10 Top-Rated Ranches in Washington

April 19, 2023 Claudia Navarrete

Discover the best Ranches in Washington including Akari Bungalows, Natapoc Lodging, Almost Paradise Lodging, Mazama Ranch House, Flying Horseshoe Ranch, Laughing Moon Farm, Chewack River Guest Ranch, Skagit River Resort, The Homestead, Eagle Creek Ranch.
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1. Akari Bungalows

203 Bolstad Avenue, Long Beach, WA
Excellent
71%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 179 reviews

Akari Bungalows

Akari Bungalows provides 5 1930's bungalows located in the heart of Long Beach, Washington. We are comfortably tucked just off the main street on a beach access road. Kitchenettes, jetted bath tubs, decks and king beds are just some of the features we provide.

Enjoyable stay!

Reviewed By happiegirl23

From start to finish, I had a great stay! I enjoyed the peace and tranquility found at Akari. Kathy was wonderful and very friendly!! Made us feel real welcomed. Will be back in 6 weeks for a sister getaway. Already looking forward to my next visit!

2. Natapoc Lodging

12338 Bretz Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826-9538
Excellent
97%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 65 reviews

Natapoc Lodging

Zelda, Bev and the Natapoc Team welcome you to experience the Natapoc difference! Each cabin is surrounded by acres of trees and wildflowers, many with hot tubs over looking the Wenatchee river. Natapoc Lodging is unique, offering 1st class accommodations in woodland seclusion yet only minutes away from your favorite recreational activity and the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Washington. From a romantic honeymoon cabin for two to a large log home accommodating 18 people, Natapoc Lodging has what you are looking for. Reserve online today.

Winter Cabin Rental for two

Reviewed By wendymO9262IB

Rented Stuchin cabin for three nights. Cozy cabin for two right on the Wenatchee river. Best thing is we could bring our dogs as well. Exceptionally clean, full kitchen and oven, upstairs bedroom and full bathroom and hot tub off the deck. At night we enjoyed the hot tub, stars and river! Daytime took the dogs on hikes and Leavenworth.

3. Almost Paradise Lodging

201 Osborn Rd Mount Rainier, Ashford, WA 98304-9736
Excellent
84%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 77 reviews

Almost Paradise Lodging

This Place is Amazing!

Reviewed By dawnmewers

My husband and I came here for our 35th wedding anniversary. I booked it well before the Covid 19 pandemic and worried that Mt. Rainier National Park would not be open upon our arrival but it was! We stayed in the Sunrise cabin because of it’s sauna and hot tub. I have no complaints what so ever. It’s private, the kitchen is perfect, there’s a bbq and fire pit (bring your own wood and only use when burn bans are not in effect). I think all of the light switches have dimmers on them and that is so romantic! They don’t have maid service, which wasn’t a problem for us. There is no dishwasher - still not a problem for us. They prefer personal checks or cash as payment because the bank charges them a fee for credit cards (understandable). Carol, the owner, gave us a tour of our cabin when we got here, she said to leave the key outside the lobby when we left and we’ve been left to ourselves ever sense, which was perfect. We were here 4 nights and spent a lot of time hiking the trails at Mt. Rainier National Park. The sauna and hot tub really came in handy after those hikes! It was so much fun.

4. Mazama Ranch House

Hcr 74, Mazama, WA 98833
Excellent
60%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Mazama Ranch House

Fabulous place to take your horses

Reviewed By Lori98443

We stayed in the house so we all had our own rooms. We had outdoor paddocks for the horses the we could see from the yard. Trails were fun and our horses did great. There is a great country shop you can easily walk to that has everything you could want or need. Next time I will take less food and get fresh food and bakery goods from the store. We are already a trip back for 2019.

5. Flying Horseshoe Ranch

3190 Red Bridge Rd, Cle Elum, WA 98922-9243
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

Flying Horseshoe Ranch

Had a great time at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch.

Reviewed By Judegalbraith

Cute place, clean and had everything we needed. I was part of the Plein Air Painters of Washington group. Penny was very kind to us. Next time I stay there I would like to have a bathroom. Thank you Penny for the relaxed atmosphere. I'm going to send a couple of paintings from your ranch. sincerely Jude Galbraith (stayed in Maverick) Penny would like to send pics but site is saying the file is too large. I could send them to a cell phone, then you can put them on the website.

6. Laughing Moon Farm

482 Osprey Ln, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA 98245-5373
Excellent
56%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Laughing Moon Farm

Laughing Moon Farm is located on Eastsound Bay in the center of Orcas Island. We have over 20 acres of farmland and woodland with beautiful views of the water. We take great pride in caring for our animals, including several rare-breed Cotswold sheep, native to Cotswold England and known by many as the “Gentle Giants” among sheep. While staying at Laughing Moon Farm, you will be located in the center of our property surrounded by the serenity of nature. Our new hand-crafted cottages have wood interiors, fireplaces, full kitchens with all the supplies, covered patios, TV-DVD players and BBQs. Whether you are a group of two, or a group of six, our cabins are ideal for friends and family alike. Located just 10 minutes from Eastsound Village, Laughing Moon Farm is conveniently situated to enjoy all that Orcas Island has to offer, from world-class restaurants to the San Juan’s largest state park. Call us today to book the vacation in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Orcas Island.

