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Property grounds
Golf
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12295 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Lewis River Zen Retreat

This is a very relaxing and beautiful home with Cathedral Ceilings right on the Lewis River with the best view of the river and an island across just outside of Woodland with separate Studio with full bathroom. If you like to golf, swim, fish, hike, bike, ski, mountain climb or you want to spend time relaxing, sight-seeing Mount Saint Helen or visit The Tulip Farm in Woodland, The Ape Caves, Mt. Hood, Lewis River Golf Course there is so much to do.

Property manager

Owner/Manager

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking allowed outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,178 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 3
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lewis River Zen Retreat House Woodland
Lewis River Zen Retreat House
Lewis River Zen Retreat Woodland
Lewis River Zen Retreat Woodland
Lewis River Zen Retreat Private vacation home
Lewis River Zen Retreat Private vacation home Woodland

About the area

Map
Woodland, WA

What's nearby

  • Lewis River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Woodland Motocross Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lewis River Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • ilani Casino - 13 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Kelso Station - 27 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Urban - Ilani Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪I. Talia Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Line & Lure Seafood Kitchen & Tap - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Longhouse - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lewis River Zen Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at The Lewis River Zen Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lewis River Zen Retreat located?

Situated in Woodland, this golf holiday home is steps from Lewis River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Woodland Motocross Park and Lewis River Golf Course. Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens and Holland America Bulb Farms are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Lewis River Zen Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Beautiful location, great property and a wonderful host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deferred maintenance
The house and property met our needs. One highlight was the large parking area for kids to use bikes, etc. The house was clean except for some dishes and glassware. There was a fair amount of deferred maintenance around the house. The biggest problem was a mouse problem. We wound up trapping six of our own. The owner was responsive to our needs.

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Connection
Our family had a wonderful time at the Lewis River Zen Retreat. There was plenty of room for our large family. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed to make some incredible family meals. The view from the deck is incredible and the river was cold but so refreshing on a hot summer's day! We'll definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house is beautiful and really spacious, more than enough room for everyone. The setting on the river is absolutely gorgeous! The whole family, young and old, had such a good time playing on the river. (We brought paddle boards, a raft and tubes) The only possible downside would be that there is no AC, but it wasn't a problem for us because it wasn't overly hot while we were here, it cooled down really good at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Solitude and Plenty of Room.
If it is beautiful scenery and solitude you want, this IS the place. Gorgeous view of the river, wonderful lawn and decks for hanging out and enjoying the outdoors. Our family had a fabulous energizing retreat at this beautifully appointed large home. We boated on the river and roasted hot dogs and s’mores.. Saw deer, bunnies, squirrels and many birds in the lush greenery surrounding us. Perfect place to unwind and regroup. The two story house has two living rooms, one on each floor and plenty of room for adults and kids to have their own spaces. There is plenty of parking (easily 8 cars) , if you have a couple of families, or adult children driving in from other areas, as we did, parking can be a problem...but not here! One large bathroom and three large private bedrooms downstairs, and a bed in the stair area, plus couches if needed are downstairs. Upstairs has a wonderful master bedroom and bath, and an additional bathroom, the living room has moe comfortable couches, great place for an afternoon nap! The apartment has two twin beds and it’s own bathroom.... really cute too!. Very comfortable home, and Petra was very accommodating as well. Our vacation was all I had hoped for and MORE, don’t miss this one! Did I mention the river view can’t be beat!! Thank YOU Petra for sharing your little piece of heaven on earth!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arnold Y., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get back to nature and spend some time
This was a wonderful place to spend a little time in nature. The house is perfect for families and groups that enjoy both nature and spending time together. It's comfortable and cozy. The view is amazing, and the outside space is even better than the inside space. Petra is so responsive, and great work with. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Denise E., Northeast Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Woodland Nov. 14-19, 2019
Overall the home and property is beautiful and right on the Lewis River with a convenient drive to and from town/I-5 like the listing claims. This was a work trip so the home was half way from Portland and half way to Longview which was ideal. Also, the owner very kindly arranged a box of Eco logs for the fire place so we could have a fire each night. We were asked to replace what we used. So bring your own fire wood as needed FYI. We ate at Rosie's Diner (Woodland) for breakfast (very good) and (Woodland) The Fat Moose for a burger (also very good). Safeway is near as well as gas, a casino and McMennamin's Kalama Lodge restaurant and gift shop (also very good), Kalama has a lovely downtown shopping district which was open on Sunday (much appreciated!). "Bedrooms": Maybe I did not read this when booking but the lower level has a room with a bed in it - no door and the open stair case acts as one of the walls. Not private enough for anyone in our group. Maybe kids would not mind. Also, on the lower level where the two wooden sleeping pods are shown in the pics there is a futon bed. Again maybe kids would not mind sleeping on a futon bed but this was not the case for our group. This room seems to be a converted porch and the temperature was much cooler in this room too - we were not bothered by this as we didn't use the room. "Tiny House": We ended up using the Tiny House as the 4th bedroom which worked out well. There is no WIFI in the tiny house FYI. "Front Door": There is an ancient lock box attached to the porch railing that we had trouble unlocking when we arrived. The care taker had to drive over to open the box for us. We were worried this would happen again over the course of our stay so we did not use the lock box after the first night. This became an issue as we had two vehicles and 4 adults coming and going using one key chain with single front door keys to the main house and tiny house. Suggested solution - upgrading the front entry doors of the main and tiny house to a coded type of entry hardware for multiple guests to be able to arrive, come and go with ease. Thank you for the stay in your beautiful PNW home, the lovely vaulted ceilings and wood work were enjoyed by all.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing and the views were amazing we loved all the room and how close to everything
We had my daughters very small wedding and it was beautiful outside against the backdrop of the Lewis river couldn’t have ever found a better place plenty of room and no problems at all. Grateful for the owners
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Weekend
We had our Son's wedding at the Lewis River Golf Course. Staying at the Zen was close, convenient and absolutely the best choice we could have made. Our family was close and not in motel rooms . . . we all enjoyed the serenity and family time so much. . . hard to find words to describe . . Thank you Petra for such a beautiful weekend!!

