Lost Owl Lodge is a luxurious private mountain home on 8 peaceful acres deep in the forest. It's ideal for family vacations, couples getaways, ski trips, and hiking trips. 6 beds in 3 bedrooms plus a fold-out sofa accommodate up to 10 people. The kitchen is equipped with every possible device for cooking. Relax on the large deck. Soak in the hot tub or enjoy the two-person radiant heat sauna. There is a Traeger smoker, gas grill, fire pit, ping pong table, dart board, and basketball hoop. The space Lost Owl Lodge is conveniently located near Packwood, Mount Rainier National Park, White Pass Ski Area, and Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It is nestled on 8 acres that abut the national forest and is quiet and private. The cabin is modern and tastefully furnished. It has central heating and air conditioning, plus a wood-burning stove. There are two bedrooms. The master bedroom has an ensuite bath and a queen bed. The second bedroom is located next to a bath and has a double bed. A bunkroom has two double bunk beds that can sleep 4. These bunks are great for children but can be a little small for large adults. The main floor consists of the master bedroom with a private bathroom with both a separate shower and bathtub, the kitchen, the dining room, a dining nook, the great room, an entrance hallway, a pantry/laundry room, and a second bathroom with a shower. The second bedroom is located on the upper floor, along with the bunk room and a third bathroom. There is an entertainment area with a large screen television, a fold-out sofa, a very comfortable leather chair and ottoman, and a table and chairs for playing games. A large collection of games and DVDs is kept there as well. Organize a ping pong tournament or a dart match for the ping pong table and dartboard in the basement, or try out your luck on the arcade game (unfortunately only one is functional). The hammock kept in the basement has prepared clips between two trees behind the hot tub and is a great place to read a book or take a nap. In the summer, the large deck is an ideal spot to relax with two lounge chairs and a table and chairs. There is also a picnic table near the fire pit. Rejuvenate in the six-person hot tub surrounded by 4 large cedar trees which create a special atmosphere and a canopy that limits rain and snowfall. Relax in the two-person sauna near the hot tub. We love to cook so there is almost every imaginable device and appliance available. In addition to the traditional appliances, there is also a sous vide setup, a crock pot, a rice cooker, a griddle, a waffle iron, a blender, a milk steamer for lattes, and a Cuisinart food processor. There are multiple knives, a grater, a mandoline, a juice squeezer, corkscrews, and countless other kitchen gadgets. and On the large deck, there is a gas grill and a Traeger smoker. In the pantry, there are staples and lots of spices. Guest access Guests have full access to the cabin except for three small cabinets which are locked off, and one storage room which is locked. Other things to note Hike: Mount Rainier National Park is minutes away with the Grove of the Patriarchs Trail a 15-minute drive, Tipsoo Lake and Natches Peak Trail 30 minutes away, and Sunrise and Paradise a one-hour drive. We abut the Gifford Pinchot National Forest - one of the oldest National Forests in the United States. There are countless trails to hike, rivers to walk, vistas to view, and flora and fauna to enjoy. Ski: White Pass is a paradise for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and snowshoeing. It is a 20-minute drive from the cabin. National Parks: We are 8 miles from Mt. Rainier National Park and 80 miles from Mt. St. Helen's National Monument. Stargaze: Clear skies and minimal light pollution combine to make an ideal setting for stargazing or astrophotography. Huckleberries: In late August, there are large huckleberry patches filled with berries to pick. Fish: There is great fishing on the Cowlitz River and Skate Creek, only minutes from the cabin. White Water Rafting: Just over White Pass is the Tieton River which has class III-IV White Water Rafting in September each year, just 40 minutes from the cabin. Hunting: There is an abundance of elk with excellent hunting in the forests surrounding Packwood. Packwood: Shopping and antiquing, restaurants, a saloon, and a bakery/coffee shop are a short drive from the cabin in Packwood. There is a new Mexican Restaurant and a new Brew Pub. Pan for gold: Information at the Packwood Prospect and Mining Supplies.