Penguin Cabin The Utmost Family Mt Rainier Getaway

Perfect location, if you're heading to the State Park. Literally down the street. No grocery stores, but there is a small general store, so make sure you bring your food and such. Bring coffee filters. LolThe decor is a miss mash of things, which we don't mind at all. Kitchen well stocked. Plenty of towels and blankets. Pots & Pans are well used. We only slept in the master but the bed was comfy. Place was very clean. Neighborhood is quiet and private Yard is fenced for fido. Lots of games and things to do for a family or group.Owners are responsive, helpful and very kind. GPS will take you to the next street over and it will get confusing! So when inputting the address, DO NOT INCLUDE "CT". trust me on this. I would recommend to anyone who wants a comfortable, home environment. Super great location of you need a base for exploring Mt. Rainier State Park.

This house was set up so perfectly! You could stay home for your entire trip and be completely comfortable and entertained! The hosts thought of absolutely everything from karaoke to board games. The hosts were friendly and communicative and a dream to work with. Highly recommend!

This sweet place is a perfect getaway! From the pool/ping pong table to karaoke it was a fabulous getaway for our family of 6. Plenty of room for everyone and all the necessities we needed were there! Though we didn't have snow, we made the best out of our time!

Lots of smart devices (speakers, thermostat, TVs etc). Several windows were unlocked when we arrived, which we locked. There is a medium-large dog door in laundry room which does not lock/couldn’t be closed from what we could tell. Lots of space, comfortable and clean beds, fun games and very creative extension cord wiring and lighting (a bit scary). Very nice sound system and karaoke set up! We just couldn’t figure out how to change the language-instructions would have been helpful. No kitchen linens were available (hand towels, etc) and kitchen sponge was very used (ick). Other than that we were happy, comfortable and enjoyed the clean environment. Very good value for the amount of space and price for being so close to the park.

Had a good time. Voices strained from too much Karaoke :-)

When I review a property, I prioritize convenience, security and comfort. I highly recommend this property as a base for exploring the beautiful Mt. Rainier National Park. This cabin was perfect for us on our autumn trip. Mark has provided everything that a guest might need, including a well-stocked kitchen and pantry. Once we opened the door, we were set. This is especially important in such a rural area. Additionally, the layout of the cabin is great with bedrooms on opposite ends and living space between, including a game area which was fun. We had a great time, felt at home, and hope to return for future trips.

Several friends and a couple dogs got together to celebrate my birthday and 420. It was an amazing experience, the dogs LOVED the yard, and the house was set up nicely for both bedroom privacy and the communal space openess.

Six of us came up to Ashford for 2 days. The place is easy to find and everything about check-in was simple. All the appliances as well as the water (plenty of hot!) were high quality and kind of new. Big televisions and plenty of room. The landscaping was a bit underwhelming, and the house is a little older, but it's right in the forest and a stone's throw from Rainier. We couldn't try out the firepit because it rained, but it's there as well as a gas grill. All in all, for a laid back few days, this is a good place.

We were only there for one night so didn’t get to spend much time at the property. Mark was very responsive and let us drop our luggage earlier than check in time. Location was very close to the Paradise entrance. Spacious place with many entertainment options.

It was good. The cabin was clean, the beds were comfortable. We have everything we need. We enjoyed karaoke one evening

We had a great time, very spacious. We had 9 people so it was a housefull! Very clean and good communication from our host. Would definitely go again!

Perfect location, if you're heading to the State Park. Literally down the street. No grocery stores, but there is a small general store, so make sure you bring your food and such. Bring coffee filters. LolThe decor is a miss mash of things, which we don't mind at all. Kitchen well stocked. Plenty of towels and blankets. Pots & Pans are well used. We only slept in the master but the bed was comfy. Place was very clean. Neighborhood is quiet and private Yard is fenced for fido. Lots of games and things to do for a family or group.Owners are responsive, helpful and very kind. GPS will take you to the next street over and it will get confusing! So when inputting the address, DO NOT INCLUDE "CT". trust me on this. I would recommend to anyone who wants a comfortable, home environment. Super great location of you need a base for exploring Mt. Rainier State Park.

