Some Hood River weekends turn into long weekends. Long weekends turn into weeks. At some point, it makes more sense to own.306 Columbia is a Union Building Loft in the heart of downtown. Two bedrooms, a flexible bonus space, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping Columbia River views. The layout is open, the finishes are clean and contemporary, and natural light runs through every room. Walk out the front door and you're steps from Hood River's restaurants, shops, and waterfront. The river, the trails, and the mountain are all within reach.When you're not here, the property earns. In 2025, it generated $82,754 in gross vacation rental revenue across 227 booked nights. Commercially zoned and STR-permitted, it's already operating — furnishings negotiable, which means you can have guests booked before you've unpacked your own bags.Hood River draws visitors across all four seasons: wind season on the river, harvest season in the Valley, skiing on Mt. Hood, and the quiet magic of a Gorge winter. The booking calendar reflects that distribution, which means your carrying costs are covered whether you're using the property in July or December.This is the kind of place people mean when they say they want a place in Hood River. It just rarely comes with the income to match.