Snowater Escape | Sleeps 5 | Pool + Hot Tub | Apartment in Glacier

Summary:
Escape to Crystal Creek Retreat, a beautifully remodeled mountain condo in Snowater Resort just minutes from Mt. Baker. Rarely sleeping up to five guests, this modern retreat features a cozy wood burning fireplace, blazing fast Starlink WiFi, dedicated workspace, full kitchen, and dog friendly accommodations. Enjoy indoor pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, riverfront trails, and year round mountain adventures before returning to relax in your peaceful forest escape.
The Space:
Welcome to Crystal Creek Retreat
Tucked among the towering evergreens of Snowater Resort, Crystal Creek Retreat is a beautifully remodeled mountain escape designed for guests who want the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and relaxation.
Whether you're skiing legendary Mt. Baker powder, hiking alpine trails, exploring the North Cascades, or simply escaping the city for a peaceful weekend, you'll love coming home to a warm fire, modern comforts, and the peaceful sounds of the forest.
Why Guests Love Crystal Creek Retreat
• Newly remodeled with warm modern mountain design
• Sleeps up to 5 guests a rare find in Snowater
• Cozy wood burning fireplace
• Fast Starlink WiFi the only Snowater condo with Starlink
• Dedicated workspace for remote work
• Dog friendly (please see House Rules)
• Full access to Snowater Resort amenities
Comfortable Living
Natural wood finishes, cozy furnishings, and thoughtful details create a welcoming space where everyone can gather after a day outdoors.
Relax beside the wood-burning fireplace, stream your favorite movies with fast Starlink internet, play games around the dining table, or simply enjoy the peaceful mountain setting.
The fully equipped kitchen makes preparing everything from quick breakfasts to family dinners easy.
Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Bedroom
• King Bed
Second Bedroom
• Twin-over-Full Bunk Bed
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 5 guests comfortably.
Adventure Awaits
Crystal Creek Retreat is perfectly located for enjoying everything the Mt. Baker region has to offer.
Winter brings world famous skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and sledding.
During warmer months you'll find incredible hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, fishing, waterfalls, Artist Point, Skyline Divide, and endless opportunities to explore the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest.
After a full day outside, return to the warmth of your mountain retreat and relax by the fire.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the whole condo and have access to Snowater resort amenities!
Other Things to Note:
**Technology, Wi-Fi & Cell Service**
Snowater Condos currently have DSL internet, typically ranging between 1–5 Mbps depending on usage, weather, and service conditions. High speed fiber is expected in the future but is not currently available inside the condos.
Both Snowater clubhouses offer high-speed Starlink internet, which can be a helpful option for guests who need stronger connectivity for remote work, video calls, streaming, or larger downloads.
The home includes free WiFi and a smart TV for streaming your own subscription channels. Cell service can be limited in Glacier and the surrounding mountain communities depending on your carrier. We recommend downloading driving directions, check-in instructions, trail maps, and entertainment before arrival. Rural service interruptions are outside of our control, and we do not offer refunds or discounts for WiFi outages, speed, or service disruptions.
**Mountain Living, Wildlife, Weather & Local Area Notes**
This home is located in a lush mountain rainforest near the base of Mt. Baker, surrounded by towering trees, fresh air, wildlife, and changing mountain weather.
Because this is a rural mountain environment, we share the area with forest critters large and small, including ants, bats, mice, raccoons, bears, and bobcats. Please help protect the home and local wildlife by keeping doors closed, storing food indoors, and never leaving food, coolers, or garbage outside.
Mountain weather can change quickly. Please come prepared for rain, snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and changing road conditions. In winter, we strongly recommend a 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle, as roads and driveways can be challenging.
Power outages and regional service interruptions can happen due to storms, snow, wind, falling trees, or other mountain conditions. These situations are outside of our control, and we do not offer refunds or discounts for loss of power, internet, or weather related conditions.
Large grocery runs are best done in Bellingham before heading up the mountain. Local markets and restaurants are limited and may have seasonal hours.
Come prepared, settle in, and enjoy the slower pace of mountain life.
Snowater Resort is one of Glacier’s most loved mountain communities, tucked into 20 forested acres with 1,000 feet of glacier fed Nooksack River frontage. It offers the perfect mix of peaceful Northwest scenery and year round recreation, making it a favorite basecamp for Mt. Baker adventures.
Guests love the quiet, natural setting, with towering evergreens, river views, walking paths, and easy access to the scenic River Walk and nearby Horseshoe Bend Trail. After a day of skiing, hiking, biking, or exploring the North Cascades, Snowater makes it easy to come back and relax.
The community features indoor pools, hot tubs, a sauna, fitness areas, game rooms, tennis and pickleball courts, sports courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, grassy playfields, and peaceful places to gather or unwind. Whether you are visiting for snow season, summer hikes, fall colors, or a quiet mountain escape, Snowater offers a true four-season Mt. Baker getaway.
Located near the town of Glacier and about 30 minutes from Mt. Baker Ski Area, Snowater gives guests the best of both worlds: a quiet resort-style community surrounded by nature, with quick access to trails, rivers, restaurants, coffee, and mountain adventure.

Snowater Escape | Sleeps 5 | Pool + Hot Tub is located in Glacier. Snowater Escape | Sleeps 5 | Pool + Hot Tub provides accommodation, featuring Pool, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This Apartment features Parking, Pet Friendly and Pool to make your stay a comfortable one.

Snowater Escape | Sleeps 5 | Pool + Hot Tub has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 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 Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, 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. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Glacier has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Glacier, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.