Great location and very clean. Somewhat dated but very clean. Could use some kitchen supply updates but we found everything we needed to make breakfast.

This location is wonderful if you’re not actually staying in Mt. Rainer National Park. The host was kind and communicative and helpful when we reached out about where we could get propane for the grill. The host has thoughtfully stocked the house with everything you need. However, the cleanliness of this place was questionable - there were a significant amount of crumbs and dust in the kitchen cabinets. While the kitchen had a great amount of utensils and was very functional for cooking, I wasn’t able to trust the dishes were clean so I washed them again before use. The listing states. filtration system was installed for the water and that should have taken care of the “yellow” water noted in other reviews. Unfortunately, there were a few times when the water turned from clear to yellow and that gave me concern that their system may not be functioning as intended. We did not drink the water and I would advise others who stay not to. The house was pretty haphazardly put together. Most of the electrical wiring was clearly not done professionally as it is visible and that concerned me a bit. Overall this is a great budget-friendly stay close to the entrance of the park. But you’re not going to get a “cabin feel” from this location, which is clear even from the listing. My family and I enjoyed our stay and are grateful this location was available to us, however, I personally would not choose to stay in the future for some of the reasons I noted.

Communication with owners was very good and the house seemed clean. The decor was an eclectic mix of art deco, mid-century and rec room. The kitchen and laundry appliances are newer. Of concern was the electricity - there seems to be a DYI effort to rewire the house and there were electrical cords and extension cords strung around the ceiling in several rooms. A little scary. The landscaping/hardscaping seemed to be in progress.

Lots of smart devices (speakers, thermostat, TVs etc). Several windows were unlocked when we arrived, which we locked. There is a medium-large dog door in laundry room which does not lock/couldn’t be closed from what we could tell. Lots of space, comfortable and clean beds, fun games and very creative extension cord wiring and lighting (a bit scary). Very nice sound system and karaoke set up! We just couldn’t figure out how to change the language-instructions would have been helpful. No kitchen linens were available (hand towels, etc) and kitchen sponge was very used (ick). Other than that we were happy, comfortable and enjoyed the clean environment. Very good value for the amount of space and price for being so close to the park.

I am surprised by the previous reviews of this home, which led me to pay a very high price to stay at this manufactured home with a good location very close to Mt. Rainier's entrance. What no one in the previous reviews mentioned is that this home smells like an ash tray. In fact, the ash trays from previous guests had not been cleaned out. Further, upon entering I checked for cleanliness by pulling back the comforters on the beds. All 3 beds had USED sheets covered in body HAIR. No one had even tried to make the sheets appear as though they were fresh. I contacted the owner, who immediately sent over the maid. The maid told me that the owner's children had "cleaned" the home that day. Needless to say, given the smell and gross beds (and weird security cameras), my family was not comfortable staying here and we drove back to the city. The owner told me he did not need to do anything for me, but did send back a very small refunding, which was even less than what I was charged for cleaning fees (for a home that was cleaned by kids). I was also charged for kids and pets, which never set foot in the house. The host let me down by not cleaning the home and thinks it's ok because he called the maid to fix it upon my arrival. You lose trust with your guests and gross them out if they arrive to dirty/hairy sheets and cigarette butts. He made a mistake and isn't owning it. I feel robbed. Lastly, stay here ONLY if you smoke or don't mind the smell of stale smoke.

The place is in a very quiet neighborhood just a few miles from the Nisqually entrance to Mt. Rainier so very convenient for visiting the park. Place was clean, checkin was easy, communication was great! Plenty of space and amenities! Just be prepared for not so great water pressure if you have thick hair like me, but that may just be common for the whole area. Very much enjoyed our stay!

It was good. The cabin was clean, the beds were comfortable. We have everything we need. We enjoyed karaoke one evening

Very clean and comfortable home. Directions were confusing." Using Google maps, we didn't find home, finally opened "Waze" in my phone and went directly to home.

As a family of seven the Penguin house had plenty of room for our family was in a great location for our visit to Mt Rainier! Mark, communicated with us through out the check in process making it super easy! Highly recommend!

We had a great time, very spacious. We had 9 people so it was a housefull! Very clean and good communication from our host. Would definitely go again!

