Excellent stay. Did a lot of research into where to stay in the waterfall area and the Bridal Veil…read moreFalls lodge was at the top of the list. It's located off the Historic Scenic Highway that runs down the Columbia River Gorge waterfall area... and right across the street from the parking lot for Bridal Veil falls. Beatrice and her doggies were there to greet us upon arrival. Super friendly. Loved the room - so beautiful! Huge restoration hardware bath sheets and quality tea/coffee and bath products. My only concern was that Bigfoot was going to come to the window in the middle of the night and stare at us while we slept :) ok not really. Breakfast was delicious.

We absolutely loved our two day stay at the lodge for our anniversary. Each day we were blessed by…read morea fantastic breakfast, which was custom tailored to our dietary needs. There is a lot of care that goes into the property, and it shows in all of the little details. I was actually amazed to learn that the building was built in the 1920's, and the cottage we stayed in was once a garage for performing tire changes on early automobiles as the traveled the old highway. The lodge is across the street from a small hike which has several places to look out towards the water, and a great place to enjoy the sunset, as well as a small hike to view Bridal Veil Falls. There is also a lovely longer waterfall hike just two miles up the road that also survived the fires last year.

We like this place a lot because they are in Camas near our grandchildren, and it's still…read moreaffordable. I was impressed by how clean it was this visit, considering how old it is. And now we can even take our little dog. This time I came myself for 4 nights, and stayed on the 3rd floor for the first time; just right for 1 small grandma. My room was near the bathroom and kitchen, which was great, because I brought my own food (health problems & prefer to spend $ on my family). The A/C in the window was noisy when on but worked great and I turned it off at night anyway (It's only May 3). My nebulizer is prob just as noisy. When my husband and I came in Oct. we loved walking down the street to Natalia's café on the corner for the free breakfast at the was included then with our second floor rooms...just fun for us. If you stay on the third floor you have to pay but it's still only $7.95 or so. The kitchen has microwave, reg. fridge, and Kirkland dark coffee we like. (I bring my own decaffe too:-) The staff is great; personable, helped me bring my luggage up without my asking. But know it's European. Hot water took awhile to get to 3rd floor shower...but it's fun to feel like I'm "back to the future" in 1911.... in a novel for a few minutes. I can walk all over town at night in safety and quiet. And this quiet retreat is just what I needed after my spouse's sad and serious diagnosis. I walked nearby beautiful Round Lake Fri. morning and met a new friend, an unexoected dimension, and learned more about resilience facing cancers worse than mine. Count your blessings.

I stayed two nights on the third floor. The floor has maybe eight rooms without bathrooms, but…read morethere's two bathrooms for the floor to share. That worked out great. The room was only about $90 a night. A great price. The hotel was built in 1911 and has a lot of character. I'll go there again if I visit that area again.

You cannot find a more peaceful and private place to relax and unwind than at Hidden Woods. There…read moreis only a single cabin for rent on the lush wooded property and an easy walk around Trillium Lake or a hike or ski lift ride up Mount Hood is only a 30 minute drive away. You will leave refreshed and encouraged.

The Hidden Woods Bed and Breakfast is a treasure. The owners are attentive and well-informed for…read morerestaurants and recreation in the area. The beds are real feather beds! Even though this is a 1929 log cabin it has been restored and is so well taken care of - it's like you've traveled back in time but you get to wear a warm robe and cozy up to a nice fire without having had to chop the wood. The breakfast, coffee and snacks are the best you could wish for. The property is beautiful and beautifully looked after. If you are allergic to dogs you'd not wish to stay here - but if you like a Scotty dog mascot, you'll love this place. Everything is clean, comfortable and you can really feel that the owners have paid attention to every detail.

This was our first time staying at a bed and breakfast. We had a later check in so driving I at…read morenight I was a little nervous, but let me tell you as soon as we were greeted by Lisa and Boris it felt like home!!! They had all the answers to my questions gave us a tour before going to our room. We had fresh fruit and French toast in the morning and a beautiful view of the Colombia river in the back!! Thank you Lisa and Boris for making this a great experience for our first bed and breakfast Melissa&Chris

We had never been to a bed and breakfast before when we booked our Portland/Mt St Helens vacation…read moreand needed a place to stay. But we couldn't have asked for a better experience than the one Boris and Lisa provided us with at Lewis River Bed and Breakfast. This place has breathtaking views along the water and a deck from which to watch the sunrise and sunset while eating any of your meals. Our hosts went out of their way to cater to us and add those special touches throughout the room, in the main house, and when eating. For example, when we were trying to decide what to have for dinner, Lisa provided us with menus and helpful descriptions of local food offerings. We got pizza delivered and Lisa had chilled a bottle of wine for us to enjoy while we sat outside and took in the view. And breakfast was to die for with French toast with fresh berries and syrup, bacon, fresh melon, eggs, juices... this is a place I would love to visit again and look forward to seeing our wonderful hosts again

