The Home:
Roaring River Lodge is a three-level retreat nestled along the Sandy River in the Timberline Rim community near Brightwood. You're just a short drive from Mt. Hood's ski resorts, hiking trails, and the charming mountain towns along Highway 26.
'Gallery (Top) Level' – Main Living Space
The top floor is the heart of the home. An open-concept living area with vaulted ceilings and wall to wall river view windows flowing into a fully equipped kitchen and a dining table with seating for ten. The woodstove is the centerpiece and keeps the entire space warm and cozy. Additionally, there is a game table with club chairs for card games/ puzzling or just for lounging. Firewood is provided by the owner.
Sliding glass doors open to a balcony where you can enjoy the surrounding forest, sounds of the river rapids and fresh mountain air. When you're not out exploring, you'll find excellent WIFI throughout, a BluRay player, YouTube TV, board games, and puzzles ready for a relaxing evening. A convenient half bath is also located just off the kitchen.
'River (Middle) Level' – Bedrooms and Deck Access
At the top of the stairs on the middle level, a glass door leads out to the expansive deck that runs the entire length of the back of the house.
To the right, you'll find the bunk room called Cloud Cap bunk room, which features two twin bunk beds and is perfect for kids or groups.
Just beyond Cloud Cap, a hallway door leads into a private section of the floor that includes a full bathroom and a king bedroom called Elk Cove. The bathroom has doors to both the hallway and the bedroom and can be closed off from the hallway to create a private suite. The Elk Cove bedroom also has a door that opens directly onto the deck.
To the left of the door, you'll find the king bedroom called Eden Park. This room also has an adjoining bathroom, and a hallway door can close off both the bedroom and bathroom together to create another private suite. Like Elk Cove, the Eden Park bedroom also has a door leading directly onto the deck with a work station for remote work with a view!
Both king bedrooms open to the large back deck, which also includes stairs that lead down to the fire pit area. In the summer, you can rest in the hammock with the southing sounds of the river.
Entrance Level + Private King Suite: The lower level King suite, affectionately named the ‘Bear’s Den’, provides a private refuge and features a full bathroom with soaking bathtub as well as a spot for reading.
The entrance level includes the laundry room with an LG washer that automatically dispenses detergent, along with under-stair storage stocked with useful extras like a high chair, pack and play, cooler, tennis racquets, card table, and a woodstove safety fence..
The Outdoors:
Step onto the expansive multi-level deck system and you'll understand why the homeowners built this house. The propane fire pit is your reward after a day on the mountain and can be enjoyed year-round without worrying about burn bans.
The BBQ grill is ready for cookouts, with grilling tools hanging by the back door. The long deck table actually splits into two, so you can configure the seating however your group prefers. On warm evenings, the deck becomes an outdoor living room with the river as your soundtrack.
The Sandy River flows right at the banks of the property. While there is no direct river access from the home, we've mapped out nearby access points in the guidebook so you can easily reach the water.
