Love the Cabins & Locations! Can I Bring My Dog?

Ramses, Barkley & Hoagie Approved!

This morning a friend of mine stopped by to tell me she had voted for Great Getaways cabins in the King5 Evening Magazine Best Cabins category.

"I've always wanted to stay there. Do they allow dogs?"

Why, yes they do!

Just ask Ramses, Barkley and Hoagie. These are their starred recommendations for the pet-friendly cabins at Great Getaways.

Ramses the Great is a Leonberger!

This in his own words: "I just love water! My favourite cabin is Pirate's Cover Beach House on Puget Sound. I love morning and afternoon swims in Hammersley Inlet and walking along the 800' of waterfront. Between swims, I love romping in the 11 acres of woodlands filled with ancient moss-covered cedars, gnarled maples, and old apple trees. In fact, I've been known to munch on a fallen apple or two during our stay. My peep brings a bag of tennis balls and flings them up and down the shore. I like them wet so sometimes I take one into the water just to improve the texture. If your peep loves beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the deck while you lounge at her feet, this is the prefect cabin for you both. Little known fact: When I was little, I was the first dog to stay at a Great Getaways cabin. If you are staying near Mount Rainier, I also recommend the Cedar Springs Cabin. Keep in mind, dogs are not allowed in the National Park. I don't know why, but it's the rules."

Barkley is a Wheaten Terrier!

This in his own words: "My friend, Ramses told me about the cabins at Great Getaways. My peeps and I stayed in Grey Fox up at Stevens Pass. Wow, it was great! I'm a really active dog! It's a good thing my peeps love to hike. We go for very long walks a couple of times a day. Grey Fox is perfect for us!  It's located on the Skykomish River. There are lots of trails and so many things to see and smell as we walk through the three acres of forest. For fun, my peeps like to walk to the small historic town of Index. It hasn't changed much in the last hundred years! I'm not much for sightseeing but they like the quaint atmosphere. They stop for coffee and call it an outing. I have no idea what that is, but they seem to like it."

Hoagie is a Pug!

This in his own words: "My friends, Ramses and Barkley both like staying at Great Getaways cabins, but they are way, way more active than I am. My peep likes to take me for leisurely walks along the trails around the Pirate's Cove Caboose Cabin. I like this cabin 'cuz it's cozy and small like me. I do like walking in the forest but I really like sitting next to my peep at the end of the day. I like sitting around the fire pit in the evening and snuggling with her at night. The Caboose Cabin is very cool. It is actually a real train caboose that has been restored. I know Ramses likes to swim in Hammersley Inlet. Me? Not so much. I have small paws. His are webbed! Like Barkley, I like walking around smelling all the smells. I like the smell of bunnies and ducks the most, but mostly, I like hanging out. I'm kindah a lap dog."

We like vacations as much as you.

Don't leave us at home! 

It makes us very sad!

Sooo, when you are looking for a pet-friendly cabin, 

consult the experts! 

Take Ramses, Barkley, and Hoagie's recommendation!

Great Getaways Pet-friendly Cabins:

Reserve Now! Pet-friendly Grey Fox at Stevens Pass

Reserve Now! Pet-friendly Pirate's Cove Caboose on Puget Sound

Reserve Now! Pet-friendly Pirate's Cove Beach House on Puget Sound

Reserve Now! Pet-friendly Cedar Springs at Mount Rainier

Grateful every day to have dogs in my life. Fun! Fun! Fun!

King5 Evening Magazine ~ Voted Best Cabins Two Years in a Row

The US Open Golf Tournament is Coming in June! Book Now!

For the first time in US Open history, its prestigious golf tournament is coming to the Pacific Northwest.

On June 15, Chambers Bay will open its doors to golfers and guests from around the world. To quote the Chambers Bay site: "With massive, rolling fairways, towering dunes, undulating greens and unpredictable coastal winds, the traditional linksland course will provide the world’s best with a test unlike anything played at a U.S. Open.”

Yikes! Can you say "challenging?" 

Challenging also describes your search for a room. Yes, any lodging worth having near Chambers Bay has been booked for months. You can't sleep in your car or the nearby rest stop. You're going to need a place to stay! 

Chambers Bay is centrally located between Mount Rainier and Shelton. Book Now!

If this is your first trip to the Pacific Northwest and the Puget Sound region, you've landed with both feet in Paradise. In fact, that's the name of the historic 1916 lodge at Mount Rainier ~ and who would argue with the US Forest Service?

