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Mxk60
Since 22 Dec 2011
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 Thu Dec 22, 11 12:49 pm House rental hood river |
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| thinking about renting a Larger house in or near hood river for extended family end of next august. Any suggestions of places or locations? Only I will be kiting. Are the homes in hood river near the railroad tracks? Also any suggestions for non kiting kid family activities? |
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beevee
Since 06 Jun 2009
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| Thu Dec 22, 11 2:38 pm |
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| Loads of great hiking trails within a half hour on each side of h.r. Thursdays last summer when we were down there was "party in the park" (great kid activity in the evening). There may be an outdoor movie night in the park also?? Flea market Saturday mornings and plenty of shopping. |
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Windance Crew
Since 18 Apr 2008
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tstansbury
Since 06 Jun 2006
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| Thu Dec 22, 11 3:30 pm |
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| why do you want a home near the railroad tracks? |
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Mxk60
Since 22 Dec 2011
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| Mon Dec 26, 11 8:26 pm |
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| Definitely dont want home near railroad tracks. Was wondering if you can hear the train in town? |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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| Tue Dec 27, 11 8:54 am |
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| Not really dude, unless you're really listening. |
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melokitegirl
Since 28 Oct 2008
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| Tue Dec 27, 11 9:13 am |
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As much as I like Hood River Proper...you may find that living on the other side of the river has advantages...like being less expensive. Bingen, White Salmon, Underwood.... Also - there is Stevenson, a bit more far out but great kiting there.
If you decide to live on the the "other side" you have to deal with the HR bridge. You get use to it. Not a big deal. The bridge toll is 75 cents each way, but I buy a breeze-by pass for a $100 and you get $20 worth of extra tickets. I go back and forth as I please. ..May thru Sept I spent under $300.
The trains are great! I like hearing them as long as it's not too close. Very charming.
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
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| Tue Dec 27, 11 9:05 pm The Dalles is closer to ... |
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
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| Fri Dec 30, 11 9:32 pm Re: The Dalles is closer to ... |
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| bulae99 wrote: | rubus
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" dalles" also ugly as hell and relatively nothing for non kiters to do.
Dont know about rentals but as only kiter in family we camp in HR a few times each summer and the rest of family enjoys swiming, laying in sun, picking fruit, hanging out downtown as I get my wind fix. If I were to rent a place I would definately look across the river (white salmon, lyle) perhaps find something cheaper. |
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Scriffler
Since 03 Jul 2005
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| Sat Dec 31, 11 11:26 am |
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| Not really sure that Washington is cheaper for a rental. Maybe for rent. But if you are looking for maximum water time, it will be way easier to keep the family entertained in hood river if they don't kite. Remember the "hidden" cost. |
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