Reviews

  • Phenomenal property!! High end appliances! Well developed technology! Fire pit and outdoor hot tub!! Excellent lighting. Great location. Comprehensive orientation to the property’s amenities.

    -Holly

  • Their place is an oasis. We so enjoyed our stay together with extended family. It's a beautiful rental, well maintained with everything you'll need and more. We swam every day! The pool and hot tub are divine, and it's rare to find an Airbnb home (not condo or apartment) with those amenities. I highly recommend !

    -Cara

  • We just spent the week at R&R Guesthouse and enjoyed every minute. It is beautiful and the hosts are very nice. They took us through and showed us how to work everything, which was very helpful. They left us blueberry bread and wine and told us to make ourselves at home. It was a very relaxing stay. The pool is clean and heated and the hot tub is large and nice. the yard is amazing. They thought of everything when they decorated the house and yard. You will not be sorry when you stay here. We stayed for work but it felt like a wonderful relaxing vacation.

    Thank you Kevin and Julie.

    -Lori

  • Great hosts!! Awesome place!

    -Erin

  • Kevin and Julie did an amazing job at making us feel welcome and at home. They were very accommodating to our changing plans and were great about keeping in contact. The house was beautiful with an amazing pool and hot tub! We had such a relaxing weekend it was a great first airbnb vacation!

    -Katie

  • The backyard is an oasis. The pool, hot tub, fire pit and outdoor dining are heaven. There’s air conditioning inside for those warm days and a great speaker system for music. The kitchen was beautiful and updated. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. This house is great!

    -Angela

  • Best stay I've had yet, thanks for letting us stay in your amazing home! Will definitely stay again next time I'm in the Dalles!

    -Stevin

  • The house is STUNNING! Pictures don’t do justice to how beautiful the home is, especially the outdoor living space (pool, hot tub, yard games, bonfire pit, bbq, eating area). Hosts were lovely people, and extremely helpful/responsive anytime we had a question. Overall our group of 8 adults were super comfortable, and would definitely plan to return!

    -Dominic

  • This house was exactly what we hoped for during our long weekend away. The house comfortably fit our group, there were thoughtful touches everywhere, and the pool provided hours and hours of entertainment.

    -Andrea

  • What a fabulous home! The pictures truly don’t do it justice. My family had a wonderful 3 day stay here and basically never left the house except to get groceries. The backyard is amazing. We had so much fun spending hours in the pool and building a fire at night. My son was so sad to leave, as was I! We will definitely come back next summer!

    -Sarah

  • Beautiful home. Stocked with everything we needed. Great for groups. Kevin and Julie were exceptionally hospitable and kind. Highly recommend!

    -Peter

  • Great place, even prettier than the pictures. Very friendly, convenient and comfortable.

    -Jim

  • We agree with all the other positive reviews. The house and hosts are terrific. The backyard and pool are spectacular. Great kitchen etc. For variety, we’d add one more thing that we really appreciated — terrific lights. First, every light switch is on a dimmer. I love that! Second there are plenty of table lamps and standing lights. All too often rental houses have cheap dim light bulbs or an absence of reading lights. This actually makes a great difference in comfort and ability to relax, read, cook, etc. So add another benefit that goes above and beyond.

    -Will

  • This is our 3rd time coming to stay and every time it's amazing. Beautiful home, incredible pool, spectacular gardens. We love it so much that it has become an annual trip! Great helpful hosts. Thanks Kevin and Julie!

    -Loren

  • Amazing place with resort style amenities. Beautiful back yard design and warm hospitality. Clean and have everything you need ! Great for family or couples! We had wonderful time there and wish we can visit it again.

    -Sunny

  • My girlfriends and I come to this house every year for our girls weekend and it is just perfect! The yard is a magical oasis and that is where we spend most of our time! Lots of pool time in the clean pristine pool. We eat all our meals at the outdoor dining table with pretty lighting and under a pergola. Great little "breakfast nook" in the far corner of the yard for our morning coffees. Plus grassy area for cornhole and a hot tub! The kitchen is great for cooking group meals. The bathrooms are really nice and nicely stoked with shampoo, hair dryers and lotions! Bedrooms are all great. Easy parking in front of house. And they have bonuses like netflix for movie nights, sonos for streaming music (in and out), pool noodles and towels, and the kitchen has all the needed gadgets. Super great spot to relax in the summer by a pool!

