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This amazing Lodge overlooks pristine Lake Chelan in the North Cascades National Park in Washington state. Here, our first priority is to assist our guests in completely disconnecting and enjoy the beauty of the nature that surrounds. There are no telephones in your guestrooms, there is no internet access, and the only way to travel here is by water ferry, seaplane or by hike.
I came to the lodge annoyed that the restaurant was closed and we had to haul our cooler onto the Lady of the Lake Ferry. I left 5 days later renewed and sad that I couldn't stay longer. The lodge faces Lake Chelan and the dock where the ferry comes in. There's a fair amount of activity on the lodge deck as the ferry unloads arriving passengers and their gear and loads up departing passengers. However, this happened infrequently during the day and didn't bother us as we were usually out and about hiking during the day. We stayed in a lake view room, and while the decks are close together, we were usually the only people out and felt we had privacy. The lake view was stunning, with the crystal clear turquoise waters set against the back drop of the snow capped Northern Cascades. We managed meals via our own food we brought with (microwave available in general area), the Stehekin Pastry Company (open until 5 with breakfast foods, sandwiches, soup and salads), and dinner at the Stehekin Valley Ranch (both of which are owned by members of the Courtney family). There are ebikes available for rent which you can use to get to the Pastry Company or the Ranch, or shuttle busses. We are not young (66 & 59) and opted to rent regular mountain bikes. Evenings were quiet and the late sunset over the lake was so serene and beautiful. There was no Wifi or TV which was fine as we wanted to unplug. There is a free satellite phone which I used to check in with college age adult children. There was basic soap/shampoo/conditioner, and comfortable beds and linens. Room was clean with vinyl wood-look flooring and had a rustic lodge look. Yes, they are short staffed as many places are, but staff were very helpful. Jackson brought us extra towels, Mary gave us lots of interesting tidbits about Stehekin, and another staff member helped us with kayaks. Very happy with my stay -came here to decompress and disconnect and be in nature and got that and more. I would stay again.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We rent the lake house which comfortably serves 5 adults and I am sure for more people.
This is all about location location location which implies VIEW! It's full lake view from every single room + a deck jacuzzi. This to my opinion already justifies every penny.
What others are saying are true: you need to rent a utv or bike to get around the area; no wifi no cell; only one restaurant serving OK food at comparatively high price.
BUT, it's kind of the deal you know before you get into this. It's about the wholeheartedly embracing nature and cut everything out experience. You even can bring as much food/drink as you like on the island! We see people get two boxes of just wines off boat and they are entirely cool about it. We use the grocery store for wines/drinks and like their selection a lot.
I love the place! Also people are extremely friendly and trusting (for someone from east coast anyway).
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Stayed overnight at the lodge which I highly recommend over the day trip. Depending on the temperature, I would alternate one day with the electric boats on the warmer day with the bicycles on the cooler day. Day hikes are long so get up early if you want to add those in as well. The ferry ride is long so pack a snack or you can buy onboard. The restaurant at the lodge was better than I thought. The general store is very helpful and set up nicely for the PCT through hikers. Overall, just a fantastic place.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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We’ve stayed at many hotels in national parks and know that it’s all about the location. North Cascades Lodge is no exception. The view from our room was stunning, but the hotel needs a serious remodel. The rug in our room was badly stained. The upholstery on the chairs was torn and stained. The shower had luke-warm water. The water in the sink came out in spurts. It’s too bad the concessionaire, Guest Services, didn’t take advantage of the past year and make improvements to the facility.