Waterfall Sanctuary — Hotel in Hood River

The first issue of this place is the name. There is not a waterfall to be seen and sanctuary is probably the last word I would use to describe it. You can expect to pay an abundant amount for very few amenities. If you get a tent with a bed, you can expect that bed to most likely not be level and for the interior of the tent to constantly match the outside temperature. Our experience would have been VASTLY better had just a few basic things been included instead of the place trying to nickel and dime every cent out of you. You get literally 1 gallon of water total. Not even per person. For your entire tent. For your entire stay. Nowhere to refill it and a new bottle costs $3. A cup of coffee? From a Keurig pod? $3.50. A shower!? $2.00. Sauna? $20 for one person. I imagine it’s an expensive place to keep running but just making a few small tweaks would have made our stay much more pleasant. I will say that the surrounding area is gorgeous and full of tons to do so we didn’t hang around in camp much. The host was also nice enough and gave good recommendations of what to do nearby. I was in fact a real guest and the reservation was under my husband's name. Because this host apparently likes to attack anyone who gives honest feedback, I'll choose not to include his name...

Stayed a weekend in Tyla's tiny cabin this summer, nice and cozy for a couple who are ok with no power (other than solar lights) or running water (few gallon container on bedside table) while sleeping in the woods semi comfortably. It's a short drive up past the driveway entrance that ends on a tight dirt road (truck/subaru friendly), with no room to turn around once you get in to the trailhead up to the cabin you should be comfortable driving in reverse and ok with the possibility of a couple of scratches. The alternate parking spots below are a short walk up, past the outhouse and shower, to the cabin trail. There is a picnic table and a small fire pit, but by mid summer outdoor fires may be prohibited. We bought a cast iron pan and cooked on the campfire, but they have a common cooking area down below, past the tents. Views of the forest and hills from the cabin were very relaxing and it was great stargazing from bed. There are campgrounds nearby on the wind river along with a state fish hatchery, and you are close enough to bathe at the hot springs in Carson and it's a quick crossing from there over the Columbia river to Hood River Oregon for windsurfing or...

This property is a sanctuary in all ways possible! Located in the Gifford Pinchot just a short drive from the Scenic Columbia River Gorge, where waterfalls are ABUNDANT!! The property owner is knowledgeable & can provide you with a (long) list of easy to access waterfalls for day adventures off the property and all nearby. The property also has lovely walking trails through the woods, ideal for forest bathing without even leaving, and amazing amenities! The animals were such a lovely treat, the goats are especially welcoming on your way to the cafe on-property! The cafe has a little shop filled with things you might need while camping, local artisan goods, and even activity kits for the little ones. There are also games to borrow, a TV room, AND A SAUNA!!! The cafe also includes easy to warm meal options but let's not forget, this is just down the road from Backwoods Brewing as well as the best Taco Truck in the Gorge, La Gula! Between the Sanctuary environment on the property, the massive number of waterfalls, rivers & hikes in the surrounding areas, and the on-property amenities - this place is a 5 star for sure & 10/10...