As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.

We love hearing about unique and creative places to stay here in Washington, from themed hotels to quirky, private vacation rentals. And the Iron Horse Inn in Cle Elum is a bit of both. Part bed & breakfast, part living history, this property allows guests to sleep in converted railroad cabooses from the 1950s. And it’s as wonderful as it sounds.

The Iron Horse Inn sits alongside the Palouse to Hills Trail, one of Washington's premier cycling trails.
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The property sits nestled in the foothills of the Cascades on the outskirts of Cle Elum.
Matt and Leanne Martinson purchased the Iron Horse in 2017. Unfortunately, a year later, a chimney fire destroyed most of the inn.
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While most of the property has been restored, the 109 -year-old railroad bunkhouse was razed after the fire.
The inn has four private suites as well as four restored caboose suites, which are the most popular options for travelers.
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It's not every day that you can sleep inside a caboose from the 1950s.

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The cabooses all have a coffee maker, microwaves, and mini fridges.
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Coffee and condiments are provided. Each caboose also has a private bathroom and can typically host four or five guests.
The best part about this place, aside from sleeping inside a caboose, is that you'll wake up to a freshly cooked breakfast each morning.
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And this isn't just any breakfast. Matt and Leanne harvest their own eggs and honey, smoke their own meats, and grow many of their own fruits and vegetables. This is as farm-to-table as it gets.
Curious? Book a stay at the Iron Horse Inn and request a caboose.
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This is a one-of-a-kind experience.

To learn more about all the Iron Horse Inn has to offer, check out the details on the website. To keep things simple, you can also make your caboose reservation on Airbnb.

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Iron Horse Inn Bed & Breakfast, 526 Marie Ave, South Cle Elum, WA 98943, USA