Our wonderful guest house is a cozy studio with a queen bed, kitchen, sofa, and dining table in one large room. There is a bathroom with shower. This is a second floor apartment over the detached garage, we live in the main house next door. The property is very secluded well off the road with no other houses nearby and borders the National Forest. Enjoy the spring fed pond in the front yard, a hike along the Sandy river, or a 15 min drive to ski resorts. The space The Bear's Den is delightfully designed as a romantic couples paradise. It is a tasteful combination between modern and treehouse cabin in the woods. It has all the amenities most people will need whether you are cooking for yourself in the fully appointed kitchen or go out to eat at the many nearby excellent restaurants. We cater to couples and generally don't allow children. We have breakable decorations, a high balcony with stairs, and a natural pond without any safety fencing. We are open to infants who are not crawling yet or responsible pre-teens. If you are traveling with children, please ask before booking. Guest access The property is directly adjacent to the National Forest, the Sandy river is a short 5 min walk with incredible views of Mt Hood. There is also a spring fed creek directly on the property that runs through the front yard where it forms a wonderful clean water pond. If you fish for trout in the pond, we ask that you practice catch and release. You are welcome to use the gas BBQ on the patio during BBQ weather if you clean up after yourself. Local attractions are endless but include excellent hikes such as Ramona Falls or a 15 minute drive to the ski resorts. Other things to note Getting here: We're in a remote, forested setting — that's the whole point, but it means cell service is very limited (Verizon gets a weak signal; other carriers may have none). You'll have excellent wifi on our lightning fast internet, so streaming, video calls, and staying connected are no problem once you're here. Reliable cell service picks up just a couple of miles down the road. Winter conditions: The main road is well-maintained by the county. Our long driveway is plowed by us, but traction devices or AWD/4WD will make winter arrivals easier. Dogs are welcome: We're dog lovers and happy to host your furry travel companion. You'll find a dedicated dog corner with a bed, water bowl, toys, and treats. Just let us know when you book — we have dogs too and like to be prepared. We ask that dogs be well-behaved and house-trained, that you clean up after them outdoors, and that they not be left unattended in the cabin (a kennel is fine if you need to step out). The property is unfenced with open forest, so off-leash is fine if your dog has reliable recall. We don't accommodate cats due to allergy concerns. Traveling with children: The Bear's Den is designed as a couples getaway, with décor and features suited to adults. To preserve that grown-up atmosphere — and out of respect for our other guests — we don't host children here as a general rule. The one exception: if you're booking both cabins, we can sometimes make room for older, well-behaved kids, as long as they're sharing a room with an adult. Reach out before booking and we'll figure out whether it's a good fit. We live full-time in the main house on the property. We love meeting our guests, but we also completely respect your privacy — The Bear's Den is a separate building with its own entrance, so the balance is entirely up to you. You may spot our small dogs on the property — they can be a little vocal with new arrivals but they're friendly and harmless, and we do our best to keep them out of your way. If you book, send us a quick note with first names of everyone in your party (dogs included — they're people too).