Nestled on Big Creek in Ashford’s Paradise Estates, The Nest is a cozy cabin 5 mi from Mt. Rainier NP. Hike by day, relax in the hot tub on the back deck overlooking the creek below, gather around the firepit, play games or watch movies. With fiber Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, wood-burning fireplace, EV charger, creek access, and a community park/lake, it’s perfect for families, hikers, and friends seeking a fun, relaxed forest escape.

🐦 Welcome to The Nest — A Nostalgic Creekside Retreat

Tucked among towering evergreens in the Paradise Estates neighborhood, The Nest is a cozy, old-soul charming cabin where time slows down, and you can enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of nature.

It is rich with rustic charm, eclectic décor, and a sense of comfort you don’t get from cookie-cutter rentals. From birdhouses and woodland creatures to well-loved furnishings and crackling fires, this cabin feels like a place that has stories to tell.

🏡 The Cabin at a Glance

✔️924 sq ft
✔️1 Bedroom (main) + Loft Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
✔️High Speed Fiber Wi-Fi+ Smart TVs
✔️Nostalgia Station - Movies & Board Games
✔️Coffee/Tea Bar
✔️Wood burning Fireplace - wood provided
✔️Laundry Room - Washer & Dryer
✔️Hot tub overlooking Big Creek
✔️Direct access to Big Creek from backyard (must climb steep stairs - use handrail)
✔️EV Charger (40amp Level 2) (Tesla guests—please bring adapter)
✔️Firepit & Covered decks
✔️5 miles to Nisqually entrance of Mt Rainier National Park
✔️Access to neighborhood community lake/park

✨ Outdoor Space Highlights

🌲Direct Access to Big Creek
Step out back and follow the steep staircase (handrail provided—please use!) down to the edge of Big Creek, where a simple bench invites you to sit, breathe, and listen. The sound of rushing water is constant, calming, and unforgettable.

🔥 Firepit Gathering Area
Ringed with chairs, a bench, and glowing solar lights, the firepit is the heart of nighttime connection—roast marshmallows, share stories, and gaze up through the trees.

♨️ Covered Back Deck with Hot Tub
Sink into the hot tub beneath rope lights while the creek murmurs below and the forest wraps around you. Includes: Hot tub, Outdoor dining table & chairs, and charcoal grill

☕ Front Porch Rocking Chairs
Start your day slow on the covered front porch, rocking gently with coffee in hand, surrounded by birdhouses and forest air.

🐻 Interior Spaces– Rustic, Eclectic & Full of Heart

🛋️ Living & Dining Room
You enter the cabin into a warm, welcoming space filled with rocking chairs, vintage touches, and cozy textures. This is where memories are made—fires crackle, games are played, and stories are shared.

Features:
~Couch + 3 rocking chairs
~Wood-burning fireplace
~55” Smart TV (Hulu, Prime, HBO, Disney+)
~Board games & movies at the Nostalgia Station
~Dining table with seating for 6
~Boot/shoe storage for hikers

☕ Coffee & Tea Bar
A charming little station stocked with:

~Drip coffee maker
~Coffee, tea & sweeteners
~Welcome basket with snacks

🍳 Kitchen
The kitchen is functional & well-stocked

Includes:
~Stove/oven, microwave
~Fridge/freezer
~Pots, pans, baking dishes
~Dishes, glasses & utensils
~Spices, oils, salt & pepper
~Toaster & electric kettle
🚫 No dishwasher

🧺 Laundry Room
Ideal for long stays or hiking days.
~Washer & dryer

🛏️ Sleeping Spaces

🌙 Main-Level Bedroom
~King bed
~65” Smart TV
~Touch lamps w/ chargers
~Closet, hangers & luggage rack
~Portable fans

🥱 Upstairs Loft Bedroom
A whimsical sleeping loft with:
~1 Queen bed
~3 Single beds
~Desk & Chair
~Portable fans & heater
~Nightstands, touch lamps, luggage rack

🚿 Bathroom (Main Level)
~Shower with towels provided
~Toilet
~Vanity & storage cabinet
~Shampoo, conditioner & body wash

Guests will have access to the entire cabin and yard.

Guests will have access to the nearby community park & lake.

There is an EV Charger available to use free of charge for guests. It is located on the side of the cabin next to the front deck. Note: you will need an adapter for Tesla.

There is parking available for several vehicles. The circular driveway makes for easy access in and out.

There is direct access from the backyard to Big Creek. Please note There are steep stairs down to access the creek - please use handrail at all times.
Please Note: We will not be responsible for injury as a result of use. Use at your own risk. Children must be supervised at all times.

Check-in instructions, address, Wi-Fi password and Wi-Fi smart lock code (to enter the front door) will be sent three days prior to your arrival.

Check out instructions will be sent to you the night before your departure.

We will not be available in person and prefer to communicate through the app.

🐶 We are dog friendly! Maximum 1 dog allowed. Dog must be under 50 lbs. Please include a pet in your reservation so the fee will automatically be charged. Please see house rules for more details.

Periodic power and internet outages do occur in this area. There is a lantern in the laundry room behind the curtain above the washer/dryer. The wood burning stove should keep you warm during an outage. There are extra throw blankets in the basket under the coffee table in the living room and in the King bedroom closet. Outages typically last a few hours. We do not provide refunds for outages that are outside of our control.

Cell phone service is spotty although Verizon seems to work well. Please enable Wi-Fi calling to achieve the best calling option.

We recommend purchasing supplies prior to your arrival, as the nearest grocery store in Ashford has only the basic supplies, beer and wine. There are a few restaurants, an art gallery, and a gas station in town.

Firewood is not provided. It can be purchased at several places in Ashford. PLEASE NOTE: it is the guest’s responsibility to check if outdoor fires (firepit) are allowed during their stay.

Please visit the website of the National Park Service for specific details on entry procedures for Mt Rainier National Park and current conditions of the park/roads.
🐶 Pet Rules: 🐶

🔹A maximum of 1 dog is allowed.
🔹Dogs must weigh under 50 pounds and be fully housebroken.
🔹Sorry, no cats or other animals are allowed in the home.
🔹Dogs are not permitted to lay on the furniture or bedding.
🔹Guest must provide crate and/or kennel.
🔹Dog must be secured in a crate/kennel if left alone at any point.
🔹Guest must pick up & dispose of dog waste in securely tied bags.
🔹Dogs must be on leash when outside.
🔹Guests will be responsible for any damage caused by their dog.
🔹There is a pet fee. Please include your pet in your reservation so the fee will automatically be charged.


🏠 House Rules: 🏠

🔸 No events, parties or large gatherings.
🔸 No extra guests or visitors.
🔸 No smoking or vaping of any kind in the cabin.
🔸 Quiet hours 10PM - 8AM.
🔸 Must be at least 21 years old to book.


🖐 Check Out Procedures: 🖐

✔ Wash & Rinse dishes, leave in dish drying rack.
✔ Place used towels in bathroom shower.
✔ Gather trash and put in outside trash cans.
✔ Leave all bedding on beds.
✔ Lock windows and doors.
✔ Turn off all lights & fans.
✔ Leave heat at 68 degrees.


Thank you!