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Gales Creek, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Janna G.Joined in April 2018
Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 7 hours
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182 ratings · 138 reviews
Shaina O.
June 4, 2023
Elk Moon
I don't typically leave negative reviews, but we feel like it's needed. First, I will start with saying the yurt itself was great and clean. Really enjoyed that aspect. My husband and myself booked it for our anniversary weekend. Unfortunately, we decided almost immediately upon our arrival to leave the next morning. We felt that the pictures were very misleading. We love to camp and travel and were so excited for the beautiful views we were expecting. We could see nothing other than the overgrown bushes and trees. There was no view or area to explore which we were pretty disappointed over. Maybe I missed where it mentioned the owners house was in view of the yurt, but we weren't expecting them to be that close. We weren't comfortable wondering or exploring by their personal area, so we stayed in our designated area by the yurt. We could not get a hold of the host when we had questions about our upcoming stay. Both my husband and myself tried emailing, and I also left a message. Neither of us received a response. Not sure if we were doing something wrong on our end? But we were frustrated and at at that point just decided we'd rather go back home. I do not like leaving negative reviews, and I'm sure others will love this place. But the photos were misleading and disappointing.
Hailey S.recommends
May 29, 2023
Elk Moon
Memorable Moments at Elk Moon
We had a lovely stay at Elk Moon. The yurt is beautifully and thoughtfully curated. The night sky was incredibly lit up by the stars, and the sunset in all directions was stunning. Absolutely memorable getaway!
Be mindful of wasps on this property. There were some wasps making nests in the window coverings and in the outhouse, so keep a light on hand at night to make sure not to bump into them by accident. The outhouse is very beautiful and smelled like the great outdoors. The compost toilet is clearly well maintained! The chairs provided were broken, so we ended up laying out a blanket we brought to enjoy our coffee outside. A warm lit lamp and outdoor shower provided would make this a place I'd want to stay for much longer than we had booked for. Despite these little inconveniences, the beauty of the space and environment was more than enough to make us not want to leave.
We hope to return to this magical place again in the near future (:
Nicki J.recommends
May 22, 2023
Elk Moon
My mom and I stayed a night here and it was incredible! The yurt was lovely and the views were so nice! Just be prepared for the curves gravel hill to get there- bring your 4WD! Definitely recommend!
Michelle J.recommends
May 22, 2023
Elk Moon
Girls get away
We had a wonderful night at Elk Moon. The yurt was so comfortable. Sitting on the deck we only heard birds and the wind in the trees. We brought food and personal items and found that the site was well provisioned with everything else we needed. Glad we took our SUVs to go up the dirt road. Such a beautiful retreat close to the metro. Hope to be back again.
Juliae R.recommends
May 7, 2023
Elk Moon
We loved the yurt. It had everything we needed and was in a beautiful location.
Miya A.recommends
April 18, 2023
Elk Moon
Every good review is true!
Our weekend at Elk Moon was perfect. There were plenty of places to wander. The yurt interior space was great for playing games, making and enjoying meals, and just being generally cozy. It was a mixed weekend for weather, and the location was equally enjoyable in the rain as it was under clouds. Moonrise was extraordinary. The hosts were responsive and kind!
Hannah H.recommends
April 1, 2023
Elk Moon
Perfect for 2
The yurt was beautiful! Bigger than expected—pretty tall! It felt spacious, and the set up definitely emphasized that.
Here are some of my favorite features: Couch and table was great for dinner. Fireplace kept us warm—wood included! Bed was nice and comfy. Outhouse was clean, and I appreciated the toilet paper and hand sanitizer. View of Portland at night was gorgeous—very sparkly. And the view through the skylight was pretty too.
I would recommend this hurt to anybody. I enjoyed my romantic getaway for two :) I brought my own lantern and it was helpful for getting around at night, I would suggest that.
Cooper R.recommends
March 31, 2023
Elk Moon
Such a pretty piece of Oregon timber country. Awesome glamping set up and very comfortable.
Annie P.recommends
March 19, 2023
Elk Moon
Peaceful getaway
I don’t want to tell others about this magical getaway so close to home. The drive is a skip and a jump away from the Portland metro area. The yurt is everything they say it is and the view is breath taking. My husband had to fly out of state last minute and I was a bit nervous staying by myself, but I felt safe and cozy all night. This a a fantastic spot.
Mary M.recommends
February 20, 2023
Elk Moon
What a perfect escape from the city for an evening! Janna's land and yurt was a dream. It's so close to Portland (1 hour drive) and yet feels worlds away. The yurt is immaculate and so comfortable. We grabbed dinner at a brewery in Forest Grove (although there is a fully functioning camping stove in the yurt, we were too lazy to bring supplies) and slept soundly, kept warm by the wood burning stove. I'd recommend Janna's land to anyone and hope to be back one day, as well :) Thanks for hosting us!
Jessica P.recommends
February 12, 2023
Elk Moon
The yurt was clean, cozy, and stocked well. We had a great time enjoying the views and the wood stove. We will be staying here again.
Sarah B.recommends
January 8, 2023
Elk Moon
We had a wonderful stay! Great spot. Fell asleep to the sound of the rain and a fire going. Beautiful views, quiet, close to a nice little town with some good food and a lovely walk nearby. Hosts were caring and responsive. Place was super clean!
