My 5-year-old stepdaughter and I stayed at Jesse’s yurt for one night as a treat for an animal-loving kid. Finding the house was easy from downtown Portland. We were greeted by Jesse’s son, who kindly showed us to our yurt and introduced us to the space. We stayed on a rainy day in early March with temps ranging between mid 30’s and low 50’s. We were perfectly comfortable all evening. The bed had enough blankets to keep us quite warm, and the mattress was comfortable.
If you’re into composting toilets and efficient waste water use (who isn’t?), the outdoor bathroom is quite a treat. For those who may fear a composting toilet, rest assured that the bathroom provides a clean, non-smelly, bug-free experience.
The hot tub was excellent. It’s a deep wooden barrel with a distant view of Portland.
Jesse invite my stepdaughter and I to feed the animals with her at 7am, and she was supremely patient and kind with both of us. My stepdaughter helped feed all the birds and two bunnies, then the goats and pigs, and then the alpacas and donkeys. The donkeys were particularly kid-friendly as they were gentle and receptive to pets. Thanks again, Jesse! My stepdaughter’s eager to return.