Perfect location, if you're heading to the State Park. Literally down the street. No grocery stores, but there is a small general store, so make sure you bring your food and such. Bring coffee filters. LolThe decor is a miss mash of things, which we don't mind at all. Kitchen well stocked. Plenty of towels and blankets. Pots & Pans are well used. We only slept in the master but the bed was comfy. Place was very clean. Neighborhood is quiet and private Yard is fenced for fido. Lots of games and things to do for a family or group.Owners are responsive, helpful and very kind. GPS will take you to the next street over and it will get confusing! So when inputting the address, DO NOT INCLUDE "CT". trust me on this. I would recommend to anyone who wants a comfortable, home environment. Super great location of you need a base for exploring Mt. Rainier State Park.

Good location to mt rainier, bedrooms small but bedsizes queens that are preferred, nice to have cupboards labeled so easiy to find, need 12 oz glasses, plenty of drinking water

The house was perfect for the smaller group we had, but it can fit a lot more people (upto 10). The rooms and bathroom are well kept. Overall happy with the stay.

A friend and I really enjoyed our stay before heading to Mount Rainier. The beds were super comfortable, and this would be a great place to stay for families planning to explore the park. The home was located right by the Nisqually entrance. Communication with the host was great, and overall wonderful experience.

The house is a lot bigger than I expected. It's cozy and fun with a group. The location is unbeatable. It's quite and just 5 mins from Mt Rainier NP. Matt and crew were awesome and super helpful. They were responsive and jumped in quickly when needed.

Upon arrival, the yard appears that there are plans for further home improvement projects as it is a bit cluttered. The inside also seemed to be a state of somewhat incomplete renovation.The furnishings inside the home are eclectic. There is a lot of gadgetry that is powered by a great deal of extension cords that are twisted around screws and taped to walls and ceilings. An attempt was made to take a hinged door and change it into a barn door, leaving the opening to the master bathroom and the contents and or people therein rather exposed. In the laundry room is a dog door that is large enough for an adult to crawl through that is always open. There is a lock on the laundry room door, but it is on the same side as the dog door. There is no way to secure the home. Bottom line - This home provided a place to stay that was very convenient to Mt. Rainier National Park. It offered 3 bedrooms, each with a full-sized bed. The home could comfortably hold 6 people. (There is a sliding couch bed, but it will not stay together and there was no clean bedding.) The appliances were very nice and in good working order. We were there two nights and even with the issues I mentioned earlier, we were comfortable enough. The price was reasonable, and checkout expectations were very easy.

Six of us came up to Ashford for 2 days. The place is easy to find and everything about check-in was simple. All the appliances as well as the water (plenty of hot!) were high quality and kind of new. Big televisions and plenty of room. The landscaping was a bit underwhelming, and the house is a little older, but it's right in the forest and a stone's throw from Rainier. We couldn't try out the firepit because it rained, but it's there as well as a gas grill. All in all, for a laid back few days, this is a good place.

It was good. The cabin was clean, the beds were comfortable. We have everything we need. We enjoyed karaoke one evening

As a family of seven the Penguin house had plenty of room for our family was in a great location for our visit to Mt Rainier! Mark, communicated with us through out the check in process making it super easy! Highly recommend!

We had a great time, very spacious. We had 9 people so it was a housefull! Very clean and good communication from our host. Would definitely go again!

Perfect location, if you're heading to the State Park. Literally down the street. No grocery stores, but there is a small general store, so make sure you bring your food and such. Bring coffee filters. LolThe decor is a miss mash of things, which we don't mind at all. Kitchen well stocked. Plenty of towels and blankets. Pots & Pans are well used. We only slept in the master but the bed was comfy. Place was very clean. Neighborhood is quiet and private Yard is fenced for fido. Lots of games and things to do for a family or group.Owners are responsive, helpful and very kind. GPS will take you to the next street over and it will get confusing! So when inputting the address, DO NOT INCLUDE "CT". trust me on this. I would recommend to anyone who wants a comfortable, home environment. Super great location of you need a base for exploring Mt. Rainier State Park.

It was a god place to stay after hiking at Mount Rainier. Really liked the kitchen. There was a little problem with the heater that the owner offered to fix immediately. And there wasn’t enough hot water to use the bathtub successfully.

