The Roaring River Retreat, a Mt. Hood vacation rental home in Rhododendron, Oregon has everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors. This riverfront cozy cabin is rustic yet modern, with a full kitchen, fireplace, and deck, so you will love sitting outside and watching the beautiful Sandy River rush by.

This home is at the end of the street in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood, and the back yard leads directly to the Sandy River. Additionally, Mt. Hood is just up the road (about a 20 minute drive to Government Camp), so skiing, snowboarding, or snowman-building is conveniently nearby.

Recently remodeled, this home has a charming, cabin-theme decor, with an efficient floor plan and an all-around comfortable feel.

Open up the front door of this cabin to find a mudroom, a great place to leave wet, snowy boots before entering the house. There's also a washer and dryer, so you will be able to just toss your dirty clothes in the machine after a day playing near the river or out on the mountain. Step into the living room to find a gas fireplace surrounded by comfortable seating, which means you may be content just curling up on the sofa with a cup of cocoa and watching the flickering of the fire.

For a house so compact, you will be pleased to see that the full kitchen is relatively large! The remodeled space features beautiful tile countertops plus all the necessary appliances, including a fridge, stove, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, blender, and enough pans and dishes that it will be easy to make a hot, filling breakfast or a nice dinner.

The downstairs area also has a full bathroom, plus a shelf with books and family-friendly board games. WiFi is also available throughout the house, so you won't even notice the lack of a TV in this house - there are so many other ways to relax and enjoy yourself. This property is also dog-friendly and welcomes two small dogs up to 20 pounds, though a nightly fee per dog and minimum fee per stay will apply.

Upstairs is a cute loft area that has a daybed with a trundle bed and a small chair, plus the bedroom. This master bedroom features a king-size bed where you will sleep comfortably and be well-rested for another day exploring the area. This bedroom also has a half-bathroom, a sitting area great for reading, and access to a balcony that overlooks the river. Between this bedroom, the daybed in the loft, and the sofa bed in the living room, this home can accommodate up to six people.

Outside the living room is a river-facing deck with furniture, so you can watch the river or eat lunch outside on a nice day. Or, even better, use the fire pit to make a mini-meal of s'mores! But perhaps the most impressive aspect of this home is its proximity to the water; follow the short trail from the deck to reach the rushing Sandy River! There are several smaller channels and trails along the river for kids (and kids at heart) to explore for hours.

Rhododendron, a small town about an hour east of Portland, lies in a heavily-wooded, beautiful area along the river. On the other side of the highway is Welches, where you could play golf or stock up on groceries at the Thriftway, and just a few miles away is excellent mountain biking on the Sandy Ridge Trail. Plus there are a plethora of hiking options, as well as fishing in the rivers. And if your early-morning donut and coffee routine is a must-have, Sandy (just a 20-minute drive west) has a great donut shop, as well as many larger stores and restaurants.

Of course, Mt. Hood looms just to the east of this vacation home, so a short, 30-minute drive will get you to Timberline Lodge, where you can enjoy amazing skiing and snowboarding. However, you may just want to sit in your cozy rental home and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace while listening to the roar of the river.

The great outdoors is just steps away in this quiet, clean, restful Mt. Hood vacation rental, the perfect place to plan a nature-filled getaway!