Near the water, just outside of the sleepy town of Stevenson and about an hour from Portland, lies this gem of an escape. I must say, the second time around was a much better experience! Last time we stayed in one of the "treehouses" and it was an unexpectedly poor experience. There, the price tag was astronomical, the space relatively limited, and there is a train nearby that went by about every two hours overnight. Our experience this year in one of the rooms upstairs in the main lodge was much better! They've done a good job of updating the insides of the rooms, though many of the doors throughout the place still appear fairly old. It's a bit of a weird thing to notice, but you'll have a very nice/upscale feeling bed and sitting area, and then. it feels like they forgot to put a new door on the bathroom. I found the same thing in the meeting area as well. The beds were very comfortable in our room, which had some blackout curtains, got amazingly dark... Like cave of dark. It was phenomenal! The views here on a nice day are nothing short of awe inspiring! Looking out a window form your room, the dining room, the lobby, the lawn or any number of other areas it he hotel reveals the Columbia river flanked by majestic peaks reflecting gentle sunlight as they slope to the water below. It literally looks like a poem! The meeting facility is wonderful and the ancillary activities like golf, mini golf, axe throwing and read more

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Disappointing at best! The views at Skamania can't be beat but the lodge itself is so worn out and tired looking. We had one of their very best (expensive) rooms and to be told there was not housekeeping unless we asked for it was truly a surprise. Then there was the parking permit/fee. When we inquired if it was for security purposes, the desk agent said it's to pay for parking lot maintenance!! Is that really what you want you staff to say? And truly, they aren't maintaining the parking lot. How about including it in the cost of the room and gladly tell your guests there is complimentary parking? The room was spacious but very tired looking. The carpets are worn and dirty. Other than the room being spacious and a nice fireplace, there was nothing charming or cozy. When we asked for housekeeping, it was minimal. We got more coffee pods and the bed was half-heartedly made. We did not recevie fresh drinking glasses or coffee mugs. They weren't even rinsed out!! There are too many beautiful places in our area to stay and spend our money. We won't be returning there. read more

A 21st Birthday Dinner Ruined We booked this dinner as part of a special mother-daughter trip to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday. We drove an hour from Under Canvas in White Salmon, WA, specifically for this meal. Just before our reservation, my daughter had a medical issue, so I called to let the restaurant know we might be a few minutes late. Kiana at the front desk was extremely rude and warned that if we were even one minute past the 15-minute grace period, our reservation would be given away and we would be moved to the bottom of the list. We arrived only three minutes late. Once seated, however, we learned not only did we have to wait now at least 25 min but the kitchen was running more than 45 minutes behind When our food finally arrived, my daughter's salmon was good, but my mushroom risotto was under-seasoned. When I reached for the salt, the top of the shaker came off and about half the container spilled onto my meal. I asked to speak with a manager, but no manager came to our table. Our server explained that my meal and drink could be removed from the bill, but the kitchen was closed and they couldn't prepare a replacement. They kindly offered food from another restaurant in the facility, but it was after 9 p.m., and after waiting so long, I didn't want to start over elsewhere. I left hungry, and what was supposed to be a special 21st birthday dinner was ruined. To be clear, our server was wonderful--kind, apologetic, and doing his best in a situation that was not his fault. My disappointment is with how management handled the incident. I expected someone to acknowledge what happened and apologize. Given the occasion and the hour-long drive, even a small gesture, such as a voucher to return, would have meant a lot. I don't expect perfection. Mistakes happen, but how you handle them matters. Unfortunately, this situation was handled very poorly, leaving us with a deeply disappointing memory from an important mother-daughter trip. read more

