Amazing Mt. Hood and Valley Views at Ziphaus!

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hood River, OR

Hood River3 min drive
Mount Hood Railroad4 min drive
Hood River Marina5 min drive
Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Suite

1 King Bed

TV Room (upstairs)

2 Single Beds

Upstairs, back bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs, front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 bath on main level

Toilet

Master bathroom; main level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This newer home is five minutes from downtown Hood River. Located in the hills above Eastside Drive, ZipHaus has panoramic views of Mt. Hood and the orchards of the Hood River Valley. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets or relax to birdsong on our front deck. You’ll love being close to all the action Hood River has to offer, but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet.

ZipHaus has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with the master suite on the main floor. The master has incredible views of the valley and Mt. Hood, a king bed, walk-in closet and a private full bath. The upstairs has two bedrooms (one king, one queen), two twin beds tucked into the wall of the TV room (which has a 55" flat screen, Dish and Roku), and another full bath. There's a half bath on the main floor off the laundry room. There's also a Pak N' Play and a booster style high chair for littler guests.

The kitchen is roomy and open to the dining and living rooms. It has plenty of storage and a large island with seating for four. The dining room seats six with room to spare and has fantastic views of Mt. Hood and the Valley. The living room features a gas fireplace, a 55" flat screen television, and double glass doors to the front deck. There's WiFi throughout the house. A gas grill on the back patio is available for your use, and the front deck is a relaxing place to enjoy the views with a cup of coffee or a glass of local beer or wine.

Hood River is an outdoor sporting mecca – bicycling, wind surfing, hiking, skiing, kayaking, SUP and just about any other snow or water sport you can think of! Our garage is perfect for storing all of your outdoor gear.

Located just five minutes off I-84, ZipHaus has easy access to the Fruit Loop, Mosier Twin Tunnels, the Whoopdee Trail for hiking and mountain biking, and great cycling routes right out the front door. The Hood River Chamber of Commerce has fantastic links to the many, MANY fun things to see and do in Hood River. (http://hoodriver.org/travelers-guide/things-to-do)

In the winter, you're just 30-40 minutes from world class downhill skiing at Mt. Hood Meadows, miles of cross-country skiing at Teacup Lake and Cooper Spur Mountain (along with some easy downhill runs), sledding at Little Jon and White River Sno Parks, and miles and miles of snowshoeing.

Hood River County STR Permit #64

Property manager

Diane Zipper

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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

Books, puzzles, some games; pak n' play + booster.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

To provide the utmost cleanliness for you, we have adopted a “no shoes” policy in our home.

Parking: Parking is limited to three vehicles. Vehicles are to be parked in the property driveway only.

The property uses a septic system. While very effective, it will clog up if improper material is flushed. Do not flush anything but toilet paper.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses a grey water recycling system

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TRT #64

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hood River

Located in Hood River, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Mount Hood National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Hood River Lavender Farms, or check out an event or a game at Northwest Sky Sports.

View more Holiday homes in Hood River

Hood River, OR

What's nearby

Panorama Point County Park - 12 min walk
Hood River - 3 min drive
Mount Hood Railroad - 4 min drive
Hood River Marina - 5 min drive
Indian Creek Golf Course - 10 min drive

Getting around

Bingen-White Salmon Station - 15 min drive
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Volcanic Bottle Shoppe - ‬7 min drive
‪Riverside Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Mt. Hood and Valley Views at Ziphaus! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Mt. Hood and Valley Views at Ziphaus!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Mt. Hood and Valley Views at Ziphaus!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Mt. Hood and Valley Views at Ziphaus! located?

This family-friendly Hood River holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Panorama Point County Park and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Hood River and Mt. Hood Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nic C.

