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Lovely dog-friendly home on banks of the Skykomish river w/mountain views

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, video library
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61444 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Index, WA
  • Forks of the Sky State Park
    4 min walk
  • Skykomish River
    3 min drive
  • Lake Serene Trailhead
    5 min drive

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Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
3.9 out of 5, Good, (65)
The price is $129
per night
$351 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Dog-friendly cottage on the river with private hot tub, mountain views & firepit

About the neighborhood

Index

When you stay at this cabin in Index, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Skykomish River and Lake Serene Trailhead. .This cabin is 30 mi (48.3 km) from Stevens Pass Ski Area and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Salmon Run Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Serene Trailhead - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Salmon Run Park - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Stevens Pass Ski Area - 37 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Wallace Falls State Park - 62 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Snoqualmie Falls - 73 min drive - 49.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeke's Drive In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mount Index Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The River House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely dog-friendly home on banks of the Skykomish river w/mountain views

Index River Roost

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Index River Roost is a charming gambrel house set on the banks of the dazzling Skykomish River in the picturesque town of Index, Washington. Our guests love the world-class hiking, rock climbing, biking, rafting, and kayaking options literally right out the front door, and Stevens Pass Mountain Resort is just 30 minutes away! The recreation options are truly endless. At the end of your adventure-filled day, you can return and unwind with a tasty barbecue on the deck, or stroll down the street for a hot beverage and a burger at the River House. You can even cheer on the Seahawks on Sunday with the locals!

This spacious, light-filled three-bedroom home can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests with three bedrooms, a full futon in the living area, and two full bathrooms, one on each floor of the home. Plus, you can even bring your dog with you! The cozy living space features incredible river views and a rustic wood stove, providing perfect warmth and ambiance for those chilly winter nights. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could want for meals with family and friends around the dining table that seats eight. At Index River Roost, you will enjoy all the charm & conveniences that the quaint mountain community of Index has to offer while savoring a mountain getaway filled with adventure and breathtaking natural beauty.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Washington

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,444 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

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Lovely dog-friendly home on banks of the Skykomish river w/mountain views Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 79 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emeral H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little place and town.
Cute little place on the river. It had everything we needed, just needs a few updates like a smart TV and new mattresses. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
This was our third time at this rental. We love the view of the river and mountain. The home is clean, with a couple quirks, like the upstairs tub faucet that won’t stop dripping, a dryer on its last legs and some very used kitchen wares, but all stuff that doesn’t rule out repeat stays. We’ll be back. A great getaway just an hour away from the suburbs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location Outdated Cabin
The view is the only reason I would stay here, never had a more beautiful peaceful view but even that has cons. Pics make it look like you can walk out to the river, you can’t, steep drop off. Still beautiful blue river to gaze at. I understand this was affordable for us due to these cons but here they are. The cabin is rustic, needs a good remodel. Really disliked I booked through VRBO and then it’s run by Vasca so I had to get a whole new app just to manage everything. The Vasca cleaning crew leaves a little cleaning basket of dishwasher detergent and pods for a dishwasher that doesn’t exist! I don’t mind doing dishes but leave what I need to wash by hand not for something that’s not there. There is no AC and gets nice and cool at night if you know how to keep a house cool that way. The guests or crew before us did not and we arrived to a sunny stuffy hot cabin that took us a day to cool back down. Again location is the gem to this cabin, cons make it affordable but very rustic. Don’t plan on sitting down to chill with some tv at night, no streaming and very limited and outdated dvds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarice K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday at the River
We had a very nice time at this home by the river. You can’t necessarily access the river from the property but it’s a short walk into town and a short walk to a river access point. I can’t describe the beautiful views from the main level and the master bedroom. The beds were a little older and the uneven floors made it so we had to be a little creative with how we positioned ourselves in bed for sleep. It is rustic, and there were quite a few insects and spiders in the home. Overall the stay was great and I’d do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin right on the river. Index is a very cute town and the cabin is a perfect location for hikes. Lovely views right from the couch!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Vacasa has terrible customer service
This place was dingy and under stocked and vacasa was unhelpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy B., Port Orchard, Wa

Liked: Cleanliness
Could be Better
House is dated. There were not enough dishes/silverware for the amount of people the listing advertises for-4 dinner plates & 3 forks. Limited pots & pans. The cutting board was moldy. I visited the goodwill & bought silverware (left it there for the next guest). There is a 10ft drop to the FAST moving river, so it is definitely not kid or pet friendly. The living room lights did not work, there is no tv service & only a few movies. The dryer is very old & takes forever (two cycles) to dry anything, which was hard with lots of ski clothes to dry. The fridge had to be turned up all the way to keep things cold enough. The trash cans in the shed were so full I had to keep our trash in the house all week. The hardwood floors are separating. The window coverings were not private & this is in a neighborhood. The front door is glass with no covering & you can see straight in from the street. The bedrooms are large & beds are comfortable. The views are great & the town of Index is a favorite or ours. The local hiking is good & only about 35 min from the ski resort which is great. The woodstove works great so don't forget firewood! The code for the door is very long & it doesn't unlock, so be aware! HA! The third bedroom is really a den & has a large 15 foot curtain for the wall, so there is a lack of privacy. It was fine for kids. Bathrooms: large & functional. Soap, shampoo, conditioner, if needed. Cabinets were stocked with a few necessities. We made the best, but will not return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Stay at the Skykomish Cabin in Index
My mom, my aunts, and I stayed at the cabin during the weekend and it was cozy and warm. I especially loved the little wooden desk in the second bedroom facing the river, where I did some drawing and art. We had a wonderful time! I give this a 5/5 rating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot!
I visited this property to work on my book and it was perfect for that! Access to WIFI was great and I can imagine this would be a great spot during the spring and summer months when there is more opportunity for recreation! My dog enjoyed the space. It was quiet and nice. They had a selection of DVDs and games. It might have been nice to have more communication from the property owner as I was a little nervous going by myself during this dark time of year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

