MT HOOD LODGING
At the End of the Day,
You Can Afford to Stay
Quality Lodging That's Easy on Your Budget
So you want to get away to the mountain for a whole weekend, but want to keep it simple when you need a place to sleep? Less cost doesn’t mean less comfy at the motels, hotels, RV parks, campgrounds or vacation rentals available in The Villages of Mt. Hood. Whether you’re on your own, bringing the family, or taking the dog along, there’s a place for you to get a good night’s rest.
A low-key feel and river frontage awaits you at the Snowline Motel in Rhododendron, where rooms range from $65 to $85/night. Two Steiner cabins are available for very reasonable rates if your party numbers four or more. The Snowline prides themselves on their family-friendly atmosphere, and welcomes your dog for $5.00 a pup.
The Cabins Creekside in Welches offer light, bright studio cabins for $99 to $129 daily. Each cabin includes a full kitchen and can accommodate up to 4 people. Plus Northwest antiques provide a bit of historical interest to the décor. (insert running_bear.jpg)For larger groups, they also offer Running Bear – a large cabin for those times when you have 4 or more people and want to stay a couple of nights. Rates at Running Bear start at $169 a night (no pets).
If you’ve got that little bit extra in your pocket and want a lot of recreation options right on your vacation lodging doorstep, you might want to head for the Whispering Woods Resort condos in Welches. During the spring, rates range from $129 to $179 for condos of up to two bedrooms plus loft (sleeps 8). The grounds include a playground, a swimming pool, hot tub and sauna, tennis courts and golf on site (no pets).
The Resort on the Mountain in Welches does have a sweet deal this spring season if you’d like big romance on a smaller budget. Their Wine/Romance/Roses package provides a night’s stay, a bottle of wine, fruit and cheese platter and a rose petal turndown. Rates start at $129 a night through April 30th.
Maybe your RV needs to get a trip in after staying parked all winter. Mt. Hood Village RV Resort along Highway 26 in Welches has 440 hookup sites in a wooded setting. A $38 to $45 nightly resort fee is charged for full hook-ups and amenities depending on the time of week you stay. There are also cabins for rent if you don’t have an RV, but want to stay onsite. Amenities here include fire and BBQ pits, swimming pool and fitness center, nature trails, a general store, and bike trails, to name only a few. Pets are welcome!
You don’t mind brisk night temperatures? Want lots of fresh air? Why not go camping. Campgrounds in The Villages of Mt Hood will be opening soon, so call Zigzag Ranger District at 503.622.3191 for the latest on opening dates.
Does a private cabin in the woods sound like just the thing to provide that quiet, relaxing spring getaway? You can stay in a Mt Hood Vacation Rental during April & May at reduced rates starting at $109/night. All homes are fully furnished including complete kitchens, fireplaces or woodstoves plus lots of other amenities. And if you add on a 3rd night, the rate is 1/2 price and the 4th night is free. Contact Cascade Property Management for more information at 888.667.1794. Pets are welcome!
Last but not least, the management at the Mountain Air Motel in Brightwood is brand new to the motel and the area. Room rates range from $53 to $106, and room choices include 3 full kitchens and 2 fireplaces. The motel is surrounded by trees, and someone is available 24-7. They’re pet-friendly, so call ahead and ask about bringing the dog. When you get there, be sure to say hello and welcome Tammy and Tom to the area!
Snowline Motel & Cabins
73270 E Hwy 26, Rhododendron
503-622-3188
www.snowlinemotel.com
The Cabins Creekside
25086 E Welches Rd , Welches
503-622-4275 or 503-622-3160
www.mthoodcabins.com
info@mthoodcabins.com
Whispering Woods Resort
67800 E Nicklaus Way, Welches
503-622-3171 or 800-874-8770
www.whisperingwoods.net
info@whisperingwoods.net
The Resort At The Mountain
68010 E Fairway Ave, Welches
503-622-3101 or 800-669-7666
www.theresort.com
information@theresort.com
Mt Hood Village RV Resort
65000 E Highway 26, Welches
503-622-4011 or 800-255-3069
www.mhcrv.com
mt_hood_village@mhchomes.com
Cascade Property Management
24403 E Welches Rd, #104, Welches
877-667-1794
www.mthoodrentals.com
Fun@MtHoodRentals.com
Mountain Air Motel
65500 E Highway 26, Welches
503-622-3169
March/April 2008
Our stories are written by Andrée Larson. Andrée grew up in the Portland/Vancouver area. She earned an MA in Art History at the University of Oregon, and writes about the history and culture of people and communities. She’s spent time in Europe and on the East Coast, and says the Pacific Northwest is hands down the best place to live. She currently lives in Tacoma with her husband, an artist..