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Sleeping Configuration

Main Level
Bedroom 1 – Sleeps 2 in a king bed, ensuite bathroom

Upper Level
Bedroom 2 – Sleeps 2 in a queen bed, ensuite bathroom
Bunk Room – Sleeps 3 in XL twin bunk beds + 1 twin trundle, ensuite bathroom

Lower Level
Bedroom 3 – Sleeps 2 in a queen bed, shared bathroom
Bunk Room – Sleeps 3 in XL twin bunk beds + 1 twin trundle

Better Lake Than Never

Welcome to Better Lake Than Never (BLTN) where memories are made to last a lifetime. This 3-story, 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home was fashioned with three concepts in mind; family, friends, and memories. This home offers 2500+ sq ft of fun and relaxation. Whether you want to unwind on the porch, BBQ on the deck, watch a movie in one of the media rooms or play a game of pool in the other, this home offers it all. BLTN features a variety of sleeping configurations.

The main floor provides a master suite with a King bed, extra closet space, and a 4-piece (double vanity) en suite bathroom. In addition, prepare your meals in the spacious kitchen with Whirlpool appliances while serving on the island or large dining table while viewing the lake. Gather around the fireplace for an evening of conversation or watch a movie on the 55” TV.

The upper level provides a Queen bedroom and Twin XL (with trundle) Bunk room. These rooms each have their own en-suite bathroom. To complete the upper level there is a media room with a 55” TV with a Blu-Ray player.

The expansive lower level has additional bedrooms that include another Queen bedroom and a Twin XL Bunk room (with Trundle). Movie watching doesn’t get any better in the lower level with a 65” TV, Blu-Ray player, and BOSE surrounds sound to enhance your movie experience. Not to worry about laundry needs, we offer extra large capacity washers and dryers, and utility sinks.

Solar blinds finish off all common area windows, while bedrooms and bathrooms have 2” wood blinds. Additionally, BLTN compromises high-speed Wi-Fi, lake towels, an outdoor seating area, and water toys. Enjoy a short walk to the park, courts, pool, fire pit, or the lake itself.

Pets are NOT Allowed at this time.

The Lookout community is growing and there may be construction activity during your stay. Construction hours vary by season but will fall between 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. Please contact Lookout Cottage Rentals at with any questions or concerns.

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Amenities

Living

  • Not Pet Friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Central Air
  • Heating
  • Linens

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Games
  • Books
  • DVD / Blu-ray Player
  • Pool Table

Outdoor

  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Balcony
  • Fire Pit
  • BBQ Grill

Availability

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Rates

DatesMin. Nights StayNightlyWeeklyMonthly
12/18/2020 - 09/30/20252$248 - $1,425$1,736 - $5,915$7,655 - $23,264

*Rates reflect today's availability and are subject to change. Rates final on confirmed bookings. Minimum stay requirements may be longer than 2 nights depending on stay dates.

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Reviews

Great family vacation home

Reviewed on 2024-10-07 by Unknown of YELM, WA United States
Updated on 2024-10-07
Review of stay from 2024-10-04 to 2024-10-06
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Fantastic space for a great family weekend vacation in Chelan!

Great house, can't beat The Lookout

Reviewed on 2024-09-05 by Unknown of Seattle, WA United States
Updated on 2024-09-05
Review of stay from 2024-08-17 to 2024-08-21
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Perfect house for the 10 of us; very well thought-out spaces and outside was very usable

Great Family Getaway

Reviewed on 2023-08-23 by Meghan L. of Seattle, WA United States
Updated on 2023-08-23
Review of stay from 2023-08-04 to 2023-08-07
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Nice home with large bedrooms and plenty of space to relax. Porch and fire pit great to make s’mores and relax at the end of the day with a peek-a-boo view from the deck of the lake. Downsides are a smaller kitchen with really only enough for two people to fit in and the dishwasher is old and doesn’t try well which made it hard to run to keep up with dishes. Thermostat cannot be changed but it was a comfortable temperature on the main and lower level. Upper level does not have as good AC and gets hot.

