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šŸ‚ Come Fall in Love with the Fall Foliage in PNW! Goldendale, WA

šŸ™‹ā€ā™‚ļøHey there, so picture this: you and your loved one, chilling in this cute A-frame cabin, surrounded by all these beautiful fall colors šŸŒ²šŸ This was no ordinary retreat; it was a budget-friendly haven where nature embraced us with open arms.šŸŒæšŸŒ²Let me tell you all about our amazing adventure in the Pacific Northwest! āœØ




Our Magical Getaway Begins



My partner and I love traveling and being in nature. šŸžļø It was on our bucket list to explore the beautiful fall colors in the Pacific Northwest. šŸ‚ And if we can stay in a cute A-frame cabin in the middle of the wilderness, it would be Cherry on Top!





šŸŒ² As we thought, so we did reserved a beautiful wooden A Frame Cabin for us. šŸ” And thankfully the experience was awesome! Today I am going to tell you all about it!



Our Magic Packing List



First thing first, All set up for a off grid trip? Here is a list of items that we got for this trip-


  • Sleeping bags or blankets

  • Camping stove

  • Cooking utensils and cutlery

  • Water containers or portable water filter

  • First aid kit

  • Flashlights or headlamps

  • Portable phone charger

  • Download offline Google Map for the area





šŸŒ„ The day of our trip, we woke up bright and early for our adventure to Goldendale, WA! Our first stop was a lovely morning picnic at Maryhill State Park. šŸ§ŗšŸŒ³ After enjoying the beautiful scenery, we made our way towards the cozy cabin we were going to stay in.šŸš—šŸ’Ø





šŸ” As we got closer to the cabin's location, we noticed that the surroundings were becoming more and more remote. šŸŒ²šŸžļø





šŸ„øšŸ—ŗļøIt's important to follow the directions and signs provided by the host carefully, or you might find yourself lost in the wilderness! šŸ—ŗļø Make sure to download an offline map beforehand since there won't be any network signal in the area!šŸ“¶šŸ˜”



A Romantic Getaway Among the Best Fall Colors in PNW



When we got to our little cabin, we saw the stunning fall leaves all around us. šŸ The trees were glowing in red, gold, and orange colors. šŸŒ²The air was so fresh, like a mix of pine trees and wet dirt (in a good way, I promise!). It was like nature giving us a big hug, saying, "Welcome, lovebirds!" šŸ¤—





The cabin looked so inviting, like a cozy haven in the middle of nature's beauty. šŸ‚ We couldn't wait to go inside, experience this unique stay and make unforgettable memories there. šŸ’‘





šŸ”When we went inside, it was a perfect mix of rustic charm and modern coziness. āœØ Inside, there was a twin bed and an additional cot for extra sleeping space. šŸ›ļø One of the most important things in the house was the space heater, which kept us warm on chilly autumn nights. šŸ„¶ā„ļø





šŸ‘The house had everything we needed for a comfortable overnight stay. šŸ“» One special item we enjoyed was the vinyl record player. šŸŽ¶šŸ•ÆļøIt added a romantic touch to our evenings by candlelight or rainy mornings! šŸŒ¦ļøKeep in mind that there is no electricity, but the house is equipped with solar-powered lights. ā˜€ļøAdditionally, there is a convenient butane fire pit provided for outdoor use. šŸ”„



Where was the Place?



šŸŒŸ The cabin is located at Goldendale, Washington. šŸžļø


šŸ  This gem can be found on Airbnb, Comment in the post and I will send you the link!Ā It is hosted by the lovely Andrea and her husband Darreld. They are such kind and welcoming people! šŸ¤— Throughout our stay, they were incredibly attentive and accommodating.





šŸ•ļø You have a choice of 6 different sites to stay at: 2 cozy Wall Tents, 3 charming Tiny Homes (we went for one of these!), and a RV camper site. šŸšāœØšŸŒ³ Situated on a sprawling 20-acre property, Darreld has personally built all the sites on the land. How impressive is that! šŸ—ļø



Haque's EYE

šŸš— There are plenty of area to park your car in front of the cabin. šŸŒ³ Just a friendly reminder to always check your back and side mirrors before backing up, as there are lots of trees around the area. Enjoy your stay! šŸŒ²šŸŒ²šŸŒ²


How Much it Costs?



šŸ’²šŸ’µ We have paid 135$ for a night! šŸ‘šŸ˜Š Not Bad if you compare to the hotels rates (90$-100$) nearby!



Camping Under the Stars and Cooking with Love



āœØ Under a blanket of stars, we began to prepare our dinner. We lit a crackling campfire in our cozy firepit and enjoyed the simple pleasures of sipping local apple cider while gazing up at the night sky. šŸŒŒšŸ





We grilled some delicious steaks, garlic breads, french fries and crispy onion fries, filling the air with mouthwatering aromas. šŸ–šŸ§…šŸ”„ Thereā€™s nothing quite like good food and great company under the stars! šŸŒŸā¤ļø





Rainy Morning Breakfast!



āœØ It was a rainy night, and the warmth from the space heater was so comfy! šŸ”„ The next morning, as sunlight peeked through the trees, we set up the butane cooker for preparing our breakfast. šŸŒ…





Using fresh ingredients from local markets, we whipped up a delicious meal. šŸ„ššŸ³ We even brewed a great cup of coffee with our French press provided with the stay! ā˜•ļøThe delightful aroma of coffee filled the air, creating a perfect start to the day! ā˜•ā¤ļø





The rest of the morning šŸŒž we just enjoyed our time sitting on the hammock šŸŒæ or the deck chairs šŸŖ‘ reading books šŸ“š and listening to music šŸŽ¶. It was so relaxing! šŸ˜Œ





Quick notes:


šŸš½ Shared vault toilet for all guests, a 2-3 minute walk from the cabin

šŸš° Common sink, dishwasher, and soap available

šŸšæ Shower conveniently located next to the toilet



Why Did We Choose this Cabin?



šŸ—£ļøšŸ”ŠLet me tell you, why we choose this cabin at the first place. We wanted a off grid nature retreat as well as we wanted to visit -


šŸ¦“ Schreiner Farms

šŸ§ŗ Maryhill State Park

šŸ—æ Stonehenge Memorial

šŸ”ļø Goldendale Mountain Identifier

šŸ”­ Goldendale Observatory

šŸš— Broken Boulder Ranch



šŸ’Æ1ļøāƒ£ And yeah, this place is close to all this attractions. šŸŒļøā›³ Along with all of these, Goldendale golf club is also nearby if you are into golf! And if you are going towards Columbia River Gorge, then šŸš£ šŸ’¦River Drifters- White Salmon River Rafting can be a great outdoor activities for you!





Checking out for today! šŸ‚ Get outside and lose yourself in the magic of fall and find yourself anew in the heart of the Pacific Northwest's most enchanting landscapes. šŸŒ² The best fall colors in PNW are waiting for you! šŸ Can't wait for our next escapade, wherever that may be! āœˆļø Till then keep following Haque's EYE! šŸ‘ļøHappy Fall You All!

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