🌲 6.5 acres of private forested property

🖤 15 minutes to Hood River, White Salmon, or Trout Lake

💧 Private creek & relaxing hot tub

🏓 Game room with ping pong, Pop-a-Shot basketball, TV + lounge

🏡 Private cottage (sleeps 2) + main home (sleeps up to 12)

🍳 Chef’s kitchen fully equipped for group meals

⏰ Arriving early or leaving late? Ask about our half-day add-on!

*See our FAQ for more details!

Good to know

Welcome to Gnome Home — your enchanted forest escape. This home sits on 6.5 acres of forest, trails and a private creek. You’ll enjoy a private hot tub, garage game room, lawn games, private cottage and BBQ on a beautiful patio.

KITCHEN

-Fully stocked chef's kitchen

-Coffee and tea bar with cream + sweetener

-Filtered water

-Full fridge/freezer, microwave + dishwasher

-Ninja blender, rice cooker, toaster, salad spinner

-Crock pot

-Pots, pans + bakeware

-Plates, bowls, glasses, wine glasses + cutlery

DINING

-Dining table seats up to 8

-Kitchen bar seats 5

-Outdoor patio furniture seats 12

BATHROOMS

-Primary en suite bathroom with walk in shower

-Oversize bathroom with shower and tub combo

-Shampoo, conditioner + body wash

-Toilet paper, hand soap + fluffy towels

BEDROOMS

-Primary: king bed + adjoining bath, private outdoor seating area

-King bedroom

-Two twin bedroom

-Private cottage, queen bed, heated, no AC yet

-2 queen size sofa sleepers. One in the den and one in the primary bedroom seating area

-All bedrooms have closets, towel hooks + soft hotel quality sheets

ENTERTAINMENT

-70" smart TV in the primary bedroom

-90" smart TV in main living room

-55" smart TV in both king and twin bedrooms

-55" smart TV in the game room

-Login to access any of your favorite apps! Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Roku, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount

WIFI

-Fiber internet connection

HOT TUB

-7 person tub

-Heated all year round

-Professionally managed + maintained weekly

-Hot tub towels provided

RESORT STYLE BACKYARD

-Outdoor lounge area with private hot tub

-Private creek access

-Large lawn

-Known for incredible star gazing

-Weber propane grill

LAUNDRY

-Washer and dryer

-Laundry detergent provided

Other Details to Note

CAMERAS

-Doorbell camera

-2 forward facing the parking areas

-1 facing the road

-Cameras record visual and audio

-Guests are not monitored. Host may view footage at any time if an issue is brought to our attention

ANIMALS

-Enjoy our beautiful wildlife including deer, turkeys, hawks, eagles, bunnies, reptiles and insects!

-Keep garbage secured + doors closed

FAQ's

Q: Can I invite visitors to the home that aren't overnight guests.

A: All guests must be registered whether overnight or day visitors and must not exceed 12 total. No revolving door guest policy.

Q: Can I get a check-in/late check out?

A: We love to accomodate early check-in and late check out requests whenever possible! We charge a small $30/fee per hour for the first 3 hours, then we recommend considering booking the additional night so you don't have to rush.

Q: Can I drop my luggage off before check in?

A: Yes! If the home is ready, we can utilize the early check in policy

Q: Can I book on behalf of a friend, family member, or co-worker?

A: No. Third party bookings are prohibited per Airbnb, VRBO and vacation rental insurance policies. Please have the person who is staying book themselves.

Q: Is the hot tub professionally maintained?

A: Yes! Weekly maintained by the professionals.

Q: What are the average temperatures in the Columbia River Gorge?

- January: 42 high, 32 low

- February: 48 high, 34 low

- March: 55 high, 38 low

- April: 63 high, 42 low

-May: 71 high, 49 low

-June: 77 high, 55 low

-July: 85 high, 60 low

-August: 85 high, 59 low

- September: 71 high, 52 low

- October: 59 high, 45 low

- November: 45 high, 37 low

- December: 38 high, 32 low

Q: What's the neighborhood like?

A: Gnome Home is located in the quaint town of BZ Corner. It's a rural area, but a quick 15 minute drive to Hood River and White Salmon. Lots of forest and wildlife! Our neighborhood is walkable along the two lane rural road.

Q: Are there any shops nearby?

A: Yes! The BZ Store is a quick 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive for gas, snacks and more! White Salmon is a 10 minute drive to a larger grocery store. Hood River is a 20 min drive.

Q: Is there a full service grocery store nearby?

A: Yes! Harvest Market, Safeway, Rosaurers and Harvest Market are a quick 15-20 min drive into town.

Q: How far of a drive is the home from...

A: Wedding Venues

Rocky Hill Weddings + Events: .6 miles

Tin Roof Barn: 2.6 miles

Gorge Crest Vineyard Wedding Venue: 14.7 miles

The Ruins: 13.3 miles

Columbia Gorge Hotel: 15 miles

Westcliff Lodge: 15.1 miles

Stonehedge Gardens: 15.2 miles

The Griffin House: 15.4 miles

Indian Creek Golf Course: 15.8 miles

The Orchard in Hood River: 16.7 miles

Skamania Lodge: 26 miles

Cape Horn Estate: 40.5 miles

Wineries + Vineyards

Willow Wine Cellars: 13.9 miles

Hawkins Cellars: 14.1 miles

AniChe Cellars: 12.6 miles

Loop de Loop Wines: 13.2 miles

South Hill Winery: 16.1 miles

Syncline Winery: 20.6 miles

Analemma: 19.6 miles

Cor Cellars: 23.5 miles

Grateful Vineyard: 29.1 miles

Outdoor/Hiking

Northwestern Hiking Trail: 6.2 miles

Underwood Mountain Trailhead: 16.6 miles

Indian Creek Trail - Hazel Avenue Trailhead: 13.5 miles

Westside Community Trail: 14.2 miles

Coyote Wall Trailhead: 15.8 miles

Buck Creek Trailhead: 8.6 miles

Catherine Creek Trailhead: 18.7 miles

Dog Mountain Trail: 19.1 miles

Falls Creek Falls Trailhead: 43.4 miles

Q: How are the roads in the winter?

A: Though the roads of community will be plowed in the winter, it is strongly recommended that you travel to the property via 4-wheel drive due to some steeper roads leading up to the property.

Q: What's the cancellation policy?

A: Firm cancellation policy: To receive a full refund, guests must cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Guests can also get a full refund within 48 hours of booking if the cancellation occurs at least 14 days before check-in. If guests cancel between 7 and 30 days before check-in, you’ll be paid 50% for all nights. If guests cancel less than 7 days before check-in, hosts be paid 100% for all nights. If booked on VRBO or directly, the payment processing fee is not refunded.

Q: Why do you charge an extra guest fee?

A: We charge an additional guest fee for parties over 6, with a maximum of 12 guests, to maintain affordability for smaller groups while accommodating larger ones. This pricing structure ensures that smaller groups can enjoy Gnome Home at a more accessible rate, while the additional fees for larger groups help cover the extra costs associated with increased usage of amenities and utilities. This way, we can provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests.

What this place offers

Essentials: Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows

• Air conditioning in main house

• Cleaning products

• Cooking basics: Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper

• Dishes and silverware

• Washer and dryer

• Hair dryers

• Heating in main house

• Hot tub

• Kitchen space where guests can cook their own meals

• TV

• Wifi