my pet-peeve on yelp is reading to the end of a Thumbs Down review on a steakhouse, & the reviewer…read moreFINALLY discloses they are a vegan. So in the quest for Full Disclousure: I'm not keen on camping. Yet this B&B experience was a unique treat. The teepees are tastefully decorated & roomy, the beds are comfy with electric blankets w/ dual settings, the staff & service were great, breakfast was filling & yummy. As for price value, if you are okay w/ trudging outside to tinkle in your private outhouse during the middle of night, while paying WELL over $150 for bed & breakfast, then you are a braver Camper than me :-)

What a magical place! Great way to find some rest and relaxation. The owner was very kind and…read morewelcoming. We enjoyed the tubs, picking apples and sitting by the fire at night. We will be back!

My wife and I stumbled on this remote retreat on Easter, while on a random drive through the…read morecountryside near Trout Lake. Curious, we stopped in to check things out, and we were both found ourselves smitten with this serene sanctuary tucked away in the hills a half hour north of White Salmon. The compound's primary function is that of a combined Buddhist temple and Druid sanctum, there's a lot more going on here, that isn't immediately apparent. It's also an event center, B&B, hostel, a farm (complete with a farm store - fresh organic eggs!), and a place of refuge, meditation and community support. The temple itself is built inside a colossal barn (but it sure doesn't feel like it) with a new temple being built onsite a little to the north. Inside, there are prayer mats set out in rows, the scent of incense, the shrine, a little kitchenette, and some talismans, books and other souvenirs available for purchase (by donation, on the honor system, since there was no one present in the temple when we visited). Just outside, at the base of the stairs, there's a covered pegboard where you can select a prayer tablet (select the Buddhist saint(?) that matches your desire), write your thoughts on the back, and hang it on the board (to be prayed over by the priests, perhaps)? A modest donation of $10 is asked (again, honor system) to use one of the tablets. Adjacent to the Buddhist temple itself , there is a fenced cloister/rock garden, ornamented with benches, shrines, statues, effigies, and populated with a small daycare (for the children of residents, I presume? Or perhaps for visiting B&B guests with children?) around a dozen small, private meditation "shacks" (for lack of a better word) where you can sequester yourself away in silent thought and prayer. These chambers are available to anyone, of any faith, religion, or lack thereof. Just outside the cloister is a massive bell with a swinging striker, whose peals can be heard across the entire 23 acre property. Sticks of incense and basins in which to place them can be found in several places throughout the campus. On the other side of the grounds, beyond the community building and B&B, you'll find the Druid Sanctuary, consisting of a large, almost mushroom-like building (containing a bench that curves around the inner wall, cushions, musical instruments and a fireplace), and several shrines to various Celtic deities in a half-circular orbit around this main building. At the end of the loop is a vast stone circle courtyard, with benches, stone tables, a central firepit and a tall wooden pole painted with Celtic symbols and imagery. I am sure that many a Celtic ritual, dance or gathering occurs here on a dark, moonlit night. And still further out, a serpentine, stone path labyrinth winds about, where meditative souls can wander, meandering their way towards the center, while focusing their thoughts inward and working through feelings of hope, fear and/or grief. There's still even more to see spread across the grounds of the Abbey: towering Buddha statues, the farm, the chicken run, and more. Due to the weather, we didn't have a chance to see everything. Oh, and fun fact: as is the Buddhist way of attempting to mitigate suffering in all its forms, there's a no-kill policy for the chickens here. They harvest and sell the eggs, but the chickens live out their natural lives here, and the abbey offers its services as a sort of "retirement home" for elderly chickens whose owners can't bear to put them down. That's pretty awesome, if you ask me. Throughout our visit, every door we encountered on-site was unlocked, as if welcoming all to explore and to share in whatever services the temple and its adherents are able to provide. And other than a few other visitors local to the area, we never encountered a monk, druid or anyone else directly affiliated with the temple, although we didn't poke around in the larger administrative/community building, other than to use the restroom. Yet we never felt unwelcome, out of place, or as if we were trespassing. As a place of refuge, I wouldn't be surprised if I discovered I could drive up and walk in at three in the morning, and find the doors still unlocked. I doubt anyone in desperate need or seeking aid would be turned away from this place, for any reason. Full disclosure: I'm not Buddhist. I'm...not even sure what I am anymore, honestly. My previous faith has been mortally wounded by bad faith actors, hypocrites, sycophants and grifters, who took something sacred and tarnished it by their greed, blind zealotry, and ignorance. But places like Trout Lake Abbey reinvigorate my desire to connect with the cosmic, the unknowable, and the divine...if there is such a thing. Who knows? But after this weekend's visit, I'm starting to think that the answer won't be found by looking outward - it'll be found by looking within.

