Looking for a boutique hotel on the West Coast? How about a really boutique spot? You may want to investigate the recently opened Caravan: The Tiny House Hotel, which offers a warm atmosphere, cozy accommodations, and a true home-away-from-home vibe — all inside a petite caravan.
Portland, Ore., is exactly where you’d expect to find this residence, which might be most accurately described as a hipster trailer park. Opened in July 2013 in the trendy Alberta Arts District, this hotel is an already-popular, must-stay destination for those wishing to live like a local. Part of the small-space movement, the hotel encourages people to downscale in the pursuit of simpler and more sustainable living.
Guests can choose from one of three custom-made, totally self-contained “tiny houses:” The Rosebud, The Tandem or The Pearl, each measuring between 100 and 200 sq. ft. and sleeping between one and four people. Each trailer comes fully equipped with basic comforts, including electric heat, a bathroom with a flush toilet and a hot shower, and a kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and hot plate.
Guests rave about the generous hospitality of hosts Kol and Deb, who are exceptionally friendly and helpful, and keen to recommend delicious local vegan and gluten-free hotspots.
The downside? You won’t want to leave.
(Image: © Caravan: The Tiny House Hotel)
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