Luxury home w/private hot tub, 4 acres of gardens, weddings

This fabulous Washougal vacation rental boasts space for 12, four acres of beautiful gardens, and a private hot tub along the Columbia Gorge! The Ellody estate is even perfect for a small outdoor wedding or a formal family reunion. This old-world estate is only one mile from adventure along the Washougal River, and just over an hour away from urban attractions like museums, fine dining, and boutiques in Portland. This one-story home offers three seating rooms and two dining areas. Once inside, you'll step into a great room featuring leather furniture, a wood-burning fireplace, and French doors leading to the backyard. Enjoy a family feast in the formal dining room with seating for seven or host an informal meal off the kitchen bistro table for four! The kitchen is spacious and fully-stocked for a wedding cater or family potluck, and table linens will never be a burden thanks to the washer and dryer. Past the kitchen is a sun room ideal for family or wedding photos with hardwood floors, great natural lighting, white upholstered furniture, and vaulted ceilings. A second seating room serves as the media center with a 32-inch flatscreen TV and Apple TV capability, which streams Hulu Plus, Netflix and more. WiFi is also available throughout the entire home and a record player offering iPhone compatibility is available in the main dining room. The Ellody offers two bathrooms and three bedrooms for up to 12 guests. The master suite has a queen-size bed and private bath; the second bathroom, a king-size bed and bistro table, and in the third bedroom, you'll find a pull-out queen sleeper. Extra sleeping options include an additional sofabed, double bed, and two twin beds. This four-acre property is simply breathtaking, offering raised garden beds, walking trails, and views of the rolling farm hills and the scenic Washougal River. Benches are scattered throughout the property, and the backyard has plenty of outdoor furniture, a charcoal grill, and a bistro table for four. Dine outdoors, entertain guests, or make your way to the private hot tub that's nestled under a romantic gazebo and decorated in twinkle lights! By day, you can explore the grounds and swimming pools along the Washougal River or make a day trip into Portland for family festivities along the water front, trips to the Portland Zoo, and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). No matter how you spend your time, this lovely chateau-style Columbia Gorge vacation rental will provide an unforgeable retreat or getaway for a memorable vacation or event!