I have mixed feelings writing this review because I have so many special memories here. But, this last visit with my husband made me kinda sad for the lodge. I have been coming for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and many weddings including my own here in 2017. I'm giving 3 stars because the resort has stunning views, lots of hiking, golf and zip-lining activities. The staff is always pleasant when I have dealt with anyone. Where it seems to be slipping is a refresh- it's looking worn, tired and going for 20 years plus its disappointing to see the exact same art, decorations for the holidays and bedding etc in the resort. Updating the resort is certainly in order- the housekeeping was lackluster at the resort as well. Only adding to the worn out, faded feel overall that just kind of depressed me. I see that property is adding other lodging options like the treehouses that are fairly new-but, the original property and lodging interiors could use some revenue. I haven't stayed overnight at the resort since our wedding in 2017- so, this review is based on a day trip for the views and lunch. The service and the food were pleasant enough- but, as noted above and in other reviews posted the parking area is in sad shape and overall the resort feels like Grandma's Mountain Lodge kinda. Like, it's comfy and familiar yet stale & dreary at the same time. read more

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I'm surprised by all the low reviews because I had a great experience here. Came for a conference and found the facilities to be very nice. Staff were attentive, food was great, and the grounds were really well done. Parking is plentiful, check-in was easy, and my room was spacious. I'd definitely be interested in coming back. read more

We stayed here during my friend's wedding over the weekend. Post check in, we headed to our room and noticed an intense bleach/chlorine smell throughout the hallways. Upon entry to our room, we were assaulted by a strong odor coming from the carpet. The room came with 2 double beds when we wanted a king. They were fully booked so we couldn't change our room. Asked for a playpen but didn't use it since it looked dirty. Throughout the entire stay, there was a constant wind tunnel whistling type noise that was annoying. Walls are super duper thin as we heard loud footsteps from the floor above us. There were multiple stains on the blanket. We skipped the morning housekeeping since our daughter was sleeping BUT we called in for the service after we left the room. They confirmed they'd get it done. However, they never showed up so we ended up with no room cleaning and a trash full of dirty diapers the whole time. While the views are nice and there's activities on site, we'd likely not return. read more

Overall a very nice experience. Rooms were dusty on arrival but besides that the rooms overall were clean. They do not do routine housekeeping daily but you can always ask for it if you would like. The basic rooms were very spacious and the lobby and Adirondack chairs outback were very nice for hanging out. The lodge restaurants were good and decent price especially the River Rock. Had some nice hiking trails and they had a Par 3 golf course and disc golf course as well. Not sure what my $30/night resort fee got me however as the golf and disc golf still had a fee. Still overall a very nice location and would come back again. read more

My husband and I went to their NYE party, stayed 2 nights and had dinner reservations. While the lodge is gorgeous, as well as a beautifully decorated NYE party, the costs for the dinner, drinks, resort fees in Winter, and parking, is outrageous. Our dinners were lunch sized portions. The butternut squash puree was a swipe of squash and the roasted potatoes were tiny and few. The dirty martini added $5 for the olive juice. $18! My dinner was less than warm. For $70 per dinner, that is unacceptable. Resort fees should be less in the winter as you would not use an outdoor hot tub in the rain nor sit around a fire pit. $16 per day for parking. That is outrageous. I would definitely recommend a day trip and buy food in the bar instead of the dining room. read more

Skamania Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

Sorry to say but the Lodge has seen better days and needs a TOTAL refurbishment. We arrived at night and the parking lot and path was dangerously poorly lit. Some areas were pitch dark!! The disabled parking spots are covered with slippery gravel, broken down curbs and might violate ADA standards. The rooms look "tired" and there are scrapes and scratches on woodwork and walls. Maid service does not happen UNLESS requested and that fact is not revealed until you return to an unmade room. What the $(;;$! We enjoyed the employees and the beautiful setting but won't be back until the lodge AND Parking lot are both renovated. read more

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After 3days, things just hot worse... there is no interest in even pretending the staff has an interest in service to anyone but themselves.... There is a serious need for communication among their staff...servers, managers and the chef don't appear to talk to one another. Structurally this is still in mind a potential 5 star, but the implementation is a joke.... Here are comments from my wife: Nightmare. Glutened. There for a work off site. I called in advance and was told they had many gf options and could avoid cross contamination. When I arrived only "fresh fruit" was designated GF. Every waiter plus manager had different version of what was and wasn't GF. My celiac marked meal at group dinner was served w potatoes that we found out the next morning were cross contaminated. Sick all weekend. Even non-gf food for others was terrible. This is a gem... The location is 5star, but maintenance, food and service are 3 star in my book. Carpets are tired, the gym is not resort quality, great sauna, heavy chlorine use in the pool and hot tub. Views, trails, ev charging all amazing read more