This house was set up so perfectly! You could stay home for your entire trip and be completely comfortable and entertained! The hosts thought of absolutely everything from karaoke to board games. The hosts were friendly and communicative and a dream to work with. Highly recommend!

We Were snowed in and cannot travel to Mt. Rainier. But we had a blast just staying in the house. We celebrated our 20th anniversary there, and we will never forget it. Most of the things you need to cook is here. Just bring the food you are going to cook and drinks. We watched movies, played pool, Karaoke, and we made a fire and made Smores. We were even allowed to stay longer for the weather to get a little warmer to drive home. I never write reviews about anything. But we really enjoyed our stay here and for the wonderful host. They are very responsive and very kind people. Thank you Mark and Annie. We hope to visit again in the Summer. Rogers Family

A friend and I really enjoyed our stay before heading to Mount Rainier. The beds were super comfortable, and this would be a great place to stay for families planning to explore the park. The home was located right by the Nisqually entrance. Communication with the host was great, and overall wonderful experience.

The house is a lot bigger than I expected. It's cozy and fun with a group. The location is unbeatable. It's quite and just 5 mins from Mt Rainier NP. Matt and crew were awesome and super helpful. They were responsive and jumped in quickly when needed.

We were only there for one night so didn’t get to spend much time at the property. Mark was very responsive and let us drop our luggage earlier than check in time. Location was very close to the Paradise entrance. Spacious place with many entertainment options.

Property was nice and comfortable. Owner very good with communication. Would definitely stay again!

As a family of seven the Penguin house had plenty of room for our family was in a great location for our visit to Mt Rainier! Mark, communicated with us through out the check in process making it super easy! Highly recommend!

Perfect location, if you're heading to the State Park. Literally down the street. No grocery stores, but there is a small general store, so make sure you bring your food and such. Bring coffee filters. LolThe decor is a miss mash of things, which we don't mind at all. Kitchen well stocked. Plenty of towels and blankets. Pots & Pans are well used. We only slept in the master but the bed was comfy. Place was very clean. Neighborhood is quiet and private Yard is fenced for fido. Lots of games and things to do for a family or group.Owners are responsive, helpful and very kind. GPS will take you to the next street over and it will get confusing! So when inputting the address, DO NOT INCLUDE "CT". trust me on this. I would recommend to anyone who wants a comfortable, home environment. Super great location of you need a base for exploring Mt. Rainier State Park.

Good location to mt rainier, bedrooms small but bedsizes queens that are preferred, nice to have cupboards labeled so easiy to find, need 12 oz glasses, plenty of drinking water

A friend and I really enjoyed our stay before heading to Mount Rainier. The beds were super comfortable, and this would be a great place to stay for families planning to explore the park. The home was located right by the Nisqually entrance. Communication with the host was great, and overall wonderful experience.

The house is a lot bigger than I expected. It's cozy and fun with a group. The location is unbeatable. It's quite and just 5 mins from Mt Rainier NP. Matt and crew were awesome and super helpful. They were responsive and jumped in quickly when needed.

The place is in a very quiet neighborhood just a few miles from the Nisqually entrance to Mt. Rainier so very convenient for visiting the park. Place was clean, checkin was easy, communication was great! Plenty of space and amenities! Just be prepared for not so great water pressure if you have thick hair like me, but that may just be common for the whole area. Very much enjoyed our stay!

Six of us came up to Ashford for 2 days. The place is easy to find and everything about check-in was simple. All the appliances as well as the water (plenty of hot!) were high quality and kind of new. Big televisions and plenty of room. The landscaping was a bit underwhelming, and the house is a little older, but it's right in the forest and a stone's throw from Rainier. We couldn't try out the firepit because it rained, but it's there as well as a gas grill. All in all, for a laid back few days, this is a good place.

Spacious. Well equipped. Great location for Rainier Park.

We were only there for one night so didn’t get to spend much time at the property. Mark was very responsive and let us drop our luggage earlier than check in time. Location was very close to the Paradise entrance. Spacious place with many entertainment options.

Very clean and comfortable home. Directions were confusing." Using Google maps, we didn't find home, finally opened "Waze" in my phone and went directly to home.