Almost Paradise Lodging - B & B - Cabins - Guest Houses

Almost Paradise Lodging at Mt. Rainier offers private lodging, cabins, relaxing vacation cabin rentals and unique lodge bed and breakfast inn accommodations just minutes from Mount Rainier National Park and a leisurely drive to Mount St Helens. Mt Rainier is the perfect Washington State travel destination for a mountain vacation retreat, holiday, romantic honeymoon trip, wedding anniversary, birthday gift, engagement proposal, romantic getaway or any special celebration.
 

For a nightly or weekly accommodation, Almost Paradise is the ideal vacation rental to be used as your base camp for your adventure vacation, vacation package, extended stay or romantic weekend getaway. We are centrally located to many attractions. Mt Rainier is nature at it's finest where you can view wildlife, hike, climb, snow shoe, cross country ski or just take pleasure in a quiet picnic. Take day trips to Mt St Helens active volcano, the Seattle Space Needle and Pike Place Market, Puget Sound, West Coast Pacific Ocean beaches, Olympic National Park and rain forest, Yakima and the Eastern Washington wineries. Experience Washington and visit Rainier!

Just off the beaten path and nestled amidst ten acres of towering evergreen forest, this Pacific Northwest North Cascade mountain retreat offers exclusive guest houses and cabins which afford quiet natural beauty. Each guest house and cabin is a tranquil haven with its own private hot tub, one with a private sauna, fireplace, kitchen, picnic area with campfire pit and much more. Relax with a pampering in-room massage in the comfort and privacy of your own cabin or guest house at Mt. Rainier.

Almost Paradise Lodging caters to our guests who desire privacy, tranquility, quality and hospitality in a secluded mountain setting.

Almost Paradise Lodging at Mt. Rainier is open year round and offers private cabin and guest house accommodations that are among the finest near Mount Rainier National Park. The unique country guest houses and cabins are self-catering independent stays that offer the hospitality of a bed and breakfast inn. Almost Paradise, catering to and designed with couples in mind, has been recommended by The Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest, a romantic travel guide. Come to Almost Paradise ~ the perfect place to pause and relax at Mt Rainier.

Mt. Rainier is ideal for adventures at a variety of energy levels. Almost Paradise is the perfect place to begin and end your adventures! Some suggestions are: In-room massage, horse back riding, biking, hiking, back packing, snow shoeing, sledding, fishing, nature watching, mountain climb, rock climb, cross country ski, massage therapy, hot tub, sauna, picnic, steam train ride, and more.

Relaxing Adventures

At Almost Paradise each cabin and guest house has its own private and not-shared special amenities, 24 hours a day!

Almost Paradise Lodging
Private jacuzzi hot tub
Private sauna (Sunrise Guest House)
Private fireplace
Private picnic table
Private b-b-q
Private campfire pit
Private forest setting
Privacy

In-room Massage

For our guests' convenience and added comfort, we are pleased to offer in-room massages allowing you to relax with a pampering massage session in the comfort and privacy of your own cabin or guest house. One of the area's premier massage therapists offers three styles of massage.

In-room massage therapy
Swedish body massage therapy
Relaxation massage therapy
Deep tissue massage therapy
Advance massage appointment encouraged
Phone: 360.569.2540 for massage therapist contact information

Make your own adventures

A variety of sports and play equipment is available for rent at Whittaker Mountaineering in Ashford. A partial list of rental items:

Snowshoe Package
Ski Package
Snowboard Package
Snow Tubes
Hiking Boots
Tire Chains

Guided Adventures

Almost Paradise suggests the following guide services for great Mt. Rainier adventures!

EZ Times Horse Rental
Horse back riding
Carriage rides
Elbe Area
Phone: 360.569.2449

Summit Mt. Rainier
Climbing school and seminars
Phone: 360.569.2609
    
Rainier Mountaineering Inc. (RMI)
Summit Mt. Rainier
Climbing schools and seminars
Phone: 360.569.2227

Loosen tense muscles, reduce stress, rejuvenate your body - treat yourself and/or a companion to a special massage or spa treatment.

Stormking Spa
Massage therapy
Aromatherapy Swedish body massage
Aromatherapy facial massage
Hot stone massage
Spa treatments
Salt glow body polish
Seaweed body wrap
Moroccan body wrap
Hand and feet treatment
Therapeutic soaking bath
Single or couples massage
Phone: 360.569.2964

Treat yourself and your companion to a special dinner out!

Copper Creek Restaurant
Old fashioned dining
Phone: 360.569.2326

Alexander's Restaurant
Casual dining
Phone: 360.569.2323

Surprise your special someone! Have a gift of love delivered to your cabin or guest house.

Dawn's Floral and Gifts
Fresh flowers
Gift, fruit, gourmet baskets
Phone: 800.840.5804

Chug across spectacular bridges, clickety-clack through lush forests on a vintage steam train.

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Steam train ride
Phone: 888.783.2611

View Northwest wildlife in their natural habitat. A treasure for wildlife enthusiasts. A park for all seasons. Real. Wild. Life.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
615-acre park
Home to more than 200 North American animals
Tram ride
Phone: 360.832.6117

Visit Mt. Rainier's unique and talented local artist studios.

Recycled Spirits
Ex-Nihilo (something created out of nothing) Sculpture Park
Phone: 360.569.2280
Ashford Creek Pottery
Pottery studio offering hand thrown porcelain and stoneware
Phone: 360.569.2933

Supplies for your great Mt. Rainier adventure!

Sports gear is available for your hiking, climbing, snow shoeing, snow boarding, cross country skiing, sledding and snow tubing action adventure at Mt. Rainier.

