A charming and very popular cabin (a dog friendly, legal, licensed nightly rental with a current Okanogan County health permit as required by law) is located in a quiet cul-de-sac w/mountain views in all directions. A short walk to the Winthrop Ice Rink and Town Trailhead, easy stroll to old west Winthrop boardwalk shops & eateries across charming pedestrian suspension bridge. A 20 minute stroll across the river via the pedestrian foot bridge, will take you to the center of Winthrop. You can also walk to the grocery store or East 20 Pizza, or simply stay in, cook a great meal and relax by the fireplace. Furnishings and decorations include the work of several local artisans. The house is cozy enough for a couple, but nicely laid out and furnished so that 6 people won't feel crowded. The kitchen is a cook's delight, and the dining nook makes shared dinners a joy. *LB has a drip coffee machine and a Bialetti 6-cup stovetop espresso maker* Entertainment provided by the local deer, eagle and wild turkey populations! There is no TV monitor. If you want entertainment, you can bring a portable computer. An electric vehicle Charger (NEMA 14-50) is available for those who need one. *2 dog limit($110 flat pet fee..please add pet at time of booking) Guests will receive directions/lockbox code 3 days prior to arrival and have access to the whole cabin. Guest will receive directions and lockbox code close to date of arrival. The best source for "what is happening" here in the Methow Valley is our local weekly paper, which comes out on Wednesdays, and has a comprehensive calendar listing of events. Park in the driveway. *1 dog limit 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 Steven's 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 the YOUR responsibility to make alternate plans for travel. NO REFUNDS will be given at any time of the year simply because an alternate route must be taken and add additional travel time. Highway 20 is closed in the winter and mountain passes can be closed anytime of the year because of wildfires, rockslides or other occurrences. Directions over all the routes will be sent to. you 3 days before your arrival. Make sure to check 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 anytime because of fire, rockslides, mud flows...and we have no control over this. There are many hiking, 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 a number of beautiful hikes, in and around our valley, that we would be happy to recommend. INTERNET POLICY..PLEASE NOTE: **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 can occur that we have no control over, and for these reasons NO REFUNDS are given if the internet is problematic. 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 then contact the internet provider, and/or homeowner. Please note... our valley is very rural and getting service personnel to fix things in a timely manner can be a challenge. We rent lodging, not office space. Public internet is available at the Winthrop library with enhanced internet speed (parking lot or inside the library). Alternatively, for a fee you can go to the Dropzone in downtown Winthrop. Thank you for your understanding! WINTER INFORMATION: **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). If it snows while 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 we can not make them show up any faster than they are able. They have many different contracts and many miles of roads, 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 **Propane Fireplace--should there be tech issues or the propane fireplace upon your arrival please send a message through Airbnb. We 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 that your stay NO REFUNDS will be given.