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Allison & Chase Discover Family Skiing at White Pass!

By Wendy Thomas
Published: 08/06/24 Topics: Dog Friendly, Family, Interview, Mount Rainier WA, Packwood WA, Things To Do, Vacation Comments: 0

Allison & Chase Discover Family Skiing at White Pass
 
Allison, who works in inventory management, and Chase, who is active-duty military, are currently stationed in Port Orchard, Washington.  They wanted to take a skiing vacation within Washington State and chose to stay in the Cowlitz Manor house in Packwood Washington. 
 
The vacation rental is managed by Packwood Properties a member of the Vortex VIP group of lodging managers, and we spoke with Allison and Chase for an interview. Their stay was a full house, with Allison, Chase, their two kids, two friends, and their dog, Magnolia.
 
 
VIP: What made you choose Packwood and Cowlitz Manor House?
 
Allison: Chase is an avid skier, and we wanted to take a ski vacation to someplace new. We’d never been there, but he wanted to try the White Pass area, and the house looked beautiful and the location seemed to be amazing. Plus, it had a hot tub.
 
VIP: Did you use the hot tub at all?
 
Allison: Oh yes. The kids took skiing lessons, so after spending a day skiing, it was great. We used the gas fire pit upstairs as well, especially when the power went out!  
 
VIP: Oh no!  Sorry about that. I hope that turned out to be okay in the end?
 
Allison: It was. Packwood Properties kept us up to date about when the power would come back on. We had the gas stove inside and the gas fire pit outside, so we were fine until the power came back to the street in the evening.
 
VIP: What was your favorite thing about the house?
 
Allison: We loved the front porch facing the river. We spent most of our time there. And, of course, the hot tub after skiing. We used the fire pit quite a bit. Especially with the power out!  We liked how close it was to the White Pass Skiing Area, only a half hour drive. The house was big enough for all six people plus Magnolia to spread out. It was beautiful. Just like the pictures showed.
 
VIP: I hope we’ll be able to host you again in the future.
 
Allison: It was one of the better Airbnbs we’ve stayed in. We will definitely stay here again, if available!

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Author: Wendy Thomas – Cowlitz Manor House, Cowlitz Manor House
Blog #: 0977 – 08/06/24

Birthday at Pintails Lodge

By Wendy Thomas
Published: 03/06/24 Topics: Dog Friendly, Family, Hood Canal, Interview Comments: 0

Heather, an elopement photographer from Seattle, wanted to celebrate her birthday with family and friends. She and her husband, their toddler, her childhood best friend, and her two rescue dogs headed up to Port Ludlow for a vacation. Read more

Sponsor: Pintails Lodge – Picture yourself sitting back with your eyes closed - the gentle sea breeze blowing through your hair. The faint call of the elegant pintail ducks waivers in and out of your earshot as the sweet and salty smell of the sun hitting the bay wafts across your face. Sit on the veranda overlooking the marina and enjoy the sailboats puttering out toward the crystal blue waters of the Puget Sound, almost weightless in the calm waters. The sunlight dances on the surface and shimmers like gold. – (Click here for Pintails Lodge)

Yuka's First Trip to Hi-Tide Resort

By Wendy Thomas
Published: 01/25/24 Topics: Aberdeen Washington, Dog Friendly, Hi-Tide Resort, Interview, Moclips Beach WA, Ocean Shores WA, Vacation Comments: 3

Michael Muller and his dog Yuka came and enjoyed Hi-Tide in October 2023. Read more Read 3 comments

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