Great cabins in a quiet setting despite being near busy road. The whole cabin was exceptionally…read moreclean, well equipped with a decent tub, separate shower and a very good bed. I asked for some fresh milk for my tea and in a jiffy it was provided. The newish owners seem to relish dealing with the great unwashed travelling public...something I did in my own hospitality business for 15 years. A credit to them both and also their excellent staff. Our cabin was set slightly away from the others and thus I relaxed naked in the swinging chair whilst supping some local vino and reading in the sunshine. DEEP JOY!

From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed. The Mt. St. Helens cabin was incredibly cozy,…read morecomplete with a gas fireplace, jetted tub, soft sheets, cozy robes, and a wonderfully comfortable bed. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and the cabin was beautifully appointed. The peaceful grounds were perfect for a relaxing stroll, and we loved spending time on the porch swing. One of the highlights was having breakfast delivered to the cabin--homemade and absolutely delicious, it was the perfect way to start the day, especially when enjoyed on the porch. The entire experience was quiet, restful, and full of thoughtful touches. I can't recommend Carson Ridge Luxury Cabins enough. And as a bonus, Backyard Brewing is just across the street and has amazing pizza!

Stopped in Portland to visit our grandkid and thought we would give this a try…read more WOW. Great, Friendly, Accommodating hosts. Rooms were super comcortable and well decorated The property is very cool and welcoming. We will be back.

Portland's "best kept secret"! I recently stayed at Happy Rock Inn with my girlfriend and truly…read moreenjoyed the amazing accommodations, excellent hospitality, and delicious breakfast! Happy Rock is located just a few miles south of Portland proper allowing easy access to the city or just enjoy the serene grounds and amenities of this wonderful home. The owners, Jim and Michele are fantastic hosts and have wonderful recommendations for any type of entertainment in the area. We will definitely be staying there again!

We had a lovely time at the Briar Rose Inn. The location is ideal. The hospitality by Sallie and…read moreTed is exceptional. Make sure to say hello to Gracie the sweet You will want to make sure to stay for the breakfast. Amazing. We will definitely make this our new home away from home when we visit Vancouver.

The Briar Rose Inn offers a step back in time. Proprietors Ted and Sallie Reavie have literally put…read moretogether a beautifully decorated home of the early 20th century. There is an entry hall; but no busy, impersonal lobby. They take great care to provide comfort and hospitality to their guests. I have particular requirements that they generously accommodate. Of course, I make these arrangements in advance. Ted makes amazing breakfasts. Please get up a bit early to give yourself plenty of time to appreciate this. It's all from scratch, made while the guests are still sleeping. No warmed over quiche or stale muffins here. The coffee is good. It's served on Franciscan Desert Rose dinnerware, just like my great aunt had in her kitchen in the 1950's. Fresh flowers from the garden dress the table every day.

We stayed in the cottage behind the house and everything was amazing. It is a cute little space…read morewith a quaint sized bed and bunk beds for the kids. The space was very clean. Breakfast in the morning was delicious and the hosts were very accommodating. We enjoyed sitting out on the swings and the chairs on the porch at night and enjoying the breeze and sunsets. The kids loved the little swing on the tree out front. We could not have asked for a better stay. The place was in close proximity to restaurants and parks.

Let us stay for the night after a last minute forest fire and were extremely helpful and kind. Plum…read morecake to die for.

Wow!!! If you are sensitive to fragrance..... the only sensitivity you'll have is the smell of…read morewonderful food cooking!!! Mmmmm. Such a wonderful experience!!! Could t be happier. Such a great couple and the grounds!! Beautiful!!! Garden and rooms are beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The shower water pressure is awesome!!! Fresh, organic food and "kick ass " coffee!! The bed... engulfs you like a cloud! Just a great place. We were scheduled for one day and stayed two!!! Highly recommend!!!

