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.

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Irvington among many beautiful old Victorian homes, this is an…read moreamazingly beautiful house! All the rooms are meticulously appointed, perfect for the era of this gorgeous old home. The owner hostess Jody, is warm and hospitable And serves a delicious, complete breakfast. This beauty is located within walking distance to fun shops and restaurants and pretty close to the Moda Center. It's a very convenient location.

I snagged a wonderful deal last minute for my last night in PDX. I'd called Jody upon leaving the…read moreLion and the Rose just a few minutes after I'd already planned to drive back home to SEA. After a brief vmail, she called me right back and mentioned the Suite was available and I believe offered me a discount for running solo. I totally dig Irvington now with all these classic vintage homes of various sizes, styles & grandeur. The APLI is run solely by Jody whom is very friendly and kind. Not too long after my phone call, I was paying for the night and getting the tour. Once we got to the 2nd room inside the Suite, I joked to her about the old-school CRT TV (which is placed about where the old wood chair is now in the online photo). She had fun and totally played along. Shoes off policy is awesome. You're welcome to use the nearest chair for handling them. I believe she mentioned at least partial access to the kitchen. The recycle (and compost) were out back adjacent to the garage. Just a cool & charming place for 1 night. Thanks, Jody!

Lovely! Delightful!…read more Charming Rooms! Welcoming Hosts! Gorgeous Grounds! I could go on and on about this sweet B&B that is in Milwaukie (just Southeast of Portland). Totally has spoiled us for future B&Bs. Terry and Al are amazing! My mom and I were lucky enough to have the whole place to ourselves for 2 whole days! So, we had Terry and Al's undivided attention. We visited with them in the mornings which made the experience so much more personal and inviting. They have a sign on the door that says something like... Enter as Guest, Leave as Friends. So True! Now... this B&B isn't hard to find but you could easily drive right by it in the dark because the house itself sits up on a little hill with several acres of around it. It's nestled into what would seem its own little piece of heaven surrounded by big trees, lush lawns and beautiful landscape complete with a little bridge. (I think I have pictures... I'll dig them up and post them too.) The house has several entrances (exits), but go ahead and enter at any one of them. The main one is at the front of the house which you can drive to... just follow the little road to the right as you go up the hill. (We didn't.... I saw the parking lot up on the left and just parked.) But you can drive to the front, unload and then drive around to the parking area. Anyways... Terry greeted us and showed us around the house. The house is HUGE! So many rooms and they've done a great job decorating it! Antiques mixed in with comfy sofas and chairs. It's a 3 story house... the main floor has the kitchen, porch, parlor and dining room (as well as Terry and Al's living quarters).... the upper floor has the bedrooms... I think I counted 4.... the bottom floor has the Theater... Yes... a Theater with a gi-normous screen and lots of movies to pick from. They even have a popcorn maker down there. But if you want to do it the quick and easy way... they also have microwave popcorn. The Theater has lounger chairs and throw blankets to get all comfy in as you watch your movies. (Mom and I were bummed that we were so busy and so tired each night that we didn't get to have a movie night. Next time...) The guest room floor had a mini bar area that had a coffee maker and tea available all day long. As well as a mini fridge stocked with water and sodas. So nice to have this! Plus they had wine glasses and a wine opener in case you brought your own and wanted to enjoy a glass out on the porch. Oh... the Porch! This is where Mom and I would enjoy our morning cup of Joe. It was so peaceful and relaxing to slowly wake up, sit on the porch and listen to the birds while sipping coffee and reading our books. So Relaxing! (Note... the house sits up off the street so there isn't any street noise and it's surrounded by a wooded area so it feels like you're "getting back to nature".) And then there was Breakfast... Terry really outdoes herself. You have a starter like fruit or parfait and then you have the main course... possibly mini german pancakes or an egg dish. All of it was D-LISH! And the presentation! She really knows how to plate a lovely breakfast. She took breakfast to another level in my book. (BTW... I love breakfast, so I was taking mental notes on how I should present and prepare my own special breakfasts at home.) The Bed.... the comfiest bed I've ever slept in. Even more comfortable than my own at home. The sheets were so soft! I wanted to stay in bed all day. But alas... there were sights to see, family to visit... But I did take a picture of the tag on the sheets so I can try to find the same brand and type at home. I can go on and on... but I won't. If you want to know something specific or more, message me. If... no, no... WHEN we are back in Milwaukie.. we will be staying here again. Love this place. :)

