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Whistlin Jacks Lodge

3.0 (47 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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DO NOT GO HERE - DO NOT USE CARD. Went for gas and some items in the store. The next day, they tried to charge my card TWICE for $150.

Jenna M.

Kyleigh is great. Erika is great. The chef is even better than great. And the cooks. Great. Bartender is great. If you're up 410 COME HERE! Stay here. Shop here. Great gifts (and I bet you didn't think I could use the word "great" one more time.)

Had the BEST time this weekend at Whistlin Jack's campsite. I had a hard time finding a camping reservation in the National park, so this was a perfect alternative. Booked 2 campsites for my group of 8 and it was the perfect space on the River with lots of space, including a fire pit and picnic table. It was secluded but also with the convenience of being next door to a little shop, bar, and restaurant (with great food). The location was also perfect - we did a nearby hike at Naches Loop and hug out at Bumping Lake. The staff at Whistlin Jack's was so friendly. I would come back and highly recommend!

A few of the performers in the fly ballet. They wouldn't even touch most of the food.

We have had several wonderful meals and a great stay in one of the cabins in years past, so for my birthday this evening, we decided to make the trip up for a nice, quiet dinner. It was memorable, but for all of the wrong reasons. We were greeted outside by two employees on their break, smoking cigarettes right in front of the entrance (not even close to the mandatory 25 feet away). When we got inside, we were shown to a table in the front row for what we called "The Housefly Ballet". There were at least 20 flies congregating. Our server, Stormi, was wonderful. She was attentive and professional. She was the only server in the dining room and was handling it very well. Now for the food. My husband ordered the Pot Roast. It was like leather. I could literally hear it squeaking on his teeth. The skin on the potatoes was so tough it was inedible. The gravy was obviously from a mix and was congealed and super salty. His French fries tasted like the oil they were cooked in hadn't been changed in weeks, so the fries had a vague cod/trout flavor to them. I ordered the Chicken "en" Penne with Lemon Chardonnay sauce. (Don't get me started on the extreme lack of any kind of grammatical or spelling correctness on the menu). The sauce was tasty and the chicken was well cooked, but the pasta was cooked to mush and there was four times the sauce that needed to be on the plate - it was soup. I will now laugh every time I drive past WJL and will only stop in the extreme need of a bathroom.

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“Located on 410 just west of Naches, the WJ is situated on the banks of the Naches River.”

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Natchez Hotel - Natchez Hotel and Sticky Fingers Cafe & Bakery

Natchez Hotel

(8 reviews)

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On a recent motorcycle trip we found ourselves in Natches at dusk on a Monday. After asking around…read morefor a campground we saw a sign for lodging and food. The food was a lone bar called vans (dated but friendly and decent food) and a lone hotel. The woman answered the bell and agreed to show me her rooms and told me the price. 86 bucks later we found ourselves in a dated but clean and nice smelling room. Comfortable beds with good quality bedding were a nice surprise and we were tired so we went to sleep. In the morning we made some hotel provided coffee (very good) and enjoyed it at a cafe style table with real coffee cups and cloth napkins silverware. The towels were fluffy and heavy and the complimentary soaps and shampoos were great. For the money the amenities here far surpassed any I have experienced in hotels at twice the price. Great little find we highly recommend it.

Natchez Hotel I…read morechecked online for other places near our rafting trip and this was the closest that I was able to find that was inexpensive, and available. The person on the phone was helpful and laid back. This is definitely not a chain hotel nor is it a foofy B&B. The decor in the New Orleans room was meh. I asked the owner if there was wi-fi internet service and was told that internet was available in a specific area, but no wi-fi. FYI, I use TMobile=No Phone Service=No Edge. Pros - Near the "Y" at interstates 410 and 12, pretty good prices, mellow atmosphere. (YMMV) Cons - No cell phone service (for me), a couple of strange greasy stains on a couple of the pillow cases! yuck. One of the pillows smelled like cologne (unwashed?) Anyway, my experience with the Natchez Hotel is LIMITED, but I don't need much when i'm just staying for a quick "over-night". I just needed a place to sleep, and I would crash here again if it came down to it. I'll give it three stars because it borders between 2-3 stars.

