10/10 Excellent
Scott H.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Winter wonderland
We make an annual trip to Leavenworth each winter, typically some time after Christmas or New Year's to enjoy the hangover from the holidays before school starts back up again. We usually stay in Plain, but this time we opted to stay a bit closer to the Bavarian wonderland, and we're so glad we did. We had previously passed by Alps Candy without giving it a second glance, and were delighted to find that behind the shop lay one of the most scenic cabin/lodges we'd ever had the pleasure of staying in. Situated right on the river, in the heart of Tumwater Canyon, just a few minutes from Leavenworth, Jolanda Lodge is a gorgeous respite. Despite just being right off highway 2, it is miraculously shielded from any traffic noise, and everyone in our group agreed, it had the most beautiful views of any place we've stayed before.We had a heavy snowfall during our stay, which only heightened the beauty of the surrounding area. The snow was so heavy, it knocked the power out for a few hours, but the lodge's generator kicked in and the cabin's essential services remained working, after only a brief interruption.Our only complaints were vanishingly minor:* The wifi, provided by Starlink, would cut off briefly every so often, but would always come back a few seconds later. * The dishwasher's lower rack was broken and super annoying to pull out. We will definitely be back, hopefully in the summer when we can enjoy the outdoors with warmer temperatures.
Scott H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025