A Couple Of Things First...
I tend to write reviews when I am annoyed or disappointed. In this case, it is both reasons.
Please note that most of the other reviews you will read on Yelp about the Copper Creek Inn are about the restaurant that is on site. Nice restaurant, you can read those reviews bit.ly/CopCreek and see if the blackberry pie is worth the stop. This review is about the lodging for Copper Creek Inn. In the Yelp review about the lodging, you will also find restaurant reviews - Yelp will probably fix that one day.
The main reason you will elect to stay at Copper Creek Inn is because it is near the entry to Mt. Rainier National Park. bit.ly/YelpRainier and https://www.facebook.com/TheMountainIsOut/
Copper Creek Inn cabin - Is it a rustic cabin or is it a luxury cabin?
Copper Creek Inn Pricing: The Copper Creek Inn website states, "It is a traditional log cabin with luxurious beds, a stone fireplace, polished log walls, views of tall firs and cedars, and the sound of Copper Creek to lull you to sleep." You would think, since it priced at just $175 a night - Fall 2016 - two-night minimum, that the solidly built cabin would be closer to luxury than rustic, but you would be wrong.
Are There 'Standard' Fees? Yep... Here they are:
* 15 days prior to date of reservation: 75% refund or full credit
* 0 to 14 days prior to date of reservation: No refunds or credits, unless we can rebook the dates you had reserved.
* Smoking in our cabins is strictly prohibited. You will be charged 3 hours cleaning
There Are More Fees? Yep... there is an additional $70 (per visit) cleaning fee added on top of all your nightly fees. So, in effect, when you include the cleaning price, out pro-rated cost was 205.00/night plus tax.
But Could It Get Any Worse? Well, I am glad you asked. It can!
Don't feel like washing your dishes? There is a fee for that. "Housekeeping is provided before and after your visit. Excessive clean up after your stay will be charged to your credit card at the rate of $45.00 per hour."
There is a small 'welcoming' sign in the kitchen - it essentially says, "Clean your own dishes or we will charge $45/hour to do so for you." I mean, who doesn't like eating off plates cleaned by someone with no accountability and could care less about you? At least the 'continental breakfast' (one day supplied, even though we stayed two days) is free. Note that the Costco prepackages muffins are not pictured (we were hungry).
Hey, Copper Creek Inn, you have such great blackberry pie, how about just cutting a few slices, putting it on a plate, wrapping it with plastic then leaving it in the frig?
Want to check in early or check out late? There is a fee for that. It isn't anywhere on their site, but it is indicated in their confirmation email, "We offer an early 2 PM check in or late 1PM check out for $50 each." $50 to check in early too.
Well, At Least, It Is Rustic
WiFi - Yes, No Or Maybe? 'A great place to get away from it all (ie the Internet).' The site doesn't address the availability of Wifi. There is a reason why. I called a few days before we went to ask about connectivity. I could hear dishes being washed in the background as a person answered the phone. I asked about WiFi, he paused, "Yeah, we have Internet. Then he volunteered, "The reception is good in the restaurant, but can be spotty the further away you get." So, you will get a chance to de-internet. Your connection will be like a fast 28800 baud modem (unless the cook is updating his Facebook page, then the connection will be at 14400).
You Will Love The Toilet If You Are 5'2" and 105 Pounds: Ya' know, in my years on earth, I have sat on quite a few toilets, and, almost, could be considered an expert (12,000 sports page reading sessions can't be wrong). The toilet at Copper Creek is perfect if you are still in middle school (or younger) or if you enjoy doing power leg squats from a very low position. But, if you are an American male, who is at least 5' 8" tall and drink beer
BYOT - Bring Your Own Toiletries: Well, unless you like to share used Costco shampoo and liquid soap. I know, I know, what should I have expected for $175/night?
Kitchen - Barely: My wife cooks (a lot) so she took these scores: Dishtowels = 1, hot pads = 0 (used bath towels for hot pad), cutting board = 0, kitchen utensils = marginal (plastic). After reading the draft of this review, my wife made me take a picture of the freezer - something was frozen stuck in the rear of the frosted over freezer that would not come out. She also noted that the interior of the refrigerator is missing shelving which cuts the storage space in half. What pots and pans there were are very old with bad handles. On a brighter note, she reports that the tea kettle was fine.
The hot tub is nice - the blackberry pie is great - the proximity to Mt Rainier is awesome.
In short, not really worth the $175, but rustic
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