7 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

This was a perfect spot to hangout with friends for a weekend! Very spacious, lots of natural light, beautiful views, and a short 5 min drive from downtown Hood River! Looking forward to staying again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

4 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful get away

It is impossible to say which was better, the house or our host, Diane. The house is beautiful, spacious and has unbelievable views of Mt. Hood and the neighboring orchards. The kitchen is well appointed and the beds are very comfortable. Diane is the perfect host, immediately available, responsive, and kind. We have stayed in many VRBOs and this is one of the very best! Thanks so much, Diane.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

24 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing

What an amazing location! Not only are the views amazing, but it's incredibly close to the downtown area and hiking trails. We had everything we needed for the stay and enjoyed the time incredibly. Book it, you won't be disappointed!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay at Ziphaus

House was even larger and brighter than the photos. Very comfortable for 2 couples and a toddler. New house, large kitchen, great views of Mount Hood. Highly recommend it and would definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad E.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awsome Mt.Hood View!

Beautiful house, nice design. Very clean. Very large windows to see the beautiful Mt Hood and the surrounding pear orchards. Quiet. On a dead end street so hardly any traffic driving by. This is out in the country, 8 minutes from town. Very serene.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann & Peter A., Seattle

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Property, Blew Us Away!

Our stay was a family celebration for my daughter's birthday which included 6 of us (husband/I, our 2 daughters & their boyfriends). We all agreed that Diane's amazing home was what created such a special weekend for us & bonded our family even closer. The home itself is stunning in its design, decor & jaw dropping views of Mt. Hood & the bucolic farm land, viewed from the floor to ceiling windows. So much natural light! Open, spacious floor plan with comfy furniture invited us to relax and bond together or there were private spaces if we chose solitude. Fully stocked, especially the kitchen (There's a coffee maker, tea & powdered creamer but I'd bring your own coffee). We took morning walks,went into town which is only 10-15 min drive away, but otherwise just relaxed. We had a minor issue with the guest toilet but Diane responded immediately & all was well. Diane as a host was so friendly & excellent in every way, especially her prompt communication. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

19 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orchard Oasis

Great location. Amazing views and easy access to Hwy 35 and Mt. Hood. But still only 3-4 miles from town. Newer house in good shape with all of the amenities. Perfect for three couples, with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. We loved the gas fireplace. TVs in living room and upstairs sitting room. We would definitely rent this house again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., Jefferson

9 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home with a View

This is a very nice, comfortable, spacious home with a great view of Mt. Hood above the pear orchard across the road. Nice rural feel to the property which suits us. We even saw a deer in the back yard! Well stocked kitchen for doing Thanksgiving dinner, and even some jigsaw puzzles for a puzzle fan! Visited places that were new to us: The Gorge White House with a great "food truck", an antique airplane and automobile museum - huge, a large antique store across the river in Bingen where my husband found some tools and I found other treasures. There were also many football games to watch at the house and enjoy them in great comfort. Thank you, Diane, for all your help and for sharing your home which gave us a very memorable Thanksgiving.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

9 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cleanest VRBO EVER

Family rented the house for a long weekend for a family members wedding at Crag Rat Hut. The house is in a great location, easy access to Hood River and the wedding venue. Everything about the house is great. Great views of Mt. Hood. Cleanest place we have ever stayed.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We traveled from Boston to Hood River for a family wedding. The house was nestled among a delightful pear orchard with beautiful views of Mount Hood from every room. Very close to downtown with great coffee shops and restaurants. Ziphaus was immaculate and tastefully decorated with lots of space to hang out. We would definitely return

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ziphaus rocks

This house was designed to view mt hood from almost every room. Its a special place.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

25 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding experience

I imagine we’ll be visiting again soon. Working with Diane was such a pleasure to work with. Her home is beautiful and enhanced our stay. She was incredibly responsive throughout the process from booking our trip and while we were there. The house is clean, well appointed, perfectly located and has amazing views. It provides easy access to town, attractions and serves as a quiet and comfortable place to land!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home

We’ve rented homes all over the country and this was one of the best. Great location with breathtaking views of Mount Hood and pear orchards. High quality linens, towels - very comfortable bed. The kitchen was well stocked with high end appliances. Another commenter mentioned dull knives but there was a sharpening steel rod to remedy that. We sincerely hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne R.

