5Rock Ranch is in the middle of nowhere, near Yamhill, Oregon. It's an amazing drive to get there…read moreon dirt/gravel roads (small cars will be just fine, no need for 4 wheel drive). This is an old resort with a grass airstrip as its front lawn, and a stream and wild mountains in the back. If you want a completely unique place to stay, get married, or whatever, this is the place. Fun fact: one of the guys who works there told us that Burt Reynolds used to vacation here back in the 70's!

Great spot out in the country people were nice but there was actually a lot of people there. And to…read moreget out in the country for a hot spring there was plenty of others in the area more secluded. But like I said place was clean people were nice and it's in a really nice area in the woods

I contacted the owners of Rushing River from my home in Georgia when I saw their listing on a…read morerental site. My young adult children were hiking the PCT and one had blisters and needed to stop until my husband and I arrived 48 hours later, but with closed roads due to fire rebuilding and no Ubers or Lyfts in service in this remote area with no cell service, I asked Teresa if they were able to provide transportation if I rented a room for my youngest. Despite being a complete stranger, Teresa and Michael made calls to the nearby park rangers to determine how to access my son as if I were a member of their family, even though my children's trailhead was at Olallie Lake almost two hours away. As it turned out, the older siblings stayed and camped with my youngest due instead due to a snow storm which preventing hiking further south as they had planned, but my family was so appreciative that this couple was willing to go out of their way to help, so we made it a point to travel to Rushing River Retreat to meet these wonderful humans. Our family of five adults stayed for two nights in three rooms: my husband and I stayed in the queen room with the balcony inside the home, my boys shared one exterior queen room and my daughter had a second exterior queen room (these exterior rooms are privately accessed outside and they share an exterior and/or interior bathroom available to all of the guests who stay in exterior rooms.) Teresa and Michael open their home up to their guests, so we sat on the couch and chairs in the family room next to the kitchen and enjoyed the view through the picture window of the beautiful rushing river. My sons went swimming and my husband enjoyed fishing. It was lovely after our travels to relax in the hot tub. We are used to renting private spaces through Airbnb when the five of us travel together, but the best thing about this stay was sharing the common areas and getting to know Teresa and Michael. As so many other guests have commented on multiple review sites, this couple welcomes you into their home and shares their lives with you very generously. My young adult children are at the point in their lives where they're figuring out what they want to do for a vocation, so they were very interested in hearing about the varied experiences enjoyed by these gifted and creative entrepreneurs. We spent two weeks in Oregon, and much of our trip had to be reworked due to the snowstorm that changed the hiking plans, and Teresa and Michael gave us wonderful recommendations that guided our entire trip. We even checked in with them after we left the property, and they continued to guide us as we explored their home state. We enjoyed two delicious breakfasts during our stay, and Teresa even shared some of her leftover dinner with my oldest son who was still hungry when the dinner we prepared for the family left him feeling hungry for more! This was a wonderful place to relax, and there are plenty of places on the property to enjoy privately, as one couple did during our stay who we only saw when they filled their plates at breakfast. Then there were others, including one solo traveler who used one of the glamping spaces, who joined us inside at meal time and played board games with us. Whether you want to enjoy a relaxing private space or connect with a friendly and engaging couple, Rushing River is a wonderful place to retreat, relax and restore. It is definitely more than a place to lay your head; Teresa and Michael create an environment that restores your soul.

This was my first time visiting this week and I just have to say, they blew me away. The service…read morewas impeccable from multiple people but I want to give a shout out specifically to Christopher, he worked the patio this past Monday evening. He took care of me and my friend Ian and we have nothing bad to say about the experience. Thank you so much for everything.

What an amazing surprise from my sweet husband…read more My husband surprise booked a night and whole day spa for my 40th birthday. I had no idea I was coming here, even less idea of the services I was getting. But here we are. We started off with Maisy doing my mud treatment Then Trisha who did my massage during a couple treatment Followed by for my hydrofacial What an incredible time here. Honestly it's clean, service so friendly, so professional and very relaxing. I was blessed that I came with some girlfriends before Covid but have not been back since. What a blessing to be surprised by my husband for this lovely treat.

