, or highway 2 over Stevens Pass (check WSDOT for driving conditions). Combine these routes and you have the scenic Cascade Loop.



Getting around: It’s a 20 minute drive to the Cutthroat Lake trailhead, 21 minutes to Washington Pass and 27 minutes to Maple Pass trailhead, making this a great hiking base-camp for exploring the North Cascades and for beating the crowds to the trailhead during larch season.



The old west town of Winthrop is 12 1/2 miles and around 15 minutes drive down valley, with its great shopping, bakery and dining establishments; the Shafer Museum is also worth a visit to learn about the local history. Winthrop has a fun ice skating rink and is the jumping off point for Methow Rafting’s raft and float tubing on the Methow River. Winthrop’s annual calendar of events includes the Rhythm and Blues Festival, Vintage Car Rally, Memorial Day Rodeo, and Christmas At The End Of The Road (check the town’s website for details).



Other Things to Note:

A/C

The cabin has a mini-split heating and air conditioning and portable air purifiers in the bedrooms.



EXTRA GUESTS AND MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY

SIX guests are included in the nightly rental rate, additional guests are charged at $20 per person per night. Maximum occupancy is 9.



PETS

Pets are not allowed.



PRICING

Please note that the nightly rate varies with seasons and weekdays, please enter your proposed dates for an accurate quote. A 5% weekly discount is automatically applied to stays of 7 nights or more.



POOL ACCESS

Guests of our cabin may use The Inn at Mazama outdoor pool (open from Memorial Day to Labor Day) and tennis/pickleball court. The Inn is a short drive from the cabin, located at 15 Country Road in Mazama. The cost to use the pool is $10/guest/day and you should check in at the front desk before heading to the pool. Note this is the communal pool amenity referenced in the listing; it is off-site and a fee applies. The Inn also has private offices available to rent by the day in case you need space to work during your stay.