COUGAR House -Mt St Helens / Yale Lake Retreat

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Cougar, WA

Ape Caves
15 min drive
Marble Mountain Sno-Park
19 min drive
Mount St. Helens
26 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pool

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

In the heart of Cougar WA. Central to the best variety of year round recreation the PNW has to offer. From the comforts of this cozy retreat access all your favorite outdoor recreational activities within minutes. If you want to do it…. This is where to find it!
Walking distance to Bar & Grill, stores and Yale Lake / Cougar Park.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, there are almost 1,500 miles of trails on the forest open to hiking, biking, ect.
Mount St. Helens Nation Volcanic Monument, open for climbing year round and offers some of the most popular snow-parks for snowmobiling/cc-skiing enthusiast. Be sure to visit Lava Canyon!
Ape Cave lava tubes (10 miles), which formed about 2,000 years ago and is open year round.
Marble Mountain Snopark (4.5 miles) The trip to June Lake is one of the most popular ski tours from the Marble Mountain Snopark. If the snow is good, the skiing is easy. Other skiing and snowshoeing options are available, and the snopark also serves as a base for hiking and climbing trips. Marble Mountain Snopark is the hub for snowmobilers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers on the southern slopes of Mount St. Helens. Adequate snow cover for skiing can usually be found from December through March most years. The snow at the snopark is seldom very dry and often changeable, so it’s generally best to be riding on no-wax skis. Most days are skiable here if you’re prepared for the conditions.
The Falls (34 miles) Lower Lewis River Falls, the Middle Falls, and the Upper Lewis River Falls.

Local Fish
Variety of trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Silver Salmon, Kokanee, Northern pike minnow, Sculpin & Tiger Muskie, Coastal Cutthroat, Steelhead.

Boat Ramps & Recreation
YALE LAKE RESERVOIR
Cougar Camp (1 mile), restrooms and showers, parking for 180 vehicles, 15 picnic tables, and a one-lane boat ramp.
Beaver Bay (3.5 miles), restrooms and showers, parking for 40 vehicles, 6 picnic tables, and a one-lane boat ramp.
Yale Park (2 miles), restrooms, 30 picnic sites, parking for 130 cars and 80 trailers, a four-lane boat ramp and a beach swim area.
Saddle Dam (9 miles), restrooms, parking, picnic tables, swimming area and boat launch ramps.
LAKE MERWIN
Cresap Bay (8.5 miles), restrooms and shower, 20 picnic tables, a two-lane boat ramp and a beach swim area.
Speelyai Bay (8.5 miles), restrooms, 25 picnic tables, parking for 250 vehicles, a two-lane boat ramp and a beach swim area.
Merwin Park (20 miles), restrooms, 135 picnic tables, parking for 250 vehicles, and a beach swim area.
SWIFT DAM RESERVOIR
Power Canal (7 miles), parking to fish at canal and two developed recreation facilities at the east end of the reservoir. Swift Forest Camp has restrooms a two-lane boat ramp with parking spaces and a day use beach swim area. Eagle Cliff Park has restroom, parking and is a walk in park with picnic tables and is a cool place with secluded feeling.
MERRILL LAKE
Merrill Lake Camp (6.5 miles), restrooms, parking, boat launch, catch and release fly fishing.

Features at this holiday home include 1 hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and in-room jetted baths in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
9.3 miles (14.9 km) from Ape Caves and 10.4 miles (16.7 km) from Gifford Pinchot National Forest

COUGAR House -Mt St Helens / Yale Lake Retreat offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Troy S Zuercher

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers

Ski

Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

Spa tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

Phone
Safe

Location highlights

In the city centre
In the mountains
On a lake
On a river

Things to do

Golf
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 are welcome
Maximum 1 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must be approved by host

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Heart Cougar WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB House

Heart WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB House

Heart Cougar WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB

Heart WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB

Heart Cougar WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB House

Heart WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB House

Heart Cougar WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB

Heart Cougar WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB House

Heart WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB House

Heart Cougar WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB

Heart WA. Newly Remodeled. Previously Monfort's BNB

COUGAR House -Mt St Helens / Yale Lake Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Stacy H.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thaine E.

5 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cougar house

House was nice, perfect size. Hot tub is actually a jet tub but all in all a good time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer W.

30 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Paddle and fishing adventure

Great little cabin like get away.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cozy and excellent host.

We will definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann B.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin in Cougar

Cozy little cabin close to everything we needed. Lovely private outdoor space which really added to the experience. Good communication with Troy. Internet a bit wonky at times, but we worked it out!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary Ann, West Mifflin

Travelled with group

16 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very cool place

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet spot right in Cougar.

It is a clean property with all the things you need including air conditioning.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anjali D.

28 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great snowy stay!

Had a great time at the cabin! Was very well situated and lots of room for 4 adults. One room has a large bed and a bunk bed and the other has a queen size bed with an ensuite. Cooking with the hot plates and the tabletop oven went well and it was nice to have a small dishwasher too. Would love to return in summer when we can enjoy the lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kate F.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy access to Lewis River

It was pretty much as described.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C., Los Angeles

16 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool place!

Cute, eclectic place with enough amenities to make it comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elena J., Portland, Oregon

30 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake escape

We spend 3 days in this beautiful cozy house on the lake and we just LOVED it! The house was perfect size, crispy clean and cute decorated. We made a delicious dinner on the fancy BBQ and enjoyed the fire. It was great that we could use all the kayaks, paddling boards and had fun on the water. Thank you and we will be back!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hwaing H., Camarillo, CA

28 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A cozy place

It's neat and cozy with a beautiful front yard and patio.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Walda C.

