South Fork Lodge LLC

Description from the owner

Come up and stay at South Fork Lodge and let nature wrap its arms around you. Let the sound of the river below whisk you away into serenity. This ground floor newly remodeled, 650 sq ft studio apartment will amaze you in its beauty. You have the whole building to yourself, the upstairs is just storage and locked.

Walk into all the knotty pine walls, ceiling, and beautiful lighting. With 3 large windows, and gorgeous french doors that all look out over the river and mountains. An expansive deck spans the whole side of the studio that also looks out over the Skykomish River.

Cook your meals in the well equipped full kitchen or bbq... on the deck. Soak in the new hot tub and watch the stars at night. Sleep in the comfy luxurious king size bed and let the sound of the river lull you into sweet slumbers. Curl up on the loveseat and watch the flames of the propane fireplace or watch tv on the 40 inch flat screen tv, or watch a good movie. Two large bookcases filled with books shall provide you with reading entertainment too. Free wifi is available. No phone. Satellite tv and dvd player and movies. Bathroom with nice shower and new washer/dryer.

This gorgeous studio is close by tons of activities that will keep you busy all summer or winter long.

In the summer, there is hiking trails galore. Lake Serene Trailhead is just down the road from here. Heybrook, Wallace Falls State Park, Barclay Lake Trail and the Iron Goat trail head are all within a short distance. There are many waterfalls up this way as well. As you drive up to the property you drive right by one called Sunset Falls. You can walk down to it too. Eagle Falls is just up Highway 2. Wallace Falls has 3 waterfalls all within its hiking trails, as well as a beautiful lake. Deception Falls has a nice nature loop and its an easy little 1/2 mile hike.

All these hikes and more are explained a bit more in a book at the lodge.

Come up and rock climb at the Index Wall. Famous for its sheer granite face.

Catch some trout, salmon or steelhead along these fine rivers. Swim or innertube in the warm summer months. Rafting along the Skykomish river is a blast and there are numerous rafting companies that will give you a ride of a lifetime. Kayaking is also quite fun along these rivers.

In the winter the lodge is just twenty minutes away from Stevens Pass Ski Lodge and its numerous ski runs and fresh powder for all that winter fun.

So come up for a romantic evening, weekend or week and enjoy all the fun and relaxation this place can offer. Open year round.

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Additional Location Information

South Fork Lodge is about 1.5 hours northeast of Seattle. About 3 hours East of Vancouver B.C. Approximately 35 min East of Monroe, WA. About 2 hours West of Wenatchee, WA and only 20 min West from Stevens Pass.

There is a nice large gravel driveway and a carport for your car to park under. The lodge is right on the bend of the South Fork of the Skykomish River. You look up the river and down the river. Philadelphia Ridge surrounds half the lodge and the other Cascade Mountains are in the distance. In the winter you can see Mt Index from the deck. Lots of hiking close by with Lake Serene Trail head just down the road. There are two beach access's close by to get down to the river. One can park and view Sunset Falls or walk down to it from the lodge. There is fishing, rafting, kayaking, rock climbing and skiing all within a short distance of this area.
There are neighbors but everyone is pretty quiet.

Location Type Mountain, River, Waterfront

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Holidays are a two night minimum but same price per night as the regular fee's. Contact Us for more information. Holidays include: Valentines Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Presidents Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Thanksgiving and 4th of July.

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Terry A
  A place somewhere

  What a pleasing place, I will stay again when possible.

  Left on 01/05/2013 for a stay in December 2012
  
  

  The owner of this cabin is absolutely involved in ensuring that your stay is top notch. She is very helpful and ensures the place is clean and well kept. It is an absolutely gorgeous view and the hot tub on the porch is an amazing feature. Most places you have to walk a far distance to the hot tub and to the views, here it is right outside the back door. There is a nice washer and dryer in the unit and things that are often forgot are provided for convenience. Nice appliances, cookware and a great fire place that makes the whole cabin nice and cozy. I will definitely be utilizing this place again as soon as possible. Great retreat for those who love the outdoors. Close enough to skiing to be convenient, but far enough to escape the mass amounts of people.
  
  In short I would highly recommend you rent this place, you will not be disappointed.

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  Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes

  Recommended for: Friends, Families w children

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  Response from Melissa Bailey - 01/18/2013

  

  Melissa Bailey

  Owner

  Dear Terry,
  
  Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I'm so thrilled you had such a good time and found everything convenient and relaxing. I'm always updating things as need be to make it better and better for all my wonderful guests. Happy New Year and I look forward to seeing you again!
  Melissa

• Thomas Grenier
  Index WA

  Living in a picture post card

  Left on 10/10/2011 for a stay in October 2011
  
  

  Hello all:
  
  "We live in the beautiful North West" That phrase must have been created by someone that was standing on the deck of "South Fork Lodge" The scenery is breathtaking and I turn around and the pleasure continues with the lovely interior of the lodge. Truly something to behold.
  
  I am really not sure what to attribute the wonderful night sleep. Weather it was the clean crisp mountain air, or the cozy ambiance of the lovely fireplace, or the most comfortable supper King size bed or the combination of them all but I slept glorious.
  
  The Lady that created this place of beauty Is The reason for it's feel. Her hospitality is unsurpassed.
  
  Thank you
  
  Tom
  
  

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  Response from Melissa Bailey - 10/10/2011

  

  Melissa Bailey

  Owner

  Tom,
  
  Thank you so much for coming up and staying at South Fork Lodge. I'm so glad that the comfort of the place made you sleep so well. I know I do, living up here, so thought I'd share that with others! Thanks!
  
  Melissa

• LRoss
  Marysville, WA

  Wonderful Little Retreat

  Left on 10/06/2011 for a stay in October 2011
  
  

  This was a great little get away. Beautiful inside! It has a gorgeous rock fireplace that is gas, so I didn't have to mess with firewood. There are lots of windows on the river side but few others. so very private. The deck is nice sized with a little fire pit and a small hottub. Tons of great hikes nearby and a little general store only a couple miles away. Thumbs up!

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  Response from Melissa Bailey - 10/06/2011

  

  Melissa Bailey

  Owner

  Thank you Lisa for coming up and enjoying this little piece of paradise. I'm glad that the views were exceptional for you and that the amenities made it easy and relaxing to just 'enjoy' nature. I hope to make each and every stay here, one you never forget and hope to repeat.
  
  Melissa Bailey

• Van B
  Vashon WA

  Relaxing

  Left on 10/06/2011 for a stay in September 2011
  
  

  This was a very relaxing spot right on the River with Great View of both the River and the Mountains. We found a great Hike to Barkley Lake about a 4 mile round trip easy Hike with Great Views, we also walked a short Distant form South Fork to Sunset Falls and saw 100's of Salmon swimming up steam. South Fork has a full Kitchen a Hot Tub and Free WiFi and a great flat screen TV over the Gas Fired Fireplace.
  We had a wonderful time and will return again soon!

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  Response from Melissa Bailey - 10/06/2011

  

  Melissa Bailey

  Owner

  Thank you so much for coming up and staying at South Fork Lodge. So thrilled you enjoyed all the amenities and view and the great sites and hikes around. Plenty more to do up here! Hope to see you again. I hope to make each and every trip, one you never forget.
  
  Melissa Bailey