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Peaceful Getaway w/ Stunning Views, Deck! Hike, Mtn Bike, min to river! Sleeps 5
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 51700 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful Getaway w/ Stunning Views, Deck! Hike, Mtn Bike, min to river! Sleeps 5
Our home is a custom-designed / custom-built, 2 bedroom and 2-1/2 bath house, designed to take advantage of the amazing views atop Burdoin Mtn. which sits at 2000 feet elevation just above the town of White Salmon. We offer excellent access to all types of recreation including windsurfing, kiting, biking, and hiking. Hike or bike from the doorstep with public access to one thousand+ acres of top-rated trails connecting within minutes to three of the Gorge's prime attractions including the renowned Coyote Wall/Syncline, Major Creek, and Catherine Creek, as well as Hospital Hill and the Evergreen Highway. Coyote Wall is considered one of the top ten must-see attractions in the state of Washington. River access is within a 20 minute drive. We oriented our house to take advantage of the views and built the living room as a partial octagon so that it focuses on 12,450 foot Mt. Adams and the surrounding territory. Wildlife abounds, with privacy, solitude, peace and quiet. It's a great retreat for recreation/sports seekers, writers, readers, a small family, a couple wishing a romantic or quiet getaway, or a solo traveller. Private 15 acres of solitude to enjoy. Within a short hiking or biking distance is a most spectacular Gorge view, overlooking a panoramic expanse of more than 70 miles of Columbia River Gorge from 2000 feet of gently sloping bluff---the Columbia River to the West, to the South overlooking the Hood River Valley and town of Hood River plus a stunning image of Mt. Hood, and to the East you gaze up the mighty Columbia towards the high deserts of Eastern Oregon and Washington. We have a lovely deck along the east side of the house overlooking our field--a perfect spot for morning tea, coffee, or even breakfast! Every room in our house offers a unique view of its own, even the bathrooms. Our open-design kitchen has all modern stainless steel amenities, plenty of custom counter tops with a peninsula for seating. Upstairs in the Master area we have a queen bed. There is a sitting area adjacent to this bedroom and a full bathroom with a clawfoot tub and shower, of course with views. The downstairs/daylight basement bedroom also has direct access to an outdoor patio, with a bunk bed double mattress on the lower bunk, twin on the upper, and its own full bath/shower. Our house was designed to provide a cozy and warm atmosphere, with plenty of privacy and modern amenities and to incorporate the beautiful nature and surroundings of our hilltop paradise. Our home is 'green' and healthy, with natural floor coverings, high-efficiency updated appliances. We have nationally ranked top-tasting private community well water. You can be assured that you will return home after your stay feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, well and healthy, and perhaps happily exhausted from recreation!
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Mowed trails, playstructure, toys, dvd's books
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NON-SMOKING premises
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
White Salmon
White Salmon is home to this vacation home. Syncline Winery and Hood River Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Spring Creek Hatchery State Park. Mount Hood Railroad and Hood River Lavender Farms are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

White Salmon, WA
What's nearby
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Columbia River Gorge - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
- Mount Hood Railroad - 21 min drive - 17.1 km
- Hood River Marina - 21 min drive - 16.8 km
- Indian Creek Golf Course - 26 min drive - 20.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- manny's lonchera - 22 min drive
- McDonald's - 27 min drive
- Starbucks - 27 min drive
- Riverside - 26 min drive
- Everybody's Brewing - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Duncan M.
Sep 21, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Retreat!
Duncan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nov 6, 2013
Fall-Tastic!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Steve P.
Jun 27, 2014
Mountain Vista
Steve P.
8/10 Good
John L.
Jul 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
father
John L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashwin M.
Jul 12, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect social distance getaway for the kids!
Ashwin M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rachel H.
Sep 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Relaxation Retreat
Rachel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Christopher C.
Aug 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay :)
Christopher C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Pavol M.
Jul 31, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Pavol M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
sophie d.
Jul 25, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In harmony with the nature
sophie d.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Andrew B.
Aug 2, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Scenery! Great house! Felt like home!
Andrew B.
8/10 Good
Brandy H.
Aug 4, 2018
Peace and Family Friendly Experience
Brandy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Travis M.
