To Do List During Your Mt. Hood Stay

Explore endless adventures: from golfing on lush greens and skiing down snowy slopes, to hiking through forest trails, biking rugged paths, kayaking on serene lakes, and fishing with a mountain backdrop.

Looking for the best things to do near Mt. Hood during your mountain getaway? Staying with Mountain Vida Rentals puts you close to year-round adventure, from skiing, snow tubing, and snowshoeing in winter to hiking, dining, and relaxing cabin experiences surrounded by Mt. Hood National Forest. Whether you're planning a family vacation, romantic retreat, or weekend escape with friends, our cozy Mt. Hood vacation rentals and cabins near Mt. Hood offers the perfect home base to explore everything the Mt. Hood area has to offer.

Outdoor Activities

• Timberline Lodge offers something for every winter adventurer. Hit the terrain parks to shred and tackle big jumps, join a guided snowmobile tour, or explore the beautiful surroundings at your own pace on snowshoes.

• Mt. Hood Skibowl offers fun both day and night, with exciting daytime tubing and their popular Cosmic Tubing experience after dark. At night, the tubing hill comes alive with colorful lights, lasers, and music for a one-of-a-kind winter adventure. Guests can also join a guided snowshoe tour to explore the beautiful surrounding areas.

• Hiking near Mt. Hood is one of the best ways to explore the area, with trails leading to waterfalls, mountain viewpoints, and lush forest scenery suitable for both casual walkers and experienced hikers. Many of the region’s most popular trails are just a short drive from our vacation rentals.

Family Restaurants and Drinks

The surrounding towns offer a variety of restaurants and coffee spots to satisfy your cravings.

• Zig Zag Inn is a casual eatery in a storied cabin made of hand-cut logs, offering American food, pizza & a full bar. While eating here, there’s also a mini arcade for everyone to enjoy!

• Chicali Cantina is a warm space with indoor or outdoor seating serving Mexican American meals plus frozen margaritas and beer. With dips, burritos, soups, tacos and more, you’ll be stuffed by the end of your meal.

• Naan N Curry serves butter chicken, naan bread and other familiar Indian dishes that are full of flavor. With your meal, you can also enjoy a lassi drink or a variety of naan.

• Coffee Brewsters is a comfy coffee shop making sweet pastries, scones and baked goods, plus made-to-order sandwiches. They offer coffee in different ways and alternatives like Italian sodas, smoothies, and more.

• Cooper’s Wine Bar & Shop stocks an array of wines from around the world, alongside beer on tap and bottles. They also offer delicious food such as a charcuterie board, sandwiches and more to enjoy alongside your drink.

Things to do at Your Rental

• Enjoy a warm fire!  Most of our rentals offer a firepit or fireplace that you can cozy up to. Either relaxing and watching the stars or talking about good memories with loved ones.

• There’s nothing better than sipping your morning coffee or tea while overlooking the stunning Mt. Hood National Forest, where quiet forest views and fresh mountain air set the perfect tone for your day’s adventures.

• Spend quality time together with classic board games, a family puzzle, or simply relax with a good book while enjoying the cozy comfort of your mountain getaway.

Planning your Mt. Hood getaway? Book with Mountain Vida Rentals for great rates, flexible stays, and cozy cabins close to all the mountain action.