Whittaker Mountaineering
Purchase or rent sports equipment or clothing and snow tire chains
Phone: 800.238.5756

Helpful links to assist you in planning your adventures during your stay at Almost Paradise Lodging near Mt. Rainier, Ashford, Washington.

• Mount Rainier National Park
• Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
• Recycled Spirits
• Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
• Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
• Pacific Crest Trail Association
• Washington State Dept. of Transportation
• Washington State Lodging & Travel Guide
• Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
• Washington State Parks
• Gifford Pinchot National Forest
• Mount Tahoma Trails Association
• Whittaker Mountaineering
• International Mountain Guides (IMG)
• Rainier Mountaineering Inc. Guides (RMI)
• Washington State Ferries
• Victoria British Columbia Ferries
• Museum of Glass
• Museum of Flight

Almost Paradise Lodging near Ashford, Washington is just minutes from Mount Rainier National Park and is centrally located to many attractions. The following driving times from Almost Paradise are approximate and may vary:

Mt. Rainier National Park: 8 min. to park entrance - Nature at its finest, hiking, back packing, climbing, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, sledding, photography, wildlife, picnic, Longmire, Paradise, Sunrise, Mount Rainier!

Ashford area: 4 to 8 min. - Dining, espresso, gift shops, artist studios, rentals, shuttle, massage therapy, stores, gas, services

Elbe: 15 min. - Recycled Spirits Sculpture Park, Historic Elbe Kirche, Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, steam train ride, dinner train, Alder Lake, fishing, boating, dining

Mineral: 20 min. - Mineral Lake, fishing, boating

Morton: 1/2 hr. - Riffe Lake, fishing, boating, Loggers Jubilee, dining, stores, groceries, gas, services

Eatonville: - 1/2 hr. - Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, old time Roxy Theater, dining, espresso, gift shops, stores, groceries, gas, services

Packwood: 1/2 to 1 hr. - Dining, groceries, gift shops, swap meets, gas

Puyallup: 1 1/2 hrs. - Western Washington Fair, Daffodil Festival, Puyallup Antique District, multi-services

Tacoma: 1 1/2 hrs. - Museum of Glass, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, Union Station, Point Defiance Park and Aquarium, Tacoma Dome, Narrows Bridge, Pantages Theater, Emerald Queen Casino, multi-services

Sea-Tac International Airport: 1 1/2 hrs.

Seattle: 2 hrs. - Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Seattle Science Center, Museum of Flight, Convention Center, Experience Music Project, Seattle Waterfront, Woodland Park Zoo, SAFECO Field, Qwest Field, University of Washington, ferry to Vancouver Island, BC, multi-services

Auburn: 1 1/2 hrs. - Emerald Downs Race Track, Super Mall, multi-services

Olympia: 1 1/2 hrs. - Washington State Capital, Washington State Capital Museum, Yashiro Japanese Gardens, multi-services

Centralia: 1 1/2 hrs. - Centralia Square & Annex Antique Mall, multi-services

Yakima: 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. - Eastern Washington Wineries, multi-services

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 hrs. - Windy Ridge, Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center, Johnston Ridge Observatory

Port Angeles: 3 1/2 to 4 hrs. - Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge, ferry to Vancouver Island, BC, multi-services

Anacortes: 3 1/2 to 4 hrs. - Gateway to the San Juan Islands

West Coast/Pacific Ocean beaches: 3 to 3 1/2 hrs. - Salt water fishing, clam digging, kite flying, beach walking

Portland, OR: 3 hrs. - Portland International Airport, multi-services

Almost Paradise is a world apart where you can relax, view a starlit night and listen to the quiet. Or if you do hear something, it may be the hoot of an owl at dusk, the serenade of frogs croaking in the spring, the bugling of elk in the fall, the howling of coyotes at night, or the birds singing the advent of spring. The only year round open entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park, Ashford is just a short drive of less than three hours from most any Northwest location. Almost Paradise Lodging is located approximately two miles off the main highway which affords a very quiet and peaceful setting.

From: Seattle/Sea-Tac Airport to Ashford/Mt. Rainier
South on I-5 to exit 127
East on Hwy. 512 (towards Puyallup)
Take 2nd exit (Mt. Rainier exit)
Turn right (this is Pacific Av./Hwy. 7)
Stay on Hwy. 7 to Elbe
At Elbe the road will curve and change to 706 E.
Follow 706 E. to Ashford*

From: Bellevue to Ashford/Mt. Rainier
South on Hwy. 405 to Hwy. 167
South on Hwy. 167 to Hwy. 161
South on Hwy. 161 through Eatonville to Hwy. 7
South on Hwy. 7 to Elbe
At Elbe the road will curve and change to 706 E.
Follow 706 E. to Ashford*

From: Portland to Ashford/Mt. Rainier
North I-5 to exit 68
East on Hwy. 12 to Morton
North on Hwy. 7 to Elbe
Turn right on 706 E.
Follow 706 E. to Ashford*

From: Olympia to Ashford/Mt. Rainier
Hwy. 510 to Yelm
Hwy. 510 ends and changes to Hwy. 507
Continue straight through town on Hwy. 507 to McKenna
At McKenna turn right onto Hwy. 702 to Hwy. 7
Turn right onto Hwy. 7
Hwy. 7 to Elbe
At Elbe the road will curve and change to 706 E.
Follow 706 E. to Ashford*

From: Yakima to Ashford/Mt. Rainier (year round)
West on Hwy. 12 to Morton
North on Hwy. 7 to Elbe
Turn right on 706 E.
Follow 706 E. to Ashford*

*Supplemental directions to Almost Paradise will be included in your confirmation.