If you have in-laws or friends coming to town, steer them to this tiny hotel village where they can enjoy the simple life. These custom-built homes may be small, but are big in charm, style and functionality, and are the most unique hotel rooms in the city.
Caravan - The Tiny House Hotel is located in the Alberta Arts District.
All of the six tiny houses that together form the hotel range in size from 120 to 170 square feet.
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Just because they are small doesn't mean that they scrimp on detail - they are all beautifully adorned with artistic elements and locally made artwork.
All the hotel rooms have flush toilets, hot showers, and electric heat, making them cozy and functional.
While the accommodations may be small, they are surely comfortable and provide plenty of room for storage of your luggage.
A small kitchen makes preparing simple meals possible, or you can wander the neighborhood and find plenty of great things to eat.
The woodwork and detail in the homes is breathtaking.
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A communal courtyard makes the space comfortable for relaxing and meeting some of your tiny home neighbors.
If you are a lover of a good ghost story, these are just the hotels to fill your night with a certain element of terror. These historic hotels all have a rich history, which lends the possibility of having ghostly beings walking their halls long after their time is up. While each story is different, all end in a person or persons still walking the halls of the hotel, keeping the guests on edge (and a little excited about it all) during their stay. If you want to experience a haunting, these haunted hotels in Portland, Oregon are your best bet.
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1. Heathman Hotel
The Heathman has been around since 1927 and is on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Several unexplained instances have happened in the building, centering around three specific rooms in this haunted hotel in Portland. A psychic studied the activity and claimed that the ghost of a woman or man who jumped to their death was haunting the rooms. Get an in-depth history of this haunted hotel:
2. White Eagle Saloon & Hotel
Serving drinks and inexpensive lodging since 1905, one of Portland's most haunted hotels has a few spirits knocking around as well. Former tenant, bartender, and cook Sam Warrick, died in his room near the end of WWII. His ghost is said to still roam the bar and hotel to this day. Check out this paranormal investigation of this old hotel:
3. The Benson
Opened in 1913, the Benson also has its share of ghost stories floating about. Typically viewed as "friendly experiences," guests have reported seeing ghosts in the mezzanine, on the 9th floor, and in one of the hotel's restaurants. Even though they're "friendly," that still makes this hotel one of Portland's most haunted hotels.
4. McMenamin's Edgefield
Originally serving as a home for the poor, the building opened its doors in 1911. After WWII, the building transitioned into a nursing home, and a number of people died in residence. Guests have seen ghosts and ghostly apparitions on the second and third floors, as well as in the winery of this haunted hotel in Portland. Learn more about the haunting of this place:
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5. Hood River Hotel
The former owner of the Hood River Hotel, Ola Bell, is said to live in room 319 even though she died in 1942. After owning the hotel for 35 years, she doesn't seem to be able to let go even in the afterlife, and her ghost can be seen walking the halls.
6. McMenamin's Grand Lodge
Serving as an orphanage, poor house, and nursing home since its opening in 1920, it’s not surprising that this is considered to be one of the most haunted hotels around Portland.. Locked doors, cold spots, mysterious footsteps, knocking, laughing, and whispering all have led several guests to report feeling stalked by ghostly presences here.
Have you stayed at any of these haunted hotels in Portland? Let us know about your experiences in the comments. Be sure to book a stay to check out these 9 places to spot a ghost in Portland.
Spending a day or two at Mt Hood every winter is an experience that you don't want to miss. Escape the city this year and head to this lovely small resort on the mountain for an experience like no other.
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Cooper Spur Mountain Resort has been in operation on the north face of Mt Hood since 1885.
First of all, the views are spectacular. Situated 23 miles south of Hood River, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort is a picturesque location for your next getaway.
Featuring a mix of lodging, including five log cabins, three lodge condo suites, six lodge motel rooms, and a four-bedroom log house, there is something for every kind of adventure here.
Downhill skiing and tubing is located at the Cooper Mountain Ski Area, just 2 1/2 miles from the resort.
There are 10 runs, a double chair lift, and three rope tows for your skiing enjoyment.
There is plenty of opportunity for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing right from the resort on the groomed trails around it.
Plenty of snow makes it just fun to hang around and make a snowman too.
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To warm up, there is the Crooked Tree Tavern, serving a bevy of locally sourced food, wine and beer.
This warm wooden tavern is the perfect place to enjoy a little downtime on the mountain and warm up with a refreshing hot meal.
Don't stay inside for long...there is so much to see and do.
Younger guests will enjoy the tubing carousel and spending the day at this lively resort with plenty of opportunity for snow play and fun.
Along with all the fun in the snow, there are two hot tubs to help you warm up after a long day on the mountain.
And there is nothing more comforting than relaxing in a beautiful log cabin after a day on the slopes.
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort is located at 10755 Cooper Spur Road in Mount Hood. For more information and to check for ski conditions, visit their website.