Gem River House | House in Battle Ground

10.0 (22 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Battle Ground House | Gem River House

5 Bedroom House in Battle Ground

RIVERFRONT ESTATE - PRIVATE, GATED
House on top of 30ft cliff.
Trail-like steps down to the private-owned riverfront beach. Lounge seats. Has both deep and shallow water areas.
2,500 SqFt - Ranch House:
Skylights
Long wrap-around deck
Fire pit
HotTub
Sauna
Wood Floor & Travertine Tiles
2 Fireplaces
Insert Family Room & Common Living Room (2 living rooms)

550 SqFt unfinished garage:
2 Queen beds
2 single beds
1 small bedroom (extra queen bed)
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CHECK IN Code: Will be shared after booking
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GUEST ACCESS:
You will have the access to the whole property except the large garage, which is locked with storage and cars.

For the river property, please follow the fence line where you shouldn’t across other side of properties. Stay in between two fence lines. :) And of course, please do not go across the river to neighbor’s property. We own the half of the water side, so you can play anywhere within our property.

BE ALERT: Watch out for slippery and bumpy levels when stepping down to the beach!

If any of you want to park RV/Camper/Etc. - $30 per night extra.
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GUESTS:
This property can hold up to 20 guests, but 15+ people staying will be considered as special event (fees rendered, more details down below in description).
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GETTING AROUND:
3m to corner store (mini market) and a vineyard with wine tasting place
7m to Lucia Falls 10m to Moulton Falls
12m to downtown Battle Ground
15m to Walmart
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NEIGHBORS are nice:
Towards the riverfront, on your left is Kathleen (a sweetheart, never bothered us), on your right is Nancy (always walks her dog by the yard, nice, but not a social person), on your front across the river is Gary and Julie (nice couple, but they like the quietness), and behind your property is Lisa (awesome neighbors!)
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---IMPORTANT NOTICES, FINES, & RULES---
Smoking in house or garage - $300 penalty fee. Please ONLY smoke outside away from the house.

Loud music party past quiet hours (10pm weeknights/11pm weekends). My neighbors will text me if there are music blasting parties - $300 penalty fee.

Lost Key - $100

GUEST PRICES:
$25 per guest who stays past 8pm
$15 per visiting guest who leaves before 8pm
More than 16 guests are allowed. Beds can hold 18-20 people. If you want MORE, then you guys can bring air mattresses, tents, etc. — You are MORE than WELCOME to enjoy yourselves!
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Wedding/funeral reception, retreat, large events are welcome!
Year 2025 EVENT Fees - (for 15+ ppl staying over):
$500 one time FEE. Then $350 per group of 10 people (ie: 27 EXTRA guests = $300 x 3 groups = $900 extra).

PETS:
$50 cleaning fee per pet & $15 per night.
Discounted prices if longer nights and/or more than 2 pets.
RULES:
1) Dog leash is required on the riverfront beach. Anywhere above the cliff is not required (BUT stay in the property). Out of gate, leash is required.
2) When you bring dogs on property during your stay, you are required to close the driveway gate at all times.
3) Pick up dog poo poo every time you take dogs out because we have a huge property that you wouldn’t find the poo poos when cleaning it all at once. :D

Please be transparent and let me know how many total guests/pets are going to be at the property.
$20 EXTRA penalty fee per guest/pet!
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RULES for this property:
1) Put all furniture back to where you found at your check in
2) Clean up after yourself (clean up BBQ grill/chairs/trash/stuff brought down to river/etc.)
3) Fire Ban starting on July 15 to August/September (3x3ft is allowed though! So, please respect the county rule, or you will be fined $250)
4) Shoes off in the house/indoors
5) Electricity and water is turned off when not being used
6) Close the front gates 24/7 if you have pets (AND when you check out)
BEACH AREA:
PLEASE no glasses, only plastic cups/bottles
Do not throw cig butts (only in a jar)
Do not throw or pour alcohol in the river
Do not break or move nature rocks (we will get in trouble for that)
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Care for the environment as if it’s your own :)
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WATCH OUT for slippery and bumpy rocks when stepping down to the beach!
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CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS:
KeyLock box code: will be shared after booked
CHECK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Make sure all of the furniture is back to where you found them
2) Dishwasher is turned ON
3) Washer is turned ON with all the dirty towels
4) Put the trash out by the front door, on the cement. Maids will take them to the front gate trash bins. Trash Day is Wednesday mornings
5) Close the gate
6) THANK YOU

REQUIRED: Anyone with ZERO or with less than 3.75 rating review will need to do an additional $500 refundable security deposit. Refunded right after maids check out if all rules are being followed.
It’ll be through this platform for all of the $ so it’ll safe for both of us.

We have outdoor security camera so we will know how many people are coming in and out for safety reasons.
Cameras are NOT allowed to be touched or moved…
$100 penalty fee.
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We are a very open minded couple, and we really have simple common sense rule here… Just be communicative and honest then we will get along well! :)

Gem River House is located in Battle Ground. Gem River House provides accommodation, featuring Hot Tub, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features Hot Tub, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Gem River House has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 20 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Battle Ground has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Battle Ground, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • RV, bus, and truck parking on site
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 10 total pets
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
General
  • Unit size: 3300 sq ft (307 sq m)
  • On the river
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Security system
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 1
Pet Policy
10 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Rachael W.
Aug 20, 2025 11:38:05 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Beautiful home and view! Great amenities! Host responsive! Highly recommend
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