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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% based on
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, Dickinson Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, April Hill City Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gabriel Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪26 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 19-230756-000-00-HO

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portland

Southwest Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this apartment. Portland Children's Museum and Portland Aerial Tram are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Powell's City of Books and Washington Square Mall. Check out an event or a game at Moda Center, and consider making time for Oregon Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Dickinson Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • April Hill City Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gabriel Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gabriel City Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Multnomah Arts Center - 7 min drive - 5.0 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
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬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 does it cost to stay at Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown on 18 April 2026 start from NZ$181, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Wineries of Washington County Oregon and Willamette River. Lewis and Clark College and Portland Temple Visitors' Center 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. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ada J.

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

Beautiful treehouse views

Very rustic and enjoyed the views from all rooms. The only problem was the street parking on a steep hill and the path to the back was very uneven. The stones were not at all level. No problem for most people, but I am a senior with trouble walking on uneven steps. This is completely my mistake because I didn’t ask about this beforehand. We had complete privacy. When inside, the walk was worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori C.

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

Great quiet tree house like .

We had a nice comfortable restful stay at this 1-BR retreat. We’d defiantly stay here again. The location is convenient and in a great neighborhood with great park/walking trails. The kitchen is large enough that you can stovetop cook on a 2-burner hot plate or use a microwave. However, we discovered Gigi’s Cafe and went there everyday and only made coffee. Gigi’s is about 7 minutes via car with a great market in the shopping center.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cydney L.

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

Beautiful Property

Overall, we liked this place a lot. The view out of the windows is glorious. It was very hot the day we arrived and there is no A/C available in this basement apartment. The first evening we did not sleep great and were sweating! I also did not realize it was a basement apartment, which is my fault. The neighborhood was very safe and nice. The bed was very comfortable. Just wish I would have known about the A/C situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

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

Quiet Forest Retreat!

My husband and I travel to Portland 4-5 times a year to visit family. We stay in SW area Portland, which is close to family and such a good location. Normally we stay at the Embassy Suites, but we wanted a more unique experience. I found this place and was not sure where it was located exactly and we gave it a try. OH MY!!! What a little piece of heaven! The location of this place was off the main road, tucked away in its own private little setting. The sitting area (where you walk into through large sliding doors) has a view out into a wooded area...you see nothing but trees! The bedroom and kitchen windows also face this wooded area, and you can hear the sound of the creek that runs through the area. Drinking morning coffee in the front room was so peaceful. The bedroom has plenty of storage space, a comfy bed, the bathroom was great too with a large counter top that held all our toiletries easily, well equipped with everything we needed. The kitchen has a drip coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave , refrigerator and two stove top burners. We didn't do much cooking but we did make our breakfast ever morning. We didn't want to leave..it was all so peaceful. Quentin, our host, kept in touch with us to be sure we had everything we needed. The neighborhood is charming, safe and clean. Close (5-10 minutes) to Trader Joes, Fred Myers, Washington Square, Target, and lots of restaurants, eateries near by. If this place is available when we return to Portland we will stay here! 5 stars plus.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 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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