This Bed and Breakfast is amazing. What is such a fantastic place doing in St Helens, OR?? I have…read moreno idea, and I didn't ask, but I'm glad my mom and aunt booked most of their rooms for us all to stay in during a family reunion. The innkeeper is so sweet, friendly, and welcoming, she really makes you feel at home. And her cooking is mouthwatering, so good! Our downstairs suite was really large too, with two bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen. Basically an entire apartment. If you're looking for a romantic break away from Portland but not too far, this is the place to go. Walk around downtown a little, see the antique stores, visit the Twilight souvenir shop and Twilight filming locations, and go out into nature or drive along the river towards Astoria. But stay at Nob Hill, you won't regret it!

My wife and I stumbled on this remote retreat on Easter, while on a random drive through the…read morecountryside near Trout Lake. Curious, we stopped in to check things out, and we were both found ourselves smitten with this serene sanctuary tucked away in the hills a half hour north of White Salmon. The compound's primary function is that of a combined Buddhist temple and Druid sanctum, there's a lot more going on here, that isn't immediately apparent. It's also an event center, B&B, hostel, a farm (complete with a farm store - fresh organic eggs!), and a place of refuge, meditation and community support. The temple itself is built inside a colossal barn (but it sure doesn't feel like it) with a new temple being built onsite a little to the north. Inside, there are prayer mats set out in rows, the scent of incense, the shrine, a little kitchenette, and some talismans, books and other souvenirs available for purchase (by donation, on the honor system, since there was no one present in the temple when we visited). Just outside, at the base of the stairs, there's a covered pegboard where you can select a prayer tablet (select the Buddhist saint(?) that matches your desire), write your thoughts on the back, and hang it on the board (to be prayed over by the priests, perhaps)? A modest donation of $10 is asked (again, honor system) to use one of the tablets. Adjacent to the Buddhist temple itself , there is a fenced cloister/rock garden, ornamented with benches, shrines, statues, effigies, and populated with a small daycare (for the children of residents, I presume? Or perhaps for visiting B&B guests with children?) around a dozen small, private meditation "shacks" (for lack of a better word) where you can sequester yourself away in silent thought and prayer. These chambers are available to anyone, of any faith, religion, or lack thereof. Just outside the cloister is a massive bell with a swinging striker, whose peals can be heard across the entire 23 acre property. Sticks of incense and basins in which to place them can be found in several places throughout the campus. On the other side of the grounds, beyond the community building and B&B, you'll find the Druid Sanctuary, consisting of a large, almost mushroom-like building (containing a bench that curves around the inner wall, cushions, musical instruments and a fireplace), and several shrines to various Celtic deities in a half-circular orbit around this main building. At the end of the loop is a vast stone circle courtyard, with benches, stone tables, a central firepit and a tall wooden pole painted with Celtic symbols and imagery. I am sure that many a Celtic ritual, dance or gathering occurs here on a dark, moonlit night. And still further out, a serpentine, stone path labyrinth winds about, where meditative souls can wander, meandering their way towards the center, while focusing their thoughts inward and working through feelings of hope, fear and/or grief. There's still even more to see spread across the grounds of the Abbey: towering Buddha statues, the farm, the chicken run, and more. Due to the weather, we didn't have a chance to see everything. Oh, and fun fact: as is the Buddhist way of attempting to mitigate suffering in all its forms, there's a no-kill policy for the chickens here. They harvest and sell the eggs, but the chickens live out their natural lives here, and the abbey offers its services as a sort of "retirement home" for elderly chickens whose owners can't bear to put them down. That's pretty awesome, if you ask me. Throughout our visit, every door we encountered on-site was unlocked, as if welcoming all to explore and to share in whatever services the temple and its adherents are able to provide. And other than a few other visitors local to the area, we never encountered a monk, druid or anyone else directly affiliated with the temple, although we didn't poke around in the larger administrative/community building, other than to use the restroom. Yet we never felt unwelcome, out of place, or as if we were trespassing. As a place of refuge, I wouldn't be surprised if I discovered I could drive up and walk in at three in the morning, and find the doors still unlocked. I doubt anyone in desperate need or seeking aid would be turned away from this place, for any reason. Full disclosure: I'm not Buddhist. I'm...not even sure what I am anymore, honestly. My previous faith has been mortally wounded by bad faith actors, hypocrites, sycophants and grifters, who took something sacred and tarnished it by their greed, blind zealotry, and ignorance. But places like Trout Lake Abbey reinvigorate my desire to connect with the cosmic, the unknowable, and the divine...if there is such a thing. Who knows? But after this weekend's visit, I'm starting to think that the answer won't be found by looking outward - it'll be found by looking within.

I was invited to a Druid ceremony here for summer solstice and it couldn't have been more magical…read more I was in awe of the property and I will definitely be returning! Thank you to all involved with the creation and upkeep of such a special place.