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Peaceful Garden Cottage, Close to Mt. Tabor Park & Downtown Bus

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Outdoor dining
Garden gnomes abound!
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Mt Tabor Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Oregon Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Moda Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Garden Cottage, Close to Mt. Tabor Park & Downtown Bus

Light-filled, clean, quiet garden cottage at the base of Mt Tabor, just 10 minutes from downtown. Close to bus and MAX transit. Close to shopping, Hawthorne District, Mt. Tabor Park, easy access to Colombia Gorge, Mt. Hood, etc.
•700 square feet
•Vaulted ceilings w/skylights and ceiling fans
•Includes utilities, basic cable, and high-speed internet
•Fully furnished
•Spacious living room and bedroom with vaulted ceilings & skylights
•Fully equipped kitchen, gas range, refrigerator, water filter, microwave
•Stacked washer/dryer
•Hardwood floors throughout
•Covered porch overlooking garden
•No pets, no smoking


Keywords: Private Apartment

Property manager

Diane Rowley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well-behaved, well-supervised children are welcome
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Events

No events allowed
Family gatherings, inviting friends to dinner, ok
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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
Note from host: Family gatherings, inviting friends to dinner, ok
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
Property Registration Number 17-155488-000-00-HO

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portland

Located in Southeast Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, this cottage is in the mountains. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lloyd Center and Powell's City of Books. Check out an event or a game at Moda Center, and consider making time for Oregon Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Map
Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Mt Tabor Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Providence Portland Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lloyd Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Moda Center - 7 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • NE 60th Avenue Station - 12 min walk
  • Portland Union Station - 16 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belmont Station - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Coquine - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taborspace - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Baerlic Brewing Beer Hall - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tabor Tavern - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Garden Cottage, Close to Mt. Tabor Park & Downtown Bus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Peaceful Garden Cottage, Close to Mt. Tabor Park & Downtown Bus located?

Located in Southeast Portland, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Belmont and Mt Tabor Park. Providence Portland Medical Center and Laurelhurst Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). NE 60th Avenue Station is 12 minutes by foot and Hollywood-NE 42nd Transit Center is 30 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindi C.

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

Absolute Heaven

I have stayed in this lovely cottage several times and have always enjoyed the charm and comfort. It feels like my home away from home! I’m looking forward to my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

Regenerative Garden

Lovely cottage with a peaceful garden in nice neighborhood near public transportation and park. Very comfortable and spacious for two. Every convenience provided . Welcoming hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

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

Perfect for us

The location was just what we needed. Clean, comfortable, excellent hosts. Hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Great time in Portland

Everything was perfect. We had a wonderful time using this location as our base camp while exploring the area. Everything was provided for our needs. Bed is comfortable and the area is quiet. Hosts were VERY helpful when needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

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

Very nice place - wish it weren't raining so much

Lovely house and garden. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

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

Portland, Or

good stay
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

A Week Among the Flowers

This is a fabulous property. Two things stand out: the peaceful, beautiful garden setting and the cleanliness of the cottage. Diane and Charlie were always available to assist if we needed it. However, we never really needed anything because it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

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

PDX Oasis

Visiting Portland to visit family residing nearby. Cottage was a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy our family. The setup was exactly as advertised. We especially enjoyed the outdoor spaces and room to have game nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi K.

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

We Loved this Place!

We've stayed in probably 35 vacation rentals over the years, and this lovely place is one of our favorites! It's spacious and well laid out, with colorful, warm decor. The bed is so comfortable, with great linens. And that garden! The photos online can't fully capture its beauty. Diane and Charley are wonderful, friendly hosts. We were greeted with fresh flowers on the dining table, and warm homemade granola hand delivered. What more could you want?!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Lovely stay

Thank you so much for a lovely stay and responsiveness!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Garden Cottage offers a Perfect Stay in Portland

The Peaceful Garden Cottage offered us a perfect stay in Portland. The hosts are gracious and have created a wonderful, private retreat amid a soothing garden setting. We look forward to returning to this spot time and time again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

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

Great place!

Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Return stay at this property

This is the second time we've stayed here. It's a very cozy, clean, and private cottage in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Perfection!

Lovely, clean, well appointed cottage in a beautiful garden setting. Easy parking. Quiet, convenient neighborhood. We hope to stay here again when we return to Portland.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey G.

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

Hidden gem!

A wonderful place for a Portland getaway! Cozy, charming, easy to get to and from, love the proximity to Mt Tabor. The back garden area is magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gasper M.

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

Home Away from Home

Delightful hosts, charming atmosphere and relaxing environment. The cottage was very comfortable, well stocked with everything one could need away from home and great privacy. Look forward to returning in the future,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Garden Cottage near Mt. Tabor

This was one of the nicest VRBOs we've stayed in. Very comfy, very nicely furnished, great outdoor space, great location. The host was friendly and communicated clearly. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

Best VRBO property ever

We've stayed in probably 30 different VRBO properties through the years, but both my wife and I would rate this No. 1 - at least for what we're looking for. It was peaceful, serene, in a quiet neighborhood, but still close to all the amenities. The garden out back is wonderful, and place is clean, updated, and interesting. We were even treated to a couple jars of homemade granola from our hosts, who were lovely! We'll be back. ...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

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

Cottage stay

Beautiful property and nature
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxine M.

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

The perfect home-away-from-home

We stayed three weeks in this lovely and well-appointed and very comfortable cottage. Our visit was planned to spend time with family and to explore Portland, and the location was perfect for our needs. We could easily get to our family on the Washington side of the river and to another branch in northwest Portland. And we enjoyed many walks to and around Mount Tabor—such a wonderful city park! The cottage is nicely private, spacious, and very well appointed. We were very comfortable there and highly recommend the Garden Cottage for people needing a great place to stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

We’ve stayed numerous times at the Garden Cottage and it’s always a relaxing stay. We feel right at home. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

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

Great Cottage

The garden cottage was very nice and the gardens were beautiful. It's located in a great and quiet area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and enjoyed all the beautiful scenery and hiking in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

serene garden cottage

We loved this property. The backyard garden setting was very serene. The cottage was comfortable, very well decorated and appointed (even many spices, coffee, tea, baggies, etc etc.) and good lighting and wifi. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. The hot tub was especially nice after long days hiking. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Divine and cozy❤️

Absolutely picture perfect. Great location. Walkable to food and dining. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Perfect spot

It was just perfect for us. Cozy, comfortable and calming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Diane Rowley

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Charley & Diane have been married 49 years and moved from Montana to Portland 36 years ago where they raised their 3 children. They enjoy welcoming guests from all over the world in the private cottage behind their home, overlooking the garden.

Why they chose this property

The Garden Cottage is a comfortable, clean, light-filled, refuge with a peaceful garden view..... a great place to hang out or come back to after a day of exploring the Portland area, or visiting family. It has everything you need....a home away from home.

What makes this property unique

This location is in a quiet, historic, established neighborhood, and has excellent access to the many amenities of Portland and its surroundings. It is a beautiful short walk to the historic Mt. Tabor Park and easy access to anywhere in the city or hikes in the Colombia Gorge. Only two blocks to a neighborhood coffee shop and restaurant and a few more to the neighborhood theater where you can see a movie for $4 and have a pizza & beer. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby along with city bus stops and MAX light rail access within easy walking distance.

Languages:

English

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