Property Overview
As you leave the highway and head toward Sky River Lodge, the trees grow closer, and the air feels cooler. Beneath the evergreens, the lodge comes into view, and the rest of the world begins to fall away. Just beyond the lodge, the South Fork Skykomish River curves around the bend, its sound carrying across the lawn and into the house. It is a place of quiet seclusion, but never a silent one. The river is ever-present, changing with the seasons, sometimes moving gently past the bank, other times rushing over the stone riverbed, yet always drawing your attention back outside.
From the deck, the fire pit, and the lawn, the river becomes part of the daily rhythm of the property. That relationship with the river is what gives Sky River Lodge its character. Walk down from the house with a fly rod in hand, and you can be fishing within minutes, along stretches of river where you may spend hours without seeing another person. Return to the lodge and settle in beside the two-story river-rock fireplace. In summer, the river and surrounding forest set the pace. In the fall, the property turns gold beneath the maples. By winter, a white blanket of snow settles over the cabin, and thoughts turn to winter recreation.
Sky River Lodge feels as though it belongs here. Its handcrafted log construction gives it the weight and craftsmanship of a home intended to last, while broad windows, vaulted interiors, and the stone fireplace keep the living spaces connected to the forest and river outside. Substantial furnishings are included, along with an established history as a successful short-term vacation rental. Sky River Lodge brings together riverfront living, privacy, and a mountain setting that feels removed from everyday life while remaining easily accessible. It can be a weekend escape, a seasonal base in the Cascades, an income-producing property, or simply a place you are always reluctant to leave.
Property Facts
- 0.73± acres parcel with 149± feet of no-bank frontage on the South Fork Skykomish River, with direct, no-bank access from the property
- Handcrafted Norwegian-notch log construction, built with exceptionally large logs harvested from the property
- Sky River Lodge was built in 1993 and is 2,268± square feet, with 2 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms
- Fishing directly from the property, with native rainbow trout, brook trout, and bull trout/Dolly Varden in this stretch of river
- Stevens Pass Ski Area is approximately 25 minutes away and offers 1,125± skiable acres, 52 trails, 13 lifts, and an average of 460 inches of annual snowfall
- The Pacific Crest Trail crosses Stevens Pass, providing nearby access to one of the country’s best-known long-distance trails and to the Alpine Lakes, Henry M. Jackson, and Glacier Peak wilderness areas
- Reiter Ponds near Gold Bar is home to WDFW’s Skykomish River summer-steelhead program, adding another recognized fishing opportunity within a short drive of the lodge
- The historic Great Northern Railway Depot in nearby Skykomish preserves the railroad history that helped shape the upper valley
- Highway 2 through Stevens Pass is part of the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway, a drive known for mountain, river, forest, and railway scenery
- Deception Falls National Recreation Area offers an easily accessible waterfall and forest stop along Highway 2
- Leavenworth, east of Stevens Pass, offers restaurants, tasting rooms, shops, festivals, and seasonal events
