Welcome to Black Bear Guesthouse at Welverdien [vel – fur – deen] Lodging, a well-deserved vacation retreat. Get away from the crowds and relax in rustic style accommodations layered with the comforts of home. Your 2-bedroom, 1-bath guesthouse sleeps 6-comfortably with a full kitchen, outdoor fire pit, relaxing hot tub and plenty of parking. Only minutes from year-round recreation here along the scenic Lewis River highway, gateway to the majestic Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

The space
We have worked hard to create an amazing guest experience and we can’t wait to share it with you! Your guesthouse is fully furnished and stocked with all the basics you need to make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Enjoy sleeping on a comfy memory foam queen-size bed, one in each of the two private bedrooms. The sofa bed pulls out to a full-size bed and all the linens including a fluffy bed topper are tucked away in the storage chaise. There is a full kitchen, walk-in shower and washer/dryer. Our main house is detached and close by but separated by a fence for your privacy and ours. Enjoy your morning coffee listening to the plethora of birds singing and chirping in the early hours. Then look forward to finishing your day off around the fire pit or soaking it up in the hot tub.

Your guesthouse offers a great location for rest and relaxation as well as a “base camp” for recreational adventure expeditions. Enjoy a leisurely drive to Windy Ridge Viewpoint to take in the scenic beauty of Spirit Lake on Mount St. Helens. Another day you might want to take in a day of fishing, swimming, boating and kayaking at 1 of 4 amazing lakes just minutes away. Looking for hiking trails? We offer 13 acres of private forested hiking trails along our creek.

Looking for winter fun? Head up to Marble Mountain Sno-Park for some snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snow shoeing. The possibilities are endless from the experienced outdoor enthusiast to the novice tourist looking for comfortable drive and park recreation options.

For boaters, larger vehicles, trucks and trailers, no problem, we have a separate gravel round-a-bout parking area that can accommodate all your parking needs. Let us know ahead of time if you plan on bringing a boat or trailer so we can make sure the roundabout is clear for parking.

Guest access
Guests have access to shared hot tub, outdoor fire pit, two BBQ's (1 propane and 1 charcoal), a picnic table area, a Gazebo, hiking trails along creek, guesthouse parking and gravel road round-a-bout parking for trucks, trailers and boat parking. The hot tub and all outdoor spaces are shared.

Other things to note
-Is the outdoor fire pit, hot tub, gazebo and BBQ picnic area solely for our use?
No, these areas are shared.

-Is there cell service?
Cell service can be spotty. We use cricket and have no problem. We've heard other carriers can be hit or miss.

-What kind of TV does the guesthouse have?
Your guesthouse has a Toshiba 32-inch HD smart firetv edition. There is no satellite of cable service. Don't forget to bring your streaming passwords. There is also a Blu-Ray/DVD player with some complimentary DVD's available for your use during your stay.

-Internet Service?
Our internet service is the best available for our area. That being said we live in the country and sometimes streaming and internet works great and other times it does not.

-What are winter weather conditions like in your area?
Please plan ahead if reserving stays during the late fall and winter months. Our little country street and neighborhood has been lovingly nicknamed "Little Alaska" due to the weather pocket we are situated in. There are times when it could be raining down on Lewis River Hwy but snowing at our property due to the elevation we are at and the aforementioned weather pocket. That's one of the reasons we love it here. So, we always recommend to plan ahead. We have also equipped the Guesthouses with a back-up generator in the event of power outages to make your stay as comfortable as possible.