Every last detail has been taken care of!…read more The warmth and charm of the inn is second only to that of its staff. We were greeted with friendly smiles from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. The decor has a classy rustic vibe and everything is high quality and very comfortable. There are many different places to sit and take in the views, both inside and outside. The room accommodations are outstanding. The linens are luxurious, and pretty. The room is fresh and ultra clean (even in the corners!). There's a beautiful tasting room on property, a cozy/casual cellar bar, and an award-winning restaurant with a 10 course prix fixe dining experience. The views of the vineyard, lavender bushes and valley are straight out of a storybook! The pics we saw online ahead of time don't do this property justice-no picture could. We cannot wait to come back!

We came from Texas in August to escape the heat ya'll. I let Hubby pick the lodgings and did not…read moreeven check it out online so I'd be surprised...and let me tell you, I was so pleasantly surprised! We were greeted at the desk by Ryan with a glass of their sister winery's rose and then proceeded on a tour of the inn. It is a small boutique inn with only about 18 rooms total. I believe while we were there, there may have been maybe 4-5 other couples (that we only saw at breakfast). It is just a lovely place with a sitting room with a huge fireplace, a quaint breakfast room, and several patio areas with fire pits overlooking the valley. One firepit stays on all the time (already I was excited to "need" a firepit in August!). Ryan then walked us across the entryway to a separate smaller building and into our room which was the Deluxe Valley View room...with glass doors that opened directly onto a sweet little patio with adirondack chairs and table overlooking the vineyard. We spent every morning here drinking tea before breakfast and most evenings here drinking wine before bed. And speaking of breakfast! Every morning was a treat...several options you can choose from, mix and match your pastry with your fresh fruit with your main dish with your beverage with your coffee, all a great way to bellywad before a day of wine tastings! Do yourself a favor and get the SCONE every morning! I discovered that sadly on my last day :( All of the staff were super sweet and accommodating. The room was beautiful and the bed was comfy! But that view tho! Makes me want to submit a resume!

I'm VERY impressed with The Grand Hotel. It is big, warm, welcoming, and far more posh than I'd…read morehave expected for its "hotel star" rating. My room was far larger than expected, and was very well-equipped. In addition to all the standards (in-room refrigerator, microwave, etc.) was a white noise (and others) machine to assist with sleep (one minor gripe is that the sound isolation between rooms isn't terribly great), and a wall-mounted thermostat for the air conditioner and heat. One very thoughtful touch was two bottles of water, free of charge, already in my room upon arrival. Staff was incredibly helpful, professional, and friendly. My room was immaculate, and there were no signs of wear on anything nor neglected repairs. Complimentary breakfast was better than most. The mains also vary from day to day. There is a separate waffle station from the main hot dishes, and it features pastries that were far better than most, which was a really pleasant surprise. The covered parking garage is TIGHT, and is shared with the in-hotel restaurant (Bentley's), and the Salem Convention Center, so it can get crowded. There are two "Blink" EV charging stations, which is appreciated.

This hotel is just mid. The lobby is pretty, that's for sure. But the rooms are really hit and…read moremiss. With some updates / renovations this hotel could be pretty awesome. Downsides: - Hotel temp was HOT. ALL THE TIME. The elevators were too. - Pillows lumpy, need to be replaced - Showers have rain shower heads...really just the worst when you're not a man. - Don't go here for the views. My window looked out at the top of a building lol - TV's are still on DirectTV. Yall really gotta switch to streaming services (Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, etc) Upsides: -I appreciate that the hotel cares about conservation and limiting their carbon footprint -The complimentary aluminum bottled waters were nice - They have a sound machine which is pretty neat -- haven't seen that in other hotels - Staff was nice