A great experience

Reviewed on 2024-08-14 by Dulcie C. of Puyallup, WA United States
Updated on 2024-08-14
Review of stay from 2024-08-09 to 2024-08-13
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We were a party of 10 (6 adults, 4 kids) and had a great time at this house. The bed/bath count gave all us adults privacy, and the kids loved the bunkbed setup. We hung out on the back deck most evenings and used both the gas grill and the fire feature. Instructions from the management company were concise and helpful. Kitchen is really well equipped. We loved the ease of the free shuttle down to the lake and ended up renting a boat on our final day. So fun!

Perfect for three families!

Reviewed on 2024-07-31 by Taylor W. of Snohomish, WA United States
Updated on 2024-07-31
Review of stay from 2024-07-23 to 2024-07-30
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We enjoyed this house. It was perfect for three families. We had our joint space and then all had our own space. Loved the location and view. I will say like others that the upstairs does get VERY hot. It was 80 degrees up there the first night. Thankfully we brought fans and we were able to keep it pretty cool for the rest of the trip. But I think if the house is going to advertise A/C the upstairs should also be cool. Also a few maintenance things, there's a tiny nail sticking out in the carpet in the entry of the main suite, a few of us kept stepping on it. Also the floor in the main suite was wet when we got there? I'm assuming they shampooed the carpet but it was definitely weird to walk into when we got there.
Overall, we loved this house and I would recommend but the upstairs does need some type of cooling!

Better Lake Than Never

Reviewed on 2024-08-28 by Unknown of Puyallup, WA United States
Updated on 2024-08-28
Review of stay from 2024-08-21 to 2024-08-25
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Average

We love Chelan!!!

Reviewed on 2021-08-17 by sharon p. of Vashon, WA United States
Updated on 2021-08-19
Review of stay from 2021-08-08 to 2021-08-15
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The house was great for grandparents plus two families with children. Each family had a TV room on their floor. The deck was a wonderful gathering place. The large pool was a short walk away. A very clean, lovely house. Every year we eat at Sorrentos restaurant. It is kid friendly and the view is awesome!
Manager response on 2021-08-19 - Response from Chelan Lookout Cottage Rentals
Hello Sharon, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Better Lake Than Never. We have so many amenities available on property and at the home, I’m glad that you were able to find and enjoy them! Thank you for choosing The Lookout and we look hope to see you again in the future. – Ashlee DeMers, Front Office & Reservations Manager

Wonderful Home!

Reviewed on 2021-07-07 by Unknown of Bonney Lake, WA United States
Updated on 2021-07-26
Review of stay from 2021-06-13 to 2021-06-18
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We really enjoyed staying at Better Lake Than Never! It was wonderful for our family get away. It was just the right amount of space for our group of 10 and the pool table was so fun for the kids. The large outdoor couch and gas fire pit on the back porch made for a really fun way to end the evening watching the sun go down over the mountains and lake. It was truly breath-taking! We highly recommend Better Lake Than Never for a large group!

Please Note - this does not needed to be include for a formal review online... the home needs electric beaters for the kitchen (no way to mix things except by hand) and the light bulbs in the dining table chandelier kitchen table were blindingly bright, so we could not turn on the light over the dining table. Those are just some easy fixes that need addressing.
Manager response on 2021-07-26 - Response from Chelan Lookout Cottage Rentals
Hello Jonathan, We are glad that you and your family enjoyed staying at Better Lake Than Never. Watching the sun set over the lake is a favorite experience shared by all of us that love the Lake Chelan Valley. We are grateful that you and your family chose The Lookout for your vacation and look forward to hosting you again. Best regards, Kathleen Sewell, Guest Services Supervisor

A week in July

Reviewed on 2021-07-21 by Unknown of Lynden, WA United States
Updated on 2021-08-05
Review of stay from 2021-07-12 to 2021-07-19
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Enjoyed our time in the house very much.
Manager response on 2021-08-05 - Response from Chelan Lookout Cottage Rentals
Hello Mark, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Better Lake Than Never! This home is perfect for relaxing and unwinding with friends and family. Thank you for choosing The Lookout and we look forward to hosting you again in the future! – Ashlee DeMers, Front Office & Reservations Manager

