Casa de Cargo

Beautifully positioned in downtown Cascade Locks with views of the surrounding Columbia River Gorge, this modern, two-bedroom home will place the Pacific Crest Trail, the Historic Columbia River Highway, and the Bridge of the Gods right at your fingertips. Newly constructed from a storage container, this home is a contemporary, light-filled space, with electric heating and cooling, a Smart TV with Netflix and Pandora, and an open, elegant kitchen with stainless steel appliances and sleek cabinetry. Whether you're planning to spend your days hiking, windsurfing, or taking long drives through the Gorge, this is a wonderful place to come home to, with a kitchen island where you can set out your appetizers and a separate sun-lit dining table for homemade dinners. What's nearby: You'll find this home in the very heart of Cascade Locks, with driveway parking out front, an electric vehicle charging station nearby, and a stop for the Columbia Gorge Express (the bus from Portland) only a block away. There's much within walking distance, including classic burgers and ice cream at the Eastwind Drive-In (a quarter-mile north), the Pacific Crest Trail (a quarter-mile south), the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail (also a quarter-mile south), and Marine Park at the river's edge (less than half a mile north). Take a day to drive 19 miles east to Hood River for world-class windsurfing and a wondrous collection of orchards and vineyards, or cross the Bridge of the Gods to hike Beacon Rock or Hamilton Mountain on the Washington side of the Gorge (eight miles west). Things to know: Free WiFi Full kitchen You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.