Cozy Cottage Guidebook

There are several wineries and breweries but you have to be up for a drive. Have fun exploring nearby towns.

Desert Aire is located about 18 miles south of Interstate 90, nestled next to the majestic Columbia River. It has some of the highest temperatures in Washington during the summer and is one of the driest places in the state. Desert Aire is located in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, but truly has some of the best weather in the entire state. This is a small private community just outside of Mattawa. About 35 miles from the Gorge Ampitheatre. A great golf course that boasts a long season due to the dry warm weather. The community has a large park and community pool. We often have guests stay to simply enjoy the sunny/warm weather, to enjoy a concert at the Gorge, wine tasting or fishing and hunting in the Fall.

There is the large grocery store in Mattawa that has everything you need especially fantastic Mexican meats and food selections. However, there is a small market here in Desert Aire.