We didn't know how much we needed a night in the yurt until we walked into it. Nestled in the woods along the gentle hillside, the yurt was larger than we anticipated, and had an incredibly relaxing energy that we soaked up. Even on a rainy afternoon, the skylight provided lovely natural lighting, and the accompanying strings of lights around the yurt gave it a cozy feel. As other guests have mentioned, the small space heater provided more than enough warmth, and the interior was bone dry in the midst of a modest rain storm. Although the farm was a bit further from Portland than we anticipated, we appreciated the serenity and views afforded by its distance from the downtown. We didn't have a chance to take advantage of the adjacent hiking trails, but hope to be back to do so in the future!
Speaking of views, the sunset and city skyline at night were fantastic from the hot tub! There is a raised deck/platform that the hot tub is built into that raises it to a great height for taking it all in as the naturally filtered water swirls around you. Jesse made sure it was the perfect temperature for us (she reasonably asks for advance notice to make sure it's warm), and every amenity had easy to follow instructions. I recommend a stay with Jesse, she is an incredible host. She was quick to respond to any questions using the AirBnB messenger, and made sure we had everything we needed. Though the yurt felt remote, local restaurants will deliver to the farm, which was valuable to us since we didn't have a car. Jesse's recommendation for dinner was spot on.
It felt good to know that our footprint for the night was tiny, and though the walk to the bathroom was damp in the rain, the tree canopy caught most of it. It was a great experience to be 'off-the-grid' for a bit in the midst of thoughtfully provided amenities. I consider this glamping at it's finest.
A few quick tips for other travelers: While transit is a reasonable option if you have a backpack (or light luggage), there is a relatively steep gravel incline on the drive up to the farm, which makes rollers tricky for that section. (We were glad we took a ride share instead of the bus.) Once you get to the farm, there's a wheelbarrow for luggage that made the short walk to the yurt with our bags very easy. We took a ride share to the airport the following morning during Monday rush hour, and we were there in 30 minutes. Also, the donkey and ducks are not only charming, but chatty early risers. If you're looking to sleep in, pack ear plugs or expect to be up when they are.