Peaceful & serene

Reviewed By C J

This is my new favorite vacation spot! We stayed in the Trout House, which was a beautiful work of craftsmanship but still very modern. It felt very private and secluded and wa a peaceful, serene place to relax and get away from the stress of everyday life. It's still close enough to the tourist sites that you can visit them, too, if you like (golf course, adorable town, lakes, Mount Constitution, etc.). Definitely worth a visit.

7. Chewack River Guest Ranch

588 E Chewuch Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862-9735
Excellent
46%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
15%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 26 reviews

Chewack River Guest Ranch

Services Partially Rendered

Reviewed By jasonspark54312005

There were quite a few red flags pre-snowmobile trip that I should have taken note on, notably: 1. Misinformation: I was charged 100% of the reservation after giving my credit card details over the phone. It states on their website "30% Non-Refundable Deposit required at time of reservation". 2. No email confirmation: I'm typically notified by email on pertinent details/instructions pre-visit to prep. 3. Directions to show up 15 minutes before the snowmobile ride: I've gone snowmobiling ~4+ times, and we've always had to come in 30 minutes beforehand in order to fill out any forms, pick out gear, etc. And we usually just barely leave on time (we usually don't). So prepping for 15 minutes guaranteed we left substantially later than we were supposed to. 4. Not providing gloves: Now I know this one might seem strange, but all the places that we've went provides gloves. There's a reason for this: the high speed winds and cold temperatures numb your hands in mere seconds without proper gloves. So if you've brought your flimsy fall-time gloves, expect a painful ride with potential frost-bite. I'm not even sure what would've happened if we didn't bring our own ski gloves, but I'm glad we didn't have to find out. Our lead guide's snowmobile's hand warmers weren't working, so he had to stop and pick up heavy-duty gloves from the back-guide's pack. Anyways, the worst part is that we were shortchanged on time. We ended the trip 45 minutes earlier, and as a result, probably lost out on ~20% of the value of our reservation..

8. Skagit River Resort

Milepost 103.5, North Cascades Highway, Marblemount, WA 98267
Excellent
40%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
10%
Terrible
30%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 10 reviews

Skagit River Resort

Much Improved!

Reviewed By John M

Spacious compound of cabins in a great location in an amazing mountain area, but previous owners had let it run down to the extent of mold infestations. New owners have done a great job cleaning and remodeling.

9. The Homestead

2195 Deer Harbor Rd, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA 98245-9218
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

The Homestead

Stayed here about 4 times and I like it more each time.

Reviewed By Lainy1976

Casual and comfortable. Orcas Island is a fantastic place - so quiet and peaceful. No stoplights. I stayed here alone and loved the solitude. I brought back family (another couple, and our collective 3 kids) for a long weekend and was worried the boys (9 - 16) would be bored in a place so remote and without DVDs and games, etc., but they loved it. We took the kayaks out. We discovered purple starfish. (Who knew?) They boys loved the idea of a hot tub in the woods (with a tree-filtered view of the water). We made the mistake (?) of renting the Seaside cabin for 7 people, but it was actually great. With a loft and two fold out beds/sofas, it was kind of like a sweet family sleep-over. The kids had us cracking up. We kind of had that "This is what vacation is for, huh?" moment as everyone giggled and try to doze off in that one-room renovated barn. When the men and boys slept in, my girlfriend and I took an early-morning dip and listened to the heron squwaking, flying low over water. It's just gorgeous here and so quiet. Early in the morning you can also sometimes hear a rooster across the sound, echoing over the water. The property is fantastic. It's actually on the market now for about $2.4m. They have a private dock. You walk over the grass and down the sloping high bank to get to it. A tiny beach is a good spot for a mini bonfire. We lit one up to celebrate a birthday and the tide came in to put it out. When I am here in the summer, it's so bright and glorious. And in the early spring or fall, it's sweet and foggy and brooding and peaceful and quiet. The best part about the place is that you feel like it's yours. It's your house on this island. It's so restful and the views so gorgeous. If you want low-key, and you want to hit re-set on your life and your mood, this is the place.

10. Eagle Creek Ranch

7951 Eagle Creek Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826-0719
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2 reviews

Eagle Creek Ranch

One hour tour for three

Reviewed By CeeCeeVee

My wife, son (8) and I went for a 1 hour ride today. We had a chance to briefly meet the horses before getting in the saddle, which was nice as my wife and son had never ridden before. The guide's name was Teresa. We rode on Curly, Mocha and Buddy. All three were extremely docile and easy to control--the hardest part is getting them not to eat while walking. Teresa took us on a nice ride up a local mountain and back down--she is very knowledgeable about the area as well. Both my wife and son enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Thanks Sandy and Teresa (and horses)!

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