18 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful place

This is a wonderful place to stay. We had a family reunion group and it exceeded our expectations. Comfortable, peaceful, wonderful memorabilia that is extremely entertaining. Plan on returning!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place, will be back

Awesome place, will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia D.

13 Apr 2021

Great Location for a Mount St. Helens Adventure

Our family very much enjoyed our extended weekend at this cozy site. The fire pit was especially enjoyed by our younger members and the small enclosed yard was much appreciated by our dogs. A great location for exploring the southeast side of the mountain.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette E.

7 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to get a break from quaranteening.

My family was looking for a place to stay to take a break from quaranteening. Cougar House is just the right place. It's cozy and homey. It was very welcoming as soon as we stepped-in. The house is rustic in design and yet modern. There is no stove but the cook top is enough to cook eggs and pancakes. We were given the wrong codes to enter the house, without cell signal, we struggled to find a way to contact Troy. Wifi connection is 90% reliable so after we figure that out, we were able to contact him and was able to get in. We were being cautious due to COVID so we checked the cleanliness first. We found some leftover condiments in the fridge and was expecting the garbage to be empty. It wasn't full, but empty juice bottle and some paper towels. There are also some leftover shampoo and soap in the shower. Turned out, past renters have been doing that and Troy said that if it not expired, they just keep them to help out new renters. We bought or own groceries and also left what we ddn't use. The town itself is very small, has their own convenience store and a couple of restaurant. Because of covid most of places we want to visit are closed, but the kids had a blast spending time in the lake. All in all, we had fun. We will probably plan to go back after COVID.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

4 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House for a Small Group

This house was the perfect fit for a group of 4 friends and I. It had everything we needed to cook and BBQ. It is also within about a 5 minute drive of two parks on Yale Lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jarod Y.

29 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Great place, great host. Fantastic weekend!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

25 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Mt. St Helens stay in Cougar, WA

Very pleasantly surprised with our stay! It was just perfect for us. Clean, lovely accommodations. The owners have made sure that you have about everything you need. The only thing that we noticed missing was a stove and they made sure you had a hot plate which worked great. If you wanted to heat up something like lasagna ( baked ) foods you likely could do it in the microwave. They also had a barbecue grill and heated pan available. There was also a super barbecue pit, kayaks, games. We didn't miss anything! We had all our meals right in Cougar House it was so nice. It is located near beautiful Yale lake. We spent our weekend and visited the Ape Caves and Windy Ridge.. The drive to windy ridge takes long as it is up hill but the drive back was half the time going. Just keep that in mind. Definitely recommend both. We hope to return and highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz

24 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything you need to be comfortable while exploring the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kitty R.

5 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely hide away

great location for all that Mt St Helen's has to offer. sleeps 6 comfortably and 8 if 2 people use the couches. nice restaurant around the corner. Clean, great places to sit outdoors, quiet. Phone service not great but we knew that going in. Owners very pleasant.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Claudine C.

24 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Accommodation

Our family of five summer vacation included a four night stay at the Cougar house. Great location, plenty of space with kids having their own bathroom and parents another. Beds were firm but comfortable — way easier on the back than most hotels. Small kitchen but did the trick for lite meal prep. Hit the supermarket in town for food/snack needs. Take advantage of campfire — a great highlight for us city folk!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

10 Jun 2019

Great place and location

Super cute cabin and the location is awesome. Owners are very nice and responsive. Stayed with my wife and two daughters. Was enough space and the two bathrooms were nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

7 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

We would be glad to stay here again. Great place, great people, great vacation!

We were glad to find somewhere that was close to Mount Saint Helens that was affordable and nice. When we pulled up we did not realize there actually two rentals on this property but it was completely fine. They have separated it well and the vacation rental has it's own little yard and feels like it's own independent place. You can have your privacy or mingle at the opposite fire-pit that Troy has designed to be shaped like the Mountain. Really cool. I cannot wait to see it when we return after he does some more of the work he was telling us is planned. We met Troy when we arrived and he is the absolute nicest man. He even took kayaks down to the park for us and helped us when we had car trouble. It is very obvious that they care about their temporary tenants enjoying their time and having a wonderful place to stay. They were amazing people to meet. The space itself is really homey and cozy. It has wonderful touches around the house. Owl trinkets are a common theme and it immediately felt like a place of comfort. There are several fun games to play if you like dice games or custom Jenga for those of drinking age. The kitchen is small but for a few days it is all you need. There is no oven or stove but there is the cooktop that they provide and the barbecue. Just make sure you bring a little propane bottle to hook up. If you don't, they do sell them at the store around the corner. I only say something because some of the food we had planned was more oven friendly initially and it may be easier to plan for food more accommodating in a toaster oven, small cook-top or BBQ. They do a really nice job of providing all of the essentials like spatulas, plates, silverware, and even cheese graters so don't worry too much over that. This place is really close to the Ape Caves which I highly recommend. Wear appropriate footwear and take several sources of light (I personally recommend a headlamp.) Also, dress in layers. The caves are a constant 42 degrees. The lake was beautiful and relaxing. It is only a $4/day parking fee and was totally worth it in our opinion. We had a great time relaxing most of the day down there. Take sunscreen. To sum up, I really cannot adequately say how much we enjoyed our stay and appreciated Troy and his family. We will be back again next year and would highly recommend this as a place to stay for anybody.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

26 Apr 2019

Short trip, Awesome Stay

Awesome house and cute decorations and perfect for a weekend trip with friends to ski mt. St. helens. very close to trailhead. Troy was incredible and great host. Very acommodating and friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019