Sunflower Resort Balsam Cabin, newly opened in April of 2024, is a private, modern, pet-and-child-friendly (Pet Fee Required,) 1000 ft2 cabin with 2 bedrooms (queen in master and queen in guest) and 1 1/2 bathrooms, and just a 10-minute walk from Winthropâs Western-themed downtown. It is a cabin on its private cul-de-sac, is very quiet, with no traffic sounds from the public roads nearby, and is surrounded by undeveloped fields.
Balsam Cabin is one of 7 fully furnished vacation cabins at the resort. The entirety of the Resort cabins can support your party of up to 37 individuals for planned parties, weddings, reunions, team sports groups, memorials, and more. Additionally, in 2025 we will have a complete outdoor kitchen to complement the otherwise very complete cabin kitchens.
For those wanting indoor amenities to bolster their outdoor pursuits, unique to all downtown lodging facilities, the resort has an onsite day spa offering massage, yoga, facials, naturopathic consults, acupuncture, full hair and nail care, hyperbaric treatments, IV therapy, far infrared sauna, meditation and more.
Sunflower Resort has easy access to all activities, it is right on the ski and bike trail, with just a 5-minute walk to the hockey rink and 3 minutes to the Homestream Park. We offer free use of "beater mountain bicycles" for roaming on some light trails near and close to the resort.
Outdoor play experiences in the Methow Valley include biking, running, skiing, hiking, rock-climbing, rafting, horseback riding, downhill skiing, and so much more.
Cabin amenities include a complete kitchen, a 6-ft soaking tub, a private 2-car carport with EV charger, a large sized washer and dryer, a 100% organic queen-sized Avocado latex bed in the master suite, and a second Avocado queen in the second bedroom, air conditioning, central heat, and private back decks with loungers.
Sunflower Resortâs Rules include the following:
-Quiet time is between 9 pm and 7 am.
-No unregistered guests are allowed overnight. During warm weather, there is a shared outdoor space that can be reserved for smaller prearranged gatherings.
-Smoking of any kind is not allowed on the premises.
-We allow two appropriate dogs per house for an extra fee.
-Inquire with hosts if you are interested in a longer stay.
Sunflower Resort House Rules
-Take care of the house keys. The key replacement fee is $15.00.
-$100 Pet Fee for up to 2 dogs
-Park only in the two-car carport of your reserved home. No boats, campers or trailers are allowed without prior permission.
-Respect quiet time between 9 pm and 7 am.
-No unregistered guests are allowed overnight. During warm weather, there is a shared outdoor space that can be reserved for small gatherings. No larger parties or events are allowed unless you are reserving the entire resort and these plans are prearranged with the hosts.
-Smoking of any kind is not allowed anywhere on the premises.
-No illegal substances or firearms are allowed on the premises.
-No fires are allowed. Outdoor grill only in the designated area.
-Before departure please clean up the kitchen, do your dishes, start the dishwasher and place all used towels in the basket in the laundry room. See the copy of the manual in the rental house for more details.
-Regularly take out the trash and recycling, especially before your departure.
-Do not remove any linens or supplies from the secured storage containers or the cabinet in the laundry room; please ask if you need anything to make your stay complete and comfortable.
-Do not eat or drink in the bedrooms; stains or damage will be assessed accordingly.
-Take care of the furnishings. Do not rearrange the beds without host help, as the floors may be damaged. Guests have to pay for damages that exceed the security deposit.
-Please be conscious of synthetic fragrances and perfumes; they can be difficult to remove from linens, towels, and furniture.
-Please set the thermostat-controlled heat and A/C with attention to energy conservation and keep the doors and windows closed when heating and cooling. Keep lights to a minimum at night.
-We have replacement linens in the utility room for the next visitors. Everything is carefully counted and sorted for our efficiency. Please do not open the bins. If you need anything additional please contact us.
-Please wash your clothes with the fragrant-free detergent provided. Instructions are in the house manual and with the machine. You may dry your towels in the dryer to help reduce washing.
-Pet Fees/Agreement: We allow up to two appropriate dogs per house. 1-2 dogs for = $100.00. You will find the pet agreement in your welcome email from the hosts and in the house manual in your rental house.
-Houses are suitable for toddlers and children. Let us know if you need to borrow child items like high chairs, play-n-pack, outlet covers, etc. There are child-friendly dishes in the house.
-Turn off unnecessary in and outdoor lights to conserve energy and the night sky. Conserve energy by making sure the windows and doors are closed when heating and cooling.
-100% Cotton Bathrobes are provided for use during your stay. There is a $10.00 rental fee. Please leave these behind when you depart.
Enjoy your stay! We are so glad you chose to vacation in the Methow Valley and hope you come to love it here as much as we do. It is a peaceful place where treasures are layered, some completely apparent and the rest below the surface awaiting discovery by those who plan to stay a while.
