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The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Escape to this serene tiny house, where the soothing sounds of Elk Creek and the Calawah River create a peaceful ambiance. Unwind on the spacious covered deck surrounded by evergreen trees and lush ferns, or explore the magical property.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity

Very peaceful, private tiny house renovated in 2020, offers a huge newly built covered deck facing the valley. Large evergreen trees and lush ferns throughout this magical property, Elk Creek runs through the land and you can hear the Calawah River nearby. The house is equipped with everything you may need to make your stay enjoyable.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Absolutely no pets allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: The deck is high and not suitable for children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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Escape to Serenity
The Hideaway Escape to Serenity
The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity Forks
Very private tiny house close to breathtaking beaches
The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity Private vacation home
The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity Private vacation home Forks

About the area

Located in Forks, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Storm King Ranger Station and Bogachiel State Park, while Rainforest Art Center and Forever Twilight in Forks are cultural highlights. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby. Visit our Forks travel guide
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Forks, WA

What's nearby

  • Calawah
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Tilicum Park
    6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Forever Twilight in Forks
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Rainforest Art Center
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Storm King Ranger Station
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Restaurants

  • The In Place
    7 min drive
  • Mocha Motion
    7 min drive
  • Pacific Pizza
    8 min drive
  • A Shot In The Dark
    7 min drive
  • Taqueria San Juditas
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Calawah and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Tilicum Park. Rainforest Art Center and Forever Twilight in Forks are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Hideaway - Escape to Serenity Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location is absolutely fantastic. Michele is a phenomenal and gracious host (she left us snacks to include the full kit for making s'mores!!!). The property has a plethora of amenities and is incredibly comfortable. We will be staying here again in the future when we are exploring that side of the peninsula again! Thank you so much Michele!
Cape flattery hike - approximately an hour from the property.
Cape flattery hike - approximately an hour from the property.
Cape flattery hike - approximately an hour from the property.
North of Rialto Beach heading towards "Hole in the Wall"
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was located near by the owner. The owner gave plenty of privacy. Real quiet on the edge of the woods
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dot P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and comfy

Great spot for our home base to enjoy Olympic park. Well stocked, peaceful and comfortable. Suited our needs while we were exploring this side of the park. Great hosts, responsive and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

Property is right in the middle of everything on the Olympic peninsula, yet peaceful and secluded. Michele was a great host, I’ll definitely stay here again when I’m back in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jace O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet beautiful spot in Forks

The place is very nice and located in a quiet, beautiful, spot near Forks. It was perfect for us to go and explore the various national parks and shorelines nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Cozy, well designed tiny home in a perfect spot for exploring Olympic National Park. The kitchen is well-stocked and the bed is comfy. We had everything we needed for a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

I loved the Hideway. Although most of my time was out seeing the sights, it was wonderful to come back to the little cabin in the evening. The deck was lovely. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha H S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home base for Olympic beaches

The cabin is very spacious and well-stocked. Michele was communicative and friendly. We loved our stay and would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

Exactly as listed! Everything you need to enjoy your stay and so many extras thoughtfully provided. We enjoyed exploring the rainforest and coast and the having a quiet retreat at the end of the day. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was great

The house was everything I needed. Clean, well stocked and Melissa, the owner extremely accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great clean place

This was a great place centrally located to all things Olympic National Park. The host, Michelle, was so friendly and hospitable. She gave us directions to a beautiful creek next to the property. Clean, comfy and close to so much ONP
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reality Reprieve

We wanted to relax from all responsibilities and Michelle’s little hideaway was perfect for just that. It had all amenities needed, was within a short jaunt to gather supplies or see sights. It is beautiful and quiet. Loved our time together there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary trip

This was such a lovely home. Beautiful little touches and great attention to detail. We were provided with everything we needed as well as extras! Super clean inside and out! Will definitely recommend to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow! Just! Wow!

This is the second time that we have stayed in this marvelous home. We will keep coming back because it is the perfect getaway. Michele is the perfect host with her attention to details that make our stay nothing short of spectacular. Few things in life are as luxurious as saying on that deck and looking out at the forest for hours. We were fortunate to have perfect weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls get away

This was the perfect base camp for our adventures. Everything we wanted to do was within and hour and a half drive. Fun during the day and relaxing evening on the porch. I’ll definitely stay here in the future for two person trips. This is an excellent location at the end of a dead end and close to town. Incredible views from the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bettyjo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to call home for a few days.

Visiting the state of WA for the first time and Michele was the perfect host and the house was the perfect place to stay. Everything we needed was there. We grilled steaks on the grill. And greatly appreciated the washer/dryer as it made packing for the trip much less. The bed was super comfy, the shower amazing. Not sure what else I can say other than if you are thinking about renting this DO IT! You won’t be sorry. Thank you Michelle!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful space

Michelle’s place is quite nice (medium to higher level finishes), very clean and feels and looks really new. She is so thoughtful and provides many basics like laundry soap, shampoo and conditioner, spices, oils and really nice kitchen equipment and pots/pans (which isn’t always the case with rentals…) and THREE ways to make coffee (I prefer a French press and there was one there!!) You are even greeted with a basket of snacks upon arrival - a very nice touch! She respects your privacy completely, but is very friendly and so helpful if you reach out to her. My impression is that she is a really great human being! Just a Note - the space is a little on the small side. The bedroom is quite small and it’s even a little bit hard to get around to the far side of the bed, but the bed is super comfortable, so it’s not such a big deal. The only TV is in the bedroom - not an issue for us as we were out and about from morning until later at night, but I thought I should mention it in case someone was wanting more space to hang out or the ability to watch TV in the other room. Another note is that the front porch is really beautiful to hang out on, to drink coffee in the morning, or if you are not out and about, I could see reading a book there. If the weather is good, this adds quite a bit of hanging out space in a beautiful environment.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The stay was great and the VRBO contact/owner was very communicative before, during, and after our stay. All in all, it was a great booking, the cabin was well stocked (with thoughtful items), and we enjoyed the experience. The only complaint I have is the VRBO deposit and deposit refund process which has nothing to do with the stay itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great location for exploring so much of the park, was serene and totally stocked for all your basic needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great place with everything you need, a great view, and peace & quiet. Host is great and easy to contact if you have any questions or needs. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location super clean

Very clean gorgeous house, perfect for a couple. Host was very friendly. Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great New little house in the forest

Great house, very clean, nicely set up, and new appliances with everything we needed (cooking, laundry, hanging on the porch). Easy to get to and visit all the Beaches nearby. Also nice quick little walks in the area to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent host & property!

The house is in a great location for exploring Olympic National Park - close enough to provide access to the beaches and trailheads, and just out of the way enough to provide a relaxing place to come back to and enjoy the view from the porch in the evening. Michele is friendly and accessible, and has thought of everything to make the stay more enjoyable, and the house itself is cozy and fully loaded. I loved my stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for Olympic explorers

I enjoyed my stay here—the property is peaceful and pretty. Michele has thought of all the details. The location was perfect for my needs. Close to the areas of Olympic National Park that I wanted to see the most, as well as a small town with a grocery store and gas station.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023