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Squaw Rock Resort & Rv Park

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We stayed at this RV park for three nights last weekend. I'm giving it 3 stars rather than 4…read morebecause we were in the overflow area, which was basically a gravel parking lot with sites very close to each other. However, the main campground is much more wooded and pleasant (though the sites are still very close to each other.) I'd give it a 4 if we had stayed there. Pros: electricity, water and sewer were available at the site. The camp also has a pool (closed during these covid times), a small store, a restaurant, and it also looked like they sell propane on site though we didn't buy any. The park is in reasonable proximity to both Bumping Lake and Chinook Pass to the west and Naches and Yakima to the east. Cons: as I said, small sites and the overflow area was quite ugly. Also the men's bathroom is secured with a sliding chain safety lock which allows the door to open a bit before it engages. This allows someone outside to see you sitting in the throne when someone else tries to open the door. I don't know if the women's bathroom is the same way, but whoever thought that kind of lock was appropriate for a bathroom with no stalls or other privacy screens needs to try it once or twice and see how it feels. The price seemed pretty standard for RV parks with full hookups.

I made a reservation several months ago, and have asked one simple question, via email and phone…read morecall message: Do you have AC in your cabins. NOBODY has had the decency to even call or email me back. This place is terrible: I cancelled on April 24th, 2026 for a June 5th reservation. They better honor it. Terrible customer service. How difficult is it to respond? I had one simple question, due to my health issues.

The Lodge at Canyon River Ranch - Étouffée

The Lodge at Canyon River Ranch

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My husband requested a visit to Canyon River Ranch as a Christmas gift as he wanted to go fly…read morefishing with Red's (located on same property). We had a slightly rocky start; my two initial contacts with the front desk left something to be desired. It's not that they were rude...but after spending many years in customer service both at the consumer level and at the B2B level, you must let go of being *right* (especially when you are not), and a well placed "sorry for the inconvenience" goes a long way. HOWEVER, once we arrived onsite, it was awesome. We had a later arrival and a key was left waiting for us. Unit was clean. Walls were a little thin (or we had a rugby team staying above us); hopefully we didn't bother the people next to us. It was not, however, a deal breaker. There were two strange things about our unit, though. The master bedroom had an ensuite...which was only a 1/2 bath. Seemed a little odd? Also, the living room had a corner of windows and one window, which looked out on the footpath, had no curtains or blinds. You will hear the train going by at about 10:30 at night and other times during the day, but it feels like you're out in the country--which you are as it's a drive from the freeway. Pool was closed for the season, but looks nice. My husband thoroughly enjoyed a day out fly fishing through Red's. We enjoyed the Canyon River Grill for a nightcap/dessert the first night, and dinner the second. Servers were great, bartender is talented. Food was good. Espresso stand had good coffee and soy milk. They don't, however, do breakfast so plan ahead (they did have bagels). The icing on the cake, however, was when they called us 2 hours after we departed to offer to mail us the phone charger we left behind. THAT is service. We will definitely be going back.

I have driven through on Canyon Road twice and stopped in twice to hopefully purchase and enjoy an…read moreespresso on my way through. There is a large sign prominently displayed on the front that advertises espresso that has drawn me to park and come inside. I stopped in both times in hopes of indulging on an espresso drink in the afternoon hours and have been utterly disappointed and heartbroken when I parked, went inside, and was greeted with a sign that declared that the espresso stand was closed. I am very unhappy that there appears to be no one available to operate and serve espresso either time I have taken the time to stop in. The lodge looks like a nice place but I feel that it is very deceptive to advertise espresso so prominently outside and not have it available for customers. I'm really uncertain if I will ever take the time to stop in for anything at this point after being so disappointed.

Hotel Windrow

Hotel Windrow

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We were stuck in Ellensburg due to weather related pass closures. It was so pleasant to find this…read morecharming downtown hotel in lieu of the corporate chain hotels by the freeway. Parking is a bit of a hassle and we ended up paying the $10 for hotel,parking in a lot around the corner. It was worth it as we could walk to restaurants within blocks of the hotel. As for the room itself, it was moderately sized but we had room for all our gear without tripping over anything. The king sized bed was comfortable with 5 pillows provided (the norm seems to be 4 nowadays). The room was very quiet but the bathroom has a sliding barn door which unfortunately doesn't muffle bathroom noises which should be private. Decor is soothing warm neutrals with a small sofa and a desk chair provided for seating. There is a small frig but no microwave. Keurig is provided for in room coffee but I would recommend going down to the lobby where fresh brewed coffee seems to be provided. 22/7. We did not check out the rooftop garden due to the weather. Would've enjoyed a drink in the cozy bar adjacent to the lobby but it doesn't seem to be open yet. I would definitely stay here again should I have the need to overnight in Ellensburg.

