河灣賓館(Riverbend Guest House)

We had a comfortable, pleasant stay in a beautiful area near trees and parks. Because we were the only ones there (the basement had two or three other rooms and a shared common area), it was quiet and we had a lot of privacy. There was a well outfitted kitchenette in the common area but strangely, no sink—at least none that we could find. Dogs are allowed as long as they don’t get on the furniture—a very reasonable request.

We are seniors and were with our family members, who were camping at the Vedder River Campground, a very pleasant 15 minute drive away. When my wife and I entered the cottage, it seemed to be homey, with a woman's touch in the way it was arranged and decorated. There was a large king size bed and it was really comfortable. Everything we needed was right there- great kitchenette, microwave, frig, dishes, and lots of extras - little things like a big jar of candies, some supplies of things you might forget to bring, Jessica, one of the owners was friendly and most pleasant to deal with. each morning, we enjoyed a great continental style breakfast with a very generous helping of fresh fruits, yogurt, fresh muffin. There was a coffee maker with lots of coffee and a kettle. Just past where the B&B is located, there is a wide open area by the river and you can see two very large mountains. There was a good sized table, and the one room cabin was quite spacious, and we had a private bathroom. It was very quiet at night. Everything was clean and well looked after. There was a large parking area and we could leave our car right outside the door. There was a table outside the living room in the yard that we could use. It was hot outdoors and at the time we were there, the air was quite smoky, so we stayed indoors a lot. We really felt at home.

This place was comfortable and clean and the owner was very friendly. But, it’s basically a basement with several rooms and a shared common space. It was more like a hostel than a bed-and-breakfast, especially since there was no breakfast. Oddly, even though it had a wonderful, small kitchenette with plates and dishes, and everything else, there was no sink. How would people wash their dishes? My only thought was the bathroom but that would be difficult and a major pain. While we were there, there were no other guests, so it was very quiet and pleasant. But, if there had been other guests, using the common area and watching TV, it could’ve been a very different experience, especially if they were noisy. Not a bad experience and the cost made it worth it but there are some things to consider.