    -Loren

  • The R&R guest house was perfect for our group of 9 adults. You didn't even realize you were staying in a 100 year old house with the amazing amenities and modern touches. But, it still kept its old charm through a great attention to detail, both in decor and comfort. Bedrooms were comfy, great A/C for the summer, and plenty of bathrooms for our group. The backyard. Is. Spectacular! We were fortunate to have a sunny weekend -- and we made the most of it by the pool and barbecue. Despite being in a residential neighborhood, it felt private and secluded. WiFi and sound systems were great. Big kitchen with all the fixings good for cooking. We loved all of the nooks and crannies for small groups to gather or individuals to hang out. Really, there's no reason to pass this place up, and we would come back in a second!

    -Clay

  • A wonderful place for fantastic get togethers.

    -Andrew

  • Perfect place for our family gathering to the Columbia Gorge. Well located to explore The Dalles, Hood River, and the surrounding area. Fascinating museums, awe inspiring vistas, and great restaurants. The house has a well equipped kitchen with all of the amenities we could want. Indoors and outside have a variety of gathering spaces for visiting, playing games, or watching TV.

    -Jeanne

  • What a marvelous home!! This space has it ALL - style, comfort, state of the art electronics, wonderfully flexible HVAC in each room, and all of the luxuries of a five star hotel. We had a family reunion at Kevin and Julie's place, and it was simply perfect. There are a variety of sleeping options which suited our family with diverse needs (infants to teens) and with many different conversation "nooks" available, various family members could settle in for intimate moments of catching up and still have privacy and solitude. And the backyard is to die for - the pool, hot tub, fire pit, BBQ, conversation areas - we used and enjoyed them all! I can't imagine having a better venue - or more accommodating hosts. They were very responsive and accommodating, and did everything they could to ensure the success of our reunion.

    -Julie

  • It is a really beautiful house with a beautiful backyard. The location is very convenient to towns and outdoor recreation. On hot days it was really nice to have the air conditioning! Kevin and Julie paid a lot of attention to details to make the house comfortable for guests.

    -Brett

  • Kevin and Julie took time to check us into their home. We felt very comfortable spending a long weekend with our 5 adult children, son in law and future son in law's. We enjoyed all that their home had to offer, pool, out door patio, hot tub, corn hole, BBQ, great sound system, and house full of all necessities to make for a weekend if fun and R&R. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you Kevin and Julie

    -Karen

  • We come to the Dalles once or twice a year to visit my brother at the Oregon Veterans Home, and have finally found a wonderful place to stay. It's always bittersweet seeing him, and having a luxurious place to retreat to, makes all the difference. Everything was spotless and well equipped. The pool and hot tub were so soothing. We loved the gorgeous tiled bathrooms with lots of little extras, like soaps and spa robes. And they put out chocolate truffles too!

    Julie and Kevin greeted us upon our arrival and gave us a tour of the house. Julie even had some homemade banana bread waiting for us on the counter. Fabulous hosts!

    We hope they keep renting for a longtime, as we would love for their place to be our home away from home, every time we visit the Dalles. We're so thankful to Julie and Kevin for sharing their lovely home.

    -Rozalynd Roos

  • Kevin and Julie warmly welcomed us with a glass of wine and provided a thorough tour of the property. They were so friendly and made certain we had everything we needed for our weekend stay. There were four couples in our party and there was plenty of room for us all. The kitchen and outdoor living areas were out most favorite places. We cooked all our meals at the house and enjoyed brunch and dinners on the patio. The pool and hot tub were special treats and we really enjoyed the lovely music system. We had a wonderful experience and truly didn't want to leave when the weekend was over. Thank you Kevin and Julie!

