Best Airbnbs For Your Washington Elopement

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Written By Ashton J. Campbell

Planning an intimate elopement in Washington State and looking for a place to stay?

This article lists my top recommendations for vacation rentals and Airbnbs in Washington state that offer the perfect blend of comfort and charm for an adventure elopement basecamp — plus some tips on booking and planning to make sure it’s a place that will work for your adventure.

Every place on this list has at least a 4.6-star rating on Airbnb — and I’ve photographed elopements at many of them! I’ve spent countless hours researching and photographing around Washington, and I’ve cherry-picked the very best of the best for you and your love.

This list focuses less on big hotels, multi-room lodges, or places with multiple units, and more on privately-owned, one-of-a-kind stays: exceptional views, great vibes, cool architecture and design, secluded locations, thoughtful details and amenities, unique stay experiences, and places that are close to our favorite elopement locations.

Whether you want a luxurious A-frame chalet, an outdoorsy glamping yurt or dome, a cozy treehouse tiny home, there’s something for everyone!

Important: before you book a rental for your elopement

CHECK THE RULES: Always check the “RULES” section of a listing before booking. Some rentals prohibit or require additional fees for commercial photography and/or events, or have an occupancy limit which might affect your plans. On Airbnb, you can find the rules down toward the very bottom of the page, below reviews and host information.

MESSAGE THE HOST: Always message the host about your intended plans and confirm details with your host BEFORE securing your booking. What to include in your message:

  • What activities you’re using the space for (i.e. getting ready, ceremony, portraits, dinner time, etc.)

  • If you plan on bringing a professional photographer into the space, and what for

  • If you plan on bringing any guests over, even if they aren’t staying the night (include how long they’ll be over, event activities, plus how many extra cars/parking spots they would require)

What to look for in a vacation rental for your Washington elopement

As you’re researching a place to lodge, here are a few top things to look for:

  • Close to your elopement location — most wilderness locations have accommodations around 20-60 minutes away, sometimes more for really remote locations like along deep forest roads

  • FREE CANCELLATION – VERY HELPFUL if we have to shift plans or change locations

  • Reliable WiFi — especially where cell service is limited! We always try to touch base before our adventure

  • Allows commercial photography — if you want us to come photograph you there, we need permission from the host

  • Lots of natural window light — makes for great photos

  • Minimal clutter and simple decor — clean backgrounds make for the best getting ready spaces, to keep the focus in the photos on you two!

  • Space for each of you to get ready — especially if you want to get ready in separate spaces

A few more important tips as you’re planning your elopement travels:

  • Wait to book a place until you know your exact elopement location — I often book couples before we have an exact place in mind. Helping couples find locations and places to stay is my specialty! Some areas of Washington are really spread out, and places like Mt. Rainier have multiple entrances that are hours apart from each other, so just knowing “Mt. Rainier” is not specific enough to start booking a place to stay.

  • Book at least 2 nights — never check in or out on elopement day!

  • Note how far it is from Seattle or wherever you are coming from — and plan accordingly! Some spots like in Olympic may have you taking a ferry; I generally recommend flying in 2+ days before you check into your Airbnb with a buffer day in Seattle then a designated travel day

  • Getting up for sunrise? Check in 2 nights prior to give yourself more time to get everything ready and get a good night’s sleep (most places offer check in between 3-4 pm which can be tight with the early morning wake up call!)

How to Navigate this list

Already know where you’re headed for your elopement? Click to skip to your location:

  • 1. North Cascades — areas in the northern Cascade mountain region, including Mt. Baker, North Cascades National Park, Mountain Loop Highway, Steven’s Pass, and Snoqualmie Pass

  • 2. Central Cascades & Mount Rainier — areas around Mt. Rainier National Park, Leavenworth, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Lake Chelan, Yakima, Mt. Adams, and the Columbia River Gorge

  • 3. Eastern Washington — areas east of the Cascade mountains, including along the areas east of the Cascades including Palouse Falls, Spokane, the Colville National Forest, and eastern WA’s wine country including Walla Walla

  • 4. Olympic Peninsula — areas on the Olympic peninsula with access to Olympic National Park, including Hurricane Ridge, Hoh Rainforest, Lake Crescent, and the Pacific Olympic coast including La Push & Forks, Rialto Beach, Neah Bay, Long Beach, Westport, and Ocean Shores

  • 5. Seattle, Puget Sound, & San Juan Islands — spots to stay in and around Seattle, plus surrounding metropolitan area and Puget Sound islands: Vashon, Bainbridge, Bremerton, Kitsap Peninsula, Whidbey Island, plus the beautiful San Juan Islands, accessible only by ferry or floatplane!