We stayed two nights and enjoyed every moment. This beautifully restored 1904 home is as gracious…read moreand warm as the owners. Our room (Winter Garden Suite) was so welcoming and comfortable and breakfast each morning was inspired and delicious. The gardens are amazing and inviting. Thank you Terry, Al and Gail - we'll definitely be back!

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!

For locals and visitors alike, you Must visit McMenamins…read moreKennedy School. Whether you visit the boiler bar for some billiards and shuffleboard or get sent to detention to try some great whisky the atmosphere is always eclectic and serene at the same time. Sound juxtaposed? Just go and visit, you'll see what I mean. Feeling adventurous on a warm evening, visit the courtyard restaurant and order a Moscow mule but substitute the vodka for their signature Aval Potta whisky, while sitting next to the fire place. Trust me, this is the night out you've been looking for!

Didn't realize this place is in a neighborhood so it's understandable that they close early. We got…read morein there before 10pm (when most of the rooms close) and ordered. We did not get our appetizer but had to ask about it. Our waiter did not address until we did... So that was a bust. We did not see our waiter again as another lady took over. Not sure why. Anyway, the food was alright, nothing crazy, nothing too impressive. We ordered drinks at one of the rooms that was also closing at 10pm. The lady was taking our order when her friends showed up and she decided to greet and talk to them in the middle of me ordering. That's right, she literally stopped listening to me and started talking to them. She did a little, "oh I'm sorry" but definitely felt the ick. Weird vibes from that place and the restaurant. The Boiler Room was the best place cause it stayed open late and the vibes were chill. Ordered a few drinks that were delivered to us since the bar is downstairs & our table was at the top. Cool room and decor.

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

The silo B&B we stayed in was amazing! Great repurposing of old grain silos makes for a very…read moreunique experience. Large, comfortable rooms. The working farm is fun to walk around and see the animals, organic garden, and vineyards. The 5 course, gourmet chef prepared breakfast each morning was fantastic. All fresh local ingredients, created for a healthy and very satisfying breakfast. We highly recommend staying here! As for the wine tasting experience, again well done. Beautiful setting outdoors, and a welcoming feel indoors. Our tasting host was knowledgeable, patient, and not rushed. Great experience all around! All the staff we interacted with were very hospitable and friendly.

This little place is perfect for a night away. Absolutely adorable and very clean considering this…read moreis an active farm. We particularly love the breakfast!! Considering how good the breakfast is, I don't know how they even make money. We would gladly pay more!!

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.

Staying here for 3 days during our trip in the Willamette Valley. A somewhat isolated B&B in the…read moremiddle of vineyards in the valley. Perfect location for touring the area and visiting wineries and other sites. Very solicitous and professional staff. Becky our hostess is particularly delightful. As guests we are afforded a wine tasting each evening which we have availed ourselves of. The Baileys own the place and produce some very good wines under the Youngberg Hill and Bailey label. We joined the wine club. The setting is wonderful perched on a mountain overlooking vineyards and views of mountains. Ambiance is high end rustic with all the accouterments you might need. Breakfast every morning and wine tasting each evening. No lunch or dinner but we went into town when we needed meals McMinnville, Dayton and other smaller towns are all within 30 min drive. It is serene and peaceful. We would stay here again when in the area. Mark & Nancy

What a crazy mixed bag of reviews. Did not stay there, but arrived on a Wednesday afternoon for a…read moretasting, and they were not busy at all. The gal behind the counter was very kind and explained to each wine to us and how it was named after the three daughters of the owners of the winery. The view is beautiful and the wine was tasty. Since it is after harvest, they had sheep wandering around the vineyard, it is an organic winery so they said the sheep were fertilizing. I believe it is also woman owned. They also have hairy coo cows. My friends are in the area for a few months and really like this winery a lot. I'm glad they shared it with me.