Wandering Rivers Retreat - A Forest Hideaway with Bunks and Hot Tub

A bunk room sleeping four for the kids, two queen bedrooms with balcony access for the grownups, and a private six-person hot tub for everyone. Wandering Rivers Retreat sleeps eight in a peaceful forest setting near Glacier and Mt. Baker. Enjoy a remodeled kitchen, cozy fireplace, spacious deck, two full baths, fast WiFi, and Tesla compatible EV charging. Spend winter days skiing and warmer months exploring the North Cascades, then return to evenings together among the evergreens. Pets: Not allowed. Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants. Additional rules: LUXURY GETAWAYS GUEST RENTAL AGREEMENT & HOUSE RULES THIS IS A VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT. THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE DEFINED BY LAW AND INCLUDE UNIQUE PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRANSIENT LODGING AND EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF GUESTS. YOUR BOOKING, PAYMENT, TAKING POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY, OR USE OF THE PROPERTY AFTER RECEIPT OF THESE TERMS CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ITS TERMS AND YOUR INTENT TO USE THIS PROPERTY AS A VACATION RENTAL. This Guest Rental Agreement and House Rules document is entered into by and between you and Luxury Getaways LLC (“Luxury Getaways,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) and details the obligations and responsibilities of you and any of your guests or visitors collectively, “Guest,” “you,” or “your” at any property offered for rent by Luxury Getaways, the “Property” or “Accommodation.” By booking, making payment, taking possession, or entering the Property, you agree to all terms and conditions in this Agreement, Airbnb’s terms and policies, and any property-specific house rules provided at or before check-in. . CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES Our properties offer direct check-in.. Check-In — After 4:00 PM Pacific Time: Unless you have arranged and paid for an early check-in in advance through Airbnb, the Property will not be available before 4:00 PM Pacific Time. Early entry will not be permitted by housekeeping or inspection staff for any reason. Check-Out — Before 10:00 AM Pacific Time: Unless you have arranged and paid for a late check-out through Airbnb, all persons and personal belongings must vacate the Property by 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Housekeeping will enter and begin cleaning promptly at 10:00 AM. A fee of $100 per hour, one-hour minimum, may be charged if you or your belongings remain in the Property after 10:00 AM Pacific Time without prior approval. Any late check-out fee or related charge will be requested through Airbnb. . . . . We strongly recommend obtaining travel insurance. PAYMENTS . . . USER REQUIREMENTS; AGE; IDENTITY VERIFICATION; BACKGROUND SCREENING To book a Property, you must be 25 years of age or older. An exception may be made for young married couples under 25 at the sole discretion of Luxury Getaways. Luxury Getaways reserves the right to raise the minimum age requirement for specific properties. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information for yourself and your reservation party at the time of booking. As permitted by Airbnb, applicable law, and platform policy, Luxury Getaways may request identification or other verifying information when necessary to confirm compliance with these House Rules, property-specific requirements, HOA rules, or legal requirements. By accepting this Agreement, you represent that: 1. You are 25 years of age or older, or qualify under an approved exception. 2. You are fully able and competent to enter into this Agreement. 3. You have not previously been removed from any Luxury Getaways property. 4.. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY & GUEST ROSTER . . SMOKING . . PETS . Where dogs are permitted, the following rules apply: 1.. 2. A maximum of one or two dogs are allowed depending on the property reserved. 3. Pets are not permitted on furniture or beds. No exceptions. 4. Guests must clean up all pet waste promptly, both indoors and in outdoor areas. Failure to do so will result in additional cleaning charges. 5. Pets must not produce excessive noise, including continuous or disruptive barking, at a level that disturbs neighbors or violates community noise standards. 6. Any HOA or local authority fines resulting from pet noise disturbances are the sole responsibility of the Guest. 7. Any damage caused by pets will be charged to the Guest for full repair or replacement through Airbnb. 