Spent three nights as a birthday present for my wife. Staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in a 2 person treehouse. Housekeeping was iffy, we had to call for bathroom tissue. The cooler on the deck (advertised as packed with ice) had one melted bag. After trying the pub and restaurant, we ate out on the other nights. I had a strip steak that was cut too thin and my medium rare came out raw. The eggs benedict were hard boiled! The location and surroundings are a treasure and the bell man was very attenetive but you gotta work on the housekeeping and meals service. read more

This beautiful place needs updating. The woodwork is worn. The carpets and hallways are dark. Food has always been at the top of my favs but this time very disappointing. We've stayed here before and felt we were in the destination as described. This time we felt we were cheated for the price and food were higher than the service provided. read more

Skamania Lodge was a Gorge staple. I grew up in the Clark County area and came here so many times for the brunch, the buffet, I brought my now wife of 22 years here for our 6 month anniversary. We won a gift card at a raffle so we are here currently spending the night. What a sad state of affairs. The grounds are beautiful as always. But the lodge itself is in awful shape. The rooms are dated. The food is terrible. Legitimately terrible. The 200$ dinner was seriousl the worst I've had in years. The potatoes were near raw. And the fish was inedible. The beds are uncomfortable. The tubs are old and shabby. The tvs are tiny and have hard line cable- legitimately haven't been replaced In a long time. It's as if they weren't even trying. There is a wedding here tonight and I couldn't help but think that I would be embarrassed to be that wedding- I wouldn't want my guests to stay here. Glad we had a gift card. But even with the entire experience being free, it wasn't worth the drive. The only redeeming quality was spending time with the girl I went on a date with so many years ago. Unlike the lodge, she still is amazing. read more

I really love coming here both in winter and summer. I usually come here for work events and the staff and amenities are wonderful. The Rooms are very cozy and definitely a lodge feel. The beds and sheets are so soft and each room comes with a robe. There are mini fridges and coffee machines in all rooms. If you want a microwave, you can request it and have it sent to your room. There's plenty to do here for the whole family! Scavenger hunts for the lodge are located in the lobby as well as bored games for rent. My favorite part of the hotel is the main lounge area that has a big view window of the gorge. Also the pool and hot tub areas are so amazing. I can't wait until they finish the upgrades this spring 2025. Shoutout to the front desk staff for always being friendly and welcoming! Can't wait until my next trip! read more

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I'll start with be positives. A beautiful location. Simply sunning. Mini-golf was a delight and the food was good. The staff we interacted with were kind and thoughtful. If it weren't for them, this would be a 1-star review. When we arrived yesterday (9/6) to celebrate our 1-year anniversary, we were disgusted to find that our bathroom had not been thoroughly cleaned. In it, we found hair on a towel rack, bath mat, and in the bathtub. Shortly after, when walking to mini-golf, we let the staff know and were assured it would be cleaned up. However, when we retuned in the evening after mini-golf and dinner, the hair was still there. The staff had come to the room, which was clear from the fact that our hand towel and been rehung, but it was not cleaned. I contacted the lodge through its customer service email last night and never heard back. This morning, after receiving our bill, I responded to the email (a named staff member, not an auto-reply) to let them know and to show them time-stamped photos of the bathroom. Three hours later and we just checked out and we have yet to receive a reply. Furthermore, after taking a shower, we learned it was worse than we had thought. The moisture from the shower revealed even more hair. In short, this room cost us over $320 and needed a deep clean. From the thick coat of dust on the bathroom vent to the clear dust on the furniture, and even a cobweb at the bathroom entrance, this room was not clean. It was pretty gross. Furthermore, when we arrived, the front plate of our entry keypad was missing. The front desk assured us this did not compromise the security of the room, and that this was common. But, we didn't see another single room with a missing faceplate (and we walked past several dozen rooms). I've attached photos below, including the time-stamped versions showing the hair when we arrived and after they had supposedly cleaned it. For such a beautiful property with kind staff, I hate to say that I can't recommend this place, but, I can't recommend this place. read more

