Visit an Old Time Coal Miner Town in Ronald! Next to Roslyn!

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  Old time character & charm with all the amenities you can find at home.
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  Summer: Plum tree! Eat/pick as many as you like! Can attract deer or a bear in the yard at night or early morning hours. Do watch out!
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  Charming Primary Bedroom.
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  Corn hole game! Fire pit!
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  Dusk, outside lights come automatically. Firepit at end of yard. A bit of wood by the chairs.
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  Spring! Plum tree in bloom.
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  Yard from the driveway at dusk.
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  Cozy living room and island shelf.
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  Living Room towards front door.
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  Kitchen close up. New appliances!
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  Kitchen.
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  Miner days!
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  Comfy Queen Bed.
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  Queen bed in primary bedroom. A loft above is a fun fort for small children. Pull the ladder all the way out before climbing and do supervise small children.
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  The primary bedroom. The closet is open & easy to access. The stairs can move out of the way against the wall when not in use.
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  The ladder stands up against the wall when not in use. So convenient!
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  Cute loft for the young child to play or sleep. Access the pull out ladder to reach. Be sure to supervise your youngsters!
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  Bathroom has new lighting, faucet, shower head and hardware. Mixed with the old ceiling light, 100+ year old wood ceiling. Edison lightbulbs used throughout the home.
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  Lots of old time features in this bathroom. The ceiling wood is well over 100 years old.
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  Bathtub/shower combo.
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  Forget your shampoo? This amenity is right in the shower where you need it! Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap.
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  Hallway, pull down ladder, to upstairs bedroom. A total of 250 pds allowed on ladder. Please see ladder rules.
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  Climb the ladder, turn the corner and a desk, dresser and queen bed awaits you!
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  Upstairs queen bed.
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  Queen bed on sliders. Low refurbished antique chairs for relaxing.
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  Desk for work or play on devices.
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  Fancy BBQ with side burner! Be sure to turn off propane after use!
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  Pop up table to put your condiments, appetizers or dinner on while cooking on the bbq.
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  Seasonal Corn Hole!
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  Corn hole & a crochet set! Please put back the way you find it, for the next guest & to protect it from the weather. It's not waterproof. Thank you!
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  Open the couch and remove the mattress topper for a softer bed.
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  Ahhh...Add comfort with this mattress topper on the sofa bed!
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  You can store the couch back cushions inside the couch when using the bed. Store extra accent pillows in the basket coffee table.
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  Comfy couch, ready to sleep on!
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  Conveniently store the couch accent pillows in here when you are not using them.
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  Easy reach, view glass cabinet. Dishes, glasses, mixing bowls, spices etc.
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  Coffee station inside cupboard!
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  Open storage. Shelves for your bags, food etc.
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  Pots & pans on open hall shelf. Frying pans in stove drawer.
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  Blender, doubles as a food processor, microwave, iron & board, puzzles, children's books & a few games/puzzles.
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  Hallway.
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  Ladder Access to Upstairs Bedroom. Closed during vacancy to keep heat downstairs. Pull down gently on string.
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  To Open Ladder: Set up aluminum ladder next to wood ladder and follow how unfolds. Gently set down and adjust. When closing: Fold up & use string so ladder doesn't slam shut.
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  Doggy toys, several size bowels, blankets, to cover furniture or make little cozy beds for your pets.
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  Dog toys may be different than in photo.
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  If you see these dog biscuits in the canister, they are homemade! Peanut butter & pumpkin! Recipe on the counter, if you would like one.
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  Quality dog biscuits of different flavors for your furry friends!
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  Kids Huffy bike. Bring your helmet!
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  Adult Shogun bike.
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  Bundle of firewood provided.
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  Tumbleweed fire starters, while they last!
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  Wake up to this Mt view!
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  Vacant lot nextdoor gives home privacy
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  Welcome to Ronald! Old car has tree growing in the middle!
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  Just a couple blocks from the home, then go around back of fire station until you get to this sign. Follow up hill to see historic foundation sites or go towards the flat trail towards Roslyn.
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  Beautiful trail goes to Roslyn/Cle Elum. Great for walking, biking, etc.
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  Head North 12 miles to some hiking trails from the house!
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  If you like a "before" photo. This is with the old fence.
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  Front fenced yard. Inside windows make it easy to keep an eye on your dog(s)!
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  You Can Really See the Snowfall Against the Red House!
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  Speelyi beach. Head past Old #3, just a few miles. Beautiful views & drive your car right onto the sand to park.
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  Speelyi Beach. Just down the road. Pictures taken in April 2022. Check out the guide book for more places to visit!
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  Picture with the old fence in the yard.
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  If you like before/after pics...Before pic of old fence.
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  Winter of Dec 2021. Pre new fence.

Imagine waking up in the morning, making coffee, and sitting outside looking at the mountain range. Watch your dog outside enjoying the large front and side yard. You can view pets from the windows inside too!
Enjoy hiking area trails, visiting Speelyi beach or check out the Roslyn Farmers Market on Sunday. Visit the surrounding shops and restaurants. Lots of great Northern Exposure History (90’s TV series). The Brick Saloon is a historic landmark in town and has weekend evening entertainment.
In Ronald, don’t forget to check out Old # 3 Bar & Grill, great breakfast on the weekends! After breakfast take a bike ride or walk the Coal Miners trail that goes through Roslyn all the way to Cle Elum. Both are walking distance from the cabin. Up from the trail start you can find old structures from the coal mining days.

If you enjoy hanging out at home, set up the corn hole game, BBQ dinner, then light up the firepit & roast s’mores. Lights strung across from roof to trees will set the mood. Vacant lot next door adds to your privacy.

