Near Mount Rainier. Just two hours from Seattle Metro arrea.
Just two hours away from Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland. And an hour away from Tacoma.
Camp in the wood in comfort. These are located on the property of Alexander’s Lodge in Ashford, WA.
Address: 37515 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304
Our yurts do no have bathrooms inside. Guests need to walk to the main building for a shared bath. Yurts have bed, chair and table, wifi and electricity.
Camp in the woods in luxury
Glamping with creature comforts
Enjoy the outdoors
Our cabins have bathrooms inside. Cabins come with TV, microwave and mini-fridge along with memory foam beds.
Cozy cabin with creature comforts.
Cozy cabin with creature comforts.
Cozy cabin with creature comforts.
The cozy cabins come with a bed and bathroom for your comfort.
I enjoyed staying here A LOT, but should indicate a bit of inconvenience must follow when you decide not to settle in the main lodge. I had to deduct one star for that, but overall experience was just nice as much as I expected.
– A happy customer on google reviews
Location: This was the name of the game. It takes only 3 min to get to Nisqually entrance by car! As we decided to visit Mt. Rainier only 3 weeks ago and didn’t get a timed entry pass (which was started from this summer, so you’ll want to check it out), we must have arrived BEFORE 7 am. And my choice was absolutely worth it.
Structure and direction: It was little confusing to figure out our room as we arrived after dark. There is a key-pickup room as you turn to the lodge after parking. There’s no sign on the door indicating that you’re allowed to enter after checking-in time, so we went up to the parlor and was eventually guided by a manager. I attached a pic for everyone’s convenience.
Also, the direction to the yurt can feel like you’re heading in a trail (in the night!) But no worries, the yurt is right at the end of it once you find a blue bench and keep going. A lantern is provided with the room key (I brought my own just in case, but it was a nice surprise)
Yurt: It was far cozier than I expected! Inside was bright, warm, and spacious. Honestly better than a cabin at Yosemite I stayed before 😂 The owner should get pics updated — Feel free to use mine. I felt sorry I used here only for a crash pad. Outlets and switches are on both sides within reach, Additional blankets, shams, and a heater were prepared.
Service: They serve complimentary breakfast, which is just perfect for hiking Skyline trail at Paradise in the VERY early morning! Generally it is prepared by 7:30-8:00 but you can ask earlier time than that. Ours weren’t set in the fridge yet upon our arrival, but a manager on the spot immediately fixed it for us.
Bathroom: Probably the only and obvious downside of staying in a yurt, specifically when you have a tight time window. It takes like 7-8 min to travel to the bathroom and unlock the side door (pic was shaken) and there is only one shower booth. It is supposed to be used by 4 people, though, so a careful planning is needed before use. We prioritized a good amount of sleep so skipped shower.
Yet plenty of amenities were provided in a basket. Thick and fluffy shower towels, travel size shampoo and conditioner, shower caps, etc. Although space was small, it was very clean and well cared.
Misc: There is a really pretty pond back side of the main lodge! It’s a pity we didn’t have time to sit on a bench and enjoy the scenery! Also, the parlor room is very cozy and authentic. A table is reserved for each yurt guests, probably good for a breakfast. There’s a microwave, too — I would bring some frozen food if I knew that. Now you know that, too.😉
Overall, I could see the lodge and yurts are very well managed. Communication is easy and fast. The location is amazing and complimentary breakfast is essential for a long hike in the morning.
There are a few rules and policies, but I feel those are understandable considering the difficulty to manage such a big place in the (almost) out of nowhere. As long as you keep it in mind, there’s no problem. I would love to stay in the main lodge next time!