We loved loved our stay. It was Sweetly decorated, squeaky…read moreclean and the owners put fresh cut flowers in our room. They had a bowl of fresh tomatos and farm fresh eggs from their garden. Even made us a pitcher of tea. All the travel amenities left for us and we felt like we were in the coolest country hobby farm house. Great cold AC!. We were close to Corvallis and felt like in the country. If our daughter ends up going to OSU we will be back for sure. Place was bigger than anticipated. such a great deal for the price

This was such an amazing cottage. It was peaceful and so beautiful. They have everything you need ,…read moreand I appreciate all the details that they go to make you comfortable. I will be back many times again. Thank you both

My girlfriend and I stayed here over the weekend and we absolutely loved it!…read more Here's some of our highlights: - Rooms were spacious and clean. The soaps in the showers were top quality and smelled lovely - Rooms were very quiet and the whole hotel had a luxurious feel. - The staff were INCREDIBLE! Special shout out to the front desk staff who helped out immensely. We did have to change rooms in the middle (our reservation, not the hotel's fault) and they made it seamless. - Extra special shout out to Richie in the valet service. All of the valet guys were incredible, quick and kind. - The food in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner was delicious and relatively affordable for the quality. - Wine hour (free wine from 5-6pm) was a nice touch to get our evenings going in the right direction. The wine wasn't the best but I can't complain about free wine and appetizers. - Our only criticism was the lack of water stations on the hotel floors. Not sure if we couldn't find them - they did have ice machines - but we did have to go back to the lobby and into the fitness room to fill our bottles. Not a bad thing, just a little inconvenient. Overall, an excellent stay and would recommend this location greatly!

The hotel we stayed at in Portland was the Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel. It is right next to the water,…read morewith some boats that have cute Christmas lights at night. Overall this hotel was an average hotel I picked it because it was for Amex and I needed to use my credit before the year-end. During our stay, the fire alarm went off and that was insanely loud. No one can sleep through that. Gladly when we came down to the lobby they stated that it was a false alarm. Soon after about an hour or so we got a text message saying that it was a false alarm. I did enjoy the breakfast here at the lobby! That was actually pretty delicious and I would say to try it out. The beds and comfortable and you can also bring your dog into this hotel which is kind of cool! That was a bonus seeing all the different-sized dogs roaming around.