Note: If you want to book or leave same day as a check in/out, please inquire 1st, so we can make sure the home can be cleaned same day for incoming or outgoing guest.

HOUSE RULES & CARE:
Please see pet rules below if bringing a pet! Must be pre approved.

HOUSEKEEPING FEE: $110.00 This ensures that all the linens are clean, beds made & ready. Floors, the kitchen, bathroom and all sanitation has been done. Your starter pack of TP, paper towels, soaps, trash bags etc. have been stocked.
Guest Fee: Over 2 guests, 3rd to 6th is $5.00 per night, per extra guest.

HEAT: There are 2 wall heaters on the main floor. One is under the window by the refrigerator, the other is in the bathroom. On Check Out, During the winter, please turn the living room heater to the masking tape line and the bathroom heater so it is barley turned on. Leave turned off in summer. (Currently wall heater broke, so please leave large potable on at 58 degrees).
There is a hatchet & sharpener for splitting wood, (chop outside please). A start up bundle will be provided. Please inform us if you would like to purchase additional bundles at $5.00 each. It is a generous supply of about 6 to 7 logs. This goes to housekeeping for carrying inside. Do not take leftover wood with you. Bring your own fire starter, paper, etc. Do not bring your own wood, stove holds a certain size.
Do make sure there is no burn ban in effect for Kittitas County. No fires are allowed during a burn ban. Usually Aug - Oct depending on the weather.
There is an ac machine that you fill with water & it helps cool the home in the summer afternoons. Be sure front blinds are closed. There are several portable fans as well. There is also a small ac machine that you fill with water. Both have directions on them.

Please turn off all lights, lower wall heater temperature, unplug portable heaters and close all windows & blinds.

COFFEE, CONDIMENTS: Feel free to use these while there. If you do use a lot of the coffee, tea or hot choc (or food), please replace, (or let us know we are out) so the next guests will have coffee/food items. We only keep squeezable condiments for guests in the fridge, to keep sanitary for our guests. Please let us know if we are out of anything.
CHECK OUT/CONDITION of HOME:
Please rinse or wash your dishes before leaving & put in dishwasher. Flip clean or dirty sign. D/W soap pods are under the kitchen sink. Gently wipe off counters & stove. Please wash wine glasses, pots & pans by hand & put away.
Leave used beds unmade or strip sheet and leave sheets & towels next to washer/dryer in hall. Housekeeping loves when you start a load of towels, but please do not leave in washer. Start dryer cycle & you can leave in the dryer.
Leave comforters/quilts in the bedrooms they came in & do not remove comforter covers or mattress pads. If comforter gets dirty, please leave the entire duvet or quilt in the hall by the washer. Guest will be charged for bleach damage to pillowcases, sheets, towels etc. Please do not stain or bleach linens or towels.
Sofa: Please put back the memory foam bed topper, if used, back inside the storage section of the couch. Linens for sofa bed are on the hall shelf. Please use the top & bottom sheet to keep the couch & comforter cover clean for the next guest. Be sure the front pull strap is left in the out position for opening.
There is a couch cover for dogs! If you need to use the couch for sleeping, feel free to remove the cover & leave folded to the side. Housekeeping can take care of putting it back on. It's very helpful in keeping the couch clean!
TRASH: You must remove your own trash or pay a removal fee. Minimum fee starts at $50.00. I have NO trash pick-up in Ronald. When I stay, I separate my recycling from trash & take it all home to dispose of.
Trash can is no touch/hand wave activated. Switch in back, can be turned off/opened manually, if you have a dog that may get into it.
PET FEE: Pet fee is $15.00 a night per pet. This will be charged separately after your reservation has been made.
There are doggy bowls, poop bags, high quality or homemade dog biscuits, toys, and blankets to cover the furniture/beds or for cuddles. Please bring your own pets favorite bed, crate, blankets and toys if you prefer. Check the refrigerator for home made dog biscuits and take a recipe if you would like!
PET RULES: Well behaved pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis. No more than 2 dogs. Please message host a photo & description. Such as breed, size, and temperament, (manners).
Do not leave your pet alone in the home. You must crate or take with you. Please clean up the yard with poop bags. There is a lint roller and upholstery attachment for the vacuum cleaner on hall shelf.
Please recognize home is on main street, (State Route 903) & keep your pet contained inside the yard with the gate closed. Speed limit is 25MPH.
Note: Your pet fee does not cover cleaning up after your pet or excessive hair. It's more like a low-cost boarding/extra guest fee covering wear & tear etc. Shedding, hair on furniture, pet pee (hope there is none!), & any other spots on furniture must be cleaned before you check out. Housekeeping only takes care of the standard cleaning of the home. If there is excessive cleaning, you will be charged an additional fee upwards of $35.00 that will go directly to housekeeping.
Any damage done by a pet; you are responsible for the full cost of repair. Bringing your pet means you have seen & agree to these conditions.
We love responsible pet owners & well-mannered pets. It's great for you to enjoy your pets & have them with you, but it has to be comfortable and clean for the guest coming after you.
Any unauthorized pets, guest will be charged a $250 fee & reservation could be canceled.
OUTDOOR CAMERA: There is a camera facing the driveway for security, weather and yard observation/condition, and road/driveway conditions.
CHECK OUT information is also on the wall next to the back door inside. No food or drinks upstairs. LADDER rules/safety are on the wall in the hall. Be sure to read them!
Please take good care of my home! It can be fragile, don't force things. It's an old home & I hope you enjoy it with it's quirks & charm!

Rates & Availability

Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges (less $20.00 cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges (less $20.00 cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

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Ronald, Washington

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