kelly c.

That view!
We came here for the view and small town charm. The town is a tiny enclave but very unique and walkable and friendly. The river and view is so beautiful! There is zero safe access to the river from the house but there is easy access down the road. The wood stove helped create some ambience (and heat of course!) so don't forget to bring wood, there is none. The house is certainly functional but very dated and not in a quaint way.... more of 'it was inexpensive, we made it work." There are checkout directions for the dishwasher but there isn't one (seems a bit impersonal?). Besides the picnic table on the deck there were no chairs to use for outdoors. Luckily we had some camp chairs or that would have been an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aja T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great place to stay and relax/unwind from daily life. Would recommend 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
This was our second time at this rental. We love the location on the river and the quiet little town. A great place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than loosing listing!
The photos couldn’t do the yard justice, the river was so amazing and right out the back door.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gail O., Everett,USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking View
Very nice house with lots of space for a large family or if you don’t like feeling cramped. Awesome view too!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well kept
Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature at its best
This property was the perfect home base for a variety of very enjoyable activities. This small home had everything needed for a pleasant and relaxing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Amazing home in a wonderful location, nice riverfront and view, would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros and Cons of our stay at The River Roost
First, the pros: The property was clean and the kitchen and linens were well stocked. The view was beautiful. Laundry equipment worked just fine. Refrigerator was spacious and microwave worked well. Large eating table and bar stools at the bar area was a plus. Entertainment such as Blue Tooth device for TV was nice and games were plentiful. (There is no live tv). The Cons: The keylock had at least 8-10 numbers to key in. Couldn't memorize this. The house is very dated and could use some sprucing up. The deck railing downstairs is very loose. Only 3 burners on the kitchen stove work, which was an inconvenience when 4 adult guests are staying in this house. Because of covid, we found it necessary to do our own cooking. The front porch was slippery as well as the steps when it rained, as it usually does in this area. Need treads at least on the steps. One of the guest slipped but caught her fall. Although, not a significant problem, I do feel that the management should provide more paper products such as paper towels and toilet paper instead of asking the renters to buy their own if supply needs to be replenished.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Items that need attention
1. Fire place door seal is ragged and while no smoke entered room a carbon monoxide detector was activated. 2. Dinning room chair snapped a support brace on leg when averaged size guy sat down for supper. 3. Grill on deck works to some degree but one of three flame / heat shields is rusted if half.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great get away close to Seattle
What a great way to get away and relax by the river. A small town that is walkable and is amazing in it beauty. The rental had all the amenities of home and was so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Russell C. J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Setting!
An place to rest and get outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Awesome river view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abigail D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
Amazing location and quaint town. Really enjoyed sitting on the deck and enjoying the views. Very clean and larger than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Alvaro M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't waste your money on this rental.
Don't waste your money on this rental. We are incredibly disappointed with the rental property. The cabin grass was extremely dry, nothing to do with the pictures. The neighbors had the grass green and well taken care of, so it's not a seasonal issue or excuse. The fridge did not keep things cold. Most of the food went bad because of this. Both fridges were warm and didn't keep the meat cold enough, so we end up with a lot of food waste. The stove didn't work correctly either; one of the fires has plastic on it and most of the fires didn't properly heat. The cabin felt very dirty. First and foremost, you have a vast spider infestation problem. We've been renting cabins in the cascade loop area for over ten years, and we have never had this issue or found so many spiders. I think we counted 20 huge spiders on the windows at night; the spiders look very similar to black widows or false black widows. We found of the largest spiders next to our dog bed inside the house downstairs; if that spider was poisonous, that could have ended badly for our small dog. We also found a massive spider in the upstairs bathroom. The cliff was a huge awful surprise; all your pictures are taken in a way where the cliff does not show up; it feels as if the house was right next to the river, but there's a 10 feet tall rock cliff. This cabin is not safe for kids or dogs. Overall, this place felt a little scammy, nothing to do with the VRBO post; the pictures are misleading to the property's real conditions and the garden and cliff. We are incredibly disappointed and sad because we haven't taken a vacation in a long time, and this place ruined the little time we had to rest this year. We spent all our vacation time in this awful experience. We ended up going home sooner, so we can adequately refrigerate things, not feel we are in a spider-infested place, and able to play our dog without having safety issues. We are incredibly disappointed with the whole experience; it ruined our vacation. We also wrote to the company. 15 days ago, and they still haven't responded. Don't waste your money and vacation time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020