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Historic Vista Cottage- Portland Heights -Featured in the Oregonian
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 361.3 sq m
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Explore the area
Portland, OR
- Portland State University12 min walk
- Oregon Health and Science University19 min walk
- Oregon Zoo2 min drive
- Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Vista Cottage- Portland Heights -Featured in the Oregonian
Quaint 1926 Portland Cottage-recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. comments: 'adorable', 'idyllic', 'magical', 'peaceful and relaxing'. Newly restored and renovated: hardwood floors, original wood burning fireplace, period molding and fixtures, a brand new fully equipped kitchen and a NW Native Garden designed by Habitat Restoration NW outside your bedroom window! Centrally located in SW Hills, on bus line, steps from Vista Spring Cafe, The Heights Antiques, Ainsworth Elementary School (you will hear the laughter of children on school days), and miles of hiking trails. Within walking distance of Portland's NW 23rd St (featuring some of the cities trendiest restaurants, brew pubs and boutique shops), Washington Park (with its Zoo and Rose Garden), Providence park (home of the Portland Timbers and Thorns soccer teams) and Forest Park (the largest natural urban forest reserve in the U.S, with 5000 acres of hiking trails) An easy commute to OHSU and Beaverton.
Vista Cottage is the perfect home base for a business executive looking for a hotel alternative, a couple on holiday, or anyone looking to immerse themselves in Portland life and culture.
Vista Cottage is the perfect home base for a business executive looking for a hotel alternative, a couple on holiday, or anyone looking to immerse themselves in Portland life and culture.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome but space is not 'childproofed'
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please contact owner in advance of booking
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Portland
Southwest Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this cottage. Washington Square Mall and Jantzen Beach Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Oregon Zoo. Hoyt Arboretum and Portland Children's Museum are also worth visiting.
Portland, OR
What's nearby
- Portland State University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Oregon Health and Science University - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Portland Japanese Garden - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
- Oregon Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Moda Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min drive
- Mio's Delectables - 4 min drive
- Enchanted Sun Breakfast Burritos - 4 min drive
- Subway - 18 min walk
- Somtum Thai Kitchen - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Lara Garrett
The Vista Cottages caught my attention 15 yrs ago...
Why they chose this property
Fred Leeson for the Oregonian:
Nothing tells us what Iver Bohnsen was thinking when he set about developing an 8500 sq foot lot in upscale Portland Heights in 1926. The German born grocer had opened Portland Heights Grocery (now Vista Spring Cafe). He knew that the current houses in the neighborhood were...(large)... and that his customers and neighbors opposed apartment buildings and commercial buildings in their hilly, affluent neighborhood. But he also knew that Portland's population was booming...From the outset, the small one bedroom houses were popular rentals for singles, young couples and widows. Now the five tiny units bear the distinction that many of the far larger neighbors do not: as a recent addition to the National Register of Historic Places. Robert Mawson, vice president of Heritage Consulting, helped compile history to support the registry nomination. 'We have been doing this for 25 years, and to our knowledge there isn't any other complex like this in the city', he says.
Nothing tells us what Iver Bohnsen was thinking when he set about developing an 8500 sq foot lot in upscale Portland Heights in 1926. The German born grocer had opened Portland Heights Grocery (now Vista Spring Cafe). He knew that the current houses in the neighborhood were...(large)... and that his customers and neighbors opposed apartment buildings and commercial buildings in their hilly, affluent neighborhood. But he also knew that Portland's population was booming...From the outset, the small one bedroom houses were popular rentals for singles, young couples and widows. Now the five tiny units bear the distinction that many of the far larger neighbors do not: as a recent addition to the National Register of Historic Places. Robert Mawson, vice president of Heritage Consulting, helped compile history to support the registry nomination. 'We have been doing this for 25 years, and to our knowledge there isn't any other complex like this in the city', he says.
What makes this property unique
The cottages were born...five of the tiniest homes almost anywhere in town...'pocket houses' of the 20's
Languages:
English
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