Fees vary by season/date so I am not included pricing. I cannot confirm availability, though I do generally try to keep this post updated for places that have closed for business.

North Cascades & Mt. Baker

The North Cascades are a huge mountain range that make up a good portion of western Washington, north of Mount Rainier all the way up to the Canadian border — from Artist Point to North Cascades National Park to Leavenworth and everything in between.

It is hands down my favorite region to take people for adventure elopements: rugged and remote, turquoise alpine lakes, lush forests, world-class mountain views. It’s a place for people who really want a proper adventure — though there are some easy-to-reach spots that can accommodate groups, including the fabulous Artist Point or Washington Pass.

For best alpine conditions, pick a date between late July and early October — or consider a winter elopement if you want to snowshoe!

If you want to know more about how to elope in the North Cascades, we have a whole guide for that here: North Cascades Elopement Guide

Hygge Hus — Mt. Baker

  • Features & amenities: hot tub, woodstove, patio

  • Seclusion rating: medium (located in a gated community neighborhood, but this cabin borders the national forest boundary with only 1 direct neighbor)

  • Distance from Seattle: 2.5 hours

  • Book on Airbnb: Mt Baker Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Panoramic Forest Views

The Greybird Retreat — Mt. Baker

  • Features & amenities: hot tub, outdoor shower

  • Seclusion rating: medium (located in a gated community neighborhood, though it’s located at the end of a cul de sac which provides some privacy)

  • Distance from Seattle: 2.5 hours

  • Book on Airbnb: The Greybird Retreat

Rustic 70's A-frame — Mt. Baker

  • Features & amenities: woodstove, books & board games, patio

  • Seclusion rating: medium (located in a gated community neighborhood, with a wooded environment that provides some privacy)

  • Distance from Seattle: 2.5 hours

  • Book on Airbnb: Rustic 70's A-frame with a cozy modern interior

Miners Refuge — North Cascades (Mazama)

  • Features & amenities: cool architecture, mountain views, fireplace, patio, fire pit

  • Seclusion rating: very high!

  • Distance from Seattle: 3.5 hours in summer; 4.5 hours in off-season

  • Nearby adventures: scenic Hwy-20, Maple Pass, Rainy Lake, Lake Ann, Washington Pass, PCT

  • Book on Airbnb:Miners Refuge — Mazama retreat with mountain views

Canyon Creek Cabins — Granite Falls (Mountain Loop Highway)

  • Seclusion rating: medium (in a neighborhood, but it’s so woodsy and the river helps create a lovely sense of privacy)

  • Distance from Seattle: 1 hour

  • Note: rules state “no commercial photography”—message host before booking for your elopement!

Canyon Creek Cabin #1

  • Features & amenities: cool architecture, waterfront river view, record player, board games, woodstove, patio with dining table, hot tub, hammock

  • Book on Airbnb: Canyon Creek Cabin #1

Canyon Creek Cabin #3

  • Features & amenities: waterfront river view, hot tub, record player, board games, woodstove, patio with dining table, hot tub

  • Book on Airbnb: Canyon Creek Cabin #3

See also:

SkyCabin — Steven’s Pass (Skykomish)

  • Features & amenities: fully equipped kitchen, bathtub, books & games, barbecue, firepit

  • Seclusion rating: low (located in a neighborhood)

  • Distance from Seattle: 1.5 hours

  • Book on Airbnb:SkyCabin

Sky Valley Geodomes — Steven’s Pass (Sultan)

  • Features & amenities: great mountain views, bathtub with a view, hot tub, outdoor firepit

  • Seclusion rating: high!

  • Things to note: loft bed that requires use of a ladder, separate bathroom dome

  • Distance from Seattle: 1 hour

  • Book on Airbnb:Sky Valley Geodomes

The Treeframe Cabin — Index

  • Features & amenities: grocery service, great river & mountain views, waterfront, patio, hot tub, hammock, barbecue, nearby walking trails

  • Seclusion rating: medium (located in a neighborhood, but offers some privacy)

  • Things to note: loft bed that requires use of a ladder

  • Distance from Seattle: 1 hour

  • Book on Airbnb: The Treeframe Cabin

Treehouse Place — Snohomish

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Treehouse Point — Fall City

  • Features & amenities: ADA accessibility, breakfast at the lodge, yoga & massages in the Pond Room, complimentary picnic supplies & rentals for riverside picnics—what a cute and unique place!

