Welcome to our Little House on the Hill

SETTING
Situated on five acres near the main house, in a quiet rural neighborhood, this bright, cheery space is about 10 minutes, (5.5 miles) from White Salmon s charming pubs, restaurants, shops, and grocery. Hood River is about 20 minutes away - just a short hop across the Hood River toll bridge ($3.50*). The Little House is a restful country retreat or a great home-base for your Gorge adventures or business travel.

*You can buy a BreezeBy pass from the Port of Hood River which reduces the cost by half.  Search "Port of Hood River breeze by accounts" for more information.

This is a rural property with a gravel driveway. No manicured lawns here. We are in an area of 5 - 20 acre lots. It's usually very quiet, but once in a while, you can hear children playing or the sounds of a radio when someone is entertaining themselves outside. The land across the street is owned by a timber company. People often hike there. Some ride horses or mountain bikes through the forest to White Salmon.Access to private forest lands is restricted during fire season. A lot of folks bike the roads as well. Many of the roads don't have much of a shoulder so might be a safety concern.

LAYOUT
The house consists of two large rooms with a connecting open doorway. One side includes the living and dining areas and kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and electric oven and stove. The second side contains the sleeping area, bathroom (toilet, sink, shower), and closet/laundry. The sleeping area has a queen bed, small dresser, bedside stand, and curtain, which allows for bedroom privacy while maintaining bathroom access for all. The floors are laminate, ceramic, and vinyl composite tile.

SLEEPING
Although the space is ideal for two people sharing the queen-size bed, a second queen bed, or two single cots are available upon request.  We usually put the extra bed in the dining area and adjust the position of the dining table and chairs so everything will fit. We also have a Pack 'n Play play yard with a full-size removable bassinet. The bassinet weight limit is 15 pounds; the play yard has a weight limit of 30 pounds. Please let us know what you need before arriving so we can set it up for you.

NOTES
Nature is all around us. You may see turkeys, quail, bunnies, deer, spiders, lizards, garden snakes, etc.. It's not unusual to hear coyotes at night or doves cooing in the trees. If the sight of a daddy-long-legs fills you with fright, best not stay here.

We are on well water and septic, so the water pressure may be less than what you are accustomed to, and we ask that you take some care about what you flush down the toilet.

There may be morning car/truck noises when folks go to work or at night when they return home. The house heater can be a bit noisy. (We also have portable radiant heaters which are silent.)

Winter access can be difficult; 4WD is advised. We can't always keep the driveway clear. Message for a driveway report if you are concerned.

OWNER AVAILABILITY
We respect your privacy and want you to feel free to enjoy the house, its yard and patio, and the property's common areas without interference. We do live on the property, next to the Little House and are generally available if you need something. You might see us out doing chores or enjoying a walk. Say hi if you want. No worries, we won't make you do chores!

We will do our best to accommodate your requests before and during your visit. Unless you reach out, we'll leave you in peace.  

We want you to have a stress-free, five-star stay.

BOOKING 

You can book through the following platforms:

 | Airbnb | VRBO |

• Efficient, full kitchen, with dishwasher, is part of the great room. A dining table with 4 chairs also occupies the room as does an optional Murphy bed. 
• 2- slice toaster
• 1000-watt microwave
• Basic coffee maker
• Thermal pump pot 
• Basic spices, sugar, flour, oil, vinegar, coffee, tea, paper plates, plastic spoons and forks.
• Electric range with oven and glass cooktop 
• Electric kettle
• Basic Service for 4, glasses, mugs, serving dishes, bakeware, pots and pans, utensils, knives, hand mixer, blender, food processor - a fully working kitchen
• Wireless Internet DSL and STARLINK
• Bath towels, washcloths, & hand towels provided. Dish towels in kitchen. You are able to launder on-site
• Toilet paper 
•  Bedding - Extra pillows and blankets are available
• Washer/Dryer unit
• Laundry supplies provided.
• Air conditioning
• Iron & mini ironing board 
• Electric wall heater & portable radiant heaters.
• Paper napkins and paper towels as well as cloth napkins are in the unit
• A hair dryer is in the bathroom sink cupboard
• Antenna TV, and Internet Access, HBO, Netflix, Amazon Prime with Britbox & Starz 
• Games: Monopoly, chess, checkers, Clue, Pinochle deck, multiple standard card decks, dice, Yahtzee, Irrational game... this collection changes randomly
• A small collection of books for all ages: storybooks for children, a few novels for adults, regional hiking, stargazing, & birding books - books are added and removed randomly 
• Small, mostly family-friendly DVD collection. DVD player
• Patio between the Little House and nearby shop building with bar-b-que and table and chairs 
• Fenced yard with small flower garden, access to acreage beyond
• Picnic table in the common area acreage and a table and chairs on the patio
• Carbon-monoxide detectors in main room and bedroom 
• Fire extinguisher on the end of the kitchen cart
• First aid kit in the bathroom cabinet above the toilet

Rates vary by day of the week and season. Please use the "Book Now" button to go to the booking site where you can see availability, rates, and reviews.