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I recently stayed here for a wedding and it was my first time in Stevenson, so I had no idea what to expect. We booked a standard king room and while the room is a bit dated and quite dark, it did what it needed to do for our 2-night stay. The bed was comfy and the water pressure in the shower was good. The property itself is massive with plenty of hiking trails, activities, golf. They have a 18-hole mini golf course, which was hella fun and a 9-hole course for regular golf. The greens are all turf so no worries of getting muddy or dirty. It costs $20 for the day to play the mini-golf and you can play as much as you want. Most of the activities you have to pay extra for, so nothing is really included except for the pool and gym. The wedding itself was put together really well. The entire team behind making it happen did a great job. And for a huge group like ours, it made hanging out easy and fun. The biggest problem is that it's quiet hours after 10PM, so we ended up partying in the parking lot to avoid any noise complaints lol We had catered food for the most part which for a wedding I thought was pretty good. We ordered pizzas from the restaurant as a late night snack, that wasn't my favorite. The staff throughout the property though, 10/10, everyone was so nice! Checkout was smooth, but I noticed they charged me for parking when I didn't have a car. (I carpooled and my friend was charged for parking). I was able to email them and they said they would remove it. But it's a reminder to always check your final bill to make sure things are all square. This is a great property for those looking for a quiet and peaceful setting and wilderness excursions. read more

So much fun good value beautiful views !! I wish they had more than 9 holes ! Good snack food decent burgers. Nice carts cool staff !! The breeze feels nice !! read more

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I keep trying this place hoping it'll be better. To be fair, Travis at the front desk was amazing. Very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately there were some issues. It's not ok to say "all fees included" when you book through their website, but then charge for parking and amenities once you get there without them even saying anything to you about them. Who charging for parking?! That alone is a great reason not to come back. I got a vegan burger at the restaurant yesterday and I've been sick to my stomach the last 18-24 hours. I haven't had a stomach issue like this before but it's a bummer. The waitress was nice but lacked knowledge about the menu item, and also brought the wrong food out to my friend with me. I do like some of the decor around Christmas time, but everything is beyond outdated and dirty. For the second time I couldn't use my shower in the bathroom because it was stained brown. I dunno.. I want to love it, but whoever runs this place needs to listen to these reviews like the ones I've seen and figure out how to make some huge changes. It was only 18% capacity when I was there and I can see why. read more

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we had a fantastic stay at salamons lodge. we spent a few nights in one of the treehouses and glamped like pros. the tent was really beautiful and so was the view. our bed was comfy (and heated!) and the bathtub was such a nice amenity to have. we had a little trouble getting the fire out to light, but the staff was quick to answer via text (such a nice way to get help). we had brunch in the restaurant and talked about the salmon hash all day. the only reason i can't give it 5 stars is because of the persistent train whistle through the night. i live in downtown chicago, so im used to train noise, but this was a lot. the lodge provides a white noise machine and ear plugs, which is thoughtful, but didn't really help. maybe next time we'll do a cabin! because i'd love to come back and stay again. read more

Skamania Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

Great resort terrible food. For the price of the food the quality is far below satisfactory. The breakfast potatoes were very over cooked, which was extremely disappointing given the fact the buffet cost $20 and potatoes were one of only a few items. The gluten free bread that they served for dinner was disgusting. Low quality sandwich bread I guarantee it. I ordered a burger without cheese (due to an allergy) and they made it with cheese after waiting a super long time to eat I had to wait double the time to get my order right. The salad we ordered had a bad tomatoes. The best part was the service -- all the waiters were lovely-- but that doesn't fill the void in my stomach. The Internet connection was terrible. We tried to watch TV and it was spotty and hard to get work done on the computer as well. The place is lovely and very expensive, it would be nice if they put some of that towards improving the food and internet quality. read more

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Best customer service of my life! I called the front desk inquiring about the beautiful paint color in our room. A few minutes later Sara from the maintenance department personally delivered a printout of the Sherwin-Williams paint color, a sample jar of the paint and a chocolate hammer! Wow! She really went above and beyond! Thanks Sara! read more

