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  • Inn Details

    Nothing fancy about Hostess House, which is a comtemporary home in a mellow neighborhood, yet has been open since 1988. This tells you that hostess, Mill Laughlin, is doing something right. "Hostess House is a clean, clutter-free, quiet, economy inn where guests are pampered, coddled, and well fed - gourmet style," says Milli. "Our place is not for the conspicuous consumer but for the lower-maintenance person who is looking for quality accommodations with a smile." As a result you can expect a friendly welcome, an inviting night's rest, and awaken to a scrumptious breakfast. City-close and country-quiet. Private baths (one with handicap equipment)with many in-room amenities. Remote control basic cable TV/VCR/DVD and free wireless internet access. Smoke and perfume free. Off street parking. Close to I-5, I-204 and I-84. You'll enjoy the City of Roses viewing an incredible rose garden, hiking the nature trails, visiting historic sights and museums, touring wineries, golfing, or after a day of shopping relax on the spacious deck. You can sip a cup of tea while viewing a deep, terraced backyard before enjoying one of Portland's fine restaurants.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    A 20th-year innkeeper, Milli, has won awards for her pastries, enjoys gardening, sewing, quilting, hospice, bereavement counseling and writing. Published, "A Time To Dance." Reader Review: "A heart-wrenching story of pain and suffering revealing the deepest questions of God's sovereignty, love and purpose. Takes you through valleys and to mountain tops. A brutally honest story of a family in crisis. Provides hope that no matter what life throws at you there will be "A Time To Dance." KSBennett

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Other Pets: None

    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • Fireplace

    • Piano

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • free wireless internet access

    • Plantation blinds for light control

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  • Americana Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $85/$85

    The Americana Room features a Queen Size bed with bedside reading lamps. Remote control basic cable TV/VCR/DVD with free wireless internet access. The Private Bath has a partially tiled corner shower including deluxe cotton knit bathrooms and numerous bathroom amenities. Room furnished with high-quality linens and bedding. Plantation blinds provide light control.

    Around the World Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $85/$85

    The Around The World room features Heywood Wakefield furnishings including a Queen Size bed with bedside reading lamps. Remote control basic TV/DVD with free wireless internet access. The Private Hall Bath has a full size tub (handicap accessible) and shower. Furnished with deluxe cotton knit bathrobes and numerous amenities. High-quality linens and bedding. Plantation blinds provide light control.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00-7:00 p.m.    Check out: 11:00 a. m.

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights required on weekends

    • Deposit amount required: Reservations are guaranteed with a credit card

    • Cancellations: Cancellations require a 10-day advance notice. Cancellation fee is $20.00.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: guest refrigerator available, guests provide their drinks

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: well behaved, supervised children welcomed

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Senior discounts during winter months
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

    • Stay for seven days, eighth night free
      Percent off: 14% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

    • Serving location: Dining Room, or on the Deck (weather permitting)

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    German apple pancake
    A special pancake batter poured into a very hot, buttered cake pan, swirled with thin apple slices then cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top. When baked to a golden brown, serve with hot apple cider syrup. Yummy! Liked by both children and adults.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Accommodate requests

    • Vegan, Low Cal

    Additional food services

    • Afternoon tea with biscotti, or breads

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Oregon Bounty Oven Apple Pancake
    Serves: 2
    Prep time: 15 minutes

    Apple Cider Syrup for Oregon Bounty Oven Apple Pancake
    Serves: 10
    Prep time: 10 minutes

    Oregon Bounty Oatmeal/Hazelnut Pancake with Hazelnut Butter
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Oregon Bounty Raspberry Streusel Coffee Cake
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 25 minutes

    Oregon Bounty Hazelnut Scones (Biscuit Category)
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Oregon Bounty Fruit Pizza
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Oregon Bounty Crustless Quiche
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 15 minutes

