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Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown

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Our private deck with calming forest views. Perfect for eating or having a drink
Spacious living room with private balcony and view of the forest
Super light and bright living room
Interior
Living room views. Many guests have even spotted an owl from there...

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dickinson Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, Dickinson Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, April Hill City Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gabriel Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown

Cute & Cozy basement Apartment in the Forest! Our 800 sq ft 1bed/1bath basement apartment has it's own entrance, spacious living room, private balcony, plus a quaint kitchenette. A perfectly peaceful retreat, nestled in the forest yet close to the city.

Located in a quiet neighborhood, close to Woods Memorial Park great for laid back hikes. Just a 3 minute drive to popular Multnomah Village; 12 minutes from Downtown Portland; less than 10 minutes Lake Oswego.

Guest access:
You have private access to the entire basement apartment during your stay.
The path to the entrance is a lit stone path, but may be difficult for those with any mobility issues.

Other things to note: Please be aware the apartment does NOT have:
Washer/Dryer
Cable TV
Air Conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 19-230756-000-00-HO
Property # 1023645vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Portland

Southwest Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this apartment. Washington Square Mall and Powell's City of Books are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Oregon Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moda Center or Providence Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Dickinson Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • April Hill City Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Gabriel Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gabriel City Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Moda Center - 13 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Beaverton Hall-Nimbus Station - 8 min drive
  • Bancroft St Stop - 9 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Barn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown located?

Located in Southwest Portland, this apartment building is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Washington Square Mall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Oregon Zoo and Wineries of Washington County Oregon. Willamette River and Lewis and Clark College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the absolute BEST place I’ve ever stayed at while on vacation.The whole space was so charming and comfy. It was so peaceful with how quiet it was in the neighborhood it was in and it was so nice sitting on the patio every morning with the incredible view of all of the trees and greenery. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nathan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute apartment, clean and comfortable with plenty of room. Nice neighborhood in a quiet, wooded area. Easy to access and very private- never saw the hosts although they responded quickly to my communications. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place to stay at! It was comfortable, clean and close to the city. Really can’t say anything negative about the place or the hosts. Very communicative
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maritza G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful. The scenery was lovely. Would definitely stay here again. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy and wonderful stay! The views off the deck were so peaceful, and traveling from here to different areas of Portland was pretty decent with easy access to main roadways. Everything was nice, tidy, and clean with interesting decor and knick-knacks, games, and light reading materials. I also found to enjoy that there was some separation between the rooms, rather than a typical studio feel that you often find where everything is essentially all in one large room. Parking was a breeze with truly no competitions for curb space right at the end of the private walkway. The hosts were also fantastic with communication and providing clear instructions, especially because we arrived on a pretty late flight. They even gave great recommendations for McMenamins!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment felt like home away from home. Located in a quiet family orientd neighborhood and close to many restaurants, shops, the Zoo, and many, many hiking trails. This was our 2nd stay here, and look forward to future stays!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Very quaint, clean, nice getaway that is close to all the fun points in the city one would need! Highly recommend this great location and great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolores H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised. Good location.Only issue we had was accessing property using steep rock path. Constant rain contributed to having to tread carefully getting to street. Host did mention the path in the listing, but was just a little more difficult than thought it would be. Otherwise, great stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, Clean, and Comfortable!

We stayed for a week and we loved the decor and location. Great instructions that were easy to follow and great communication
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We had a great time at Quentin and Kelsey's stay! Everything was super tidy and we had everything we needed. We definitely recommend if you want to visit Portland!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice for the price

Spacious, quiet and cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Owl Creek Retreat

Kelsey and Quentin put a lot of love and care into their space and it shows. The space is very cozy and cute, we had everything we needed for a long weekend stay. The local recommendations were great! Unfortunately it was rainy and a little chilly so we didn’t get to enjoy the private deck space as much as we would have liked to but the views from the windows were just gorgeous. We’d love to come back and would highly recommend Owl Creek Retreat to anyone else!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Visit Oasis

