Rains End-Views, Views, Views!

This modern yet rustic home was designed to bring the outside in and promote a sense of peace and privacy. The home consists of a main house and a separate studio unit, both with breathtaking views. A new addition to the main house in 2026 adds an upstairs “fire lookout” bedroom and bathroom. With a 270-degree view, this bedroom showcases the Methow Valley. Off the main level is a new mudroom, laundry room, and den. The space Vibrant sunsets and natural scenery, combined with modern flair, outdoor activities, and a lively art scene, make this Winthrop vacation home an ideal destination for couples. The primary, upstairs bedroom contains a king bed and a comfortable window seat for reading or napping. The main house contains a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, an open-concept dining and living area, a gas fireplace, and a cozy den for those times when one needs quiet or privacy. The laundry room has a beverage/wine refrigerator for your liquid refreshments. Some of the amenities offered in the full kitchen include a Blue Star Propane Range, Dutch oven, crockpot, pizza stone, microwave, and a Mocomaster Coffee Maker and Burr Grinder. Each bathroom includes a hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Outdoor space abounds, with a covered morning/coffee patio facing east, a larger covered patio with lounge furniture, an outdoor dining table, Adirondack chairs, and a propane grill on the south side. The detached studio is fifteen feet away, with stunning views of Mount Gardner to the west. Originally built as an artist's studio/office, it serves as a second, separate bedroom, with a queen bed, a full-size loft "sky" bed, a three-quarter bath, and a kitchenette with a two-burner Wolf cooktop. This gorgeous home feels remote but is within walking distance of Winthrop. Rains End offers convenience to shops, restaurants, and outdoor attractions, including Methow Trails, Lost River Winery, and Pearrygin Lake State Park! Vibrant sunsets and natural scenery combined with modern flair, outdoor activities, and a lively art scene make this Winthrop vacation home an ideal destination. GENERAL: Comfortably sleeps 4 adults; not suitable for children under 15 due to decor and sleeping accommodations. No pets. No smoking. No outdoor fires. Guest access Guests will receive directions 3 days before arrival Other things to note EXTREMELY IMPORTANT YEAR-ROUND TRAVEL INFORMATION--READ BEFORE BOOKING A RESERVATION: 1)It is the responsibility of the guest to have travel plans in place to travel either over the North Cascades via Highway 20 OR to travel over Stevens Pass through Leavenworth OR to travel I-90 over Snoqualmie to Blewett Pass through Wenatchee and then up the Columbia River to the Methow Valley. If one route is closed, it is YOUR responsibility to make alternative travel plans. NO REFUNDS will be given at any time of the year simply because an alternate route must be taken, adding additional travel time. Highway 20 is closed in the winter, and mountain passes can be closed at any time of the year due to wildfires, rockslides, or other events. Directions over all the routes will be sent to you 3 days before your arrival. Make sure to check the pass reports (and they can change while you are en route) and print out the directions before you leave. 2)Trail Access/Closure Information: If you are coming to hike, bike, or ski on a trail or system of trails which happen to be closed before or during your stay, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN because of this. Trail closures can occur at any time due to fire, rockslides, mudflows... and we have no control over them. There are many hiking and biking trails of various kinds in the Methow Valley. If access to the North Cascades National Park is closed via Hwy 20 for any reason, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN because of this. There are many beautiful hikes in and around our valley that we would be happy to recommend. **The detached studio has an elevated full bed that requires a guest to climb a ladder... please see photo.** CHECKING IN/CHECKING OUT Check-in time upon arrival is no earlier than 3 pm. Check-out time upon departure is no later than 11 am. Early check-in or late check-out is allowed only with pre-approval and cannot be guaranteed. A late check-out without permission will result in a penalty of $50 per hour. Cleaners have a busy schedule and must travel throughout the Methow Valley. Please be respectful and check out on time. INTERNET POLICY **We strive to provide the best internet service we can get here in the very rural Methow Valley. Internet speeds vary throughout the valley, and outages or tech issues beyond our control can occur; for these reasons, NO REFUNDS are given if the internet is problematic. We also do not guarantee that the internet will meet your work/school needs. Should you have an issue with internet service, please send us a message through Airbnb describing the problem. We will then contact you to troubleshoot. If the issue is not resolved, we will contact the internet provider and/or the homeowner. Please note... our valley is very rural, and getting service personnel to fix things promptly can be challenging. We rent lodging, not office space. Public internet is available at the Winthrop library, with enhanced internet speed (in the parking lot or inside the library). Alternatively, for a fee you can go to the Dropzone in downtown Winthrop. Thank you for your understanding! IMPORTANT WINTER INFORMATION POLICY : **Should you travel to the Methow during the winter months, it is important to understand that you must be prepared for winter driving(keep chains, shovel...in the car) and all the inconveniences it causes you and the community you are visiting. The weather can be extreme, with heavy snowfall, unexpected technical issues, frozen pipes, and impassable roads/driveways. If it snows while you are here, you will have to wait for plow service just like every other person in the valley. There are a limited number of plow companies, and neither the Methow Reservation nor the owners of the house control the plow companies' schedules. They have many different contracts and many miles of roads and driveways to plow. If a plow person or a snow shoveler shows up to clear any area around the house, please do not argue with them or turn them away. Move your vehicles if asked. Your cooperation and patience are required, especially after any significant snow accumulation. Should you get stuck, you can call Classic Towing in Twisp, WA **WEATHER CONDITIONS** We cannot be responsible for winter weather conditions. If you will be arriving during the winter, please be sure you have proper equipment for driving in the snow, and carry tire chains for driving over the passes. Our local roads are always kept open and in good condition for winter travel. There are no refunds for road closures; however, if both the Stevens and Snoqualmie mountain passes are closed for more than 8 hours and the closures prevent you from reaching the property, you may reschedule your stay to arrive within 3 months of the pass closures. Please note that the North Cascades Pass is always closed during winter. We recommend you check weather conditions before driving through the passes during the winter at the DOT's website. PROPANE FIREPLACE POLICY The propane stove is a supplemental heating source, not the main one. If there are any tech issues or problems with the propane fireplace during your stay, please send a message through Airbnb Methow Reservations, and the owner will try to troubleshoot and remedy the problem. If the problem requires a part or there is an issue with the propane company that may take longer than your stay, NO REFUNDS will be given. The guest will use the main electric heating source whenever the propane stove is out of operation.