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house with magical view
We stayed for a week on business in Portland. The house is very spacious and comfortable, the kitchen is really well appointed for a holiday let i was pleased to find. The location is peaceful and feels quite remote. You can see the river from the house and we were treated to Eagles at breakfast. Petra was very helpful and prompt in her communication. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Loved the view.
Site was very beautiful, right on the river. Large windows in house showed a great view of the river. The owner responded quickly when we had questions. Lots of room for family to enjoy time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne L.

Don't miss this one!
If you're looking for a great place to stay, choose this one. Seven of us middle-aged women spent 3 nights. We are very experienced in choosing houses that accommodate our large group (usually up to 12 of us) --- and this one fit our requirements. Had plenty of room to be together -- or spend quiet time alone. Open concept upstairs was perfect for us with 4 bedrooms downstairs. Loved the hot tub -- watched the maple leaves fall as we soaked. Evenings were spent in front of the fireplace, reading, talking, web surfing. Made trips to the Cedar Creek Grist Mill and Mount St. Helens. Can't say enough positive comments about Petra's quick responses when any issue popped up. Definitely on our list to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Ginny L.

The house is very spacious and in a beautiful area on the Lewis River.
We were very pleased with the rental and would rent again if the need ever presented itself. It was a perfect location and had enough beds to accommodate our family gathering. Also, there was plenty of extra pillows, linens, towels to make everyone very comfortable. The kitchen was well outfitted to make meal preps enjoyable. The owner and property manager were availed to help with any questions or concerns. We stayed for a week and loved the river view and relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Tony K., Kenmore wa

Nice house. Great view. Good location. Some maintenance issues.
Nice layout kitchen, dining area, spa. Peaceful, impressive river view. Access to river is steep and difficult in places. One part is particularly hazardous. Maintenance issues we experienced were all avoidable - burned out lightbulbs, ants in kitchen, bees on deck areas, climbing rope close to breaking. Owner/manager is responsive to issues needing attention when we raised when we were there. An example is her providing extra fans to deal with hot weather. Overall, good place for family gathering. River activity is a natural draw but access from the house is hazardous in places. Nice swimming hole close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Beautiful Setting
Petra's house is located on the bank of the Lewis River. The pictures of the back yard don't do it justice. It was truly beautiful. We had a wedding rehearsal dinner and there was plenty of parking in the big driveway. The deck is huge and has a nice bbq and big round table that seats 8. The lawn was great for the kids to run around and they loved the teepee. The decks had all been painted recently and were in nice shape. The house is big and full of all kinds of art. The studio was great spot for our friends kids who were with us. FYI, this is not just a rental, so there are some of the owners clothes and personal items in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Diana L.

Beautiful river view. Roomy and comfortable.
Great hosts, great property. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Beautiful place with tons of room for a large group
Owner very friendly and helpful. Really nice views and secluded location for privacy. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

WOW it is a great place
This place is amazing. The river is right outside with a TP for the kids. My group had a great time and the house is very functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Lois B., Smyrna, TN

Beautiful, clean home!
Lewis River Retreat worked perfectly for our family to be altogether in one place while we were all in town for a family wedding! Beautiful setting, although we had rain the days we were there. Our biggest disappointment was that there was no TV for the weekend football games and there could have been more hangers in the closets.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Alyson M., Seattle

Great house on the Lewis River
We had a large group of friends come together for the weekend and we had a lovely time. The kitchen was large and open...great for entertaining. There were plenty of sleeping options and the kids loved the enclosed beds on the bottom floor. There are fantastic views of the river from the deck and from some of the interior as well. The only reason I gave this a 4 star instead of 5 is because the deck needs to be replaced. It is very worn and had worn through in a few places. Other than that, we had a great time and would definitely return for another friend reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Geoff G., Tacoma

Great riverfront property
Really nice location and easy access to the river. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

You couldn't ask for a better place to stay.
Best view around..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debby F.

Excellent destination
Loved our time at this property. Beautiful location. Home clean and comfortable. Thank you for a lovely vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Property was excellent and location on the river was fantastic.
Our 7 day stay was excellent and the total family (including Grand Kids) had a great time fishing, hiking, and picking Black Berries. The only negative things we experienced were not enough paper towels and toilet paper. The bed in the extra out side sleeping area had a few problems but all in all, I would go again next year if the opportunity arises.