Summary:
Crazy Squirrels is a classic North-West cabin located in the Timberline Meadows community close to Mazama. The cabin sleeps 6 in two bedrooms (each with queen beds) and a loft space with two twin beds. The large open plan living space looks out through the trees towards the meadows, and features a sitting area with propane stove, farmhouse dining table, and a organised kitchen. A bonus for winter is the large entry way for organising your winter gear and skis.
The Space:
This is a 1400 sq ft 2 story home. The 1st floor has a Master Bedroom with a queen bed and small computer desk, bath with tub/shower, fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances, and a breakfast bar with 4 stools. The dining area and living room are open with a wall of windows facing out to the meadow.
The living Room has two couches with a cozy gas fireplace, wireless Bose stereo system, TV with DVD player. The dining space has a large dining room table with bench seating and two chairs for group meals.
Head upstairs and find a landing with a small kitchenette (microwave, coffee maker, sink). There is a second bathroom with tub/shower, and a bedroom with a queen bed, rocking chair and 2 large windows facing the forest. Off the landing is a loft with two twin beds and a small computer desk.
The mudroom entryway has ski racks and washer/dryer. This home has free wifi and long distance calling in the US. Crazy Squirrels is equipped with a 240V NEMA 14-50 EV charger, is conveniently located at the front of the cabin. The home sleeps a maximum of 6 guests.
Timberline Meadows enjoys a prime location just 2 miles from the Mazama Store, and in winter is accessed by its very own branch of the Methow Trails groomed cross country ski, fat bike and snow shoe trail. Set back from the road (SR20) across the hay fields and backing on to National Forest Timberline Meadows enjoys a quiet location with spectacular views from the tree line.
This cabin was originally designed as a duplex. This listing is for the entire cabin. It is also possible to rent the first floor only with one queen bedroom; please look for our separate listing for that option.
The Neighborhood:
The Timberline Meadows development, located in the Upper Methow Valley, is home to eight nightly rentals, as well as several 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), 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.
It’s a 20 minute drive to the Cutthroat Lake trailhead, 21 minutes to Washington Pass and 27 minutes to Maple Pass trailhead (*drive times according to google maps), making this a great hiking base-camp for exploring the North Cascades and for beating the crowds to the trailhead during larch season.
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.
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).
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. Nearest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (258 miles / 4.5 hrs drive).
Other Things to Note:
EXTRA GUESTS AND MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
SIX guests are included in the nightly rental rate. Maximum occupancy is 6.
PETS
Well behaved dogs are welcome (sorry, cats are not allowed). We charge a pet fee of $50 per dog per stay. We'll get in touch with you before your stay to confirm the number and type of dogs (if any), and will request the pet fees at that time.
PRICING
Please note that the nightly rental 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.
