Bike Friendly, Walkable Home in The Heights

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Viking hybrid induction and electric cooktop.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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Hood River, OR

Hood River
‪2 min drive‬
Mount Hood Railroad
‪3 min drive‬
Hood River Marina
‪5 min drive‬
The Dalles, OR (DLS-The Dalles Municipal)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining area

About this property

Hood River Short Term Rental License #663

We call our life an Oxymoronic Utopia: car-free/light life with immediate access to nature and agriculture. Hood River is the wind sports capital of the world, but it also has the densest local food and beverage scene. If you value a car-light vacations and life like we do, this is the house for you.

Our mid-century house in The Heights, has 3 bedrooms, 2 brand new remodeled bathrooms and a brand new chef's kitchen (photos in Feb) stocked with all the tools you'll need to cook a great meal....but just know how much wonderful restaurants, beer, wine, cocktails, coffee and more are within walking or biking distance.

Property manager

Megan Ramey

Languages

German

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Enjoy a view of the river in your own private space.

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Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must love cats. 2 adorable, friendly snuggling cats live in our house and will be present during your stay.

No shoes allowed

Be mindful of children and our personal property, specifically our guitars and record player.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hood River

Located in Hood River, this holiday home is in the mountains. Indian Creek Golf Course and Hood River Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mount Hood Railroad and Hood River Lavender Farms. Travelling with kids? Consider Lavender Valley, or check out an event or a game at Northwest Sky Sports. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

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Hood River, OR

What's nearby

Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Hood River - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Mount Hood Railroad - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Indian Creek Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Hood River Marina - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

Bingen-White Salmon Station - 14 min drive
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
‪Double Mountain Brewery - ‬3 min drive
‪Pelinti Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bike Friendly, Walkable Home in The Heights have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bike Friendly, Walkable Home in The Heights pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bike Friendly, Walkable Home in The Heights?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bike Friendly, Walkable Home in The Heights?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bike Friendly, Walkable Home in The Heights located?

This family-friendly Hood River holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Saturday Market and Providence Occupational and Travel Medicine. Hood River and Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Marissa B.

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Home But Wouldn’t Stay again due to Cats

The home is actually quite lovely and great location. However the whole cat sitting thing is out of hand. We had to clean up both puke and cat pee daily! The house smells of cats and they walk all over the counters which just isn’t sanitary. There’s a liter box in the guest room shower. I love cats but it’s just a bit much for being on vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly T.

16 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Cats run the house!

Cats on the counter 24/7. Peed in the kitchen sink and bathtub daily! Had to clean up cat puke in the kitchen. Comfortable beds, cute house, but only one A/C unit for most of the house- way too hot in back bedrooms. Super rough stained bath towels. Not the best Vrbo I’ve been in.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hood River Vacation

*NOTE: we did not stay in the house, but I was required to review as if we had, so I gave 5 stars because of excellent service through the process. We rented this wonderful looking house, but were unable to stay. The host had excellent communication and was super transparent about the kitties. One kitty wasn’t well and I was afraid we would traumatize him further with all 6 of us in the house so we opted not to stay. We were promptly offered a refund which we immediately received. Again, communication and service is a 10 out of 10! I look forward to renting this house again with a smaller party. Maybe just my husband and I.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

24 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cute home in a cute neighborhood

This adorable home worked well for a small friend gathering in a cute and accessible town. The rental required care of the owner’s cats, who were both very sweet and cuddly. Unfortunately, one of the cats had a cold and was sneezing all over us and the house. This was a little off putting, despite the sweet nature of the cat. The expectations for feeding the cats was way more work than we expected. Finally, the garbage, fridge, compost, recycling, and dishwasher all were at least half full when we got there. We had to get our own trash bags in order to take out the trash and we had to reorganize the fridge (and throw moldy fruit into the compost) in order to use the refrigerator. Overall this property was very cute and worked well for our group, but the expectations for maintenance of the cats and the state of the property when we arrived would keep me from renting this house again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house in good location

Great house, lots of modern updates makes it feel homey but still sophisticated. Lots of outdoor space. Kitchen had a ton of of stuff available. House is close to the CAT bus line, 15 minute walk to nearby pharmacy, Dutch Bros, etc. Would rent this place again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

30 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

We had a great experience in this home! There is so much to see and do in the area! Great location to downtown and Mt Hood. We really enjoyed bonding with Kubo the resident cat! Everything was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reba S., Vancouver, WA

2 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, comfortable, cat lovers delight

Megan was quick to respond and available via phone for any questions. This adorable home was perfect for NYE. We were able to enjoy tourist attractions and snuggle their sweet cat. I highly recommend this remodeled ranch.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

15 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The house was super comfy and had everything you needed. The backyard was great to relax in. The check in process and communication was easy. I would recommend the hosts to have a guidebook to make sure we know how to take care of their place better. We were confused about trash/recycling/composting rules and where to put those during our stay. The house also comes with a couple cats and they were great. We didn’t need to do much with them; just made sure they had what they needed and gave them love. Location was quiet and easy to get everywhere.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Eric R., Sam Francisco, California

6 Aug 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not welcome here

There are two sides to every story and here is our side. We had a very difficult time communicating with the owner about our stay. In her original listing she did not mention the requirement of having to pet sit her two cats. After accepting our booking (nearly 5 months in advance) she sent me a message asking if we would take care of her two cats for the week. We don’t have pets and thought it was an odd request, but agreed. The week prior to the rental we waited to receive the typical welcome information from the owner with some details about our upcoming stay. We received nothing from the owner. Finally, two days before the rental was to start, the owner responded with a curt, “What do you want to know?” I responded that we wanted to know about how to check-in and when and where to meet her. The day before the rental, after still not getting a response from the owner, I called and left messages with her listed phone number. These calls, texts and messages went unanswered all day, so we became worried. We also wanted to discuss our concerns about being responsible for her pets. We have two young children and were worried about them leaving the door open and the cats escaping (cats were not allowed outside). Upon talking to other pet owners we felt this was a lot of responsibility (especially since it was not in the original listing). Finally, at 9:30 PM, the night before our rental and after contacting VRBO support, the owner returned my call. It was clear from her tone that she didn’t want to host us. I explained our concerns about the cats and she said we were no longer welcome at her house but also refused to cancel our booking. However, after going through mediation with VRBO support (owner refused to participate), they agreed to put us up in a hotel and found us alternative lodging. After years of rentals from VRBO, hosting our own rental, this is our first negative experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

24 Sept 2019

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Megan Ramey

With formative rural, suburban and urban experiences in Wisconsin, Georgia and Massachusetts, Megan, her husband and daughter (now 4th grade) moved their family to Hood River after ranking 30 places in an "Oxymoronic Utopia" spreadsheet: ability to live car-free near wild places. Her professional highlights include opening an organic convenience store, sustainable behavior and business consulting in Boston, founding Bikabout.com, designing the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail bike hubs and ColumbiaGorgeCarfree.com, and organizing Streets Alive open streets. She draws daily inspiration as a Planning Commissioner by getting around by e-cargo bike and foot, delighting in free-range kids and impromptu conversations in the street. Music and change are her fuel.

Why they chose this property

You can walk or bike anywhere in the town, but especially for daily basics like groceries, dining out or coffee. The master suite has a brand new bathroom addition.

What makes this property unique

75% of the house has been newly rehabbed including the kitchen, master bathroom, guest bathroom and front and back patios.

Languages:

German

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

Kids Room

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Master Bath

Spaces

About this property