The location is spectacular. Lots of great views and hiking trails. Rent a bike - it’s the best way to get around. There’s a lovely sun room with a view of the lake if you like to read. The giant elm on the veranda is impressive and peaceful. All the people were nice and helpful. There was even a ranger that met us as we disembarked the boat to answer questions. But the check-in/out experience could be better. They should tell you in your confirmation email about the very limited hours. We spent the afternoon exploring. Thankfully we got back by 4:15pm to check-in for the night. Because it turns out at 4:30 the front desk person goes home. In the morning, you must checkout between 10 and 10:30. Because they open at 10 and checkout is 10:30. So, we were up and out with the sunrise, but we had to carefully time our morning activities so we wouldn’t miss check-out. This is all no big deal. If that was the only issue, this would still be a 4-star review. But what really tipped the scales for this review was the mice. They woke us up in the night and were scampering around in broad daylight in the morning. Mouse poop all over the counter where we had left half a cinnamon role from the bakery overnight. I chased one away, but it came back in through an inch-wide gap under the door. I think they should put door sweeps under every door so the mice can’t get in and out that way. The mouse ran up on the nightstand and would not leave. Finally had to push it off with the tip of a trekking pole. Then it got stuck inside the nightstand drawer. Took a picture at that point. Once I chased it away for the 3rd time, I packed up everything as fast as I could and got out of there. Next time we visit Stehekin, I think we’ll either camp in a tent, or try another place to stay.

Early October is a great time to stay at this peaceful and quiet place to watch the fall colors and the stars in the milky way. The lack of crowds can come at a price: the availability of activities (horseback riding, renting) for the offseason may be limited. The National Park visitor center also closes for the year in mid-October. If peace, quiet, beautiful sky (weather permitting) and fall colors are the primary interests, early October is the time to visit.

Perfect home base for exploration around Stehekin. It offers everything you might need in absolute proximity... and everybody can live a couple of days without WiFi ;) The Swissmont Queen Lake View Room 14 is really big and offers very good views on 2 sides.

Absolutely gorgeous area. Loved the boat ride up with area information given by the boat captain. So peaceful and far from all the city hub bub! All the personnel were pleasant and helpful. The blue bus trip to Rainbow Falls was fun with our driver who knows the country well. And stop of course at the bakery. Took way many too pictures of the gorgeous blue sky, glistening lake water and trees just starting to turn color. Weather was perfect!

This was by far the worst place we stayed for our entire trip. Anything in Stehekin is really a 'captive audience' but everywhere else seemed to take pride in their business - not this place. The room was filthy - absolutely disgusting actually. The carpet was not hoovered, there was an old contact lens on the floor, there were cobwebs around the room, the bathroom floor was covered in hair, the sink had old toothpaste by the taps, the bath had hair in it and old bits of soap left in it. In fact, it felt like the bed had been made but that was all. I spoke to the woman on reception who really wasn't interested but eventually said she would get someone to come and clean for us. The 'cleaner' turned up and he had a broom and dustpan and a squeezy bottle of spray to clean the bathroom floor! He did not do a good job, and still did not clean the bath or the bedroom floor. We ended up wearing shoes at all times and I had to clean the bath and sink myself - urgh! Then on top of the room being dirty - the bed was most uncomfortable, and incredibly noisy. Even breathing caused it to creak - any tiny movement and it sounded as though the whole frame was about to collapse. No kettle or microwave in the room and breakfast is not (thankfully!) included. Knowing what we do now we absolutely would not stay here - even locals and guides were making jokes about how bad this place is. There are other options but you do need to book in advance. The location is ok in as much as it is near the ferry, the bike hire, and the log office. It is 2mi from The Bakery but shuttles from here aren't very often and are quite expensive (each way costs USD5 to the Bakery, USD10 to High Bridge). But to be honest you'd be better off staying at The Ranch (which has the best dinners and provides free transport) or some of the private rentals (some of which have use of a car). I was so disappointed with this accommodation - I really don't mind it being basic (and it was) - but there is no excuse for it being dirty - and it's not cheap either. Stay anywhere else!