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Forest Escape

10 acres of ponderosa pines in the Cascade foothills. Hot tub, fire pit, game room & room for 19. Just 90 minutes from Seattle — worlds away from everything else.

19Guests
6Bedrooms
3.5Baths
10Acres
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Forest Escape cabin exterior Private hot tub surrounded by pines
10Private
Acres

Cle Elum, Washington

Where your group
truly spreads out

Nestled in the Cascade foothills 2.5 miles east of Cle Elum, Forest Escape is built for the gathering you'll talk about for years. Six bedrooms sleeping 19, a game room with pool table, foosball, air hockey and 85" surround sound TV, private gym, children's playroom, and 10 fully fenced acres — all just 90 minutes from Seattle.

♨️ Hot Tub🔥 Fire Pit 🎱 Pool Table🎬 85" TV 💪 Private Gym⚡ EV Charger 🧒 Kids Playroom🅿️ 20 Car Parking
Fire pitFire Pit
Hot tubHot Tub
Back deckBack Deck
Private drivewayPrivate Entry

What's Included

84 amenities,
zero compromises

Everything a large group needs — built so your crew never has to leave the property if they don't want to.

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Extra-Large Hot Tub
Available year-round. Private, surrounded by pines. Perfect after a day on the slopes or the trails.
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Fire Pit
Adirondack chairs, open skies, slow conversations. Where Forest Escape evenings always begin.
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Game Room & Theater
85" TV with surround sound, pool table, foosball, air hockey, and an extensive board game collection.
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Private Gym
Free weights, treadmill, stationary bike, rowing machine, punching bag, and yoga mats.
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Full Kitchen & BBQ
Fully equipped kitchen, island bar seating, dining table for 10, and a private 6-burner gas BBQ.
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Children's Playroom
Books, toys, and games across a range of ages — the little ones get their own dedicated space.
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Dedicated Workspace
Three dedicated desks throughout the house, ergonomic seating, fast fiber WiFi with ethernet backup. Corporate retreats fully supported.
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EV Charger & 20 Spots
Level 2 EV charging on-site. Room for the whole convoy — toy trailers and all.
KitchenKitchen
DiningDining
TheaterTheater
GymPrivate Gym

Sleeping Arrangements

6 bedrooms,
thoughtfully laid out

Three bedrooms on each floor, 3.5 baths. Every room has linens, room-darkening shades, extra pillows, and ample storage for longer stays.

01
King Suite
1 King bed · Walk-in closet · Main floor
02
Queen + Twins
1 Queen + 2 Single beds · Main floor
03
Flex Room
1 Sofa bed · Doubles as office · Main floor
04
Upper King
1 King bed · Vaulted ceilings · Upper floor
05
Bunk Room
3 Twin beds · Great for kids · Upper floor
06
Loft Suite
2 Queen beds · Cathedral ceiling · Upper floor
Aerial view — Forest Escape on 10 acres, Cascade Mountains behind, Cle Elum WA

10 Private Acres · Cle Elum, WA

A world unto itself,
minutes from everything

Surrounded by ponderosa pines with the Cascades rising behind. Cle Elum 2.5 miles away, Suncadia 10 minutes, Seattle 90 minutes.

Location & Nearby

Everything nearby,
nothing crowded

Gateway to the best outdoor recreation in the Central Cascades — and Washington's most spectacular fall larch season.

Lake Cle Elum beach
~15 min
Suncadia & Lake Cle Elum
World-class resort, golf, spa — and a stunning turquoise lake with sandy beach and Cascade mountain backdrop.
Roslyn historic main street
5–10 min
Cle Elum & Roslyn
Dru Brew, Cle Elum Bakery, Owens Meats — and Roslyn, the real Northern Exposure filming town.
Cle Elum at Christmas
~45 min
Snoqualmie Pass
Four ski areas, nearly 2,000 acres. Seattle's closest ski mountain. The town shines year-round.
Lake Cle Elum aerial
Year-round
Cascades & Larch Season
Teanaway trails, Yakima River, OHV, and Washington's unmissable October larch season.

Guest Reviews

What guests are saying

4.93
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56 reviews · Top 5% on Airbnb · Superhost
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"The hot tub at night with the forest all around us was pure magic. We had 14 people and everyone had their own space. Already planning our return trip."

— Sarah M., Seattle WA
★★★★★

"The game room kept the kids busy while the adults relaxed in the hot tub. The gym, the theater, the fire pit — we never ran out of things to do."

— Michael & Family, Portland OR
★★★★★

"We held our corporate retreat here and it was flawless. Fast WiFi, workspace, and 16 colleagues all had real privacy. The hosts are exceptional."

— Corporate Retreat Group, 2024

Getting Here

Close to it all,
far from the noise

Airport Road, Cle Elum, WA — 2.5 miles east of town through the pines. I-90 East from Seattle.

Seattle / Bellevue~90 min via I-90
Cle Elum Town Center2.5 miles · 5 min
Suncadia Resort~10 min
Roslyn~15 min
Lake Cle Elum / Speelyi Beach~15 min
Summit at Snoqualmie Pass~45 min
Leavenworth~75 min
Forest Escape location near Cle Elum WA
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FAQ

Questions about
Forest Escape

Yes — the hot tub is available and heated year-round. There's nothing quite like soaking after a day of skiing in winter, or stargazing on a warm summer night surrounded by ponderosa pines.

Absolutely. We have a dedicated workspace with stand-up desk, ergonomic chair, fast fiber WiFi with ethernet backup, and multiple gathering spaces. The property comfortably accommodates teams of 12–19. Contact us to discuss group rates.

Approximately 90 minutes from downtown Seattle or Bellevue via I-90 East. The drive is scenic — you'll cross Snoqualmie Pass through the Cascades. We're 2.5 miles east of Cle Elum on Airport Road.

Self check-in via smart lock — no coordination needed. You'll receive a personalized entry code before arrival. Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. We're always nearby if you need anything.

Yes — the property has parking for up to 20 vehicles, including a Level 2 EV charger on-site. Toy trailers, boats, and large SUVs are all welcome.

Ready for your
forest escape?

19 guests, 10 private acres, and a weekend you won't stop talking about — 90 minutes from Seattle.

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Get in Touch

Questions about
Forest Escape?

James & Heidi are hands-on hosts who know the Cle Elum area well. Corporate retreat enquiries, group rate questions, or local recommendations — reach out anytime.

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Forest EscapeAirport Road, Cle Elum, WA 98922
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