Your Mt. Hood A-Frame Cabin Getaway Guide

The modern Portlandia A-frame took the concept of this classic design and ran with it. Located in Mt. Hood Village, it offers four bedrooms to sleep up to 10 guests, along with the option to bring your pup in tow. The interior is cozy-meets-contemporary with colorful touches, a spiral staircase, and a statement orange fireplace in the living room. Here, the outdoor experience is a major draw, with a stone-lined path leading to a wood hot tub, along with an on-site sauna and cold plunge tub, plus a fully stocked vending machine to grab a beverage to enjoy while you soak it all in. 

While the charming classic design of this 1965 cabin is appealing, it’s the lush backyard and hot tub with a riverside view that can’t be beat. The riverfront cabin sits above the river, with access down to the water in just a few steps. The yard also features plenty of outdoor seating, including Adirondack chairs to gather around the wood fire pit. Inside, you’ll find six bedrooms to sleep a crowd of up to 12, with comfy couch seating next to giant A-frame windows, a full open kitchen for cooking, and even an on-site game room with a pool table.

While this lodge-style getaway isn’t quite the same design as a classic A-frame, it still embraces its charming shape. The A-frame design serves as a focal point in the living room, with a stone fireplace and forest views at the forefront. The chef’s kitchen is set within high ceilings with plenty of space to cook a comforting meal. The home has five bedrooms with seven beds, sleeping up to 13 people. Step outside onto the expansive deck with a hot tub and sauna for the ultimate relaxing getaway. 

Modern details are a highlight of the Timberline A-Frame in Rhododendron. The living room features large windows and double doors leading out to the deck, with a statement-making fireplace for the coziest days. Upstairs, you’ll find one king bedroom along with two queen bedrooms, with two full sleek bathrooms as well. The backyard is an excellent space to relax with plenty of seating, a hammock for lounging, and a hot tub right on the deck.

With its slanted roof and tall ceilings, the Niksen House is A-frame inspired. Detail was at the forefront when renovating this 1970s cabin. It embraces Scandinavian design with plenty of contrast throughout, with a well-stocked kitchen, a living room with a wood fireplace, and a jetted bathtub. Up the spiral staircase, you’ll find two bedrooms with space to sleep up to five, and pets are allowed to join as well. Outside, settle into seating on the deck while soaking in the sun and private views of the surrounding trees.

Tucked in the forest, this A-frame cabin in Rhododendron boasts a modern-meets-cozy design. The kitchen and dining room are outfitted for enjoying a great meal, while the living room is home to a big comfy couch for watching a movie. The cabin has two bedrooms to sleep up to six guests. Step right out of the living room onto the deck and access the hot tub, or plan to gather around the large stone fire pit. You’ll definitely want to pack the marshmallows for this one. 

Just minutes from Mt. Hood in Government Camp, the Bergstrasse Getaway A-frame cabin features a private sauna attached to the deck. The renovated cabin is charming, with a well-equipped kitchen and cozy living room, along with two bedrooms and a loft sleeping area to house up to six guests. Plus, it’s pet-friendly. Use it as a home base to explore town, hike, or play on the water at Trillium Lake, or hit the slopes. The backyard firepit and sauna will be waiting for you for a relaxing evening after a day of adventure.

You’ll be surrounded by the forest at Snowdrift Cabin, and easy access to the Sandy River is right across the street. The cabin sleeps up to six guests with one bedroom and additional beds in the sleeping loft. After a day of exploring, come back to cook a meal in the full kitchen and settle in to watch a movie with the warmth and glow of the wood stove. Prefer more outside time? Take a soak in the hot tub or gather around the fire pit to make s’mores.

Built in 1973, this A-frame embraces its mid-century modern appeal. Enjoy the sun soaking in through the living room windows and the crackle of a wood-burning stove. A re-done kitchen offers a charming cooking space, or you can grill on the deck. The pet-friendly cabin has one double bedroom, along with a room housing one queen bed and two single beds to sleep up to four. Soak in the hot tub on the deck or enjoy reading in the hammock in the yard. A stay also includes access to the seasonal pool and clubhouse nearby, along with easy access to the Sandy River. 

This classic A-frame is tucked amongst plenty of towering trees for privacy, yet it’s just a minute’s walk from Skyway Bar and Grill in Rhododendron. The interior features a small but well-equipped kitchen and dining area, with a warm, welcoming living room to curl up next to the stone fireplace. Up the spiral staircase, you’ll find two bedrooms, each with queen beds to sleep up to four people total. The pet-friendly cabin offers a completely fenced-in yard, along with an easy-to-access hot tub right on the deck for a soak under the stars.

The Thompson Cabin in Welches is a welcome vintage retreat. The cabin was built in 1975 but has since been updated, with a modern kitchen for cooking a delicious meal. After lunch, head down to the Salmon River—it’s just steps away from the front door. The cabin has three bedrooms to sleep up to six people, along with room for your pup. Use it as a launching point to explore the nearby old Salmon River Trailhead during the day and settle in to play a board game by the crackling fireplace in the evening.