19220 State Route 706 E

Welcome to The Elbe Cottage, a peaceful getaway tucked among 16 wooded acres just outside the charming town of Elbe. This is the kind of escape everyone dreams about—whether you’re looking for a serene home, second home, or a successful Airbnb. Curl up with a good book beneath vaulted cedar ceilings, gather for family meals and games, or unwind in one of the cozy heated beds after a day of adventure. A gentle brook flows beyond the back door, elk wander the property, and Starlink WiFi keeps you connected when you want to be. With the Elbe Train and Market minutes away and the Nisqually entrance of Mount Rainier only 15 minutes south—this inviting retreat is the perfect place to relax, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

What to love near this home:

1. Mount Rainier National Park (via Nisqually Entrance)
Just 13 miles away, this iconic national park offers sights like Paradise (wildflowers and glaciers), Skyline Trail’s Myrtle Falls, Longmire’s historic district and museum, and Nisqually Vista Loop—perfect for all ages and ability levels.

2. Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad & Museum
A vintage steam locomotive journey through forested foothills—departing right from Elbe—bringing history and stunning scenery together.

3. Elbe Market (Coffee, Cones & Bigfoot!)
This quirky local stop offers great coffee, ice cream, souvenirs, and a chance to snap a photo with “Howard the Bigfoot” just across from the railroad depot.

4. Waterfall & Forest Hikes

Little Mashel Falls: A favorite local trail, great for a peaceful forest hike.

Elbe Hills & Tahoma State Forest: Explore trail networks for horseback riding, ORV access, winter snowshoe routes, cross-country skiing, and access to Copper Creek Hut.

5. Alder Lake & Nisqually River
Within easy reach, offering recreation like boating, fishing, picnicking, and riverside walks.

6. Local Nature & Scenic Drives
Discover lush drives through Mount Rainier NP, with stops at Cougar Rock, Narada Falls, and the historic Longmire area.

7. Quaint Elbe & Surrounding Dining
Elbe offers unique dining in converted train cars (like Pizza Express or the Rainier Railroad Dining Co.), a nostalgic small-town charm with under 50 residents, and a shady historic church.