Heron Haus: The Room

The first thing we noticed about our room was the fresh scent laced with a hint of lavender. After that it was one wonderful discovery after another. The contemporary decor had clean lines and soothing color choices.  The bed was topped with soft sheets and blankets, a treat for the senses, with plenty of pillows. We thought that it might be too soft for us but after one night of relaxing sleep we looked forward to our next one.

A walk in closet provided ample storage of luggage and clothing, maintaining a clutter free respite from the world. There was a sink, mirrors and more shelf space in  the dressing room off the bedroom.

 The highlight of the Kulia room is the large raised jacuzzi and toasty warm fireplace. After a long day of walking around Portland, slipping into the relaxing jetted water was heaven. There is also a  personal shower and toilet.

This redeeming feature alone made our room worth coming home to at night. The only thing missing was a decent sized television instead of the miniature VCR 15 inch. It would have been nice to have the option of watching a DVD on the night we chose to stay in.
The Heron Haus has several other rooms that all have fireplaces, some with better views of Mt Hood, but this is the only one with the Jacuzzi.

Next Review: The Seratto Restaurant and Bar

Beautiful Setting: Poor Service

The Heron Haus bed and breakfast sits atop what locals refer to as Nob hill. Nestled in a wooded setting, the winding driveway leads to the courtyard of this spacious turn of the century Tudor/Craftsman Mansion. Heron Haus is a 10,000 square foot English Tudor home designed by noted Portland architect Joseph Jacobberger in 1904
Your first stop is the warmly decorated breakfast dining area complete with coffee,  hot water with a large selection of teas. Beautiful built in bookcases line the walls of the library loaded with books, a window seat that overlooks the yard, and cushy chairs to curl up in. The decor is beautifully done with interesting pieces and comfortable furniture. There is a veranda complete with more comfortable sitting. The wood staircase takes you up to the second floor where again simplicity, plenty of light and carefully placed artwork reflect attention to detail . The setting and home were perfect, clean, stylish, and bright and airy. 

We arrived at the Heron Haus in Portland, Oregon later than we had planned, 7:00 instead of 6:00pm, late start and bad traffic.  Our hostess was personable but seemed nervous and  restrained. Before showing us around or even welcoming us to her home, she asked for payment.(Something about signing off on $600+ before even seeing the room didn't sit right.Credit card, yes, signature, seriously?)  She then told us to get our things before showing us around or even to our room. With our bags in hand she gave us a brisk tour and a few restaurant recommendations and then disappeared and didn't materialize until 8:30am for breakfast. I guess we shouldn't have been late.


Tomorrows post:  The Breakfast