



Story by Parker
Storybook Mountain House
Adventure in Cle Elum, Central Washington, WA, US
The best part of Friday was leaving the city with the excitement of spending a weekend in a private sanctuary. Winding through country gravel roads, passing over streams and quaint bridges was such a therapeutic way to wind down for a relaxing weekend at this perfect mountain location.
Your home away from home is perched high above the grounds, surrounded by fragrant pine trees and a few distant secluded neighbors. Bright and cool during the day, moody and warm at night, it's the ideal place to relax and enjoy a family movie or a good book covered in a soft fur blanket. Whether you're in for a night with a fire, wine, and maybe a little hot tub time, or you want to head into Close by Cle Elum or Roslyn for drinks and dinner, you couldn't have found a better spot.
Surrounded by National Forest, Fire Lookouts, beautiful Cle Elum and Kachess Lakes, you're minutes from some of the best outdoor adventures in Central Washington.
Your home away from home is perched high above the grounds, surrounded by fragrant pine trees and a few distant secluded neighbors. Bright and cool during the day, moody and warm at night, it's the ideal place to relax and enjoy a family movie or a good book covered in a soft fur blanket. Whether you're in for a night with a fire, wine, and maybe a little hot tub time, or you want to head into Close by Cle Elum or Roslyn for drinks and dinner, you couldn't have found a better spot.
Surrounded by National Forest, Fire Lookouts, beautiful Cle Elum and Kachess Lakes, you're minutes from some of the best outdoor adventures in Central Washington.
Things We Did
- Hike
- Walk
- Café
Short but sweet, the 4.4mile roundtrip hike to Thorp Mountain Lookout is worth every step of the 1734ft. of elevation gain. Best for sunset, sitting just below the lookout you have a sweeping view of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kachess Lake and Mt. Rainier in the distance.
A fantastic place for boat enthusiasts or just a stroll along with water with your love or family. This was such an amazing place, with crazy weather and beautiful stormy skies mixed with streaks of sunlight. Perfect place for a picnic or some extra minutes working on that tan!
Fun, rustic restaurant in the heart of Roslyn with a rich history. With a famous mural and one heck of a Mule! Couldn't have asked for a better burger!
Best cup of coffee in the area, and such an amazing store. Cozy interior with coffee, ice cream and treats! Visited the last morning and wished we had found it the first day! Amazing staff with a pension for good conversation!
Enjoyed a few rounds and a burger at this Rosyln Speakeasy! Books and knick knacks upstairs, beers and burgers downstairs. Definitely a must see while you're in town next!
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