Skamania Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

We visited Skamania Lodge to do the Zipline Adventure and had the best time. Our guides, Stan and Jack, kept things super light and funny throughout while also ensuring all of our safety. The ziplines were so fun! You get to go on 7 that progressively get longer, some of them faster than others. They even show you some fun tricks you can do on the very last one. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone, and would love to go back. It's great for couples, friends, family, colleagues, people of any ability level as there isn't much to it but sitting in your harness and having fun! read more

Bring back the champagne brunch buffet please, went there yesterday and was hugely disappointed. Get your act together read more

I went during the off season when prices are a bit cheaper and because of that pricing I was able to get one of the treehouse rooms. I added on the "birthday basket" for the room and it was actually a lot better than I was expecting. Pretty sure the staff threw in some s'more kits, some chocolates, and a campfire game because I don't think it was included in the birthday basket description. It felt really special that they went above and beyond for us. Because it was the slow season, we had an entire firepit to ourselves at the tree houses which was magical. We stayed up really late and didn't have to worry about being too loud because nobody else was staying in the tree houses. The room was awesome. Loved having the fireplace in the room and the water boiler so we could make some hot chocolate. The hot tub is nice and keep in mind that both the men's and women's changing rooms have a sauna in them and their own hot tubs. We dined at the restaurant. Not sure of the name but it was the pricier one. The food was good and the view was great. Sitting by the windows with a view of the gorge is something else! My wife and I mused that our server was the perfect amount of available. Was checking in that we were taken care of but didn't ever feel like he was hovering. Really top notch service by the front and back of house. The zip lining was more fun than I anticipated. I thought it'd be fun but like... As fun as a 40 year old could have with a bunch of 12 year olds fun. But we both had a blast. We didn't do other activities but look forward to doing them on a future visit. Honestly, I'm not sure why families would bring kids here for more than 1 day. I think kids might get kinda bored here but we sure as heck enjoyed relaxing and unwinding! read more

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Beautiful view, tolerable food, no beer at lunch, exceptionally slow service. Probably about 40 minutes from the time we were sat to food arriving. There seems to have been a bottleneck in the kitchen, since the wait staff was available. read more

I went for a wedding, the lodge had booked 2 weddings for the same weekend! Paid $500 plus a night for a suite! Dining options were limited! Breakfast buffet was 45min and was told togo somewhere else if I could! The dining room was almost empty and it was a buffet. For your money stay at budget motel their continental food is better then any service received while at this resort. Disney prices on a low level resort! Spa was useless for pretty much any services! read more

Skamania Lodge - Resort view - Hotels Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

I enjoy staying for Thanksgiving. They have a delicious Thanksgiving buffet and an indoor pool as well as an indoor and outdoor door hot tub. I like getting a room with a fireplace. There is a fun family game room, free coffee/cider/cocoa station, and lots of outdoor activities (although I've never stayed long enough to do much outside). I highly recommend the place. read more

Really enjoyed our stay at Skamania. Great homebase for exploring Columbia river gorge area. The room was nice with an incredible view. There is a lot to do on the property pool, hot tub, golf, etc. Service all around was great. The only downside was the restaurant was overpriced for unremarkable food. 10 dollars for a latte that was definitely not worth the price. I would definitely come back to enjoy the beautiful resort. I would recommend eating off property next time. read more

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Loved the hotel and the grounds. All around great experience for the hotel. Restaurant needs a little help

I was charged for three nights instead of two. I was told upon checkout that the manager would reach out to me that day or the following so they can make it right. I have my statements I've shown you guys and I've spoke to you guys multiple times. They are refusing to return my money for the one night extra that I paid if I can give them zero stars, I would completely rude and I am definitely dissatisfied. I will be telling all coworkers friends family business people alike. Do not use your services. read more

We had a great weekend here. Lodge is beautiful, staff were great. Scenery and view are fantastic.

