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Dream Acres Homestead

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· Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington

6 acres hosted by Sarah B.

1 lodging site

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Sarah is a Star Host

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Welcome to my property that sits below the Goldendale Observatory. In fact, there are hiking trails right behind (to the east) the property that will take you right up to the State Park. From April to September, the Observatory is open Thursday-Sunday from 3pm-5pm for the Solar Show and from 9pm-Midnight for the Evening Show. More information is on their website or through Washington State Parks website. My dream at 8 years of age was to have my horse in my own backyard. This dream finally came true when I moved out to Central Washington in 2017. Over the years I have had bunnies, chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, Scottish Highlands and, of course, my horse Tigger. Due to major life changes, Tigger and the Highlands are the only animals (other than dogs & cats) on the property. By the end of the summer, it will only be my horse. Situated on the outskirts of town and on the West side of Observatory Hill, Goldendale has the ONLY public observatory in the Pacific Northwest. It was built in 1973 and received a major renovation in 2019/2020. Both the town and Klickitat county have light ordinances aimed at protecting the dark sky that have been in place since the early 1980s. Seeing all of the stars, and many times planets, are just breathtaking. If it's a full moon night or even nearly full moon, it lights up the sky. I love my little oasis, and I love to share it with others. As a friendly reminder, if you bring your vehicle onto our property it could be scratched from hooves or horns. The animals are curious and will want to checkout the new things in their pasture. This Spring/Summer season (2024) my youngest sister, Hannah, is spending the summer with her little ones (6yo & 4yo), so she will be your main contact.The Cabin sits in Rocky Point Park (this is a clue, as it's rugged and rocky terrain). The front porch looks out to the east with views of the pasture, trees, wildlife, livestock and Observatory Hill. Provided is a newly installed (summer'23), collapsible table made from reclaimed barnwood, chairs along with folding, wooden, bench/bed (single that folds out to a queen), the bunk can sleep one adult or two children. There are outdoor furniture cushions on the bench/bed, but you may want to bring an additional mattress for added comfort. This is a roughed-in cabin which, for the summer, will be a nice place to not have to pitch a tent! You will notice the blue fabric-like walls inside, this is the vapor barrier. The AWD/4WD is recommended during the winter months for access to the cabin, it is not necessary for any of the other seasons. As a reminder, this cabin is located in our pasture. The farm animals are around and you will hear them during the day and sometimes at night. There is also wildlife including coyotes, foxes, skunks, wild turkey, deer, quail and many, many birds for very active bird watching. I purchased this cabin from Jamaica Cottage Sheds in Vermont as a three-season kit and put it together with the help of my dad. For the colder months, I hope to have it insulated, with paneling, reclaimed tongue and groove floors, and a mini-woodstove installed.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Mountainous

Field

Farm

98%

67 Ratings · 60 reviews

J F.recommends

August 13, 2024

Rocky Point Park Cabin

Golden stay in Goldendale! ✨

A fantastic return stay! The bovine family on the grounds was adorable and hilarious. We rented the cabin and our amazing hosts set up a gate to surround my boys’ tent. The proximity to the observatory is 👌. Fab star watching from the fields as well.

S D.recommends

July 31, 2024

Rocky Point Park Cabin

Fun private getaway for family

The cabin was a lovely reprieve from setting up and breaking down a tent. One kid slept on the floor, the other in the loft, and our dog had his dog bed, and the space fit all of us snuggly. The windows and small overhead fan helped keep the temperature comfortable. There was also an overhead light which was a great bonus. The coyotes and a barking dog woke us up at night, but it felt safer in a cabin than a tent. The property is large. We were able to play baseball and frisbee in the fields and it felt private. They had 3 cows (mom, dad, baby), which were fun to watch. Look out for cow patties! Our dog also loved watching the cows while giving them space. Sarah was away for the weekend but communicated quickly via the app. Her sister Hannah was an excellent host. We loved meeting her, her kids, and dogs. She made us feel right at home, and also suggested great activities. We visited Ekone park, Horsethief Butte, and saw the Solar show at the Observatory. I will say that 2 things could be improved to make it an even better stay. The port a potty is too far away, especially at nighttime. Moreover, I highly recommend a composting toilet for a nicer outdoor feel. Second, the area around the cabin could be so much nicer and safer if the large rocks were repositioned into a path, or at least moved away from the cabin entrance so you don't automatically trip over them. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and kids loved it! It made for an excellent camping weekend.

Clara H.recommends

September 16, 2023

Oak Grove

Very convenient and economical for our day, then late night visit to the Observatory - shaded, picnic bench, clean portapotty. Easy!

Ryan P.recommends

September 12, 2023

Rocky Point Park Cabin

Stayed here for the close proximity to the observatory. We were just passing through so needed an easy place to stay for the night. I liked the rustic feel and was glad I didn't have to pitch a tent for the night for me and my boys. The cabin was clean. While the cushions on the couch were good to sleep on, I would recommend a pad if you needed to sleep up in the loft. USB power provided so bring extra power if needed.

Eric M.recommends

September 5, 2023

Oak Grove

Sarah and her family were so welcoming and accommodating on my recent stay during a bikepacking trip. I would highly recommend their camp space.

J F.recommends

August 27, 2023

Rocky Point Park Cabin

Goldendale’s Hippest HipCamp

We loved camping in the cabin and a tent on Sarah’s charming and beautiful farm! The place has big open fields as well as lots of beautiful oak and pine trees. The cows, goats, chickens, and dog and cat were friendly and a lot of fun. Our children loved playing with them. Sarah was super helpful and friendly, and thoughtfully made sure everything was great for our stay. The very dark night sky in the big open fields gave us excellent stargazing views. Highly recommended. We hope to return before too long.

Location

Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Yakama First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Sarah B.

Joined in July 2020

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours

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