8. At HOA-governed properties, Guests agree to comply with all community rules regarding pets, leash laws, and sanitation. Any HOA fines or violations arising from pet-related conduct will be charged to the Guest through Airbnb. . PARKING Please refer to your arrival instructions for property-specific parking guidelines. Off-street parking in neighbors’ driveways, swales, lawns, roadways, or undesignated areas is not permitted. Luxury Getaways is not responsible for any parking tickets, towing charges, or fines incurred by guests. HOA Communities, including Snowline, Mt. Baker Rim, Snowater, and similar communities: Parking on roads within HOA communities is strictly prohibited unless specifically allowed in the property instructions. Carpooling may be required. Any fines assessed by a homeowners association arising from Guest parking violations are the sole responsibility of the Guest and may be charged through Airbnb. INTERNET, ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES The Property includes Wi-Fi internet access and cable or streaming services for Guest use during the stay when available. Luxury Getaways and the property owner are not responsible for any interruption, loss, or degradation of internet, cable, streaming, appliance, utility, or electronic service during your stay. No refund or reduction in rent will be issued for direct or indirect losses arising from such interruptions. Luxury Getaways will make every reasonable effort to remedy reported issues as promptly as possible. NOISE & CONDUCT Guest is responsible for the conduct of all members of their party while on the Property. Noise must be kept at a level that does not disturb neighbors or the general public. Luxury Getaways properties may be equipped with noise-level monitoring devices to ensure compliance with community standards. These devices monitor decibel levels only and do not record conversations or audio. Any fines assessed by an HOA or local authority for noise violations are the sole responsibility of the Guest and may be charged through Airbnb. AUTHORIZED ACCESS Persons authorized by Luxury Getaways, including maintenance staff, inspectors, lawn care providers, snow removal providers, pool technicians, spa technicians, and other service providers, retain the right to access the Property during your rental to perform repairs, inspections, routine maintenance, emergency service, or required property care. Guests may not refuse entry to authorized service personnel. DAMAGE WAIVER PROGRAM Each reservation may include participation in the Luxury Getaways Damage Waiver Program, which covers up to $500.. . Guest is responsible for all damage, theft, loss, excessive cleaning, or rule violations in excess of the $500.00 waiver. Any eligible charges will be submitted through Airbnb. CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION . . CAUSE FOR EVICTION & FORFEITURE Luxury Getaways rents to family groups only. The primary Guest must be at least 25 years of age unless an exception has been approved. . Subletting or assigning this Agreement to any other party Activity constituting a nuisance that is offensive or disruptive to neighbors or the community Bringing pets onto a non-pet-friendly Property, or violation of pet rules at a pet-friendly Property Exceeding the maximum occupancy limit Destruction of or damage to the Property Illegal use of the Property or any illegal activity conducted on the Property Smoking in or on the Property Disabling, tampering with, or removing any safety device Unauthorized parties, events, or gatherings Violation of HOA rules, community rules, or local laws SAFETY, SURVEILLANCE & SECURITY . You consent to the use of these features and agree not to interfere with or tamper with them.. Disabling or removing any installed safety feature is a material breach of this Agreement and grounds for immediate removal from the Property. Surveillance: Each Property may be monitored by exterior video surveillance for guest safety and to ensure compliance with community rules and local law.. Exterior cameras may monitor exterior areas only, such as driveways, parking areas, entrances, exterior walkways, and other outdoor areas. No interior cameras or recording devices are permitted in private indoor living spaces. Properties may also include noise-level monitoring devices. Noise monitors measure decibel levels only and do not record conversations or audio. . TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY; NO TENANCY Guest and all registered guests are renting the Accommodation as transient lodgers for the duration of the reservation. This Agreement is not a lease and shall not be construed to create any tenancy, leasehold interest, or exclusive possessory property right. Luxury Getaways retains full legal, possessory, property, and access rights at all times. LATE CHARGES . PERSONAL PROPERTY & INJURY The personal property of guests, including vehicles, is not insured by Luxury Getaways against loss or damage due