Awful drink quality. Bartender uses vodka instead of gin in a gin drink. Some of the food was okay and others were just very bad for the price. I would not ever come back here for the restaurant and I really think the chef and the staff and manager do not care either. Let me ask this question. Does anyone at this organization actually cares? I mean you have 3 out of 5 star. That's not good! What have you don't to improve the quality of service ? read more

Skamania continues to have stunning views of the Gorge, but the lodge needs serious maintenance both inside and out. The outside looks like it hasn't been refreshed in a long time and the dining room is sad sad sad. Once a special place to take visitors, the chairs are worn, uncomfortable, the menu is uninspiring, and the food was mediocre. So disappointing. read more

Absolutely stunning views! My friends hosted their wedding at the Skamania Lodge. We traveled from a different state so we decided to spend our weekend here. There's plenty to do: swimming in their indoor pool, golfing, nice walking trails, plus they also have a wonderful restaurant. We chose to stay in one of their rooms with a river view and a fireplace, and we loved it! Waking up to the breathtaking gorge was such a treat. The rooms are spacious and the bed is a king size. I'd say the only two complaints were: the walls, they are so thin you can hear your next door neighbor--ours was a baby crying at 6am, and the sliding bathroom doors that seem to be broken or hard to open and close. read more

Skamania Lodge - River View Room - Hotels Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

We were so excited for our stay at Skamania Lodge. But alas, our hopes were dashed upon arrival. They don't clean the rooms here. Checking the bed, the coverlet was covered in pubic hair (see pictures). There was trash left in the trash cans, trash behind/under the bed and the carpet was nasty. Also, there were crusty boogers on the bedsheets. Adding a star because they DID have bedbug covers on the mattress, so at least the bedbugs were protected from the pubic hair. Additionally, they have the creepiest artwork I've ever seen throughout the halls. Place felt haunted. Thankfully, I didn't see any ghosts, just lots of pubic hair. I think I would have rather seen a ghost, though, because I really don't like other people's pubic hair. read more

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We haven't been there for about 10yr. The quality of the service was slow and inaccurate. Blew more than one order. The menu was very limited both in the lounge and the restaurant. The food was decent, though I ordered Eggs Benedict and it was marginal. They were once renown for their Sunday brunch. One of the best I've ever had. Now it's just a joke. They had bacon, sausage, scambled eggs, potatoes (were soggy) oatmeal, fruit and pancakes. Hardly a culinary experience. Our room was a King and there was only one lounge chair for a double occupancy room. The TV cable service kept going blank for a minute or so. Not cool when your team is on the 5yd line and ready to score. The only redeeming quality was the view from a river side room. read more

My review is for the wedding venue ONLY as a guest. I did not stay at the lodge for hotel. Absolutely gorgeous views! The wedding was set up very nicely. Ceremony was outside at the amphitheater. Reception was at the pavilion. It was a cold rainy week in Stevenson but the hotel was able to try to make the guests warm and comfortable. The ceremony was quick and easy. White chairs were set up perfectly. Fire pits and overhead heaters in the pavilion. We had dinner served in pavilion. The welcome party prior to wedding was nice. It was held in the conference room area in a downstairs spot. Lots of room to meet and greet. Small side room for games and little kids to play. read more

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I feel compelled to write a review because of the 3 star rating. This place is fantastic and I highly recommend this spot. My family and I came for a quick one day getaway and we were so pleasantly surprised with this place. The hospitality was top notch, they had so many kid activities, and the food was great. Don't listen to these other poor reviews and check it out for yourself, you won't regret it. read more

Reserved the ada room. Was here about 8 years ago. Very disappointed. Worn and dirty. We had to wait for the room to be cleaned. Why. Dirty coffe mugs. Fridge had hair and grime. Very dusty all over. Bedding put on and tucked in all at once so had to remake bed to use. Everything was tired. Need to refresh for sure. read more

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Gorgeous glamping setup but OMG the trains are no joke. We got zero sleep. They are blasting their horns about every hour and it sounds like they are immediately outside your room. The website does recommend ear plugs, but that is not enough. And then you miss out of hearing nature / natural White noise. $800/night is insane considering the trains are right there. I am so excited to try glamping again, but do not recommend this location. read more

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