About Hood River's Eastside

I have admired this stately large home located on orchard acreage just out of Hood River for many years. I decided to take some pictures as I was working with my husband on a house next door recently. I asked the owner of the house we were working on if he knew anything about the historic house. I learned that it actually had belonged to his Grandparents and he had lived in the home when he was young. He told me there was even an elevator in the home. I love the large oak trees around the house and barn. The orchard trees are almost ready to blossom.

EASTSIDE HOOD RIVER is located east of Hwy 35. Turn east just past Tum a Lum Lumber at the China Gorge Restaurant (watch for the big panda bear) and head up through the sharp curves to Eastside Rd. You can also take Whiskey Creek Rd. about a mile further South and East off of Hwy 35. Steep and winding narrow roads lead to the Eastside area. It is convenient to the Mosier Twin Tunnel Trail for walking or riding bikes. There is a rural country feeling and many of the homes and properties have views of the Columbia River. The Eastside is a rather exclusive area with few homes ever on the market at any given time. With the narrow and steep roads I don't find it as family friendly for young children. It is not too far from downtown Hood River, but not what one would consider walking distance either.