Riverfront Cottage on the Willamette · Blue Heron Sanctuary near Portland

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A backyard with a wooden deck, a stone fountain, and a view of a lake.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a guitar, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A small, dimly lit structure with a wooden door, a chalkboard sign, and a few chairs and tables inside.
An aerial view of a house with a large deck, surrounded by dense greenery and a river.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Willamette River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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West Linn, OR
  • Place, Willamette River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon City Municipal Elevator
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

️ The Nest (Bedroom)

1 Double Bed

️ The River Room (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

The Bath House (Bathroom)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

West Linn

Located on a river, this cottage is in Bolton, a neighbourhood in West Linn. Clackamas Town Center and Washington Square Mall 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 Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Map
West Linn, OR

What's nearby

  • Willamette River - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oregon City Municipal Elevator - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Barclay House - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Clackamas County Family History Society - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Oregon City Station - 5 min drive
  • Clackamas Town Center Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corner 14 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cottage on the Willamette · Blue Heron Sanctuary near Portland pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Riverfront Cottage on the Willamette · Blue Heron Sanctuary near Portland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cottage on the Willamette · Blue Heron Sanctuary near Portland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cottage on the Willamette · Blue Heron Sanctuary near Portland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Cottage on the Willamette · Blue Heron Sanctuary near Portland located?

This family-friendly West Linn cottage is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse and Willamette Falls. Oregon City Shopping Center is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and cute space with all the extras and a fun music theme.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication and instructions were outstanding. The owners are super sweet and have included so many thoughtful amenities to make a stay comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from Management on 8 October 2026
Thank you so much for leaving a caring review in addition to being a stellar guest! We look forward to seeing you back here at the cottage soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful hide-away just 10 min. to Portland.Kristin, the host, is super attentive and highly responsive. Very smooth check-in, regular in-touch throughout our stay and personalized to our needs.5-stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from Management on 8 October 2026
Thank you so much for leaving this wonderful review! You were a pleasure to host and I look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot; excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from Management on 8 October 2026
Thank you friend! We hope to see you again soon here at the river!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from Management on 8 October 2026
Appreciate your review and appreciate your time with us here at the river. We look forward to your return and seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super easy check in. Cool unique place. Beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Location

Loved the location. Pet Friendly. Bed was comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazingly great hospitality in a lovely and peaceful setting.

Friendly and personal, quirky and fun, and a host who is accommodating and immediately responsive, and a super nice person, too! This was a great experience for us, and will be again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the music theme and the view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved the location.

Great trail out of the Blue Heron sanctuary which leads to the water. Next to that trail, is a trail up to the shops. The street is also a nice option. The hosts were fabulous. The river is relaxing. Highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love Love Love!!

We've stayed here numerous times and always enjoy ourselves. The view is awesome! The Host Rocks! The pups love the walking trail that basically starts right at the driveway. Highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and cozy

Surrounded by green, view of the river, quiet street. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Perry- we enjoyed hosting you and look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was short, but lovely. It's a very cute place and well planned out. We enjoyed the music and thoughtful little notes here and there...and I didn't even know there were so many ways to potentially make coffee. Lol. It was very comfortable and quiet. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
Thank you once again for your kind words and review and for choosing to stay with us. We look forward to your next visit and enjoying even more coffee here at the river.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host (Kristin) was absolutely amazing!! My parents showed up early, and Kristin was there to let them in early and show them everything about the house. My parents then suffered an emergency with their dog and Kristin was extremely accommodating... going way above and beyond! I cannot praise Kristin enough! I would recommend this VRBO to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
It was my absolute pleasure to host your beautiful family and I look forward to welcoming you all back to the river again soon! Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words; they are very much appreciated my friends!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kristin was very helpful and accommodating. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special Waterfront Experience

The hosts home is directly next door and was so glad it was. If we needed anything reasonable they would have been there for us and made it gently known they were focused on making our stay comforting and well addressed. Absolutely will rebook in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2025
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us! We enjoyed hosting you and really look forward to your return visit, soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just fine

The space was tight but it was good for two people. Nice that the bedroom had a door. The pull out bed from the couch was terrible. The views were wonderful but a little sketchy going down closer to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Oregon Adventure

Overall, a very nice little place. Was much smaller than it appeared on the listing and a bit cramped with all the furniture in it, yet it met all of our needs for staying while we explored Oregon. The Blue Heron sanctuary was quite fascinating to listen to and we enjoyed hearing & watching the Eagle as well :) A lovely area! Communication with the owner was prompt and thorough and they even left us some information about the various areas we could explore being in Oregon for the first time. :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
We enjoyed hosting you for your first visit to Oregon, Sharon! We are so happy you were able to get out and experience our beautiful state, we are always so proud to gush over!! I will definitely take in your suggestion about "too much furniture" in the cottage. We do try to balance the needs of everyone by having the hide-a-bed sofa, along with the workstation that doubles as a small dining table and the chairs that go with it for both work and dining so yes, it is a lot! I get it!! For you next visit, let us know you prefer the "less" option and we can take out extra chairs and even extra tables! We've done that for guests with special needs before! We want everyone to be thrilled with their stay and super comfy. Again, thank you so much for choosing to stay with us. We look forward to having you back for your next Oregon adventure!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical place

The cottage is magical and exactly what we needed! Nestled in a beautiful neighborhood it is a serene getaway with everything you need to get away from it all. Kristin provided us with all the water toys we needed to spend a day on the river and even made sure they were gently cleared of spiders for my friend. She even loaned us a cooler for the board. The house itself is well appointed and comfortable. The warmth and care that Kristin brought really put our experience over the top to a beautiful vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Thank you so much, Shireen! It was a pleasure to host you and we look forward to your return, soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ADU unit in beautiful neighborhoos

Overall great experience. The until is smaller than expected and the two chairs meant for the desk were a bit wobbly and unsteady. Really wonderful backyard with views of the river and very welcoming for my dog-thoughtful treats left as well as convenient dog bowls. The location was incredible-beautiful path through the woods, and convenient to grocery store, pet store, and other services. Host was accessible and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
While is has been a short time since you stayed and kindly left your wonderful review, we are so happy to re-read your kind words and do look forward to an opportunity to see you and your VIP fur buddy again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Serene Riverside Retreat!We had such a relaxing stay here. From the moment we walked in, the vibes were perfect - the hosts even had music playing for our arrival, which was such a thoughtful, welcoming touch.The space was immaculately clean and managed to feel very private and tucked away, even though the hosts live on the property. Speaking of the hosts, their communication was top-notch, they were so kind and attentive before, during, and after our trip.Highlights:The Setting: It is incredibly peaceful. We spent so much time just sitting outside and chilling by the water.Birdwatching: If you like nature, you’ll love it here. There are birds everywhere! It was fascinating to see the Great Blue Heron displays and then spot them out on the river.The View: The photos don't even do justice to how serene the river looks, especially on a clear day.If you’re looking for a quiet, clean, and soulful place to recharge, this is it. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience here at Riverfront Cottage! We are honored to be able to share this beautiful space Mother gifts each of us and it is such a pleasure when guests truly take time to enjoy her offerings. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from Management on 8 October 2026
Thank you for leaving 10/10! You were such a pleasure to host and I look forward to the opportunity to host you again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review and I look forward to seeing you here at the river again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
Thank you so very much for taking time to leave your review score! We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you back here at the river soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from Management on 8 October 2026
Thank you again for staying with us and taking time out to leave this review score! We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again here at Riverfront Cottage!!
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