I'm going to recommend you look at the cabins at Copper Creek Inn as well as their two cabins at Pirates Cove on Puget Sound. Both venues allow you to be close enough to participate in all the events the Open has to offer. 

Sure you could stay in Seattle and drive down I-5 joining the tens of thousands of other drivers in our notoriously terrible traffic. Or, you could wake relaxed at the base of Mount Rainier, have a leisurely breakfast at the Copper Creek Inn and drive through towering pines and cedars to join the gallery at Chambers Bay each day of the tournament.

Somehow roads lined with ferns and native rhododendrons sounds like a better way to start the day. I'm just sayin' . . .

If you're traveling with a group of friends or family, the Great Getaways cabins are perfect for you. Every cabin is unique and complete with everything you need for your stay. You can literally walk in the door with a bag of groceries, a couple of bottles of our famous Washington reds or locally produced artisan microbrews and find a fully stocked kitchen complete with a canister of the specially roasted whole bean coffee served at Copper Creek Inn. 

In the morning, you'll want a fresh cup of joe as you relax and breathe in the crisp, clean air. The evening may find you up to your neck in warm water as you gaze up at the stars in your own private hot tub. Each cabin includes a flat screen TV, a BBQ grill with propane, outside seating, and, if you have an electric car, there is a complimentary electric vehicle charging station. 

You wouldn't go to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower or to Florence without visiting David, would you? If you come to the Pacific Northwest, you have to see Mount Rainier. Even for those of us who live here, no matter how many times we see it, it's just as amazing as the first time. 

Welcome! Give us a call. And, enjoy your stay. 

Great Getaways Cabins at Mount Rainier | on Puget Sound

KING5 and Evening Magazine ~ Voted Best Cabins 2 years in a row! 

Catharine's original art throughout Great Getaways lodging.

US Open Websites you might find helpful:

Chambers Bay Golf and US Open

Chambers Bay Golf ~ US Open Blog

Pierce County Golf
USGA ~ US Open website
Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier ~ Built in 1916 and Designated as "One of the Great Lodges of the West"

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The Perfect Super Bowl Venue | Has Everything . . . except a Win!

When my friends and I decided to make a long weekend before the Super Bowl to celebrate the Seattle Seahawks back-to-back appearance, we decided on the new Great Getaway property on Puget Sound. Just an hour and a half (and a world away) from Seattle, Pirate's Cove Beach House is the newest offering from the amazing duo of artist Catharine Gallagher and cinematographer Phil Freeman.

The beach house has all the artistic touches guests have come to expect and have found in other cabins owned by this famous pair. The Pirate's Cove Beach House joins its delightful cousin the Pirate's Cove Caboose ~ a real Great Northern Rail Road caboose set on tracks on the shore nestled in four acres of forest a short 20 minute walk away.

What did we bring? I was in charge of homemade risotto. While rounding up all the ingredients, I grabbed a nice bottle of wine, a generous hunk of parmigiano reggiano, an onion, some garlic and fresh homemade stock. OK, OK, I was showing off a bit but I really wanted it to be great. My friends arrived with all the elements for a Caesar salad. Dinner the first night was delicious.

On Friday morning, we noshed on bagels and cream cheese and planned our weekend. But, first, we relaxed, put our feet up and enjoyed mugs of freshly ground coffee. From plates of artisan cheeses and antipasto to one delicious meal after another, the weekend slowly rolled by without a drop of frenetic energy.
   

Everything you need for your stay is provided: towels, sheets, down comforters, pots, pans, silverware, plates, wine glasses, beer and water glasses, TP, shampoo and bath gel, afghans, WIFI, dish washing soap, washer/dryer, hot tub, spa robes. You can literally walk in the door with a couple of bags of groceries and be set for the weekend.

Our long weekend turned into an impromptu planning session for a project we had in mind. It was not a grueling planning session, ideas gently flowed as we relaxed and talked but by Sunday night as we were packing up, we had an outline of how we wanted to proceed.

There are a couple of dozen CD's in the living room. We watched movies on Netflix connecting from our laptop to the big screen TV. 

On Sunday, like the rest of the Puget Sound, we started watching the Super Bowl. Wow, what an emotional roller coaster. We'll need to rest up for the next season. And, when we are looking for a place to watch the Super Bowl, we will definitely be getting in touch with Great Getaways. 

Verdict? 

Highly recommended!

And, a reminder ~ every day grateful

to live in such a beautiful place.

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KING5 Evening Magazine ~ Voted Best Cabins 2 years in a row!