Nov 13, 2017
Wonderful - Great for a long term stay
Travis M.
Stayed 96 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Liz P.
Sep 1, 2016
Unique Night Sky, Custom Home, Gracious Landlords, Access to Scenic Trails and Mountain Views
Liz P.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
benjamin c.
Aug 11, 2016
Beyond expectation
benjamin c.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sep 28, 2015
Great views of Mount Adams
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Randy M.
Sep 28, 2015
Just what we needed!
Randy M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Angela S., Chicago
Aug 25, 2015
Quiet retreat near Hood River
Angela S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Marion R.
Jul 12, 2014
Great house, away from it all!
Marion R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Shirley P.
Sep 4, 2013
Beautiful home and great cares was taken to welcome us.
Shirley P.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jim B., Washington State
Jun 23, 2013
As nice or nicer than it looks
Jim B.
10/10 Excellent
Pam M.
Aug 28, 2025
Pam M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Lisa Neuburger
Dave and Lisa met in the Gorge in the early 90's, sharing many of the same interests. We built our home together in 1995 and now have a small family which includes Nicolaas, age 9, and Jin Bo, age 5, plus our dog, Cosmo, 5 chickens and a stray or rescued animal here and there. We both have extensive sports backgrounds which brought us each separately to the Gorge in the 1980's. Lisa no longer competes, Dave no longer climbs into the highest altitudes, but we love introducing our children to the opportunities we had and which abound in the Gorge area, including windsurfing, skiing, rock climbing, sailing, hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. Our children indulge in viewing, identifying, and tracking the wildlife around our home or down by the River. They love to explore, looking for trails, scat, nests, etc. and they really enjoy the summer treat of sleeping outside and counting the shooting stars! We feel so very fortunate to have our beautiful home in the Gorge and look forward to sharing it with guests like you!
Why they chose this property
Lisa discovered this property in 1990 and immediately fell in love with it, with its sweeping gentle fields and spectacular view to Mt. Adams. Lisa had been traveling to the Gorge since 1985 for professional windsurfing races, and although from the Virgin Islands, she felt more and more at home in this beautiful area and began looking for property in 1989. In 1994 she designed her dream home and had it built by DC-3 Construction, completed in 1995 and updated along the way. The house was built to incorporate as much of the surrounding nature and beauty of the area and Dave did the hand-hewn beamwork himself. Unlike many custom home building projects which leave the homeowner feeling slighted or unhappy, this one left Lisa feeling as if the house enveloped the best and brightest energy and beauty within its walls. We have loved and maintained the house and have updated it accordingly. Our two growing children love this home and the property and spend much of their time here outside playing and exploring, as children are meant to do! We love it here and hope that you will also!
What makes this property unique
The views from the knoll upon which our 'House on the Hill' is built are ever-changing and spectacular. Mt. Adams sits loftily large to the North, which was what first caught my eye when I found this property. Just as magnificent as Mt. Adams is, the surrounding meadows and trees (our acreage was once a treeless meadow) are equally lovely. The flora and solitude attract an abundance of wildlife which we so enjoy watching from the deck, from the living room, or from the upstairs bed in the early mornings or late evenings. Every window brings a view, even windows at the stairs landings. The peace and quiet almost causes a buzz or ringing in your ears. The easy access to recreation is what brought us here in the first place. Probably one of the greatest special bonus 'views' which some guests have been honored with, is watching a mother deer give birth in the high grasses of the swale just below our house. That is our secret maternity ward, and it is incredibly special. We love the wildlife around us and make every effort to not disturb or disrupt the comings and goings of our beautiful native critters. If I were not the homeowner and constantly finding projects around the house, my favorite activity here would be, and one day WILL be, just to sit for hours with a book, perhaps on the bench inside our circle of trees down below the house. Sometimes I sit there and just listen to the birds and the wind, and look out over the meadow and savor having something so beautiful right here in our own backyard, literally. Also, in the last 22 years, the Syncline, Catherine and Major Creeks trails have gone from being our little secrets for running and mountain biking from our neighborhood, to being officially 'developed' as trails by the Forest Service and put on area recreation maps. So our secret trails are now highly-sought out attractions, like the Coyote Wall, and they are all so easily accessed on foot or by bike right from our front door.
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