-- Beautiful Hotel, Deeply Disappointing Hospitality…read more We chose Hotel Windrow for our son's 19th birthday weekend while visiting him at college in Ellensburg. After reading the wonderful reviews, we were excited to enjoy what appeared to be a charming hotel with exceptional hospitality. Unfortunately, our experience with Cassie, who identified herself as the shift manager, was anything but hospitable. On October 16, around 5 PM, I went downstairs to request bedding for our pullout sofa, which had not been prepared despite the hotel knowing the number of guests on our reservation. Rather than requesting room delivery, I offered to carry the bedding upstairs myself because we had dinner reservations. What should have been a simple request quickly became an unnecessarily confrontational interaction. Cassie, who was not wearing a name badge, informed me that the pullout sofa in our room was not up to fire code and was not supposed to be in the bedroom. Naturally, I found this alarming. Why would a hotel provide sleeping accommodations that its own manager suggested were not compliant with fire-safety requirements? She then explained that an employee had failed to report to work, that she was understaffed, and that assisting guests checking in took priority over helping me. She also said she could not provide an estimated time for the bedding because she was spending too much time assisting me. I remained calm, patient, and soft-spoken throughout the exchange. In fact, I spoke so quietly that she repeatedly leaned forward to hear me. Yet her demeanor was abrasive, impatient, dismissive, and increasingly hostile. After I returned upstairs and explained what happened, my husband went downstairs to ask about the concerning fire-code statement. When Cassie eventually brought the bedding to our room, rather than simply resolving the issue, she accused me of being aggressive and suggested that we might have to be removed from the hotel. All of this over a request for bedding. She also stated that her adrenaline was so high that her hands were shaking. I found that reaction bewildering given the nature of our interaction. When hotel surveillance and audio recordings were mentioned, I welcomed their review because I strongly dispute her characterization of my behavior. Cassie repeatedly mentioned that she was supposed to be off work at 5 PM. While I sympathize with staffing shortages and long shifts, those frustrations should never be directed toward paying guests. Interestingly, I also observed her affectionately referring to her blue heeler, who was waiting in the lobby, as her "baby" while interacting with another guest. The warmth of that exchange stood in stark contrast to the hostility I experienced. My husband eventually returned downstairs to ask whether we could expect a peaceful remainder of our stay. According to him, Cassie agreed to do what was necessary. But why should a family celebrating their son's birthday have to negotiate for a peaceful hotel stay? Hospitality is not simply attractive accommodations and positive online reviews. It is how guests are treated when they need assistance. We were not requesting special treatment, compensation, or anything unreasonable. We simply needed bedding that should have been provided before check-in. I sincerely hope Hotel Windrow's leadership reviews this incident, including the available surveillance footage, clarifies the troubling fire-code statement, and addresses the level of professionalism demonstrated by its shift manager. Our experience was drastically different from the warm, welcoming hospitality we anticipated in Ellensburg. There is a difference between being understaffed and being inhospitable. Guests should never feel belittled, intimidated, or threatened with removal simply for requesting basic service. A beautiful hotel cannot compensate for an absence of genuine hospitality.

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(24 reviews)

I truly hate leaving bad reviews but my family and I were really disappointed with our stay at…read moreSilver Beach Resort. The campsites were so close to each other, I had to listen to the guy four feet from my tent snore all night. The first night, they did not manage quiet time at all, people were still yelling at 12:30 am. The next night, one of the camps had at least 25 people at their site and were playing their music so loud it was deafening throughout the entire campground. We were 100 yards away from them and had to raise our voices to be heard amongst ourselves. The showers and bathrooms were disgusting. (At least the water was hot in the showers) The lake itself is very beautiful but I would highly recommend you find another place on the lake to enjoy the lake.

BEST spot at Rimrock lake! Beautiful lake, water sports, BBQ on the beach. Lots of people, music,…read morefamilies having fun! You can rent a room at the motel, camp, bring ur rv, cabins and trailers! Don't get me wrong it is still camping! Don't be a princess and enjoy the beautiful wilderness! Plenty of places to take long walks to experience nature! Ty for all the hard workers constantly at work somewhere on the property to make sure things are in order and the place is cleaned up! Best burgers and breakfast burritos! Thanks girls in the store for the awesome drinks. Shout out my girls, Jaycee, Olivia and Skyler! Best manager ever Shar! Thanks for suck a great time!​

Whistlin Jacks Lodge - hotels - Updated October 2026

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