Sarah R.recommends
January 2, 2023
Elk Moon
A Perfect New Year's Getaway!
Our stay here was amazing. It was the perfect scene to get out of the city for the New Year. The yurt is positioned perfectly to see the foothills and mountain during the day and the lights of the city at night.
All of our needs were met even more than expected and everything was clean and cozy (the wood burning stove was wonderful and much appreciated in the winter cold!)
My partner has camped in the area and showed me so many hiking trails. The one up Elk Mountain is particularly beautiful, not too long or strenuous (although possibly a bit rocky for some.)
Overall, our stay was wonderful and we would both highly recommend spending time here!
Kassia W.recommends
December 16, 2022
Elk Moon
Perfect Yurt Getaway
This was such a fun way to enjoy nature without the unpleasant parts of camping. Beautifully decorated and furnished, with all the needed amenities. Amazing!
Robert N.recommends
December 11, 2022
Elk Moon
Beautiful and Peaceful
The yurt was both beautiful and peaceful. While the morning was dreary with rain I would stay again without hesitation. As someone who rarely takes time to themselves this was something that I needed to recharge my batteries and would advise that anyone who needs to get away from the speed of the daily life take some time at Elk Moon.
Aj K.recommends
November 26, 2022
Elk Moon
This yurt was an incredible place to spend a long weekend. The views were fabulous. The hosts were out of town, but had a friend helping out who was incredible - very quick to respond when we asked for help with the flue, and even brought us some batteries that we neglected to bring for our headlamps. Great games and puzzles for a rainy day, and excellent all around.
Kris B.recommends
November 7, 2022
Elk Moon
This place IS FANTASTIC!! It's the perfect getaway for a night! Sadly I didn't get to see all the views given the time of year and the clouds, but it was still amazing. Woke up to snowfall, the wood stove kept the place nice and toasty. Highly recommend!!
Jessalynne E.recommends
October 27, 2022
Elk Moon
This is hands down the best place
Holy mackerel, I'm a workaholic that needed some time off grid and a good time to make it worth the time away from work and this stay was exactly what the doctor ordered. Me and my friend had a BLAST and had such a beautiful time. I couldn't recommend this enough. Thank you so much!
Elizabeth T.recommends
October 23, 2022
Elk Moon
The yurt is on top of the mountain the views are stunning and you'll love waking up with the sun
Emily B.recommends
October 4, 2022
Elk Moon
I loved staying at Janna’s yurt. The land was beautiful. I could have stayed in that bed forever, it was so comfortable.
Richard C.recommends
October 2, 2022
Elk Moon
What a great place to stay! Try not to sleep in because the sunrise view of Mt. Hood is gorgeous. It's a wonderful place to unplug and a fantastic choice for a quick getaway from Portland.
Charlie H.recommends
September 23, 2022
Elk Moon
Beautiful stay in a great location. Very well kept and clean.
Julienne B.recommends
September 21, 2022
Elk Moon
Really nice place.
Eric L.recommends
September 12, 2022
Elk Moon
Great secluded location not far from town that includes a short drive on some gravel road to find. The yurt is spacious and comfortable and instructions were easy to follow. Would stay again and recommend.
Jacqueline L.recommends
September 9, 2022
Elk Moon
A hidden gem!!
Holy cow, this place is amazing, beyond words, beyond pictures. Secluded, peaceful, romantic with beautiful views. The yurt was everything we needed and more and also beautifully decorated. It was spectacular to lay on the little porch and stargaze and then wake up to a splendid sunset with mt hood in the distance. Hosts are responsive and kind, will definitely be back!
Kristen N.recommends
September 3, 2022
Elk Moon
The cutest yurt experience
10/10 would recomendable this place. It is absolutely stunning. The decor is so cute and the space is really clean, even the outhouse. The bed is super comfy as well. It’s so peaceful at night. All you hear are the insects and bugs making the most beautiful white noise for you to sleep to. Sunrise and sunset is pretty incredible as well.
Jenna was great at providing very detailed information for our stay and was prompt with answering our questions. I would absolutely go back!
Jazminex W.recommends
August 27, 2022
Elk Moon
One of the best glamping setups❤️
If you live in Vancouver or PDX you need to stay here. BEAUTIFUL yurt! The kitchen had all your basic needs and with the bedding, shelter, and kitchen supplied you won’t need to pack much which is super nice. The outhouse is clean and smells great (coming from the pregnant woman) Not much around yes, but there’s a corner store just a little ways up the road that’s pretty big, hikes everywhere, and near by river access through the state campgrounds. With this place supplying so much and being only 30 minutes away from Beaverton it made for a truly relaxing get away. Not a getaway where it’s stressful in the beginning and ending of the trip❤️
Aliza L.recommends
August 21, 2022
Elk Moon
The yurt is fantastic and the views are even better! Be ready to stargaze on a clear night. The accommodations were great including the kitchen appliances, seating, bed and outhouse. We plan on staying here again.
Haesung L.recommends
August 14, 2022
Elk Moon
We loved it
Rebekah F.recommends
August 4, 2022
Elk Moon
This yurt was SO cute! We loved our stay. The location was secluded but not far from town which was nice for us to have a one night getaway. Everything was clean and decorated really well and so cute. The bed was comfortable, and the table top game was a fun conversation starter.
But best part was the amount of stars you could see right outside the door, oh and the skylight! My favorite.
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