to fire, theft, vandalism, water, weather, wildlife, or any other cause. Luxury Getaways does not insure against personal injury to guests except for conditions arising from the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of Luxury Getaways and its employees. Guest acknowledges responsibility for the safety of all members of their party, including with respect to any pool, hot tub, dock, creek, river, pond, play equipment, stairs, decks, fireplace, fire pit, grill, or other Property amenity. Children must be closely supervised at all times. Luxury Getaways recommends that all guests carry personal property, travel, and liability insurance. EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES . . Covered events may include events that occur after booking, are unforeseeable at the time of booking, and prevent or legally prohibit completion of the reservation, such as declared emergencies, qualifying government travel restrictions, military actions, hostilities, or qualifying natural disasters. . . INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL If your travel involves international travel, you are solely responsible for ensuring you possess all required travel documents, including passports and visas, meet all foreign entry requirements, and have obtained any required medical guidance, vaccinations, or medications. Luxury Getaways bears no liability for guests denied boarding or entry into any country for any reason. Guests who are not U.S. citizens should review travel advisories issued by their own government prior to booking. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTES . . INDEMNIFICATION, WAIVER & RELEASE Guest shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Luxury Getaways LLC and its members, employees, contractors, vendors, property owners, and agents, the “Released Parties,” from any and all liability for costs, expenses, claims, disputes, litigation, judgments, and attorney fees resulting from loss, damage, or injury to the Property or to any person arising from Guest’s or Guest’s invitees’ occupancy or use of the Property. If there is more than one Guest, all Guests are jointly and severally liable under this Agreement. Any personal injury or illness of any nature occurring to Guest or Guest’s invitees while at the Property is not the responsibility of Luxury Getaways except where prohibited by law. This waiver and release is intended to be a full and complete release of the Released Parties from any and all present or future claims arising from use of the Property to the fullest extent permitted by law. ADDITIONAL TERMS; OTA BOOKINGS . . . ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE Your booking, payment of any amount toward this reservation, taking possession of the Property, entering the Property, or allowing your guests or visitors to enter the Property constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to all terms herein. No physical signature is required for this Agreement to be binding. By booking, submitting payment, or taking possession of the Property, Guest certifies that they have read, understood, and agree to all terms of this Agreement. Luxury Getaways LLC Washington State RCW 64.37 Compliant This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Washington. Venue: Whatcom County. WANDERING RIVERS RETREAT Four bunks and a forest full of stories. Some of the best parts of a mountain getaway happen after the adventure. The kids have claimed the bunk room. Dinner is coming together in the kitchen. Someone is warming up by the fireplace, and plans are already being made for an evening in the hot tub. Welcome to Wandering Rivers Retreat, a three bedroom forest getaway in Glacier Springs near Mt. Baker, where families and friends can slow down and enjoy being together. Tucked along a quiet, wooded cul-de-sac, this inviting home combines the warmth of a mountain cabin with the comforts that make traveling together easy. Whether you're here for winter skiing, summer hiking, or a few days away from everyday routines, there's room for everyone to find their favorite part of the stay. THE HEART OF THE HOME After a full day outdoors, come back to a living room made for relaxing. A generous sectional offers space to stretch out for a movie, while the freestanding fireplace brings warmth to chilly mountain evenings. Large windows look out toward the surrounding evergreens, giving the room a peaceful woodland atmosphere. The open design connects the living room, dining area, and remodeled kitchen, so everyone can spend time together, whether they're preparing dinner, playing games, or sharing stories from the day. The kitchen is bright, welcoming, and well equipped for everything from quick breakfasts before skiing to relaxed family dinners. A BUNK ROOM FULL OF POSSIBILITIES With