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I stayed for three nights in one of the Alpine rooms which are located above the general store. I had room 21, located at the front and next to the community room which had a microwave, tables, sink, and large windows, with an excellent view of the lake and mountains. From my side window, I had a partial view of the lake. Being so close to the community room, did create some noise with people eating meals and socializing; however, the noise usually settled down before 10:00. I didn’t have any cell service, but the lodge offers WiFi for $5.00 a day, which in turned allowed me call home with WiFi calling. I did have a problem with a mouse that seemed to enjoy whatever snacks I had for two nights in a row. I stuffed a blanket in the crack under the doorway on the third night and that seemed to take care of the situation for that night. Being next to the community room where food was eaten, I noticed the trash basket was not emptied for the 3 nights I was there; almost certainly a draw for the little visitors. It was reported to the registration desk that there was a problem; their response was that “we are next to the forest.” There was mention of my being compensated on two different occasions, but as of 2 weeks later, I have not seen any kind of credit. Aside from the mouse harassment, the negated offer of compensation, and the noise from the community room, I had an okay stay; however, on my next visit, I will look harder at other accommodations.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Traveled solo
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We were notified in advance that the restaurant in the lodge had to close because of staff shortage. We decided to go ahead with the visit but that turned out to be a mistake. The daily "search for food" dominated the conversations and took away from the relaxing environment. The contract with the current vendor should be reviewed and perhaps terminated. The rooms were missing basics and a leaky faucet was never repaired. The lodge store was poorly supplied. Where were the managers? I doubt that I will ever visit the North Cascades Lodge until there is a change in management.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Had a great stay with lovely creature comforts (hot showers, fluffy pillows, in suite kitchen) in the middle of a backpacking trip that made for a lovely stay. It was delightful to be able to bike and walk thru the small community and explore the off grid location. Would highly recommend to anyone who likes to get away from the fast paced rush of life. One thing to note, the general store really has the bare minimum (eggs, wine, canned vegetables) so don't plan on buying much from there. There is a lovely organic vegetable market and bakery up the road, but pack accordingly if planning on cooking during your stay.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip:Â The 2 bedroom kitchen suite is best bang for your buck!
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I'm an experienced hiker used to spartan accomodations. And I knew it was rustic in Stehekin, and was not expecting much, but our room (two bdrms and kitchenette) was like an off campus rental. Toaster was broken, no handle on the refrigerator, not even a bedside lamp in either room to read by at night. No ac of course but when we left the windows open at night the ac unit from the adjacent restaurant make a loud creaking noise all night long. Bright spot: very good food at the restaurant, excellent access to hiking, and the Stehekin Pastry Co is amazing. Advice to staff: install at least one ceiling fan, replace the toaster, and get a couple of cheap lamps. And ask the restaurant folks (also part of the Park Service concession I think) to oil their unit.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Good, but not great. The location is unbeatable (right off the lake as disembark from the ferry and just a stone-throw away from hiking trails, the pastry shop, etc.) The price, with regards to bang for one's buck is decent. The acoustics are terrible. The food is (predictably) overpriced and the menu selection is (understandably) limited. Overall, a beautiful place to visit/stay, but camping is probably a much more rewarding option.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Stehekin (translates from the native american Salishhan language as "the way through" the mountains) is unusual place to go and "get away from it all" - and we loved it. The location of this Nat'l Park Lodge at the northern tip of a glacial fjord (lake) makes it a cool jumping off point for experiencing the Northern Cascades National Park. The ferry we chose for transportation to this remote location is literally steps away from the lodge when you arrive. The lodge serves as a jumping off point for exploring further up the Valley and into the Cascades. We rented bikes to enjoy the scenery on wheels up to High Bridge, taking time to stop and hike. Walking is also great here as there are few motorized vehicles in this remote area. The room itself was cozy, our balcony with a view of the lake through the pines was excellent. The meal service was cheerful and organized and the food exceeded expectations! Overall, the Stehekin stop was part of a highly anticipated road trip and we agreed we would love to visit here again someday to spend more time relaxing and exploring - as it is absolutely gorgeous.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Golden Nat'l Park visitors center
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Hi David - You need to call the reservations number listed on the site. The reservations team is off-site -- maybe even in Florida -- but they are very helpful. 855.685.4167
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