IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE BOOKING:** Reserving guests must be a minimum of 23 years of age and requires the endorsement of our Guest Rental Agreement before dispensing house keys. ID is required at check-in.Welcome to The Baker House Retreat! This one-of-a-kind property provides features not found in other Mt. Baker area vacation rentals. Perched on its own acreage, the retreat is comprised of two dividable cabins in a picturesque and tranquil setting. Noting that only one Guest party can occupy the premises during each rental occasion, Guests can reserve “The Bunkhouse”, the “Ranch House”, or both! Here's the info:The Ranch House:This single-story structure is packed with features, including central heating and air conditioning! As you step inside through the main entrance, you'll discover a generous-sized living area with a sectional couch and upholstered chairs, a flat-screen monitor, and a dining table with seating for eight. Next, you'll discover a well-thought-out kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar/prep station with two chairs, a coffee station/bar table with two stools, a built-in double oven, a glass top range, a dishwasher, and LOTS of counter space, plus an additional dining table with seating for five, and 1-full bath. In addition, there's one bedroom with 2-sets of standard-sized bunk beds and lots of closet space, a second bedroom with 1-full sized bed and 2-sets of standard-sized bunk beds plus an ensuite bath with dual sinks and a separate bathtub and shower. There's also a mudroom with an additional refrigerator, a full-size washer and dryer, and a door accessing a large covered deck complete with a private hot tub! The Ranch House will sleep up to 10 persons (maximum overnight occupancy).Talk about photo ops… steps away from the backyard at the Ranch House, you'll discover a trail leading down to Maple Creek…which is less than 100 yards away!The Bunkhouse:This 2-story cabin offers an open floorplan with a freestanding gas fireplace to cozy up to, a ½-bath, and folding tables/chairs that can be arranged to accommodate gatherings for hobbies such as scrapbooking, stamping, and quilting, as well as serving as a gathering place for skiing and hiking clubs, weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats. Ascending the staircase to the second floor reveals a small greeting area/parlor, an open sleeping area with 3-twin beds, 1-full bed, and 1-set of standard-sized bunk beds, plus another freestanding gas fireplace, a ¾-bath, and a small balcony for relaxing and taking in Mother Nature. The Bunkhouse will sleep up to 7 persons (maximum overnight occupancy). Please note that there are no kitchen facilities in The Bunkhouse.Approximate distances to/from local event venues:Wandering Waters: 1.2-milesSilver Lake Park: 2.6-milesCamp Saturna: 3.9-miles3 C's Farms: 5-milesWi-Fi / Hot Tub / NO Smoking / NO Pets / NO TelephoneMountain Adventures/ Romantic GetawayThe Mount Baker Recreation Area is a year-round playground! SUMMER Guests enjoy great hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, backpacking, freshwater fishing (lake and river), small game hunting, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and nature viewing. WINTER Guests enjoy spectacular downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and sledding. Don't forget your camera...the photography is unsurpassed year-round!OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES:**Wi-Fi service is now available in our area and provided FREE OF CHARGE for Guest use. The service is currently subject to failure. Intermittent service failures are a circumstance that is beyond our control. No refunds are provided if the FREE Wi-Fi SERVICE fails to function correctly.**This cabin is a monitored family vacation home, not a party house. In this regard, Guests who choose to ignore house rules are subject to immediate eviction with complete forfeiture of all rental monies paid (per the written Guest Rental Agreement). Guests are expected to always treat this private residence with the utmost respect, as well as to be mindful of neighboring residences and respect the privacy of neighboring homeowners by not disturbing them at any time. Guests are directly responsible for their invitee's actions. They should be well advised to provide directions and discuss house rules in advance with other family members who may be arriving separately. Guests seeking party house accommodations are advised to seek such accommodations via a different provider.