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views Very Nice home

All was as described. All well cared for. Nice that there were condiments, other food items that you could use and leave some of yours. Front deck for views, back deck for privacy. Warning - traffic (not frequent) coming down hill is often coming very fast.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

14 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly Family Vacation

Lovely landscape and large beautiful home. Very clean, nicely furnished. Beautiful view and close to downtown. Fairly stocked kitchen, but needs sharper knives, more measuring cups, paper towels. If you are not there for the water sports or the wineries there is not much else to do in Hood River. We did travel to Timberline Lodge on Hood Mt which is well worth the drive. The road is in good condition and the scenery is wonderful. The Dalles is the place to go for shopping. It is much bigger than Hood river and about 19 miles away. Still, we loved the peace and quiet and the most beautiful view of the mountain and many pear orchards. Diane was a wonderful hostess and provide a lot of information for things to do. Highly recommend this lovely home for your next family vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

8 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Wonderful in all aspects, highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mysty J.

14 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking Views

We rented out Panorama Lodge for our wedding in May, and someone suggested we also rent this place, since we had so many guests coming from out of town... It was perfect! Bigger than it looks, very clean, and of course the breathtaking views of the Hood River Valley Orchards and Mt. Hood.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle H.

4 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite

Second time we have stayed in the home for a girls weekend We love the house, it has everything we need and is very comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked, beds are comfortable, outdoor spaces have glorious views

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

16 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous views and immaculate home

My quilt group's second stay here and we will be back! The house is beautiful, well appointed kitchen, spotlessly clean. Full sweeping view of orchards, valley and MOUNT HOOD! In warmer weather, a secluded patio protected from the wind as well as a very spacious deck with mountain view. Close to hood river fun.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

25 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mount Hood

This property is great! It has lots of space for a large family and terrific views. I would recommend it to anyone traveling to the Mount Hood area.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen O.

27 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home and View

We loved this home! Beautiful home, clean, well stocked kitchen. Mt. Hood came out the last day we were there and the view was stunning. Easy drive to Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

DARIN S.

23 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house and amazing views

Ziphaus is the perfect house for a weekend getaway. The house is lovely and the kitchen is ready to cook a gourmet meal. Mt Hood and orchard views are spectacular out the big beautiful windows.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

23 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely stunning property & setting ... We never wanted to leave!!

As owners of our own vacation rental in Los Angeles we set a high bar for our stays, and the Ziphouse far exceeded our expectations! First off, the setting is just spectacular overlooking orchards and with a stunning view of Mount Hood! It was so peaceful there that we simply didn't want to go anywhere :) that said, if you want to hit the town it's literally minutes away from EVERYTHING! Initially, we were going to stay in town and we are so glad we chose otherwise. The Ziphaus itself has a wonderful open-concept floorplan with views from most every window. The upstairs easily accommodates a large family and even has a separate den/TV/entertainment up there. The master bedroom has views at every turn and has a large walk-in closet and wonderful bathroom en suite. The kitchen has a huge island and views at every turn. The home is well adorned and stocked with everything you need for a short stay! Believe it or not, as nice as the photos are they don't even begin to do the house or setting/views justice. The are breathtaking!!! The Ziphaus and host/owner are wonderful and 5 stars simply isn't enough stars to give this great vacation rental!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle H.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for girls weekend

Wonderful house for a relaxing girls weekend. Even with almost non stop rain, we loved the indoor spaces, fireplace, well supplied kitchen tools. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Wonderful view of the valley and Mt Hood. House laid out very nicely. We had a top notch week hiking the gorge and mountain, eating in Hood River, and just hanging out at Ziphaus.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Diane Zipper

We spend as much time as we can in Hood River!

Why they chose this property

We bought this property in 2008. We'd looked up and down the Hood River Valley for over a year for a property that spoke to us, and fell in love with the view from Old Dalles Drive immediately. We were finally able to build in 2015 and absolutely love ZipHaus! It's amazing to sit on the front deck and just...be. You can see the planes landing at the airport on the west side of the valley, watch all kinds of birds winging by (including a flock of wild turkeys, though they mostly trot around the orchards), and watch Mt. Hood as the sun crosses overhead and eventually sets behind the hills of the Cascades. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!