Drive just one hour southeast of Seattle, and the city’s commotion gives way to spectacular mountain views, and the laid-back lifestyle of Kittitas County.
Whether you are looking for real estate or rentals in a small town like Kittitas or a larger one like Ellensburg, interested in maintaining a second lodging in the four-season recreational resort area of Suncadia, or just want to find unique vacation rentals in the woods of Cle Elum, then you should know about Kittitas County, because it has all the offerings you would and want, plus more.
The town of Kittitas is a little jewel, with a quaint downtown. Two cafes and taverns, a small grocery store, post office, hardware store, photo shop, and two barber shops create the small, hometown feel of Kittitas’ Main Street. Once serving as a major railway stop, the Kittitas rails now provide an excellent route for hiking, biking and horseback.
Surrounded by the state parks of Olmstead, Gingko Petrified Forest, and Wanapum, Kittitas real estate and vacation rentals have a definite location advantage. An area of pastures and valleys—the rolling hills of Kittitas lead to breathtaking, mountainous terrain.
Just east of the Cascade Mountain Range and north of the Stuart Mountains, historic Ellensburg boasts an excellent four-season, pleasantly dry climate with over 300 days of sun, and less than 10 inches of rain per year.
Looking for real estate in a town offering a generous mix of year-round cultural and recreational activities? Vacation rentals nearby Roslyn, WA and Seattle? Tourist Lodging? Ellensburg has it. Downtown Ellensburg is alive with concerts and events, galleries, fine restaurants, and unique shops. Interested in golf, fly-fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, or snowmobiling? How about river rafting or water skiing? Recreational activities in Ellensburg are as diverse as her topography. From snow-capped mountains to river valleys to dessert terrain, Ellensburg area real estate and rentals are close to it all.
Tucked in the Ponderosa Pines on the sunlit side of the Cascade Mountains is the four-season, friendly resort community: Suncadia. Having village-like charm with a rural appeal, Suncadia real estate includes everything from luxury homes to condominiums. Cozy cabin lodging and other vacation rentals also offer a chance to enjoy Suncadia’s inspiring mountain views, sparkling river, and dry climate. The perfect place to relax or play, Suncadia and its lively center of cafes, galleries, gift shops, restaurants, and amphitheater is nestled against 2.2 million acres of National Forest.
Small town feel in a rural setting with many of the same conveniences and flair of urban living: that’s Cle Elum.
Located close to Wenatchee National Forest in the foothills of the magnificent Cascade Mountains, the cozy town of Cle Elum is both home and getaway for recreational enthusiasts. Area real estate and rentals in Cle Elum are close to hiking, biking, ski, and horse trails. Swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, and river rafting are also popular activities in Cle Elum’s many pristine rivers and lakes. Sitting on the edge of the wilderness, vacation rentals and lodging in Cle Elum make attractive getaways. And, after spending the day exploring in nature, head into town for some of Cle Elum’s exceptionally good ethnic cuisine: Italian, Asian, Mexican, and more.