  • Seclusion rating: medium (other units on the property, but each is pretty secluded)

  • Distance from Seattle: 30 minutes

  • Book on their website: Treehouse Stays

  • Weddings & elopements: see info here

Cozy Acres Cedar Falls Treehouse — North Bend

  • Features & amenities: small kitchenette only, grill outside, outdoor shower, composting toilet, pump sink, fire pit

  • Seclusion rating: high

  • Things to note: loft bed that requires use of a ladder

  • Distance from Seattle: 45 minutes

  • Book on Airbnb:Cozy Acres: Cedar Falls Treehouse

Central Cascades

Mount Rainier/Tahoma

If you’re making a trip here, you can’t leave out a stay at this iconic national park! You might know this mountain by the name Rainier, but that isn’t its original name. The Puyallup tribe gave it the name Tahoma which means “the Mother of Waters”, and they revere her for the many life-giving waters which flow from her peak. It was then re-“named” by British explorer Captain George Vancouver after his friend Peter Rainier, a British admiral… who battled against the United States in the Revolutionary War. So, uh… maybe let’s consider going back to her original, way-cooler (and way more respectful) title.

Tahoma is Washington’s tallest peak, sitting at 14,411 feet, with views so iconic it’s on our license plates. It’s also one of five active volcanoes in Washington!

While you’re here, hike through old-growth forests, marvel at cascading waterfalls, catch glimpses of wildlife roaming free, then drive up to Paradise or Sunrise and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the resplendent Tahoma. In July through late August, enjoy the brilliant wildflower blooms in the alpine meadows! In winter, strap on your snowshoes to explore snowy trails around Paradise, or ski or board over at White Pass. For even more of a thrill, consider booking a guided climb to the summit!

Where to stay for Mt. Rainier & White Pass:

  • Year-round: Ashford provides the best access to the Nisqually and Paradise areas of Mt. Rainier National Park, which are generally open year-round.

  • Summer: Packwood provides the best access to Sunrise area of Mt. Rainier, and is reasonably close to Paradise as well.

  • Winter: If you’re looking to ski at White Pass, stay in Packwood. If you’re looking to spend time snowshoeing in Paradise at Mt. Rainier, opt for Ashford.

Our favorite adventures: Skyline Loop Trail and/or Panorama Point, Myrtle Falls, Reflection Lake, Comet Falls, Christine Falls, Mount Fremont Lookout, Tipsoo Lake, Naches Peak, Rampart Ridge, guided summit tours, snowshoe at Paradise, ski at White Pass

Iron & Vine Treehouse (Ashford)

  • Features & amenities: barbecue, fire pit & patio, books & games, writing desk, hammock

  • Seclusion rating: medium

  • Things to note: loft bed that requires use of a ladder

  • Distance from Seattle: 1 hour, 45 minutes

  • Book on Airbnb: Iron & Vine Treehouse at Mount Rainier

Stargazer Dome (Mineral)

  • Features & amenities: mountain views, barbecue, fire pit, game barn area with ping pong table & foosball

  • Seclusion rating: high

  • Distance from Seattle: 2 hours

  • Book on Airbnb: Stargazer Dome at Mt. Rainier

The Place on the River (Packwood)

  • Features & amenities: riverfront access and mountain/river views, hot tub, firepit, sleeps 8

  • Seclusion rating: medium (located in a neighborhood, though it’s at the end of a dead-end street which provides moderate seclusion)

  • Distance from Seattle: 2.5 hours

  • Things to note: rules state “no commercial photography” or events—message host before booking for your elopement!

  • Book on Airbnb:The Place on the River

The Frame (Packwood)

Leavenworth

PNW Hideout Cabin

  • Features & amenities: mountain views, cool modern architecture, hot tub, fire pit, barbecue, books & games

  • Seclusion rating: very high

  • Things to note: “Cabin is located about 1/4 mile from the railroad tracks. If you are a light sleeper, please keep that in mind to ensure a great experience.”

  • Distance from Seattle: 2.5 hours

  • Book on Airbnb: PNW Hideout Cabin

The Overlook

  • Features & amenities: waterfront river views, mountain views, cool modern architecture, record player, fire pit, barbecue

  • Seclusion rating: low (close to downtown Leavenworth)

  • Distance from Seattle: 2.5 hours

  • Book on Airbnb:The Overlook - Modern Leavenworth Cabin

Earthlight Villas — Lake Chelan

  • Features & amenities: incredible mountain/river views with floor-to-ceiling windows, bathtub with a view, hot tub, books & games

  • Seclusion rating: just about the highest on this list!!!

