Located near the beautiful Mount Rainier National Park, this tiny home was a great basecamp to explore the nearby foothills and national park. Whether you want a weekend of hiking in the snowy mountains or a relaxing few days with your favorite book and coffee, this tiny home has the comforts of home close to nature. Cozy blankets, a fully stocked kitchen, a hot tub out back, and a rocking chair on the front deck are some of the amenities to make your stay enjoyable when you get back from your adventures.

Just up the highway is Longmire, a 15-minute drive from the property. We walked across a huge wooden bridge over the Nisqually River and looked up at towering trees and historic cabins. If you visit In the summer and fall, or on sunny winter days, you can head up to Paradise within the park, another 20 minutes past Longmire. It's truly well named, with wandering trails, stunning views, and even a lodge and restaurant. The weekend of our stay, in April, the PNSW gave us a winter wonderland for a weekend, so the road past Longmire was closed. I would love to go back and explore during peak wildflower season in July and August.

There are some low elevation adventures you can do too. If it is a rainy day – this is the PNW, after all – a great adventure is hiking and photographing the waterfalls at Little Mashel River. The trailhead is about a 35-minute drive west of the property, or you can visit on your way back to Seattle like we did. Also on the way is the little historic town of Elbe, which has an Old West vibe and train cars repurposed as restaurants. We also enjoyed a short loop hike near Longmire.