Take advantage of free breakfast, a firepit and a garden at Little Red Caboose with a View in the Scenic Columbia River Gorge. In addition to a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
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About this property
Little Red Caboose with a View in the Scenic Columbia River Gorge
About this space Our little red caboose is located in the Columbia Gorge Scenic area, just 20 miles east of Portland, OR, and just a few miles east of Troutdale. It has its own bathroom with shower and a kitchenette, a queen bed in the main area & a double bed in the cupola. The caboose rests on 7+ acres, with a beautiful view, in a private park-like setting. There is lots to do in the area, hiking, biking, windsurfing, shopping and music and art events. There are also great restaurants and food carts in nearby Troutdale. The space A completely renovated, authentic railroad caboose, on a short piece of railroad track, resting on 7+ acres in the Columbia River Gorge, with a scenic view. The caboose has its own bathroom with shower and a kitchenette, a queen bed in the main area & a double bed in the cupola. There is a private deck off of the caboose, and a private picnic and campfire area next to the caboose. Guest access Complete and private use of the caboose, which has its own bathroom and kitchenette, as well as its own private picnicking and campfire space just outside of the caboose, and a private deck off of the back of the caboose. Cell phone reception is very good at our hill top location and there is also Wi Fi available. The TV has a fire-stick which can access Amazon Prime, etc and there are DVDs available in the caboose, including proclaimed top 10 train movies. Laundry facilities in the main house can be made available upon request and advance notice. Other things to note Sleeping in the cupola (2nd sleeping area) requires climbing up a ladder. The bed in the cupola is a 4' wide, 7' long, with 2 layers of 4" thick foam mattress. The caboose is often unavailable December through February, due to the winter weather conditions on the bluff where it is located.
Located in Troutdale, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mt Hood Community College Planetarium and Lakeside Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets and Mall 205. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Washougal Motocross Park, or consider a night out at McMenamins Edgefield. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Troutdale travel guide
Is Little Red Caboose with a View in the Scenic Columbia River Gorge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Little Red Caboose with a View in the Scenic Columbia River Gorge?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Little Red Caboose with a View in the Scenic Columbia River Gorge?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Little Red Caboose with a View in the Scenic Columbia River Gorge?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Little Red Caboose with a View in the Scenic Columbia River Gorge located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sandy River and Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site. Troutdale Methodist Episcopal Church and Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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10/10 Excellent
Eddie
13 Sept 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great and cozy place. The loft was used a lot cause of the gorgeous top view.
Very secluded but still close to all the hiking trails and sights. The caboose was really special and the property is beautiful. Thank you for letting us stay.
This is a wonderful place. Quiet, comfortable and clean. 15 year old girls loved the upstairs nook. Host was super friendly and left treats and a note upon our arrival. Would stay again.
My partner and I had an excellent time at the caboose. It was relaxing and quiet. Jennifer had left some thoughtful touches that really made us feel at home.
We loved everything about the location and the caboose. The property was gorgeous and we got to feed the horses. The views are amazing. Jennifer and Phil were the best hosts ever.
Very cute spot with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Easy to access and simple instructions, a unique interior with a very cool exterior. Host was easy to communicate with, left some home grown fruit in the kitchen as well.
I stayed here with my family and we had an amazing time. The hosts were really helpful and accommodating and the property was absolutely stunning! They had cornhole and other games for evening fun before we hung out around the campfire. I am definitely going to book this property again.
The Little Red Caboose is adorable, clean and had everything we needed. The property is beautiful!
We highly recommend and we plan on returning.
Rated 10/10 stars.
We had the best time here. It’s gorgeous and just outside of Portland. Easy to get to from the airport. Beautiful view with excellent host. The host makes you feel welcome and leaves special treats and makes sure you have everything you need for the morning. Thanks to the hosts!
What an amazing place to stay. Oregon farmland, horses, dogs, and the owners provide such amazing gifts including their own blueberries! And there is such a beautiful surrounding area. Highly recommended.
The history of the Caboose and family made the stay a10! Jennifer and Phil go all out to make it a very quiet relaxing adventure! They provide a very healthy filling breakfast to start your day off. The Caboose is decorated to really make it an adventure. You must take time to check out all the details of the decor.
What a cute, cute place to stay! The lodging was clean and comfortable and very cozy! Due to my partners snoring, I got to sleep upstairs in the cupola! Listening to the rain was quite peaceful. Jennifer, the host was friendly and very accommodating to our late arrival. Would definitely love to stay here again! Thank you!!
What a beautiful little place! It is charming with so much personality and sweetness. Jennifer’s little touches of kindness and love were left everywhere and my husband and I felt so dearly welcomed. The caboose was clean and very ready for guests. The surroundings are stunning and it is all so quiet and peaceful. It was a pleasure to stay there, and we look forward to returning.
This was the cutest little slice of heaven ever. My boyfriend suprised me w/a getaway &, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The caboose is so stinking cute not to mention, clean and stocked with breakfast, carrots for the horses, coffee, towels and everything else needed. The owners are the kindest couple. They also, have an outdoor fire a/wood provided & cornhole. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, clean and unique experience this is the best!
Small, so be prepared. But we just needed a base camp to sleep while we were out and about and this worked perfect and was cute. My 12 year old loved the loft and my teen had room on the pad on the floor in front of the bed. Enjoyed the cornhole outside and the horses as well. Nice and quiet area but close to freeway and Troutdale as well. Thanks for everything!
What a magical place! Our stay here was amazing. This was our first ever experience using VRBO and we could not be happier.
The interior of the caboose is cozy and welcoming with a well-outfitted kitchen, bathroom, main bedroom, and sleeping loft. The train decor added a charming touch and the caboose is full of lots of extra special touches like that, such as a record player with a fun record collection and train-themed movies with a DVD player. The back deck and fire pit area both offer terrific places to eat, relax, and hangout. The property is absolutely beautiful with gorgeous views in an idyllic and peaceful country setting complete with farm fields, sunflowers, and grazing horses.
Conveniently located just minutes away from the Sandy river, parks, and Troutdale, it was the perfect “home base” for us during our vacation.
We would absolutely stay here again and plan on returning here in the future. Highly recommend!
This is an excellent property and the owners were amazing, we even got freshly baked bread. This is a 10 out of 10 if your are looking for a place close to Portland
The little red caboose was an amazing place to stay with relaxing atmosphere. It had all the amenities and more. The freshly made chocolate chip cookies were a great touch. We were extremely happy with our stay here and will be back next time we visit Oregon.
Jennifer and Phil are very gracious hosts. The caboose met our needs and wants perfectly. Check-in was easy and the place is clean and very quaint. We had no issues. We will stay here again.