    -Krista

  • This house is amazing. Kevin and Julie are amazing. Absolutely 5 star in every regard. Gracious hosts, with a very nice home where they have thought of everything. Think 5 star resort.

    -Travis

  • "Well-appointed" does not begin to describe this gorgeous house. Kevin and Julie have thought about every detail, and it shows. You will be taking ideas home for your own house, I guarantee it. The latest and greatest in technology, the best hot tub I have ever been in, and a perfect location. Highly recommended.

    -Brett

  • Julie Z. Our group of 8 came to the Dalles to paint murals with the Walldog’s and were blown away by the beauty of this lovely home. The house was clean and organized, beds were comfy, pool and hot tub were delightful, location is great, and hosts are sweet and helpful. It was difficult to leave. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!!!!

    -The Perfect Vacation Home

  • Julie and Kevin are a warm and friendly couple who have excellent taste in design and an appreciation for modern comforts and conveniences.

    Despite our late arrival on New Year's Eve (10:30pm!), Julie and Kevin greeted us with warm smiles and a champagne toast to ring in the new year! They showed us around their beautifully quaint home with the perfect updates and modern touches (wired stereo throughout the house and backyard, crazy-awesome hot tub, individual room temp control, etc.) and took the time to explain how to use everything. They even had the fire pit already set up with wood in case we wanted a fire that night! Throughout the house, we found personalized touches to help make us feel comfortable and welcome.We most definitely will be coming back to stay for our next Mt. Hood trip! Thanks Kevin and Julie!

    -Jessica

  • This is a lovely restored historic home. The entire house has been updated while maintaining old world charm and is furnished with many antiques. The bathrooms have been beautifully remodeled as well as the kitchen with top of the line appliances. The back yard is fully enclosed with a privacy fence and is truly an oasis with lush landscaping and greenery. Between the pool, hot tub and multiple seating areas we spent very little time indoors. Also, we appreciated how clean things were, inside and out.

    Wonderful oasis in the The Dalles

    -Lois F.

  • Our whole family enjoyed are stay. Properties beautifully manicured gardens offer lovely-peaceful place to stay. Property was excellent location to spend time with family in Oregon

    Peaceful Location

    -Sherry P.

  • This home is perfect for a summer get away. It is impeccably clean, and the kitchen is stocked to really cook, which we do often when we travel. The backyard is an oasis, and our children practically lived in the pool in the summer heat. Kevin and Julie are the most gracious of hosts, and ensured we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back.

    Perfect family summer get away

    -Marlana K.Seattle, WA

  • We had an amazing stay! Kevin and Julie were absolutely charming. They toured my partner and my mom around the house on arrival and then graciously gave our family complete privacy for the duration of our stay. The home is absolutely wonderful. Pictures truly don't do it justice. They've updated the house perfectly. The kitchen and bathrooms are right out of a magazine. We used every one of the four bedrooms--five star reviews on comfort- from the linens to the mattresses to the air conditioning that kept the house very comfortable during an epic heat wave. The best part of the whole home in my opinion is the backyard. It's a gardeners paradise - and the pool was a huge hit. I can't thank the Ryan's enough for a truly wonderful stay.

    Paradise in The Dalles

    -Stephanie N.Seattle

  • We had a very enjoyable stay here in The Dalles. The house is well maintained and well stocked. The outside is amazing-we swam in the pool daily and had meal outside in the numerous seating areas. It was too hot to try out the hot tub - it was clean and ready to enjoy. The owners were responsive to answering questions.

    Great vacation home!

    -Paula M.

  • The house is beautiful with a very manicured yard, so many flowers! We spent a week here and my kids never got bored of the pool and hot tub. We ate outside for every meal in the very private back yard. The hosts were very friendly and responsive. I would certainly recommend staying for couples or anyone who wants to get away and relax.

    Beautiful, relaxing house

    -Claire M

  • This property is really special with lots of charm and lovely details. I highly recommend it!

    Private oasis

    -Kelly P.