Our 2nd stop in Oregon was at a clothing optional resort called The Willamettans ("The Willies" for…read moreshort). Even though it's clothing optional, most people were nude. It's the largest resort we've visited and reminded us the most of our home resort in Florida (Lake Como). There are many amenities including tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard and volleyball courts, the latter of which sadly aren't used. We've found it interesting that grass & sand volleyball aren't a popular activity out west like it is at mid-west and Eastern nudist resorts. Most hadn't even heard of "Super Bowl" (the large volleyball tournament in PA at White Thorn Lodge Nudist Resort each Labor Day...or the southern version at Lake Como in March). Actually, many hadn't even heard of Lake Como...it's been a wonderful journey telling people about the resorts in Florida and learning about all the well-known resorts out this way. The Willies boasts a large, pristine pool area with beautiful sunning decks. I love sunning and looking out at the fir trees and mountains...a common loveliness of these Pacific NW resorts! There is a nice little playground right outside the pool fence. The hot tub is enclosed and adjacent to the pool. Their large rec hall (which they call their Lodge) connects them all & offers enclosed showers & bathroom, though the outdoor pool showers were artistic & welcoming. The Lodge had the best stock of games & puzzles, a foosball & ping pong table, a coffee station, and a great array of comfy couches. This is one of a few central common areas in the resort. Another area just a little walk from the pool area houses their "Full Moon Saloon" bar & dance hall, an incredibly stocked craft room, a small merchandise store (The Bun), and a large, comfortable shower house. Plus, their cafe & snack shack are right across from the bar, offering a pretty nice fare on the weekends (there aren't snacks for sale or a community kitchen area during the week here, but there is a microwave and fridge for common use at the Lodge...and the rooms have small ones, too.) Other common areas include the dog park, trails, & sports area (as mentioned above). Near the office is their AANR-NW Library which is a treasure trove of photos, artifacts, and books about the resorts in this area. The Willies recently hosted the AANR-NW annual conference and built a really cool "Bridge to the Future" commemorating each resort or club in this region on a plaque (picture included). We had the pleasure of getting a tour from a couple of board members. They don't normally allow photos at this resort but they gave us permission & accompanied us, sharing so much about it. I was touched & impressed with their active involvement in not only their own resort, but also the greater community. They donate pounds of food every year and sponsor a local HS scholarship. The whole place is a volunteer-based co-op...everyone is asked to pitch in with the work and maintenance needed to keep the resort a premier place to live & visit. There were chore bulletin board that everyone uses to know what needs done. They were especially proud of a new project in the resort to be better stewards of the environment through a comprehensive recycling program. It is very obvious of the care and love they and the residents & members take here. You could feel it! Their landscaping was so pretty, flower beds are scattered across the grounds, and volunteers were seen working on repairs and maintenance. They have removed many old "bunkies" (cabins or RV rentals) and upgraded them. One particular one looked like a top-notch hotel room with modern decor and fresh paint & flooring. We love "rustic" but it's nice to see "well-kept rustic"! The RV spaces were the best we've seen...many have a nice patch of grass and they're all well laid out. Same with the tent spaces...each is nestled in a little wooded area of its own. We loved the social vibe of The Willies. They host an event once a month. There are lots of pictures of past events and it is apparent the fun had here. They do themed events where costumes are encouraged. Recent Alice in Wonderland and Roaring 20's party pictures were on display. We enjoyed the Wednesday night karaoke. We were on to our next resort before this weekend's Neon Glow 70's themed dance. Their biggest event is their annual Rennaissance Fair in September. We are sad we won't be in the area to participate in that. This is a place we will definitely revisit! I can see many summers spent here. The weather is perfection (not too dry, not too humid), the people were friendly, and the grounds & amenities were amazing.

Very friendly, great relaxing place. Been back there 4…read moretimes every year for last 3 years Always a good tims.

Stayed at the Holman Riverfront Hotel to use up expiring points, and celebrate a birthday somewhere…read morenew. Requested a sunset view or bathtub from the friendly staff member at the front desk. Lucked out on getting the bathtub, because the sunset view would've had street traffic noise. The hotel is in pristine condition. Beautifully appointed as part of the Hilton Tapestry collection. It's within walking distance of the riverwalk, parks, restaurants, shops and the Capital Mall. There is Valet for $29, but free garages are close by. The valet was kind enough to let me know that one block over the 1 & 2 floors are always free while the higher floors are not. Didn't try the Italian restaurant off the lobby but it was always busy so it's probably good. I had a lovely stay here and would definitely recommend it.

Service at The Holman was first class! Rooms clean and…read morecomfortable with a view( just ask when scheduling stay)! Coffee shop with yummy pastries and such. Also, Gamberetti's Italian restaurant located on the ground level. Such a wonderful experience. Authentic Italian cuisine. If you have been there....It's a must, Best lasagna and cocktails!

We have been coming here for years have spent many anniversary here. We enjoy the large rooms the…read morehot tub the staff. The restaurant next door does a great job. We have always had our little dog with us and do not leave her in the room when we go out. I'm guessing not all of the guests here follow the same thoughts. I now understand why these places charge to do so. Friends of ours stayed at another place and they wanted double. Coming into our room there was large stains on the carpet. Shame on the folks that allow this to happen with their pets. Soon places will not allow pets at all because of you. Put your dogs in a kennel if you can't control them. Nothing against the hotel we still love coming here.

Great views and rooms were very relaxing…read more Has elevator access Can't wait to go back!