If you love the outdoors, chances are you’ve been swooned by cinema-quality social media content depicting cabins nestled in wintery landscapes. You fantasize about wrapping up your snowy outdoor mountain adventure at a retreat with a cozy fireplace, heavy blankets and a soothing hot tub soak; a perfect way to warm up, relax and rest after an active day.
Sounds pretty wonderful, right? Well, if you’re planning a snow-filled adventure at Mount Rainier National Park, there are lots of Instagram-worthy options to make your après winter activity dreams come true. Here are five winter-ready cabins for a rustic experience.
Inn the Woods
Inn the Woods is a newer construction cabin that was built for families or small groups to relax and feel right at home. It’s open and spacious, yet cozy and comfortable. Enjoy your time in a quiet setting, complete with an outdoor barbecue, fire pit, hot tub, and all the essentials for cooking, sleeping and everyday living.
Betsy’s Cabins
Betsy’s Cabins at Mount Rainier are what rustic, yet convenient, cabin dreams are made of. With 14 different cabin styles to choose from, you can select something open and spacious like Tahoma Vista or Big Creek, or tiny and cozy like Grizzly Ridge or Wolverine Den. In addition to a full listing of amenities, what makes Betsy’s Cabins so unique are the attractive add-ons to your reservation, like a charcuterie board, ultimate campfire kit, and s’mores kit, to name a few.
Altimeter Cabin
Not just a cabin, more of a retreat. Altimeter is a tranquil, quiet getaway for a couple’s weekend, or a couple’s wedding. The property boasts an event venue that’s perfect for tying the knot or hosting other gatherings that demand a rustic, outdoor aesthetic.
Couples can cozy up in the cedar shingle log cabin that was originally built in the early 1900s, and families can enjoy the spacious Climber’s Estate which once belonged to legendary mountaineer Lou Whittaker.
Rainier Lodge Cabins
Rainier Lodge Cabins offer a total of seven types of cabins, from the small and intimate to large enough to necessitate a restaurant style kitchen. Plus, all cabins are less than a half mile from the Nisqually entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park, making this an ideal home-base for your mountain adventures. Choose the cabin that’s best for your party size and needs and take advantage of your super close access to the park, the closest of any accommodations in the area, in fact! It’s also recommended that you spend a little quality time around the grounds of your cabin, as there are trails on site and opportunities to spot local wildlife.
Deep Forest Cabins
Deep Forest Cabins provide solitude and seclusion on 20 forested acres, yet, you’ll still have close access to the park entrance. Each of the three cabins has old, rustic charm mixed with modern amenities. Choose from the 1940s Mt. Home Log Cabin, the 1960s Maplewild Cabin or the Cedar Grove Cabin, which is perfect for two. Whatever your choice, you’ll experience peace, quiet and privacy in this charming wooded area.
