arts and crafts are offered. modest single-sex dorms with bunk beds and lockers are available. cozy rooms have vintage furnishings, some with murals. there's also a brewery, a winery and a spa, as well as a movie theatre and live music. bathrooms are shared. private rooms are available, as are family suites, which add living areas with sofas. dining options include an outdoor grill restaurant and a tearoom. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. in a former farmhouse amid 74 acres, this homey hotel is 1 mile from interstate 84 and 2 miles from the columbia river gorge national scenic area Portland International Airport 19 min
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