    Oregon Bounty Blueberry Breakfast Pudding
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Oregon Bounty Hazelnut Biscotti (Cookie category)
    Serves: 36
    Prep time: 20 min

    Oregon Bounty Hazelnut Waffles
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 15 minutes

    Oregon Bounty Pillsbury Crescent Carmel Swirl
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 15 minutes

    Oregon Bounty Tillamook Cheesy Glo
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 20 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Day trip to Mt Saint Helen

    • Japanese and Chinese Gardens

    • Museums

    • Nature trails

    • Portland, City of Roses

    • Short drive to Mt Hood

    • Airport

    • City

    • Suburban

    • Wine country

    City

    • Portland

    • Distance to city: 4 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Address: 5758 N. E. Emerson From I-5 North: (a) 12 miles above Vancouver, WA take I-205 toward Salem. After crossing the Columbia River take Columbia Blvd exit 23B. (b) Go to N. E. 60th. Turn left on N. E. 60th. Go five irregular blocks. Turn right on N. E. Emerson St. Inn is 8th house on the left side. From I-84 East. Take I-205 toward Seattle. Almost immediately take Columbia Blvd. Exit 23B. Follow (b) above. From I-5 South: North of Wilsonville take I-205 toward Seattle. Go 23 miles. Take Columbia Blvd. Exit 23B. Follow (b) above. From Hwy 26 West: Connect with I-405 South to I-5 North across the Markham Bridge (Willamette River). Take I-84. Exit I-84 at N. E. 33rd. Go left on 33rd for two miles. Turn right on N. E. Killingsworth. Go to N. E. 60th. Turn right on N. E. 60th. Go one block and turn right on N. E. Emerson St. There is no 59th or 58th street. Inn is 8th house on the left.

    Airport

    • Portland, OR (PDX) 2 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Airport: Go east on Airport Way. Turn right on N. E. 82nd. Go one mile. Turn right (west)on N. E. Columbia Blvd. exit. Go to N. E. 60th. Turn left on N. E. 60th. Go five irregular blocks. Turn right on N.E. Emerson St. There is no 59th or 58th street. Inn is the 8th house on the left.

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Portland Rose Garden

    • Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

    • Saturday Market

    • The Grotto

    • Chinese Classical Garden

    • Pittock Mansion

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Horseshoes

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Tour of Wine Tasting Country

    • Sightseeing tours

    • Museums

    • Historical Places

    • Bungee facilities

    • Amusement Park - Oaks

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Felt Right At Home

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    This was our second visit to Hostess House and our second time to feel totally at home with Milli Laughlin's gracious hospitality and accommodations. Milli is such a wonderful hostess - and person - that it makes staying at Hostess House a truly memorable experience!

    Elderly couple from Germany

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Milli is an absolute perfect hostess, very helpful in all respects and makes you really feel at home. Her breakfasts are absolutely outstanding, considered her cooking and her ideas. Phantastic!! She also helps you to plan your stay at Portland perfectly. We'll stay with her again when we are in Portland and will recommend her to our friends in Germany! our room was not too big, nor was the bathroom, but the other one is fine having a full bathroom of its own.

    Portland Visit

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We made reservations here for a visit to the Portland area. The hostess was friendly and willingly shared info about the area. The food was great. She made you feel relaxed, as if you were at home. The accommodations were excellent. I would recommend this B&B.

    An Exceptional Value

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This is a simple "owner designed" ranch house in huge landscaped lot as a "backyard." Located in an older neighborhood of ranch houses, this is not a large house. Owner is very friendly and hospitable. We stayed two nights. Breakfasts were outstanding. I loved the Caramel Pecan coffee roll! Breakfast also included Quiche and an Apple Strudel. The granola recipe was a memorable "owner original" served with Greek Yogurt. Food was outstanding. Bedroom was small and simply decorated. An excellent value for the money!

    Hostess House

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Wonderful visit. Gracious, lovely hostess! Great food. We will definitely return if my son continues to live in the area. Thank you!

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