  • The backyard is a paradise with heated pool, 8 person hot tub, lots of nice seating, large dining area, fountain, tons of pretty plants attracting a variety of birds, and shaded areas throughout the day.

    Family Getaway

    -Jennie A.

  • Had a great stay. Had a family get together for 4 nights and the place was amazing. Very beautiful house and the pool, spa and patio were wonderful. House was very spacious and allowed for private space when needed. Hosts very helpful and available for questions the whole time, but left us alone after checking in. The Dalles is a little further away from Hood River, but this house makes it worth it. Would love to stay again.

    Beautiful House with Amazing Patio and Yard

    -Matt a

  • We enjoyed our stay immensely. House has old style charm with up to date convenience. The location is close to stores and dining. The pool area is beautiful and relaxing. The host are friendly and helpful.

    Pleasant !!

    -Harold D.Mullan Idaho

  • It felt like an oasis to stay here. Lots of space for a big group. 2 queens, a full bath, and small kitchenette in basement. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on top floor. The outdoor space is lovely. The pool is nicely heated and the hot tub is huge and well-maintained. We would definitely stay here again.

    Fantastic House

    -Erin M.

  • We had an absolutely wonderful time over a long weekend at the R&R. The house worked great for 3 families (6 adults and 4 kids). The kitchen was well equipped, the gardens beautifully maintained, bedrooms comfy, and the pool was hours of fun for the kiddos. Quite spacious with room for all. Kevin was very helpful to ensure our stay went smoothly. We can't wait to come back!

    Simply lovely, wonderful home.

    -Sarah S.Seattle

  • We stayed at this lovely guest house July 2022. Three couples shared the house. Each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom space. We had morning coffee on the front porch and enjoyed the mountain view. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you could need. Of course, our favorite part of the stay was spending afternoons in the pool and hot tub. The house was close to town and the hosts are very accommodating. Highly recommend.

    -Dottie Woodard

  • The rooms are nice, the outdoor pool & deck are really nice to. The owners of this place are very friendly. Great place to stay quiet neighborhood.

    -Julie Hucke

  • We had an amazing time at R&R. The hosts were incredibly attentive throughout our stay, the pool and gardens absolutely beautiful and relaxing. Time at R&R was exactly what our family needed to relax and decompress for a week.

    -Bram Duchovnay

  • Kevin & Julie are amazing hosts! They've gone to every effort to ensure their guests enjoy their stay. Their breakfast is absolutely delicious - Kevin's lemon ricotta pancakes were the best breakfast food I've ever tasted! The house is very comfortable and has a great location near downtown, but still in a nice, quiet neighborhood.

    -Jay Chrisman

  • I visited with my family a few weeks ago & was quite impressed with the furnishings, layout, and hospitality. The host was friendly & accommodating. We really enjoyed the outdoor space, which has many outdoor seating areas, beautiful landscaping, and a lovely pool. I'd highly recommend

    -M C

  • From the moment we arrived the couple running the bed and breakfast made us feel welcomed and at home. The house has a great warm and inviting feeling. Breakfast was excellent, hazelnut crusted French toast and I slept like a baby in the super comfy king sized bed. I would give this place 6 stars if possible.

    -Daniel Mead

  • R&R Guesthouse was everything we needed and more. It was a quiet retreat with a beautiful garden, the most comfortable beds, a crystal clean hot tub, and a porch swing with a view of Mt. Adams. The hosts made us all feel welcome (even our 11 & 15 year old kids) and gave us great suggestions for local restaurants and activities. And I really enjoyed having someone else cook the breakfast (delicious lemon ricotta pancakes) and bring me a glass of wine in the evening. I slept so well. This was a real getaway!

    -Allison Lathrop

  • We felt immediately at ease with hosts Kevin and Julie and their wonderful home. Breakfasts were great and garnished with fresh local fruit, beds were very comfortable, and rooms air conditioned for the hotter parts of the day. And then there is the amazing yard, pool, and hot tub which ended up being a great place to relax after hiking and exploring the area each day.