I was invited to a Druid ceremony here for summer solstice and it couldn't have been more magical…read more I was in awe of the property and I will definitely be returning! Thank you to all involved with the creation and upkeep of such a special place.

Do not stay here and waste your $189 per night. Most disgusting, dirty place I've ever stayed at…read more The host never even said hello when I checked in. The decking was disgustingly dirty (get a leaf blower)! Spider webs everywhere and a full opened beer can left on the porch. Did you even check my space out before I checked in??? Obviously not! These owners have definitely given up. Just shut down the business and be done with it. They say they have air conditioning but it doesn't keep the caboose cold. It's a joke No soap in the shower and I can tell they didn't clean the sheets before I arrived as I inhaled a huge hair left behind on the pillow. I had to pull it out of my mouth at 2am! Gross!!!! We got up at 5am. and were gone by 5:30am. Oh and there's no picnic tables, bbq pits outside just some weird sand play lot for kids. What a waste of money. I hope the owners read this and refund at least half my $$$ but I doubt that'll happen. DO NOT STAY here. Total rip off of $190 I want my money back!!!!! You're embarrassing to the traveler.

Amazing place and piece of history. Right off the Iron Horse trail. We stayed in a caboose and it…read morewas great! Breakfast was delicious, everything made feo. Scratch and fresh eggs from their poultry. Couldn't have had better hosts. We'll be back!

Me and my husband stood here 5/20 and had such an amazing experience! It was so peaceful as soon…read moreas we drove onto the property cute little kittens were playing in the yard, horses in the back. Our room was decorated so cute for our late honeymoon the bath room was a good size very huge jacuzzi tub and high tech shower with radio and lights Breakfast was THE BEST with the freshest orange juice We will definitely be back!

The owners are friendly, personable, accommodating and attentive. The appointments are pleasing…read more The room and facilities clean and modern. Nicely located and convenient to a variety of eateries. Breakfast was freshly prepared and filling. All in all a nice weekend getaway address

We rolled into downtown Trout Lake, WA around sundown on our way back from Mt. Adams and realized…read morewe'd better find a place to sleep. We saw Kelly's sign and went in and asked if they had rooms available. It's not the place I'd choose as a romantic getaway, but it is pleasant and pretty and very well kept. And they have dogs, which immediately endeared me to the place. Kelly Enochs and wife Marilyn run a nice little B&B here. We didn't see much of Marilyn (although her pressed-flower art decorates the place) but Kelly was very chatty, perhaps almost too much so. I'm sure one craves company when you run a B&B out in the woods and it's off-season! Location is great: right on a creek, right off the main road, on a side road that leads out into the 'country' (nice for walking or morning runs). There is a nice sitting room downstairs with a very good library of outdoors-related books. The antique couch is pretty but not the most comfortable. Kelly has a large collection of music and is a big music fan ... and will tell you all about it if you're interested. Our room (Creekside - a double upstairs; see photos) was large and comfortable. We had to go around the corner outside to use the bathroom (sink, toilet, clawfoot tub), but there were no other guests, so that worked out fine. Kelly is also a coffee addict, so there WILL be a fresh pot waiting for you in the morning. Breakfast was good with plenty of food ... all the basics you would expect - something eggy, something bready, something sausagey, fruit, coffee & tea. All in all, a nice time, and I would go back if I were in the area.

