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Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio

Carbonado apartment with kitchen

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A cabin with a deck, a covered picnic table, and a fire pit area surrounded by dense forest.
A cabin with a deck, a covered patio, and a gravel driveway.
A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a leather chair, and a dining area with stools.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A hallway with a wooden table, jars, and a door leading to a forested area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Carbonado, WA
  • Place, Wilkeson Skate Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kepka Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunset Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carbonado

In Carbonado .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Wilkeson Skate Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Kepka Lake with a stay here. Waterfront and Sunset Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wilkeson Skate Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Kepka Lake - 12 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Sunset Lake - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Five2Five Wedding & Event Venue - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Waterfront - 15 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sumner Station - 32 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Woods Brewery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gravity Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trailside Connections Espresso - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Anchor House Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wally's White River Drive In - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio

Lace up your hiking boots and make sure your bike tires are properly pumped to explore the natural wonders this Washington gem has to offer. With so much outdoor recreation to experience in Carbonado, book this 1-bath vacation rental studio so you can rest easy after exploring. This container unit offers a well-equipped kitchenette, a Smart TV, and plenty of parking for your vehicles and trailers. For an exclusive visit to the Carbon Glacier or Mowich Lake, contact the owner in advance.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Hiking Trail Access On-Site | Plethora of Biking Trails Nearby

This container studio is perfect for solo travelers or very small groups looking to have a home base to rest up after adventuring all day.

Studio: Queen Murphy Bed, Full Murphy Bed

MAIN FEATURES: Patio, picnic table, fire pit, gas grill, outdoor seating, open layout, Smart TV
KITCHENETTE: Well-equipped, mini-fridge, toaster oven, microwave, sink
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
FAQ: Homeowner lives on-site w/ dogs, 5 exterior security cameras (facing out), 1 step required for access
PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles), RV/trailer parking
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: Two additional properties are available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

NATURE ATTRACTIONS: Foothills Trail (across the street from driveway), Melmont Ghost Town (3.1 miles), Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (10.0 miles), White River Entrance to Mt Rainier National Park (49.7 miles), Crystal Mountain Ski Area (52.9 miles)
SURROUNDING AREAS: Buckley (7.6 miles), Enumclaw (11.3 miles), Puyallup (20.6 miles), Tacoma (28.4 miles), Seattle (50.6 miles)
CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS: Evans Creek Off Road Vehicle Area and Campground (13.3 miles), Evans Creek ORV Park (13.3 miles), Evans Creek Campground (13.5 miles)
THINGS TO DO: Thunder Dome Car Museum (11.4 miles), Washington State Fair (21.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (39.7 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site with their dogs, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras all facing the driveway and access points. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound while guests are in residence

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

463640

Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio to the airport?

This apartment is 38.4 mi (55-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio to the beach?

This apartment is 4.1 mi (11-min drive) from Waterfront.

Does Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio to downtown Carbonado?

This apartment is 0.5 mi away from Carbonado.

Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was fantastic and so was Ian. Great location and I loved that elk walked through the property everyday!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NoPax

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would give 10 stars if we could

Clean, comfortable, bathroom was inviting with awesome shower, bed was comfortable, elk wandered property. Owner is great and very responsive. Will stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

My friend and I booked this property for a home base as we explored some of Mt Rainier. We absolutely loved it! So unique and modern, very comfortable & quiet. Cute towns nearby as well. Ian was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accessible! Would for sure consider staying here again in the future, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peyton S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Ian is a wonderful host with the sweetest dogs! He communicate quickly via text. This stay was perfect for me and my husband. We saw elk right outside the front door! The only unfortunate thing was that Fairfax bridge was closed so there was not any access to Mt. Rainier. It was the perfect getaway next to a sweet little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cozy and efficient stay in beautiful backcountry

Ian's property is beautiful and remote, and boasts refined accommodations. He does the essentials right (nice kitchen sink and HVAC unit) and splurges on the additions (Neutrogena shower gel, good complimentary snacks). His dogs are great, too! Communication was clear and check-in was a breeze - just make sure you route to the pin drop Ian provides while you still have signal, as his property is really off the beaten path. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday visit.

One of my childhood friends came up for a visit from Illinois for his birthday. When I asked him what he wanted to do on his visit all he said was “mountains”. This spot is a scenic drive away from tons of different trails and ranier National park. Not to mention it’s tucked away enough to have wild elk walk next to the property. It’s been a wild experience and a total blast. The unit was cozy and accommodations were awesome. Stock up on some groceries and you’re good for a couple days. Would love to come back up and hit the trails.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet peaceful little hideout

The property was secluded and peaceful. Inside was very clean and comfortable. I would book again for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mt rainier

Ian the property manager was great and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Sweet wooded retreat

We wanted to explore the Carbon River hiking opportunities and found this conveniently located tiny home. The space is well designed and comfortable with lots of little extras. The mattress was comfortable and we greatly enjoyed the large shower head in the bathroom. We stayed in the downstairs unit. I was concerned that this might be noisy but we could not hear footsteps or conversations from our upstairs neighbors. There is a nice outdoor space with a full-sized picnic table and kids' picnic table as well as a fire table, grill, and chairs. There are separate outdoor spaces for each unit. In other words, the tables, chairs, fire table, and grills are not shared. The view of the woods behind the building is very pretty. We saw a small group of elk each day. Ian, the owner, is friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet wooded retreat

My husband and I are hikers and wanted to explore the Carbon River area of Mt. Rainier. Since we do not backpack or do dispersed camping and there are no campgrounds in the area, this tiny home was perfect for us. It is also very functional and stylish. The kitchenette, which contains a microwave, convection/toaster oven, coffee maker, and electric tea kettle, was nicely stocked. There is a grill outside along with picnic tables, a patio heater, and chairs. The bathroom has a nice oversized shower head. Knowing that we were staying in the lower unit, I was a bit concerned that we would hear a lot of noise from our neighbors, who were staying above us. To my surprise, we could not hear footsteps, voices, etc. The unit has a mini-split, so the interior temperature was comfortable. The woods behind the house are beautiful and we saw and heard elk and their young every day. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Getaway in the Shadow of Mt. Rainier

We enjoyed our stay at this property, and will definitely consider it for a return visit. It was close to a couple of small towns (Carbonado and Wilkeson) with enough food to keep us fed for the weekend we were there. We arrived Friday night and left Sunday, and spent most of Saturday on a hike up to Green Lake out of the Carbon River Ranger Station in the NP. Ian, the host, was very friendly and we got a chance to chat him up after we arrived to learn about how he got the trailers on site and the process of turning them into rental units. When we arrived there were elk in the nearby pasture and we enjoyed listening to the bark of the calves in their herd. The unit was pretty much brand new, and it was the perfect size for my wife and I. It was well-appointed and had a little kitchenette which we used for making tea and reheating the leftover pizza from the semi-famous shop in Wilkeson. The bed was comfy and we both slept well. The directions provided by Ian were spot-on and we had no problem finding the property. This is a perfect spot from which to explore Mt. Rainier from the Carbon River entrance and the surrounding wilderness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Royce Pemberton

Wonderful place to stay!!

Ian was a great host! He greeted us with a smile when we arrived and was very accommodating to our needs/requests. The apartment was very clean and well stocked. The beds were amazingly comfortable. We could not have asked for a better location. Overall a wonderful place; we would stay here again easily!