Great for families

Reviewed on 2022-08-22 by Unknown of Gig Harbor, WA United States
Updated on 2022-08-23
Review of stay from 2022-08-01 to 2022-08-05
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We have stayed in a house at the Lookout with two other families for the past five years and love it every time. This was our first time staying in Better Lake Than Never and it didn't disappoint. The house was in good condition and the floor plan was well laid out to accommodate all of us. We would definitely stay here again!
Manager response on 2022-08-23 - Response from Chelan Lookout Cottage Rentals
Hello Greg, Thank you for your honest review. Better Lake than Never has a spacious kitchen with Whirlpool appliances and the living area has a 55'' tv! A perfect place to watch a movie or conversate with your family and friends. The home also offers a media room and this includes a pool table for late night game nights. This place is an excellent to make memorable experiences with loved ones. We hope you keep coming back for your future stays. -The Lookout

Spacious, comfortable

Reviewed on 2022-08-03 by Unknown of Clyde Hill, WA United States
Updated on 2022-08-05
Review of stay from 2022-07-28 to 2022-08-01
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We loved the home! 3 floors plenty of room. Our only disappointment was no air conditioning on the 3 rd floor. We were there during 90+ days and the ceiling fans aren’t enough . Extremely hot and we had to purchase a box fan . The bunk bed room on the 3 rd floor was the hottest!
Manager response on 2022-08-05 - Response from Chelan Lookout Cottage Rentals
Hello Lauren, thank you for the honest review. Better Lake than Never is an astonishing home that provides lots of space and is comfortable for a family of 12 or less to enjoy. This home is perfectly located near the amenities our community offers to all the guests. We truly apologize for the inconvenience that you experienced during your stay.

Can’t wait to be back!

Reviewed on 2023-06-20 by Cris L. of N/A, CO United States
Updated on 2023-06-20
Review of stay from 2023-06-16 to 2023-06-18
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Was so pleasantly impressed with how spacious, detailed and the home was as described. My family and I booked this last minute and was not expecting to find a place big enough while in Chelan. This home was more than we expected....from the outdoor fire pits to the fully equipped kitchen. Truly made the stay so comfortable and not to mention the welcoming neighborhood/pools. I would definitely recommend this home and any home in that neighborhood.

It was just the right amount of space for our family of 10!

Reviewed on 2018-07-22 by Denise D. of University Place, WA Unknown
Updated on 2018-07-22
Review of stay from 2018-07-08 to 2018-07-15
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We loved the back sitting area with a little flame to toast marshmallows and watch Venus set over the hills after the sunset! Spectacular!
We loved the front porch too/ so cool and inviting. The staff were very helpful and courteous! We Love Chelan!! House was very cool and each part of the fat had their own floor!

Perfect in every way!!!!

Reviewed on 2018-09-23 by Jaime M. of Sammamish, WA US
Updated on 2018-09-23
Review of stay from 2018-08-31 to 2018-09-03
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Every detail was thought of, every need met! From check in to check out we were thrilled with our stay!

Room for everyone

Reviewed on 2018-09-26 by HEATHER W. of Gig Harbor, WA United States
Updated on 2018-09-26
Review of stay from 2018-09-20 to 2018-09-23
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We had a lovely time. Lots of room for 3 families. We had a toddler and a crawling baby so some baby gates would have been nice, and maybe a high chair too.

Family Vacation

Reviewed on 2019-07-21 by Josh D. of Olympia, WA United States
Updated on 2019-07-21
Review of stay from 2019-07-05 to 2019-07-15
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We had a great time! House was a little tight for the number of people we had, but it was great. If we travel with that many again, I would suspect we would get a bigger house, but overall the stay was relaxing, great and it was a very nice house.

Family Vacation

Reviewed on 2019-05-30 by Alexander M. of Renton, WA United States
Updated on 2019-05-30
Review of stay from 2019-05-09 to 2019-05-13
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We take a family vacation to Chelan every year and have stayed in many different places over the years. This year, we were happy to find so many options at the Lookout. Better Lake Than Never worked perfectly for our group. We had three couples and two children. There was plenty of space for everyone and the house was in great condition. The only thing I would change about the house is that I would have the two bunk rooms upstairs instead of one upstairs and one downstairs. The pool is an easy walk and the shuttle to the beach was very quick to arrive after calling them. The central location of the Lookout allows for easy trips to wineries and parks near by. It's just a short walk down the hill to Vin Du Lac, one of our favorite wineries. We're looking forward to returning to the Lookout next year.