We stayed at Kelly's Trout Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast for two nights in July 2018. I discovered that…read morethey had been reported 'Closed' on Yelp - not true! Thanks to Yelp for correcting this. A beautiful house on a beautiful creek, with charming hosts! We had the Creekside Suite, it was really good, with a private deck overlooking the creek! We would love to go back! P.S. Cellular data and WiFi are quite spotty in Trout Lake, so download what you need before you arrive.

On a recent motorcycle trip we found ourselves in Natches at dusk on a Monday. After asking around…read morefor a campground we saw a sign for lodging and food. The food was a lone bar called vans (dated but friendly and decent food) and a lone hotel. The woman answered the bell and agreed to show me her rooms and told me the price. 86 bucks later we found ourselves in a dated but clean and nice smelling room. Comfortable beds with good quality bedding were a nice surprise and we were tired so we went to sleep. In the morning we made some hotel provided coffee (very good) and enjoyed it at a cafe style table with real coffee cups and cloth napkins silverware. The towels were fluffy and heavy and the complimentary soaps and shampoos were great. For the money the amenities here far surpassed any I have experienced in hotels at twice the price. Great little find we highly recommend it.

Natchez Hotel I…read morechecked online for other places near our rafting trip and this was the closest that I was able to find that was inexpensive, and available. The person on the phone was helpful and laid back. This is definitely not a chain hotel nor is it a foofy B&B. The decor in the New Orleans room was meh. I asked the owner if there was wi-fi internet service and was told that internet was available in a specific area, but no wi-fi. FYI, I use TMobile=No Phone Service=No Edge. Pros - Near the "Y" at interstates 410 and 12, pretty good prices, mellow atmosphere. (YMMV) Cons - No cell phone service (for me), a couple of strange greasy stains on a couple of the pillow cases! yuck. One of the pillows smelled like cologne (unwashed?) Anyway, my experience with the Natchez Hotel is LIMITED, but I don't need much when i'm just staying for a quick "over-night". I just needed a place to sleep, and I would crash here again if it came down to it. I'll give it three stars because it borders between 2-3 stars.

This was my wife's grandparents house, so I cannot give an impartial review…read more We love how well the house has been treated. The house is not wheelchair friendly, but I don't see an easy way around that. This place is great for group gatherings. A nice place to stay, awesome alternative to hotel. It is in the center of town. This means it's quite busy outside M-F 9am-4pm. Weekends, and holidays it is very quiet. Conversely, festivals held in town, the house is ground zero, the center of all the action. And a train periodically rolls through town, three blocks away.

This is a beautiful option in town for receptions and events. Everyone knows that the ERC isn't…read morevery homey so it's nice that there is some place else to go that has a little more charm.

What a pretty place, loved the stained glass. The breakfasts were the best surprise, especially the…read moreattention to detail like a little orange slice on the rim of my glass, and the homemade granola. Use of the communal kitchen was great for making snacks for my 3 year old. We stayed in the Rose room, which had a King size bed that worked well for the 3 of us to sleep on and had AC, pretty important in July. The Ivy is right down the block from a specialty beer and wine shop too. The owner, Amber, treated us like family. We will be recommending this place to friends.

One of the best lodgings at this price-point in our extensive U.S. and international travels. From…read morethe adept desk-clerk upon arrival who assured me Booking.com's was the best rate and seeing that we had a room that was amazingly and surprisingly QUIET to the desk/breakfast room attendants the next morning who both came to our room to show how the shower stem worked AND went for more hot-sauce packets so that we could truly ENJOY the breakfast burritos, it was PERFECT. Ignore those reviews that harbor fear! I walked for an hour before breakfast and despite the outskirts-of-town nature of the area felt safe (it's a CITY; keep your wits about you and be CORDIAL to strangers). Although it's ok we moved on for our 2nd night I was a tad disappointed we couldn't extend our stay thru Saturday night as they were fully booked. We spent $100 more last night and the only (unused by us) "plus" seems to be that they have an indoor pool. Would stay at the Hotel Y again without ANY qualms.

The walls are paper thin. The kid in the room took advantage of the rolling chair from 7 an until…read more11 pm. There also seemed to be vacuuming by the staff after 8pm. You could hear voices above and next door. The towels were small and paper thin. We had to turn the heat way up because there wasn't enough blankets. On the plus side the breakfast was better than expected.