  • Nearby adventures: snowshoe around property in winter, Lake Wenatchee, Chelan, Leavenworth

  • Things to note: 4WD required for winter access

  • Distance from Seattle: 3 hours

  • Book on Airbnb: Earthlight 6

  • Book on their website: Earthlight Villas

Undergound “Hobbit Hole” Hygge Earth House — Lake Chelan

  • Features & amenities: mountain views, off-grid living

  • Seclusion rating: very high! ~6 acres to explore

  • Nearby adventures: snowshoe around property in winter, Lake Wenatchee, Chelan, Leavenworth

  • Things to note: does NOT include full kitchen, recommend bringing your own camp stove or dining at nearby restaurants / 4WD required for winter access / “There is a parking area at the bottom of the hill and a short but steep hike to the hobbit hole. It's just under a 100 yards and takes less than 5 mins if your physically able bodied.”

  • Distance from Seattle: 3.5 hours

  • Book on Airbnb:Underground Hygge 🍄

The Klickitat Treehouse — Mt. Adams (White Salmon)

  • Features & amenities: mountain views of Mt. Adams, outdoor shower, fire pit, barbecue, books & games

  • Seclusion rating: high

  • Nearby adventures: Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Adams, Hood River, breweries, wineries, hiking

  • Distance from Seattle: 3.5-4 hours / Distance from Portland, OR: 1-1.5 hours

  • Book on Airbnb: The Klickitat Treehouse

Eastern Washington

While most people focus a lot on the natural beauty of western Washington and the Cascades, you’ll still find treasures in eastern Washington! Did you know Washington had deserts, too?

Indulge in the scenic beauty and fine wines of Eastern Washington with a stay in Walla Walla Wine Country. Stay in a charming farmhouse or vineyard cottage and explore the region's renowned wineries and tasting rooms. Take a leisurely bike ride through rolling hills covered in vineyards, or embark on a hot air balloon ride for a bird's-eye view of the picturesque landscape. Or, stay from the trodden path and trek through the remote rugged wilderness of the Colville National Forest or Lake Roosevelt in the northeastern corner of the state. And you can’t forget the incredible Palouse Falls!

100 Dreamy Acres & Night Skies in Wine Country — Walla Walla

  • Features & amenities: mountain views (straight up looks like a Microsoft background!), outdoor shower, fire pit, outdoor dining area, barbecue, board games

  • Seclusion rating: high!!!

  • Nearby adventures: Walla Walla wineries, golf, restaurants, stargazing

  • Distance from Spokane: 3 hours / Distance from Seattle: 4.5 hours

  • Book on Airbnb:100 Dreamy Acres — 100 Miles Views — Night Skies

The Dome on Long Lake — Spokane

  • Features & amenities: 5.0 star rating, kayak and private dock, lakefront, mountain/lake views, fire pit, outdoor dining area, barbecue, board games,

  • Seclusion rating: medium

  • Nearby adventures: boating on Long Lake, Riverside State Park, Spokane

  • Distance from Spokane: 30 minutes / Distance from Seattle: 4.5 hours

  • Book on Airbnb:The Dome on Long Lake

Black Horse Ranch — Stevens County

  • Features & amenities: off-grid cabin, hot tub, fire pit, barbecue, creek access

  • Seclusion rating: very high

  • Nearby adventures: Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area, nearby trails to explore around property, fishing at property’s trout pond, ATV riding

  • Things to note: ladder to loft bed

  • Distance from Spokane: 1.5 hours / Distance from Seattle: 5 hours

  • Book on Hipcamp: Black Horse Ranch

Honorable mentions

Olympic Peninsula & Olympic National Park

If you ask me, there’s hardly a place on this planet that offers as much ‘bang for the buck’ when it comes to scenery, as the Olympic peninsula of Washington! Within a day’s drive, you can explore epic mountain vistas, wildflower meadows, lush mossy rainforests and old growth, rugged coastlines with tide pools and sea stacks, cascading waterfalls and rivers, and more.

While some of the popular tourist destinations are quite accessible and easy to get to, there are miles and miles (and miles) of epic backpacking trails that take you into some of the most remote wilderness in the state.

Fun fact: when it comes to sound pollution, the Hoh Rainforest is one of the quietest places on the planet.