    -Jeff Kogut

  • We have stayed there twice, once upstairs in the Master Ensuite and once in the downstairs apartment. Both rooms are very clean and inviting. The master has a very nice bathroom. The apartment has everything you could need. The pool and hot tub are wonderful. Our daughter had a blast. The outdoor dining area, patio and garden are spectacular. The breakfast is delicious. What really sets this place apart are the hosts, Kevin and Julie. They are so incredibly accommodating, and just lovely people. We intend to stay there every time we visit The Dalles.

    -Ivan Schmidt

  • We absolutely loved staying at this home. From the stunning gardens, beautiful pool, relaxing hot tub, sonos sound system throughout, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, ample bathrooms, beautiful antique furnishings, and wonderfully kind owners that walked us through every feature. All of us enjoyed ourselves and took pictures for inspiration home for our own dwellings. Great memories at a wonderful oasis!

    Vacation ❘ Family

    -Mark Johnston

  • It's 3 months later, and I am still dreaming about the saltwater lap pool and breakfast on the perfectly gorgeous patio. Still thinking of the perfectly perfect, room and comfy bed. We had to come home and buy new pillows because a new standard had been set. Every detail of the house and hospitality was beautifully thought out. Kevin and Julie were lovely, and watching the thunderstorm from the cozy front porch was an added bonus.

    Vacation ❘ Couple

    -Katie Elizabeth Boyer Clark

  • Wonderfully friendly hosts who anticipate your every need. Julie & Kevin run this guesthouse on a quiet street in the Dalles. The unassuming exterior opens to reveal a comfortable living room, modern kitchen and California-style back yard with high end massaging hot tub, pool, and beautiful landscaping. After a very comfortable night, Julie treated us to a homemade breakfast of eggs, locally sourced sausage, fresh raspberries (in January!) and homemade muffins with blueberries. She was even able to accommodate my non gluten non dairy diet. A wonderful stay!

    -Sidney Smith

  • When we first pulled up to the front of the R & R Guesthouse, we were wondering if I had made a mistake, for it is a bed-and-breakfast located in an older middle-class neighborhood. However, all doubts soon disappeared. Owner-hosts Kevin and Julie greeted us a the front door and admitted us into a beautifully remodeled home that makes you feel comfortable immediately. It is well appointed throughout, and Kevin & Julie are wonderful hosts with a knack for making you feel at home. As soon as we got settled in we came downstairs from our very attractive bedroom suite to a couple bottles of very nice local wines and a cheese tray that we shared with Kevin and Julie as they explained the many attractions of the The Dalles-Hood River area. The suites are spacious and comfortable with a number of thoughtful touches. All three suites had shared access to a large bath equipped with a large Jacuzzi, a kerosene lantern and several candles. There is a lovely patio, that we were unable to take advantage of because the weather was a bit too cool. Kevin and Julie greeted us both days of our stay with an l breakfast. One morning featured a vegetable frittata prepared by Kevin and the next day breakfast featured wonderful French toast that Julie had topped with crushed hazelnuts. We can’t recommend R & R highly enough and will certainly stay there again when we visit the area.

    -Van Perdue

  • Kevin and Julie, the hosts are incredible and extremely welcoming. These accommodations are a gem in The Dalles. A beautifully, spacious , updated historic home. I highly recommend this as a place to stay to make your visit to The Dalles an experience. The beds are super comfortable and the backyard is a relaxing oasis. Great central location.

    -Lisa Bennick

  • The R & R Guesthouse is a very lovely B & B with amazing breakfasts, beautifully decorated comfortable rooms and very well maintained ground/pool/hot tub. The hosts are very kind friendly folks. We would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

    -Karen Towner

  • Absolutely amazing place. It exceeded all expectations and we all had a great time. Everything is clean and kept. it's as if you're at a relatives house without all of the family arguments!

    -Zach Bauer

  • Very relaxing bed and breakfast with gourmet breakfasts and very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable hosts. Beautiful views, convenient location and nicely furnished with antiques.

    -Mary Lee Jones

  • This was the nicest B&B I have ever stayed at. If you want the REAL Oregon experience, stay here.

