The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the Kennedy School while living in NE PDX circa the early 2000s. I...
Oregonians have a thing for the outdoors and adventure. We love to hike, fish, camp, and do activities that get our heart rate up, such as rock climbing or flying through the trees on a zip line. Camp Dakota in Scotts Mills Oregon not far from Salem is an all-in-one...
Oregon is filled with stunning landscapes and creative people who build incredible vacation rentals that capitalize on those views. Here are 14 rentals in Oregon with jaw dropping views of our beautiful state. 1. The Hideaway At Hidden Lake Ranch This vacation rental...
From the outside you might just think this is a rusty old cabin that was abandoned long ago. It's not until you see the inside that you realize that this is possibly the cutest little cabin in the entire state. The first indication that not all is as it seems as you...
This tiny home in Brookings Oregon has a lot to offer visitors with it's incredible view of the Pacific Ocean as well as it's interior architectural design. This Airbnb in Brookings is definitely a unique place to stay. The Coastal Retreat on the Peninsula in...
Nestled between the vast open waters of the Pacific Ocean, Devils Lake, Cascade Head and Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge is the picturesque town of Lincoln City, Oregon. Thousands of visitors travel to Lincoln City every year for the beaches, mild climate and...
Last month I had the pleasure of staying the weekend at Ocean Peek, a lovely Depoe Bay Vacation Rental condo by Meredith Lodging. Located just a few miles south of Lincoln City, the Bella Beach area is a charming wayside just off of Highway 101. Filled with every...
Looking for a special place to plan the perfect vacation in Bend with family and friends? You might consider Sunriver, one of the most popular places for Bend, Oregon vacation rentals. These four Sunriver vacation rentals are close enough to Bend and make for the...
If you're looking for a hauntingly beautiful place to stay this fall in Southern Oregon, The Peerless Hotel is the place to be. This once abandoned building built in 1900 was restored in the 1990's and turned into one of the classiest boutique hotels in Oregon, and...
One of the most interesting RV parks in Oregon is actually a historic drive-in movie theater located in Sutherlin Oregon. At Hi-Way Haven RV Park, you can camp at the movies with friends and family, which is a unique way to spend a weekend or make memories on your...
If you're looking to relive your childhood, or you were never the cool kid on the block with a treehouse, now is your time to take full advantage and reconnect with nature. And if anywhere would have a treehouse Airbnb option, it would, of course, be in Oregon! The...
Hidden away under a completely normal house in Portland Oregon is a secret place. A hole in the ground where a hobbit could live. This unique hobbit hole, like all hobbit holes means comfort, and is an enchanting oasis that makes you feel like you're living in a home...