Shared Game Room: Dazzling Cle Elum Home

beautifully equipped house, many amenities and an amazing view

The lake was dry during our stay but still beautiful home.

We had booked this home to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday and were hoping for a special setting overlooking the lake, so it was a major disappointment to learn that Cle Elum Lake is actually a reservoir that supports nearby agriculture, so its water level fluctuates throughout the year. During our October stay, there was no lake visible from the house—only a wide stretch of dirt. The listing did not mention that lake views may diminish or disappear depending on the season with variable water levels. It’s also worth noting that both full bathrooms are en-suite, which made it a bit awkward for our family, since people have to enter someone’s bedroom to use the shower. Additionally, there is no cellular service in the area. While the home’s Wi-Fi was reliable during our stay, bandwidth occasionally struggled to support multiple users during video calls or streaming. We also experienced a few maintenance issues that were promptly addressed but could not be resolved during our stay. The cleaning could have been more thorough, as there were cobwebs on some light fixtures and other small details that were overlooked.Bring your Northwest Forest Parking Pass if you plan to hike in the area. While we were very disappointed with the non-lake views, the house was comfortable for our family, the game room was fun, and the lot is private (the separate-but-attached rental unit onsite was not rented during our stay.) The property manager is very responsive.

What an amazing place! This home is very beautiful and perfectly designed for a relaxing and fun time with family. The hosts are great! The beds are comfortable. The views are amazing. Deer, turkeys and birds visited daily.During our stay we were able to hike Sno Lake and explore nature. The lake levels are currently low due to weather, however, we drove just 10 minutes to get to the south side beach area. We also drove 1-1/2 hours into Seattle to enjoy time with our daughter who lives in the city. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home!

Great stay. Management was incredibly communicative and helpful. Property was perfect for what we had, which was 4 afults and 3 kids aged 3-5. Plenty of space and games, even some wild turkeys!