Bigfoot Lodge

Sooo I just got home from a night at Bigfoot Lodge, and I’m already thinking about when I can go back. Maybe for a girl’s weekend, maybe for a family vacation, maybe just me and a friend. Who knows, but one night just wasn’t enough! My friend and I arrived late in the evening, and could not believe the spectacular view that awaited us in the morning. Mt Hood up close, surrounded by forest. I could write novels to go into the details of the stay, but I’ll stick to the highlights:
Conveniently located but feels remote. Less than 10 miles from the Hood River city center, and it’s right off the Fruit Loop Scenic Drive.
Tracy was our hostess during our stay, and she was easy-​going, friendly, gracious, and overall a perfect hostess. We had fresh coffee waiting for us when we woke up, and we felt so pampered with her farm-​to-​table organic breakfast. She’s also a local musician, she’s got a great personality, and fun to talk to.
There is plenty of outdoor seating on the deck or on the ground floor to relax and take in the incredible Mt. Hood and forest views.
The property includes a really cool and large teepee, which upon personal inspection, appears to sleep 4 people comfortably.
One of the reviews described this lodge as a «log mansion» and «rustic luxury» which I agree is pretty accurate.
This isn’t a vacation rental, it’s a bed and breakfast.
Pretty special place, glad I found it. I am tempted to keep this to myself, but I can’t be selfish. Had to share.

My husband and I are definitely going back to this amazing place! Spectacular views, perfect rooms, comfy beds, and gracious hosts. We had a wonderful time and are so thankful to have found this off-​the-​beaten path place. Like others of have said, this place is worth every penny.

My husband and I absolutely love this place! Nilsa was wonderful, the breakfast were yummy and so Were the cookies she made. The lodge is absolutely beautiful and so is the view. We will definitely stay here again.

The views are magnificent! The food, delicious! Everything here is A+++. I am planning several return trips already, and my wife and I just returned home today? I honestly arrived dreaming of hiking and exploring the vast surroundings, but the rooms are so cozy and inviting we ended up staying in most the weekend and just relazing! The two horses were fun to visit with, so make sure you bring some carrots!
The other guests were friendly and special thanks to the 3 Chinese students who shared thier New Years Hot Pot with us! Also delicious!!!
Thanks for everything, see you soon!

If Daniel Boone hit the lottery in today’s day and age this is what he would build as a home. This vacation log mansion was crafted in 2001 on a hillside overlooking the Hood River Valley. The pictures do not do this place justice at all. The feeling you get when you walk in is that of… rustic luxury. Huge vaulted ceilings and big picture windows give this wooden palace an exceptionally open feel. To your left as you walk in the door is a kitchen that you swear Paula Dean or Dolly Parton is going to pop out of with a plate of hot biscuits. I believe the most heard exclamation I heard as people walked in for the first time was, «Holy fucking shit.» I think a Catholic Priest would say the same thing.
Here are the stats on the place. Four bedrooms plus a loft bedroom, four and a half bathrooms, three floors, Jacuzzi, free Wi-​Fi, two patios, fully functional kitchen, two sets of washers and dryers, sleeps at least 15 by my count and the place just oozes serenity.
I have stayed at the Bigfoot Lodge twice now; we rent in late October for a race that we attend near Mt. Hood City. Each time I find something I like more about the place. Great cell phone coverage, everyone in our group was either Verizon or AT&T. The Wi-​Fi also worked great, the password is in the book in the kitchen.
There are a few downsides to the place that are easily overlooked. Some of the furniture has been repaired with rustic matching duct tape. The stove in the kitchen is a little small and not very powerful. The downstairs brownstone shower needs a new showerhead in the worst way. That is about all the negatives I can think of.
I believe the place runs about $ 299 a night, there are specials for extended stays as well. I can see a bunch of people using the place for skiing vacations, there have been many weddings there, family reunions, corporate retreats but one things that I keep thinking is Super Bowl!