I read the reviews and knew this wasn't the good looking motel from the outside. It's about the same on the inside. Spider webs were all over the room and outside. I felt like we were camping in a log cabin. The view is okay but it's not worth paying extra for the view. We paid extra for a view... more

My parents ( who were world travelers) first discovered the Vagabond when they came to visit us in Hood River. They stayed there many times and were always happy. I have recomended for years to friends and family and everyone has enjoyed it. We live in an old farm house that occasionally runs into problems with plumbing electricty, etc. Whenever... more

We stayed for one night at the Vagabond in late August. It was such a charming little place. We had a 2nd floor Riverview Room. Beautiful view of the Gorge and River, wow! The rooms were older in style but very clean and neat. The grounds of the property are also really pretty. We drove the 2 miles into downtown... more

What an amazing find! Perfect location right on the Columbia River. Great views out of the rooms and on the grounds. Dedicated Housekeepers and very reasonable prices. Don't judge a book by the cover because from the outside it kind of looks like a dump and it is old. But, it is well maintained. Everything worked. And the Housekeeping not... more

My first impressions of this hotel was not really enthousiastic but I was suprised by the nice, clean rooms overlooking the river. We even had a nice balcony. So no complains on the rooms, the staff etc. The downside is that you need a car to get to the town centre or a restaurant. more

Our car had trouble in Hood River so we were forced to spend the night there at the last minute. We stayed at the Vagabond Lodge because it was close to where we were. I was skeptical on first appearance but the room we were given was clean, big and had a great view of the river. The staff was... more

We stayed at the Vagabond first of all because the reviews we read about the motel we origianally were going to stay at..... and because after calling several times they were booked up but we kept trying and we found someone had cancelled so we were able to book that room. Happened to be looking over the river. I did... more

first - this is a budget hotel so all my comments are with respect to budget hotels. this place is wonderful!! Our room was very spacious, located on the backside of the complex with a view of the river. We had a working fireplace in the room. The beds were very comfortable, sheets clean, etc. Bathroom was small but adequate,... more

My husband and I very happily stayed at Vagabond Lodge for three days. The room was basic but large: it was clean, the bed was comfortable, my husband liked that there was TV, and it was a great base to see all the sites in the Columbia River Gorge (waterfalls, old Columbia River Highway, Mt. Hood/Timberline Lodge/Fruit Loop). We had... more