Title: Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634983163210&destination=Desert+Aire%2C+Washington%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=89436117&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! ## Photo gallery for Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, video library - Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! (Mattawa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89440000/89436200/89436117/f5d8a0a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, video library - Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! (Mattawa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89440000/89436200/89436117/a9fbf65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf - Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! (Mattawa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89440000/89436200/89436117/f779a355.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! (Mattawa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89440000/89436200/89436117/bf2d5d83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! (Mattawa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89440000/89436200/89436117/90084ac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Along the scenic Columbia River, Desert Aire is your home away from home. Enjoy an open floor plan with a fully stocked kitchen, Smart TV, and Xbox 360 for entertainment. Relax on the large patio with propane BBQs and fire table or soak in the hot tub under starry skies. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! Welcome to our 3 bed/2 bath home at Desert Aire! Desert Aire is located along the Columbia River and has over 300 days of sunshine a year! You'll love the convenience of our community with small market, gas station, restaurant and coffee shop. Our home is located just 3/4 mile to a beautiful 18-hole PGA rated golf course and Priest Rapids Recreation area & boat launch. Our community also features a large pool (open Memorial Day-Labor Day), pickleball, tennis and basketball courts. We are just 40 minutes to The Gorge Ampitheater for concerts. We have an open floor plan with two bedrooms on one end, living room and kitchen/dining area in the center of the home and the primary suite on the other end of the home. There is a fully stocked kitchen, Smart TV, DVD player with a ton of movies, Xbox 360 (with some games) and card and board games. A full-size washer/dryer for your use too. Outside, features a large patio with 2 BBQ's (Charcoal & Propane) dining table, seating area with propane fire table and a 4-person hot tub! If you plan a little work while you're there, we do have a small desk in the primary bedroom. Wifi is excellent too! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Desert Aire, this holiday home is in the mountains. Hanford Reach National Monument and Wild Horse Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and Columbia River. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting. [Visit our Desert Aire travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Desert-Aire.dx553248634983163210) [View more Holiday homes in Desert Aire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Desert-Aire-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248634983163210-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.68379%2C-119.92017&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Tr0OPjUsxL3IaHkiRU7X7h5xsB0=) Mattawa, WA ### What's nearby - ![Hanford Reach National Monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55199/f631df44-7b47-4556-b787-fab3b44cf74c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hanford Reach National Monument 12 min drive \- 8.7 miles - ![Wild Horse Monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554113777/a4d9cf2c-6e87-4401-9d07-5e9b3efc70e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wild Horse Monument 30 min drive \- 25.4 miles - ![The Gorge Amphitheatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093437/25bc01e1-11c9-4b91-ab6c-27b74a039900.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Gorge Amphitheatre 49 min drive \- 39.1 miles - Desert Aire Driving Range 3 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Interpretive Center 33 min drive \- 26.8 miles ### Getting around - Yakima, WA (YKM-Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field) 83 min drive ### Restaurants - Tiddaly Diddaly's 9 min drive - Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill formerly the Sandtrap 18 min walk - Subway 10 min drive - Taqueria Morelia 10 min drive - Las Palmas / Sushi House 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more!? ### What time is check-in at Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more!? ### What time is check-out at Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more!? ### Where is Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Desert Gorge at Desert Aire- 40 min to The Gorge! Minutes to golf, river & more! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Beds were comfortable and the home had everything needed for a wonderful stay. We appreciated the very well stocked kitchen and extra towels in bathrooms. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy C. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend getaway! This place is great! So many things to do and if you like golf it’s a great course! ##### Jeremy C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri M. 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Clean get away This was a cozy beautiful property! It was the perfect place to meet with family and make memories.❤️❤️ ##### Cheri M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh B. 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Derset Aire The house was clean, comfortable and easy to get to everything we needed. ##### Leigh B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. 8 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Stay! We loved everything about this house! Super comfy and clean. The kitchen was well stocked and even had the necessities needed for cooking. (spices, condiments etc). The pool was nice to have in the community, and the hot tub was an added treat! We cant wait to go back!! ##### David H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ahna J. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love DA! Kristine was so helpful and communicative. The house was clean and cozy, and I felt comfortable letting my 15 month old wander and explore without any hazards inside. We definitely would stay here again. Thank you for everything! Sorry we left a couple things behind lol. ##### Ahna J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik O. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean and nice little place. Perfect place for out fall trip! Great communication and would stay again. ##### Erik O. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### elizabeth c. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was amazing. Had everything we needed and more! Communication with host was fast. Check in/out was easy. Would definitely stay again! ##### elizabeth c. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda P. 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house has everything we needed. Ok just needs an air fryer but seriously we will stay again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f2bc4eca-82a7-485e-adad-9d079135cdde-1755745980539.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melinda P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Korie P. 24 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend Great property ##### Korie P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annie H. 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our time here :) Awesome place to stay for us to stay while a group of us were in town for a concert. The kitchen was fully equipped, each room was clean and comfortable, and check-in process was clear and simple. Thank you so much for making us feel at home! ##### Annie H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan W. 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot in Desert Aire Everything was exactly as described. Made for a great getaway to Desert Aire ##### Ryan W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor V. 28 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GOLF TRIP Everything was great. I would recommend to anyone looking in the area. ##### Victor V. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 16 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful home with ample space and very comfortable for two couples in town to see music at the Gorge (40 min. drive away). Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Great communication from host. Wonderful VRBO experience. ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ---