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Gem River House

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20307 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

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Battle Ground, WA
  • Pomeroy Living History Farm
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Battle Ground Lake State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • ilani Casino
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gem River House

RIVERFRONT ESTATE - PRIVATE, GATED

House on top of 30ft cliff.
Trail-like steps down to the private-owned riverfront beach. Lounge seats. Has both deep and shallow water areas.

2,500 SqFt - Ranch House:
Skylights
Long wrap-around deck
Fire pit
HotTub
Sauna
Wood Floor & Travertine Tiles
2 Fireplaces
Insert Family Room & Common Living Room (2 living rooms)

550 SqFt unfinished garage:
2 Queen beds
2 single beds
1 small bedroom (extra queen bed)

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CHECK IN Code: Will be shared after booking
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GUEST ACCESS:
You will have the access to the whole property except the large garage, which is locked with storage and cars.

For the river property, please follow the fence line where you shouldn’t across other side of properties. Stay in between two fence lines. :) And of course, please do not go across the river to neighbor’s property. We own the half of the water side, so you can play anywhere within our property.

BE ALERT: Watch out for slippery and bumpy levels when stepping down to the beach!

If any of you want to park RV/Camper/Etc. - $30 per night extra.

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GUESTS:
This property can hold up to 20 guests, but 15+ people staying will be considered as special event (fees rendered, more details down below in description).
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GETTING AROUND:
3m to corner store (mini market) and a vineyard with wine tasting place
7m to Lucia Falls 10m to Moulton Falls
12m to downtown Battle Ground
15m to Walmart
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NEIGHBORS are nice:
Towards the riverfront, on your left is Kathleen (a sweetheart, never bothered us), on your right is Nancy (always walks her dog by the yard, nice, but not a social person), on your front across the river is Gary and Julie (nice couple, but they like the quietness), and behind your property is Lisa (awesome neighbors!)
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---IMPORTANT NOTICES, FINES, & RULES---

Smoking in house or garage - $300 penalty fee. Please ONLY smoke outside away from the house.

Loud music party past quiet hours (10pm weeknights/11pm weekends). My neighbors will text me if there are music blasting parties - $300 penalty fee.

Lost Key - $100

GUEST PRICES:
$25 per guest who stays past 8pm
$15 per visiting guest who leaves before 8pm

More than 16 guests are allowed. Beds can hold 18-20 people. If you want MORE, then you guys can bring air mattresses, tents, etc. — You are MORE than WELCOME to enjoy yourselves!

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Wedding/funeral reception, retreat, large events are welcome!

Year 2025 EVENT Fees - (for 15+ ppl staying over):
$500 one time FEE. Then $350 per group of 10 people (ie: 27 EXTRA guests = $300 x 3 groups = $900 extra).


PETS:
$50 cleaning fee per pet & $15 per night.
Discounted prices if longer nights and/or more than 2 pets.

RULES:
1) Dog leash is required on the riverfront beach. Anywhere above the cliff is not required (BUT stay in the property). Out of gate, leash is required.
2) When you bring dogs on property during your stay, you are required to close the driveway gate at all times.
3) Pick up dog poo poo every time you take dogs out because we have a huge property that you wouldn’t find the poo poos when cleaning it all at once. :D

Please be transparent and let me know how many total guests/pets are going to be at the property.

$20 EXTRA penalty fee per guest/pet!
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RULES for this property:
1) Put all furniture back to where you found at your check in
2) Clean up after yourself (clean up BBQ grill/chairs/trash/stuff brought down to river/etc.)
3) Fire Ban starting on July 15 to August/September (3x3ft is allowed though! So, please respect the county rule, or you will be fined $250)
4) Shoes off in the house/indoors
5) Electricity and water is turned off when not being used
6) Close the front gates 24/7 if you have pets (AND when you check out)

BEACH AREA:
PLEASE no glasses, only plastic cups/bottles
Do not throw cig butts (only in a jar)
Do not throw or pour alcohol in the river
Do not break or move nature rocks (we will get in trouble for that)
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Care for the environment as if it’s your own :)
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WATCH OUT for slippery and bumpy rocks when stepping down to the beach!
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CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS:
KeyLock box code: will be shared after booked

CHECK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Make sure all of the furniture is back to where you found them
2) Dishwasher is turned ON
3) Washer is turned ON with all the dirty towels
4) Put the trash out by the front door, on the cement. Maids will take them to the front gate trash bins. Trash Day is Wednesday mornings
5) Close the gate
6) THANK YOU

REQUIRED: Anyone with ZERO or with less than 3.75 rating review will need to do an additional $500 refundable security deposit. Refunded right after maids check out if all rules are being followed.

It’ll be through this platform for all of the $ so it’ll safe for both of us.

We have outdoor security camera so we will know how many people are coming in and out for safety reasons.

Cameras are NOT allowed to be touched or moved…
$100 penalty fee.
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We are a very open minded couple, and we really have simple common sense rule here… Just be communicative and honest then we will get along well! :)
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Pomeroy Living History Farm. A gym, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Pomeroy Living History Farm and 5 minutes from Battle Ground Lake State Park
Gem River House offers its guests Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Gem River House.

Property manager

Robin Shannon

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 10 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 10 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Guests will receive an access code. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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