Nearby adventures: Olympic National Park, Lake Crescent, Hurricane Ridge, Neah Bay & Cape Flattery (northwesternmost point in the contiguous USA, located on native Makah land), Hoh Rainforest, Elwha River, Sol Duc Hot Springs & Falls, Ruby Beach, Rialto Beach/La Push, Kalaloch Beach, hiking and backpacking trails like the Seven Lakes Basin and Enchanted Valley

Agate Beach Lodge (Microwedding Venue) — Olympic Peninsula

  • Features & amenities: private beach, fire pit, hammocks, pool table

  • Nearby adventures: Salt Creek Recreation Area, Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, Port Angeles waterfront

  • Seclusion rating: HIGH—you get your own private beach!

  • Distance from Seattle: ~3 hours

  • Book on their site:Agate Beach Lodge

  • See also: they also offer elopement & intimate wedding packages! Rent the entire lodge and private beach for your small wedding or adventure elopement!

The Flying Goat Tiny House — Olympic (Port Angeles)

  • Features & amenities: hot tub, barrel sauna, hammock, books & games, beach supplies & snorkeling gear, bikes

  • Nearby adventures: Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, Port Angeles waterfront

  • Seclusion rating: high

  • Distance from Seattle: ~3 hours

  • Book on Airbnb:The Flying Goat

Treehouse: Eagles Perch over the Water — Olympic (Port Angeles)

  • Features & amenities: beautiful water views, loft bed, kitchenette with 1 burner, barbecue, fire pit

  • Seclusion rating: moderate (higher if you rent the entire place)

  • Nearby adventures: Lake Crescent, Hurricane Ridge, Port Angeles waterfront

  • Distance from Seattle: ~2.5 hours

  • Things to note: there are 2 units to this treehouse complex, though you get a private entrance

  • Book on Airbnb:Treehouse — Eagles Perch over the water

  • Rent the whole place (2 units):Treehouse on the Water — Eagle’s Nest

Happy Glamper’s Dome — Olympic (Port Angeles/Elwha)

  • Features & amenities: kitchenette, work space, outdoor shower, barbecue, fire pit

  • Seclusion rating: very high

  • Nearby adventures: Lake Crescent, Elwha River, Sol Duc Hot Springs & Falls, Hurricane Ridge, Port Angeles waterfront

  • Distance from Seattle: ~3 hours

  • Book on Airbnb:Happy Glampers Dome

Honorable mentions

San Juan Islands, Puget Sound, & Seattle

Experience the beauty of the Puget Sound and vibrant city life in the Emerald City! Explore the picturesque islands by ferry or kayak or sailboat, keeping an eye out for whales, seals, and other marine life. Back on the mainland, visit iconic landmarks like the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Enjoy world-class dining, shopping, museums, and attractions.

San Juan Islands

Getting there: Anacortes to San Juan Islands ferry (see WSDOT website for scheduling & rates), or fly on a seaplane through Kenmore Air out of South Lake Union (from $169 per person one way)

Orcas Island Forest House (Orcas Island)

  • One of our absolute favorite Airbnbs on the list!

  • Features & amenities: Japanese-style sunken soaking bathtub with shower attachment, artist’s studio room with art supplies, unique design construction with multiple detached rooms for kind of a treehouse feel, water views, books & games

  • Seclusion rating: medium-high (there are neighbors nearby, but forested area provides privacy)

  • Nearby adventures: Moran State Park

  • Distance from Seattle: 3-4 hours via ferry, 1 hour via seaplane through Kenmore Air

  • Book on Airbnb: Orcas Island Forest House

Honorable Mentions

Puget Sound & Kitsap Peninsula

Forest Retreat Storybook Cottage (Olalla)

  • Features & amenities: pond and creek access with wishing well, hot tub, clawfoot bathtub, outdoor patio and grill, outdoor dining area, books & games

  • Seclusion rating: high

  • Nearby adventures: Port Orchard, Olalla Vineyard & Winery, golfing, boating

  • Things to note: there are 2 units on the property, though each does offer good privacy—you can also rent the entire place!

  • Distance from Seattle: 1-1.5 hours with ferry

  • Book on Airbnb: Olalla Forest Retreat Storybook Cottage

Honorable mention

The Pacific Northwest Retreat (Issaquah)

 

Thinking of eloping in Washington?

I’m Ashton, an adventure elopement photographer and guide who’s helped hundreds of couples plan incredible elopements across Washington state.

Think of me as your wilderness guide for all things elopement — I’ll handle the logistics so you two can focus on the experience.

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