Featured by Cabin Porn, this one-of-a-kind cabin is ideal for adventure-seekers and those looking to unwind with a bit of a solitude. It's just minutes from epic hikes in the Cascades, legendary climbing at the Index Town Wall, paddling and swimming in the Skykomish River, and skiing and snowboarding at Stevens Pass. At the end of the day, get a fire crackling in the firepit outside, or cozy up inside with some games, a book, or the views of the surrounding forest from the six-foot round window. CYCLOPS (named for the giant round window) is located in a gated community just outside of Index, WA. We built the cabin in the summer of 2021 as a passion project, excited to create a space for folks to come and enjoy this incredible part of Washington State. Think of the cabin as semi-off-grid. It has some unique systems that may be new to you, but most of the modern amenities you’re used to. Please read the details to make sure it’s a good fit. HEATING/COOLING: An electric wall heater is the primary heat source. There is also a cool little electric fireplace to enhance the ambience. The fireplace also has a built-in heater. In warmer months, we keep a few fans in the cabin as well as a window air conditioning unit. SLEEPING: The cozy sleeping loft—accessed by a ladder—has a queen-sized Casper bed, Tuft & Needle pillows, and all brand-new linens. KITCHEN: There’s a refrigerator, an electric kettle, and a pour-over coffee maker. Bring your favorite coffee or help yourself to our favorite blend in the black tin above the sink. We also have a two-burner induction cooktop and everything necessary for making simple meals, including pots and pans, cutting boards, utensils, plates, bowls, cups, and mugs. Potable, filtered water is pumped in from a large tank outside. The bartop in the coffee/dining nook features a topo map of the area with many of the local hiking trails on it. BATHROOM: The bathroom has a shower and an incinerator toilet. There’s a small hot water heater that’s great for short showers, not long ones ;) and there are instructions for the toilet. It’s super easy to use. We provide towels, soap, and shampoo. WIFI & CELL SERVICE: There is no WIFI at the cabin and cell service is fairly spotty inside the cabin, though Verizon tends to be the best. However, walking down the driveway to the road typically yields enough signal to receive and send texts, check emails, etc. FIRE PIT: We recently put in a fire pit outside for you to enjoy a bonfire (so long as there is no burn ban in effect). Just bring some wood! There is ample parking in the driveway. Note that it is relatively steep until you get to the top. The cabin has a digital keypad on the front door. Just enter your personal code (we'll send that to you the night before your arrival) to enter. Each guest will have access to our manual, loaded with information about how to use each cabin amenity. Plus, we've added our suggestions for local hikes, places to eat, hang out, or just grab a drink. If you have any questions, we're always available for a call, text, or message on the Airbnb app. WINTER TRAVEL ADVISORY: Compact snow can last on roadways near the cabin for weeks after it falls. Carrying chains or bringing a vehicle with 4WD/AWD is essentially mandatory to ensure easy access to the cabin. We recommend parking at the bottom of the driveway to make backing out easier. If there is fresh snow during your stay, feel free to use provided snow shovels to make access easier.