Families or groups seeking an escape from the tech-connected, day-to-day news and social media could not find a better retreat than Elk Meadows Cottage. ABOUT ELK MEADOWS COTTAGE No internet, no cable television. Here you set your own schedule, follow your dreams and imagine new horizons. This home has been lovingly built by the owners on their 10-acre property to offer you a welcome hiatus from your day-to-day. While here, you'll be surrounded by forest with hiking trials through the property to a pleasant creek. There are many other trailheads just minutes away, including some into Goat Rocks Wilderness. Hang out on the covered wraparound porch and enjoy the wildlife - including deer, elk, eagles and a variety of other birds and critters - that meander through the property. If you enjoy outdoor cooking, there's a gas barbeque to help you indulge your inner grill master. The living room, with vaulted ceiling, wood burning stone fireplace and comfortable furnishings, is perfect for curling up with a book or pulling out the puzzles and games to play with the kids. Or enjoy one of the provided DVD movies on the television. MORE ABOUT ELK MEADOWS COTTAGE With the kitchen and dining room adjoining the living area, everyone can share in the fun. The dining room has room for up to eight and the kitchen bar with seating encourages conversations with the chef. Of course, we've provided plenty of dinnerware, pots and pans, and cooking utensils. In the primary bedroom on the first floor, you'll find a king-sized bed. On the second floor, the second bedroom has a queen. Then, a sleeping loft features a queen bed and a full-sized futon. Two bathrooms are available, one on the first floor with a private toilet room, shower and washer and dryer; one with a shower and luxurious Jacuzzi tub. You will find all the linens and towels you need. In spite of how remote you might feel while you're here, you'll find that Packwood is just one mile away, so replenishing supplies or grabbing some takeout is quick and easy. You'll also find easy access to many outdoor activities, like fishing, skiing and mountain climbing, and recreation areas, like Mount Rainier (30 minutes away), Mount St. Helens (one hour away) and White Pass (30 minutes). ABOUT PACKWOOD When booking any of our Packwood properties, you'll have access to some of the most exciting adventures in the State of Washington. Packwood is just a few minutes from Mt. Rainier's Steven's Canyon entrance, where you can hike the trails, enjoy the scenic views or watch wildlife. Depending on the weather, your options may vary. Take a hike, go fishing, ski the mountains or snowboard during the winter. The town offers some exciting fun, as well, whether you're looking to relax or just escape the city life and soak up the quaintness of a small town. Here, you can enjoy flea markets and a variety of shows, ranging from automobiles to arts & crafts. During the colder months, Packwood has a Christmas festival plus a winter carnival, both of which attract everyone who wants to indulge in a little holiday-spirited fun. THE PACKWOOD PROPERTIES PROMISE Packwood Properties is the only full-stack vacation rental management company in the area. We vow to make booking with us simple and exciting. We know that booking a rental property home for your vacation can be unfamiliar territory for some, while others know their way around it. Because we know this, we ensure that each of our properties are up to high quality standards. We do our absolute best to provide support to our guests when booking. We are available to assist you every day of the year, if you have any questions or concerns before, during or after your visit to our home. We have onsite property management available 24/7 for anything concerning that may arise. MANAGED: This well managed property needs good guest behavior and adherence to instructions, rules, terms, conditions, and requires online registration, accidental damage protection, and electronic signature before final booking confirmation, or you may cancel before proceeding at that time. Phones open 9am to 7pm every day. For security, there may be outwardly facing security cameras, capable of constant recording depending on staffing. There may be interior decibel meters to report excessive noise. To allow enough time for full cleaning, check-In time is 5pm and Check-Out is 11am.