    -Torrey Richards

  • Very nice! I loved the rooms and the modern vintage feel of the place.

    -Benny Koch

  • Annual college buddy's get together. Perfect place, perfect time, perfect hospitality.

    -Shawna Cam

  • This place is a secret Gem! Kevin and Julie are very kind, hospitable, folks! Around if you need anything but give you the privacy you need otherwise. They do stay onsite so if you prefer not to have that, this is not your place. The heated pool provides a good balance to the windy gorge. Hot tub kept faulting but Kevin kept working to try and get it fixed (needed a specific unavailable last minute part). We were still able to use it without the jets and loosen our sore muscles. Good places to eat nearby, tried to eat at the Beachwood Eatery twice because it was so good (Covid19 order takeout). Good fried pickles at the Last Stop Saloon and a must for pastries cappuccino and breakfast is Petite Provence! A couple doors down is some super good coffee shop (medium roast drinkers) Kainos! Decent second hand store nearby called St. Vincent de Paul The Dalles if you like second hand shopping. Fireplace to sit by if you wish. Lots of seating around the property to be cozy and chill. If you are coming as a group, bring some extra lawn chairs if you want everyone to have one. There were 3 of us this trip and they pulled out an extra lawn chair but otherwise there is only 2 lay down chairs by the pool. Parking for about 2-3 cars in front of the house. If you rent the apartment instead of the house, you’ll be doing a lot of walking around the front to back of the house for pool to apartment entrance but its not bad at all for affordability! If you need anything, just ask, they are so so kind and helpful! Very clean, cute and quiet place! I will be back! Already trying to book again! Thanks Kevin and Julie, for sharing your little piece of Oasis!

    -Julie Redinger

  • This beautiful BnB is a delight. From the street, it looks like an ordinary craftsman style home. Once inside, you are transported to a different world. The house is thoughtfully and tastefully decorated to make one feel comfortably at home. The house is bright and cheery and the sitting areas comfortable and inviting. My women's group stayed here to celebrate a milestone birthday and we were not disappointed. The back yard is phenomenal - a heated in-ground pool, a large patio table and comfy chairs, a 8-person hot-tub. At night, the lights outside made our time in the pool/hot-tub magical. Our hosts, Kevin and Julie, were warm and welcoming - they were truly fantastic about making sure we knew where things were and how to operate things like the home's music system and the coffee pot, which grinds beans for the freshest coffee. Our group found the amenities delightful - from the natural soaps and thick terry bathrobes, to the pool towels and plate of fresh-baked muffins Julie had baked that morning. How did we sleep? Fantastic - the beds and, surprisingly as well, the pillows, were the best! If you are going to visit the Columbia River Gorge in the National Scenic Area, this BnB is highly recommended. It's obvious to me the owners care deeply about their guests' experience and have put a lot of thought and creativity into creating a memorable place to stay. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that prior to our arrival, Kevin laid a wood-fire in the backyard fire-pit and placed 6 chairs around it in case our group wanted to enjoy the evening sitting around the fire. Sweet! We chose the pool/hot-tub instead, but that just illustrates to what lengths our host & hostess went to ensure we had an fabulous time. Our group made memories here, and to me, that's what a stay away from home is all about!

    -Michele

  • What a fantastic home base for a trip to the Gorge! The only problem is that you won't want to leave the pool and gorgeous backyard to actually enjoy what the Gorge has to offer! We had an amazing time at the house, especially with the pool and hot tub, the stunningly-manicured backyard, and the cool and breezy front porch. The house has pretty much everything you need for a self-contained vacation (so great during COVID), with a well-stocked kitchen and lots of different spaces to sit and relax so people can each have their own quiet spot. The house was also well-stocked with tons of towels and all the little things you need on a vacation and hate to have to buy (paper products, dish soap, shampoo, etc.). Kevin and Julie took us through the house when we arrived and showed us how everything worked and we didn't have any problems during our stay. It was the PERFECT spot to unwind and relax.

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    -Meredith