Notes from the host
Inn Yurt
Summary:
Described by our guests as “a very special place” and a “little corner of heaven”, the Sunflower Yurt is nestled among the pine trees in a quiet corner of Mazama. This two bedroom yurt-style cabin is close to the trails and comfortably accommodates 4 guests in the two queen bedrooms. The open plan living space has a well equipped kitchen, dining table for four, lounge chairs and a gas stove. Conveniently located within the grounds of The Inn At Mazama and less than 200 yards to the Mazama Store.
The Space:
The Sunflower Yurt is a two bedroom yurt-style cabin strategically located on the nordic ski and mountain bike trails and near the main lodge of The Inn At Mazama. With 730 square feet of interior space, plus a large mudroom for wet clothing, boots, skis and other equipment, the yurt can comfortably accommodate 4 guests for a Mazama get-away. Enjoy mornings and evenings on your own spacious and private deck complete with a full BBQ for outdoor grilling.
Both bedrooms have a queen bed. The large, modern bathroom comes complete with a beautiful tiled shower. The kitchen and living room are one open space with a vaulted ceiling and oculus skylight at the apex. The kitchen includes a gas range/oven, refrigerator, small dishwasher, microwave, and other small appliances. Plates, silverware, and cookware are provided. The yurt also has WIFI, a Bluetooth speaker and a portable DVD player.
Toasty in the winter and cool in the summer, heating and cooling is provided by a mini-split heat pump in the living space. There is also a free-standing cast-iron propane stove and supplemental electric heat in the bedrooms and bath. Hot water is furnished by a tankless on-demand water heater.
The cabin is located on the grounds of the Inn At Mazama, and set back in the pine trees 80 yards from Lost River Road. Guests can use the Inn’s pool and tennis/pickleball courts free of charge.
The Neighborhood:
MAZAMA
The cabin is located in the grounds of The Inn At Mazama, just a short walk from the tennis/pickleball courts, swimming pool, and clubhouse (with private offices, co-working space, and yoga studio). It's also only 200 yards to the Mazama Store and the Methow Trails trailhead (for great hiking, mountain biking and cross-country ski trail options). In addition to the store with its great bakery and grocery, Mazama is home to the Goat’s Beard outdoor store (with mountain bike and fat bike rentals), the Mazama Ski School for cross country ski hire and lessons and the Mazama Public House.
NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
Central Station is also conveniently situated for easy access to the North Cascades and the trailheads to many of the Park's world-class hiking trails. It’s under 20 minutes drive to the Cutthroat Lake trailhead, 25 minutes to Washington Pass and 30 minutes to Maple Pass trailhead. Great for beating the crowds and snagging a trailhead parking spot at peak seasons.
Getting Around:
Getting Here: May to November, from Seattle and the westside, you can drive over State Route 20 and Washington Pass (check WSDOT for closures). Alternate, and winter routes from Seattle are via I90, Snoqualmie Pass and Bluett Pass, or via highway 2 over Stevens Pass (check WSDOT for driving conditions). Combine these routes and you have the scenic Cascade Loop. The nearest major airports are Spokane International Airport at 180 miles (year round) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (190 miles in summer / 260 miles in winter). Regional flights are also available at Pangborn Memorial Airport in Wenatchee located 102 miles away.
Getting Around: Nearest winter trail is the Goat Wall Loop, while in summer Country Road takes you to the Mazama trail hub. The Mazama Store is 500 yards / 5 minutes walk. Winthrop is 14 miles / 18 minutes drive. Methow Motion provides a private car service throughout the Methow valley.
Other Things to Note:
A/C
The cabin has a mini-split heating and air conditioning unit in the main room. Being well insulated this is sufficient to keep the yurt cool in summer. The bedrooms each have a wall heater for extra warmth in winter.
PETS
Well behaved dogs are welcome. 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.
EXTRA GUESTS AND MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
TWO guests are included in the nightly rental rate, additional guests are charged at $25 per person per night. Maximum occupancy is 4.
PRICING
Please note that the nightly rental rate varies with seasons and weekdays, please enter your proposed dates for an accurate quote (some listings may show an 'average price per night' when in fact this is our minimum rate, we are working to rectify this). A weekly discount of 5%, and monthly discount of 15% is automatically applied and calculated in any quotes for this duration.
OTHER
- There is no TV. Bring your own devices or enjoy a digital detox with conversation, board games and books.
- Please note there is no washer or dryer.
- No smoking, no candles and no parties.
The Inn Pool - guests of our cabin may use The Inn at Mazama outdoor pool (open from Memorial Day to Labor Day) and tennis/pickleball court 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. The Inn also has a co-working space and private offices available to rent by the day in case you need space to work during your stay.