My wife and I visited my family in Portland. Our choice was to stay here near my sister. It is a lovely, quiet and secluded spot with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for a Portland Visit

This VRBO was tucked into a very quiet residential neighborhood but nearby to any shopping you will need. We were visiting family nearby and this place was a great place to come and go. It is a fully appointed basement apartment with a separate entrance. Everything was clean and a modest kitchen was more than adequate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Spot in South Portland

Well appointed spot in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect and cozy

Quiet, clean, and safe neighborhood. It happened to be in the same neighborhood where our family lives. Owners went over and beyond to make sure whoever stays here has everything they need. They were easy to communicate with in coordinating our arrival and departure. It was definitely a home away from home feeling. We will book again on our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place with great view

Great property that is well described on VRBO. Comfortable, quiet, convenient, lots of on-street parking and surprisingly large. The place could use a towel rack in the bathroom and a paring knife in the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter weekend

This cozy forest retreat was clean and close to downtown. We spent an afternoon in the cute nearby neighborhood of Multinoma Village. For a couple traveling this was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Forest

This is a lovely spot tucked into mature trees. A quite beautiful setting and close to many Portland amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
We were in the basement of the home. It was exceptionally hot and uncomfortable. They were friendly and kind. There was a heat wave that week. The path to the dwelling was difficult for my husband.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thanks for your feedback. The unusual heat wave that week made the space warmer than normal, and while our listing clearly notes that there’s no AC in the apartment, we understand it was uncomfortable for you. We do our best to provide fans and other comforts, but of course we can't control the weather :/ We also call out in our listing that the walkway to the apartment is a small stone pathway and can be difficult for folks with mobility issues. However, we’re glad you found us friendly and kind, and we’ll continue doing our best to provide comfort to guests. We take pride in our space and the majority of our guests have had very positive stays. We hope you were still able to enjoy your time in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Home Perfect for Relaxing

My partner and I couldn’t have been happier at this home. Everything was clean and easy to access. We loved waking up in the morning to the trees and having a cozy day inside. A perfect place to stay if you’re wanting to spend time in nature and explore Portland.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little hideaway

This is the perfect location. Easy to get to many different areas. Beautiful words out back when you’re sitting outside you feel like you could be in the middle of nowhere however, only minutes from restaurants and parks. Owners are very easy to work with . Will definitely stay again next time I am in the Portland area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVELY!

The decor was divine - even better than it looked in pictures. The thoughtful touches were everywhere you looked. And the deck was THE BEST. I loved everything about this and wished I could stay longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a Relaxing Space

The hosts were very helpful. The location and view were spectacular. It felt like we were staying in a tree house as the views were spectacular. It was so nice to return to this home each evening. The last evening we were serenaded by an owl. We will return here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retreat near Portland Oregon

It was an opportunity to stay in a place that was not usual. Very pleasant. Even though we stayed on some of the hottest days for Portland the retreat was not overly hot without Air Conditioning. The host seemed very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kelsey + Quentin

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We love to travel in our spare time and we're always looking for our next adventure - whether it's a 4 hour day trip across the state or a full on vacation out of the country. Born in Portland, Oregon and Lyon, France, we appreciate both small town charm and chill, as well as the eclectic energy of international hotspots.

Why they chose this property

Owl Creek Retreat is a special, curated space tucked into the forest of SW Portland. This cozy apartment is quiet and relaxing - you'll be surrounded by giant Pine and Cedar trees, creating the perfect spot to kick back after a day spent hiking through Multnomah Falls, exploring the vibrant city, or catching up with friends and family nearby. Most mornings and nights, you'll hear a "hoot hoot" or two from our Owls sitting in the tall trees all around you. Enjoy local coffee, complimentary house slippers and robes for chilly evenings, and the coziest bed you've ever slept in. We look forward to having you.

What makes this property unique

Calm retreat with a fantastic forest view! Spotted owl sightings and a hoot hoot a night.

Languages:

English, French

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