Refreshing Pacific Northwest Getaways
Best weekend trips to take throughout Oregon and Washington
Best weekend trips to take throughout Oregon and Washington
Inspired interiors, hazy coastlines and crisp, clean sheets. We could all use a few days to decompress: here is our best lineup of beautiful Pacific Northwest destinations featuring impressive architecture and rooms worth cozying up in for a weekend away. Some of the below listings are found on Airbnb: if you’re new to the platform, head here to get up to $65 off your first booking.
01. The Jennings Hotel: 5.5 Hours East of Portland, OR
Since 1910, The Jennings Building has been a landmark on Main Street in Joseph, Oregon, evolving over decades to serve the changing needs of rural Wallowa County. After a four year journey Greg Hennes purchased The Jennings in 2014, sending him inexorably down the path of accidental hotelier. With the help of a talented group of friends, The Jennings has been transformed from a derelict apartment building into an outpost for artists and a beacon of considered design and gracious hospitality in the mountainous hinterlands of Northeast Oregon.
02. Getaway House: 2 Hours NE of Portland, OR
Enjoy one of thirty cabins spread out across 80 acres in Glenwood, Washington. Complete with drinking water, a private bathroom, snacks for sale, chairs, picnic tables and a campfire grill grate.
03. The Sauna at The Adrift Hotel: 2 Hours NE of Portland, OR and 3 Hours SW of Seattle, WA
The Adrift Hotel is a Certified B Corp located on the very bottom left corner of the Washington coast, just 30 minutes north of Astoria, Oregon. A trip to this hotel would be worth it for the barrel sauna alone.
04. The Saul ZAik Treehouse: Located in Portland, OR
Saul Zaik, one of Portland’s prolific mid century architects, designed his own residence: a minimalist treehouse with a sunken living room and expansive corner windows providing perfect perches to view the city. It’s available to rent on Airbnb.
05. Scandinavian-inspired guest studio: 1 Hour NW of Seattle, WA
This gorgeous guest studio twenty minutes north of Bainbridge Island, Washington will leave you feeling like you’ve just spent the weekend away in a Scandinavian country. It’s about three hours north of Portland and just a ferry ride away from Seattle if you’d like to experience the city as well as the small-town side of the river.
06. Oregon Coast A Frame: 1.5 hours West of Portland, OR
Relax around the fire pit with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. If it happens to rain, cozy up with a book next to floor-to-wall windows in the loft. Located just moments from the beach.
07. The KLICKITAT TREEHOUSE: 1 Hour East of Portland, OR
Inspired by a mountain lifestyle and Scandinavian architecture encompassing simplicity, functionality, and comfort, the Klickitat Treehouse curated a surrounding of clean lines, neutral palettes, and natural light. Floor to ceiling windows and skylights offer breathtaking views of the surrounding forest, the valley, and Mount Adams. Natural materials add warmth, beauty, and texture to the everyday experience of brewing a cup of coffee or playing a game with loved ones.
08. Bainbridge Island Cottage: 1 Hour west of Seattle, WA
Sit in the hot tub on the panoramic deck and look at the spectacular vistas of Puget Sound and Seattle. You’re a short walk to espresso and pastries, wood-fired pizza and takeout Italian food. Fully equipped kitchen and all the comforts of home in this tranquil environment. Minutes to Manitou Beach by foot, car or bike.
09. Canyon Creek Cabin: 50 mins. North of Seattle, WA
Perched high on a granite ledge, you will find this cabin overlooking a rushing river that weaves its way through the dense, lush forest of the North Cascade mountains. The unique asymmetrical A-frame structure is both unexpected and familiar, with its wood-clad walls, exposed beams, and large geometric windows. Whether you are playing whiskey-fueled card game by the fire, or lounging in the hottub while listening to the nearby rushing creek, this cabin offers the ultimate cabin experience.
We hope that you have a chance to explore and recharge at one of the mentioned cabins, cottages and hotels in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a great time to stay close to home and visit the places you’ve been meaning to go.