A Gem Away From the Crowds on Mt Hood
What a FIND! This adorable and gorgeous Bed & Breakfast is perfectly situated on the north-east side of Mt Hood, within a stone's throw of the Cooper Spur Resort & Ski area. The BnB is perched perfectly above acres of orchards (apples and pears), with the most gorgeous view of Mt Hood from the porch. We went in January and used the BnB as a "homebase" for our snowshoeing and snowboarding adventures. Mike, Jackie's husband, is extremely knowledgable on local dining options in Parkdale (and their covid protocols), as well as secret local-known trails and routes. We had an amazing time exploring this side of 35 and feel we've discovered a treasure. Oh, and Jackie's breakfasts? AMAZING. We were well fueled for our daily adventures! And a different breakfast each day! Pancakes, Dutch Babies, Coffee Cake, French Toast, eggs, bacon, fruit (including fresh local pears!) were some of what greeted us in the mornings before we headed out.
For the nitty-gritty info you want – the rooms are small but comfortable – we were able to each put a yoga mat beside our sides of the bed to do stretches, or one of us could stretch at the foot of the bed. Each room has it's own bathroom (barndoor dividing the bedroom from bathroom) with a full tub, pedestal sink, fan and bathroom heater. The bathrooms have plenty of space for two, as well as hot water for showers. There are hooks EVERYWHERE in the room for your gear to hang. The beds are comfy, with an extra memory foam topper, and plenty of warm bedding, with extra blankets if you need. The rooms have wall-heaters that get the rooms toasty! We actually had to turn ours off the first night, haha. Each room also has it's own small wall-mounted HDMI (and component) TV with satellite-tv and DVD-player, and the hosts have an extension Rom-Com selection available upon request.
The communal spaces are cozy and socially distanced, as much as they can be. There's a loveseat on the upper level with a little chatty/hang out area, and the dining room downstairs has 3 tables, distanced as far apart as they can, for couples to dine at. There are only 3 rooms in the BnB, so 6 guests max, and the other 4 when we stayed wore masks like us in the common areas, and spent limited time in them. There's no mask policy (just what the state has, etc), so your experience may vary depending on what other couples are there at the same time, and what restrictions are in place. If you visit in summer or fall, there is an insanely adorable outdoor dining area with lights and plenty of space for folks to spread out. We'll likely book a stay to experience it ourselves! We sent lots of photos and notes to friends and family of our stay at the Mt Hood Bed & Breakfast, and are excited to visit Jackie & Mike again soon!
