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Perched on the Edge! Stunning Bluff with Wide River Views @ Kalama Oaks Lodge

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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Kelso, WA
  • PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lake Sacajawea Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • The Rutherglen Mansion
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Gallery of Picture Windows, River & Garden Views, Living landscapes :Kalama Oaks

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 84 reviews
Gallery of Picture Windows, River & Garden Views, Living landscapes :Kalama Oaks

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perched on the Edge! Stunning Bluff with Wide River Views @ Kalama Oaks Lodge

YOUR ESCAPE to:
● Top floor, high on Kalama bluff
● Sweeping views of Columbia River
● Secluded lodge in forests/mtns

GREAT FOR:
● Relaxation from work or personal retreat

FEATURING:
● 2 viewing recliners
● Watch sunsets, sailboats, cruise ships
● Kitchenette & dining area
● Luxurious queen bed
● Full pvt bathroom
● 2 outdoor spaces

EASY ACCESS TO:
● 12 mins to Longview (no traffic lights or stops)
● North or south slopes of Mt St Helens hikes

GUARANTEED BEST VIEWS of any B&B on the River!
The space
Kalama Oaks is:
● a 3 story villa-type Lodge
● modern NW styling
● four independent suites
● nestled in a secluded rural setting
● privately owned and hosted
● wild garden like outdoor spaces

Expect:
● Huge picture windows
● Breathtaking view of natural areas
● Eagles soaring by
● Deer browsing below

● Jenn writes:
"Fantastic suite in Kalama. Everything was super clean and the hosts left many fun snacks and thoughtful items. The view is incredible and the suite has everything you need for a great weekend getaway. By far the best I've visited."

Guest access
ENTIRE TOP FLOOR of the LODGE


Arriving:
● Private paved parking
● Private entry to entire top floor suite
● Lobby with free guest laundry room
Other things to note

NO STOPS to:
● 2 minutes to easy access on/off I-5
● 6 minutes to small town Kalama and beaches
● 14 minutes to Longview/Kelso
● 15 minutes to Ilani casino
● 41 minutes to PDX airport
● 67 minutes to Mt St Helens hikes (north or south slopes)
GREAT BASE FOR:

● Hiking around Mt. St. Helens (N or S slopes)

● Fishing in local rivers:
● Columbia
● Kalama
● Lewis
● Cowlitz rivers

● CHILLING out:
going nowhere, just time alone and watching the natural beauty
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Nelson Wildlife Area. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Haydu Park and a few minutes from Modrow Bridge Water Access Site
As a guest of Perched on the Edge! Stunning Bluff with Wide River Views @ Kalama Oaks Lodge, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kelso apartment.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING/VAPING ANYWHERE INSIDE

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Quiet time after 9:30 pm.
Suite has 2 convenient parking places in paved lot. Ask host for any additional/special parking needs.
Host will send guests a summary of the booking. Guests must reply verifying the booking terms and compliance with policies.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must notify in advance and observe quiet hours.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING/VAPING ANYWHERE INSIDE

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
Note from host: Must notify in advance and observe quiet hours.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 605 660 698

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The Bluff studio. Spectacular river gorge views. EZ I 5 access.

Perched on the Edge! Stunning Bluff with Wide River Views @ Kalama Oaks Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tariq K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Wi-Fi wasn't working. The modem was inaccessible. The hosts took four hours to respond. They rebooted it the next morning. It was a hassle. I had to buy data. I asked for compensation. They refused to negotiate. Their first and final offer was 25, equal to 10% of the rate. End of conversation, right? Wrong! They then called to suggest that I leave a day early, since I was so "unhappy." (I declined.) So they were willing to give up 250 in rate. But no more than 25 to resolve our conflict. And I had to complain to Vrbo to get that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T., Ottumwa, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for us to stay. Great location as we wanted to explore Portland, Seattle, the coast, wineries, and waterfalls. The stay was very enjoyable and as described. We willl be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location & Beautiful Setting!

This was a wonderful place to stay while we visited the towns and friends from my husband’s high school days. Everything was so clean and we had everything we needed! The views are incredible and my husband loved telling me about the sights. Our host, Judy, was quick to respond and so helpful. (Thank you again) We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We have stayed here many times and will be back, everything is wonderful especially the views!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randal C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

What a beautiful view we had! We enjoyed watching the ships and the trains! It was entertaining in itself! It was the perfect end to our vacation in Washington after visiting family in the Seattle area! One of our favorite places to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay

It’s an amazing place to stay. I would stay here again. Please note it’s a very steep road which is paved up to the top. And there are stairs that lead to the third floor so you want to be comfortable on stairs. But the view and the room are absolutely incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin on the Columbia

The location and convenience of this cabin were fantastic. Hosts were very communicative and I had no issues while staying there for 3 weeks. Would absolutely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kalama Oaks Lodge is lovely

Judy and John and great hosts and very helpful with anything that comes up. Will stay here him when I’m in the area.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy studio with amazing view well located

We enjoyed a 3 night stay and exploring the towns of southern Washington. Our lodging was comfortable and well stocked with great access to the freeway. It would be so much fun to return during summer months and use the outdoor seating areas. Highly recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

We have stayed at this property several times now. It is consistently clean and ready for us. About a 10 minute drive to Longview where we have family. I will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful property. The views, location and space were perfect. Well stocked with everything you would need. Great communication with property owners. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cathy

I wish we would have known there were 32 steps up to the suite. The owner did offer to help my husband but he said he could do it by himself. Other than that we really enjoyed our time there. It is a great “base camp” to explore Mt. St. Helens!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audra R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation stay

Property was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay - fantastic views!

We have stayed at this properties several times and it’s great every time. New, clean and nicely appointed. Communication with Judy is quick and easy. The views of the Columbia River are fantastic. We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay!!

Very clean and private. I will definitely be back. Beautiful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay at this property!

We have stayed at this property 4 or 5 times and it has been great every time. Always clean and well appointed. Judy is super friendly and quick to communicate. Our favorite place to stay BY FAR in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience!

This was a perfect location for a quick weekend getaway. Clean, comfortable and came with some beautiful views!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and comfortable

This is our second stay and we love this property. It has everything you need, clean, comfortable and beautiful views. Great host and we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H., Superior,AZ/ Depoe Bay,OR USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & Cozy Retreat

So much better than a hotel. We found the host most responsive, the property beautifully maintained, and all the little details anticipated and provided for. The views of the river below were most interesting with various watercraft passing by both day and night. We will definitely book again the next time we are up in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cora B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

This property exceeded our expectations! The location was perfect. Just off the interstate and not far from some great coffee / breakfast restaurants. The bed was very comfortable. We were really able to relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect!

Beautiful, clean, comfortable, etc... This is the second time I stayed at this Vrbo site and if I am ever in the area again I know exactly where to stay. Look no further...you just found the perfect spot. Exactly as advertised and even better... Additionally, the owners are wonderful and provide caring & excellent service to their customers. Enjoy your stay...I surely did!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Great location. Incredible views. We could have sat in the chairs all day watching the river traffic. It was mesmerizing! The apartment was cozy and very comfortable. Only drawback was the noise from the train and highway. Not unbearable but noticeable. This was my first visit to this property but it won’t be my last.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022