Surrounded by rivers, dense forests, and towering mountains, Portland, Oregon attracts visitors who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. Travelers looking for a peaceful trip to Portland can stay in a nearby log cabin. Cabins for rent near Portland range from historic properties to newly-constructed mountain getaways.
For the ultimate peaceful setting, travelers can rent a private log cabin at the Hidden Woods near Oregon's Mount Hood. The cabin is situated on the Sandy River, about 30 miles outside of Portland. Built by hand in 1929 from fir logs, the cabin includes a full kitchen, two bedrooms, and a private bathroom. Guests at the Hidden Woods can relax in front of the stone fireplace or in the whirlpool tub on the cabin's deck. The cabin also includes a television with DVD player and a washer and dryer for guest use.
Within walking distance of the cabin sits the Hidden Woods' main lodge, where breakfast is served daily. On any given day, breakfast may include such tasty items as quiches, local sausages, and homemade pastries. Fresh fruit, smoothies, coffee and tea are also available.
Guests at the Hidden Woods can explore the property's beautiful gardens. The trout pond and Sandy River also provide serene settings for relaxation.
Hidden Woods
19380 E. Summertime Dr.
Sandy, OR
503-622-5754
thehiddenwoods.com
Deep in the Cascade Mountain forest, Laughing Bear offers a cozy log cabin for rent 47 miles outside of Portland. The 1,300-square-foot cabin was built in 1930 and includes three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, and a full kitchen. A large fireplace warms cabin guests, while the back porch features a whirlpool tub for relaxing and a barbecue grill for outdoor cooking. An in-house movie library maintains a list of many titles for guests to enjoy on the cabin's television.
Guests at the Laughing Bear have easy access to nearby Mount Hood, which offers opportunities for hiking and skiing. The cabin's owners are available to arrange grocery delivery to the cabin or recommend nearby restaurants.
Laughing Bear Log Cabin
27132 E. Marion Road
Rhododendron, OR 97049
503-622-1572
laughingbearlogcabins.com
About an hour's drive from Portland, the Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge in Stevenson, Washington is home to four modern log cabins that offer eight studios for rent. Cabins come equipped with kitchenettes, gas fireplaces, and decks with views of the Columbia River. Rooms offer private or shared outdoor whirlpool tubs.
Guests at the lodge stay as close to the gorge as it gets. Opportunities for outdoor recreational activities are expansive, including hiking, fishing, rock climbing, and white water rafting. Travelers can enjoy relaxing trips to nearby hot springs or spend a day tasting local wines and searching for wild huckleberries in the forest. The lodge also offers private in-room massage treatments.
Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge
200 SW Cascade Ave.
Stevenson, WA 98648
509-427-5650?
cgriversidelodge.com