three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, Wandering Rivers Retreat comfortably accommodates up to eight guests. Sleeping arrangements •Bedroom 1: Queen bed with balcony access •Bedroom 2: Queen bed with balcony access •Bedroom 3: Two bunk beds, sleeping four guests •Two full bathrooms, including a renovated upstairs bathroom with a walk in shower and a second full bathroom downstairs The two queen bedrooms offer comfortable spaces to unwind, while the dedicated bunk room gives younger guests, cousins, or friends a fun space of their own. WHERE THE FOREST BECOMES PART OF YOUR STAY Step outside onto the spacious deck and take in the evergreens surrounding the home. Morning coffee tastes a little better out here. In warmer months, gather around the outdoor dining table, grill dinner, or settle into an Adirondack chair and enjoy the fresh forest air. And after a day on the mountain, the private six-person hot tub is waiting. Available year-round, it's an inviting place to warm up after skiing, relax after a hike, or simply enjoy a quiet evening together beneath the trees. COMFORTS THAT MAKE IT EASY TO STAY AWHILE Wandering Rivers Retreat brings together the conveniences you appreciate with the welcoming atmosphere of a mountain cabin. •Private six person hot tub, available year round •Spacious deck with outdoor dining and seating •Freestanding fireplace •Remodeled, fully equipped kitchen •Comfortable sectional and Smart TV •Fast WiFi and dedicated workspace •Tesla compatible EV charger •Two full bathrooms •Quiet wooded cul-de-sac location Whether you're planning a long weekend or an extended mountain escape, these thoughtful details help everyone settle in. YOUR MT. BAKER ADVENTURE STARTS HERE Located in Glacier Springs near Glacier, Washington, Wandering Rivers Retreat is a comfortable home base for exploring the North Cascades. Winter: Spend your days skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Baker Ski Area, then return to a warm fireplace, dinner together, and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Spring and summer: Explore hiking trails, nearby rivers, alpine lakes, and the natural beauty of the Mt. Baker area. Come home for an easy dinner on the deck. Fall: Enjoy the changing season, quieter mountain days, crisp forest air, and cozy evenings indoors. And if your favorite kind of getaway means doing very little at all, that's perfectly fine here, too. A FEW THINGS TO KNOW Mountain weather can bring snow, ice, and changing road conditions. All wheel drive or four wheel drive is strongly recommended during winter. Cell service can be limited in the area, and severe weather can occasionally affect power and internet service. The home offers Tesla compatible EV charging. Guests driving other electric vehicles should bring the appropriate adapter. Glacier is a small mountain community, so we recommend picking up major groceries and supplies before arriving. . Come for the mountains. Stay for the moments in between. Wandering Rivers Retreat is tucked into the peaceful Glacier Springs neighborhood near Glacier, Washington. Surrounded by towering evergreens, this quiet forest setting offers a welcome change of pace, with easy access to the outdoor adventures of the North Cascades. In winter, Mt. Baker Ski Area draws skiers and snowboarders from throughout the Pacific Northwest. During the warmer months, the area is known for hiking, scenic drives, rivers, and alpine lakes. Nearby Glacier offers a small selection of restaurants, coffee, and groceries, although hours and availability can vary by season. We recommend bringing your main groceries and supplies with you. Whether you're heading out for a full day of adventure or enjoying a quiet morning among the trees, this is a wonderful place to experience the Mt. Baker area. Winter travel: Snow and ice are common in the Mt. Baker area. All wheel drive or four wheel drive is strongly recommended during winter, and guests should check road and weather conditions before traveling. Hot tub: The private six person hot tub is available year round. EV charging: A Tesla compatible charger is provided. Guests with other EV charging connections may need to bring an appropriate adapter. Internet and cell service: Fast WiFi and a dedicated workspace are available. Cell coverage varies by carrier, and weather related power or internet interruptions are possible. Wildlife: This home is surrounded by forest and native wildlife. Please keep food, coolers, and garbage secured indoors to avoid attracting animals. Groceries: Grocery and dining options near Glacier are limited. We recommend stocking up before arriving in the Mt. Baker area. Please review the complete house rules and amenities before booking. Our Luxury Getaways team is available to help with questions before and during your visit.