Cute House!

Reviewed on 2020-07-22 by Justin S. of SNOQUALMIE, WA United States
Updated on 2020-07-22
Review of stay from 2020-07-01 to 2020-07-06
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We had a wonderful time enjoying the porch and back patio!

Spacious Home

Reviewed on 2020-08-03 by judy t. of Kirkland, WA United States
Updated on 2020-08-03
Review of stay from 2020-07-25 to 2020-07-30
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Clean and spacious home, a lot of stairs so be careful with little kiddies. We had ordered two cribs and was disappointed to not have it when we checked in, so we had to call and have them delivered.

Better Lake Than Never

Reviewed on 2020-05-29 by Timothy C. of lake stevens, WA United States
Updated on 2020-05-30
Review of stay from 2020-05-10 to 2020-05-13
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It was perfect. Amazing house and it was awesome that the pools were open.
Manager response on 2020-05-30 - Response from Chelan Lookout Cottage Rentals
Perfection is what we strive for, that you for the complement! We're excited and pleased to have the pools open as well, but we couldn't do it without the cooperation of our guests to make it happen, so thank you! Dallas Widmark - General Manager

Spacious & Cozy

Reviewed on 2020-06-01 by Jessica G. of Bothell, WA United States
Updated on 2020-06-01
Review of stay from 2020-05-15 to 2020-05-16
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We loved our stay here! It rained one of the days so it was great to have Tons of room for the kids to play with the top floor and the bottom floor and gave everyone their own space. While the days it was sunny it was lovely to sit out on both decks and enjoy the scenery. We look forward to coming Back!

Always a Great Time

Reviewed on 2020-06-05 by Cathey H. of Kirkland, WA United States
Updated on 2020-06-05
Review of stay from 2020-05-30 to 2020-06-03
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We love staying at The Lookout. Getting away during distancing time was essential for us. Better Lake Than Never took care of many of our needs! Kitchen was well stocked with anything you might need. Although there was plenty of space, the living area felt cramped with all of the furniture there (two sofas plus two large single seats). It felt like some of the decor was just recently placed as you could see tags hanging from tables and baskets, a bit tacky! Doors creaked when it got warm (please oil ALL of the doors) inside. And the mattress covers, we aren't going to wet the bed, please don't use the crinkly plastic kind! It would've been nice to be able to access the bikes that were locked downstairs (what's the code?). So much space for 8 people to spread out on the three floors, that was very nice. The listing description compared to the photo descriptions were not matching; I hope they corrected that error (the bunk rooms are not all on one floor, that would be an absolute disaster, could you imagine??). 5 bedrooms is clearly a must-have. Take care of the squeaky doors and the plastic mattress covers, I'll give you FIVE STARS.

Family Fun Weekend

Reviewed on 2020-10-30 by Cindy M. of Bothell, WA United States
Updated on 2020-11-09
Review of stay from 2020-09-10 to 2020-09-13
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The weekend was wonderful in spite of thee smoke in the area. The house was perfect for our three families - everyone had their own floor. :)
Manager response on 2020-11-08 - Response from Chelan Lookout Cottage Rentals
Thank you for the stay, we appreciate the visit even in the midst of the smoke! Three families, three floors - no better set up than that! Please do come back when the skies are clear! Dallas Widmark General Manager

Wonderful house

Reviewed on 2020-10-13 by mirjana r. of Bellevue, WA United States
Updated on 2020-10-13
Review of stay from 2020-10-08 to 2020-10-11
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This is our 3rd visit to Lookout Chelan this year and first at Better Lake than never .Very spacious place and numerous bathrooms are huge plus during pandemic.
We will be back!
Manager response on 2020-10-13 - Response from Chelan Lookout Cottage Rentals
Thank you for staying at The Lookout. We appreciate you coming back and enjoying some vacation time with friends and family. We look forward to seeing you back in the future! Thank you, The Lookout.

Great House, Great Stay

Reviewed on 2021-02-19 by Laura K. of Seattle, WA United States
Updated on 2021-02-19
Review of stay from 2021-02-12 to 2021-02-17
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Our vacation to Chelan was a great escape from the city. The house was perfect for us, warm and cozy (as it was winter). The hot tub and pool provided endless fun for the kiddos.