George's River House - Winthrop, WA (View on Map)

It is, as much, a house as a work of industrial art. The house is built around a large concrete waterway, which was originally part of the Winthrop water supply. That bunker is now the floor of an upper bedroom, as well as the walls of the living room and a second bedroom on the main floor. It is a hand-built, handmade riverfront pleasure.

Located about 1/3 mile downstream of downtown Winthrop and its iconic Old West boardwalk... it is close yet private. This is a “one-of-a-kind experience” not to be passed over.

ABOUT THE HOME

There are two bedrooms. The first bedroom includes a queen bed, and the second a queen and a bunk bed. The main-floor main bedroom has its own bath and an outside entrance overlooking the river. Enjoy a full kitchen, internet, a unique wood stove, heated floors, and a patio with a picnic table and a small propane grill. If the bedroom-to-living-space door is left open and the dining area window is open, it works quite well for cooling. And if you need a little more room, there is another wondrous house next door, for friends, called River Nest.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT WINTHROP

• Boardwalks and False-Front Architecture: When the North Cascades Highway (SR-20) opened in 1972, town leaders voted to style the commercial district like an 1890s frontier settlement complete with wooden boardwalks and hitching rails.

• Historic Landmarks: Visitors love stopping by spots like the historic Three Fingered Jack's Saloon and exploring local heritage at the Shafer Historical Museum.

World-Class Outdoor Recreation

• Nordic Skiing: Methow Trails maintains over 200 kilometers of groomed cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat-biking tracks, making it a premier winter destination (and home to unique local luge experiences).

• Summer & Fall Adventures: The warmer months bring hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing on the Methow River, and access to nearby alpine routes like Blue Lake Trail.

• Golden Larches: In late September and early October, the surrounding mountains light up with golden larch needles, drawing hikers and photographers from across the Pacific Northwest.

Food, Drink, and Local Flavor

• Craft Breweries & Bakeries: Socializing on river decks at spots like the Old Schoolhouse Brewery or grabbing pastries at Rocking Horse Bakery are classic Winthrop traditions.

• Treats and Arts: Strolling down Riverside Avenue to visit local art galleries, boutique shops, and Sheri's Sweet Shoppe gives the town a relaxed, welcoming pace.

• Local events: Find events at MethowValleyNews.com or WinthropWashington.com.