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Serene Leilani Cottage along the Sandy River, hot tub, BBQ, dogs welcome

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Front of House
Hot Tub
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Rhododendron, OR
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Salmon River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Troutdale, OR (TTD-Portland - Troutdale)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room - Queen Murphy Bed

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom Suite - 1 King

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Primary Suite

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Serene Leilani Cottage along the Sandy River, hot tub, BBQ, dogs welcome

Leilani Cottage - Meredith Lodging

Custom built 2019 riverfront cabin crafted by 3rd generation family members to continue the memories made here for decades. You will create life-long memories, too, whether relaxing by the river or in the hot tub or reclining in the great room with a good book and a glass of wine. The gourmet kitchen includes a gas cooktop, top-of-the-line cookware and all of the extras you need to prepare a fabulous meal. Grill out on the gas BBQ on the riverside deck year-round.

Your dogs are welcome to join you here and they will love playing on the sandy beach by the river or taking walks on the gated, dead-end road. You will be close to dozens of miles of hiking and biking trails just minutes from the front door. Or just take a quiet, leisurely walk down the road. There are other cabins on the lane, but with the trees, you will feel a sense of seclusion while at Leilani Cottage.

Leilani Cottage is best suited for a romantic retreat to Mt Hood with the primary suite including the king bed topped with a 2-inch thick faux-feather bed and the en-suite bathroom with tiled walk-in shower and rain shower head. Two additional guests can be accommodated in the queen Murphy bed in the great room for small families or two couples.

•On the Sandy River in Zigzag
•On a Long, Gated Dead-end Road
•On 2/3 of an Acre
•Fully-Equipped Kitchen
•1 King Bed in the Primary Bedroom
•1 Full Bathroom
•1 Half Bathroom
•Private, Outdoor Hot Tub
•Deck with Propane BBQ and Deck Furniture
•Streaming Services (must have own account)
•Internet Speed: Slow - around 10 Mbps
•Washer / Dryer
•Your Dogs are Welcome!
•No Smoking
•900 Square Feet
•Property Elevation: 1515 Feet
•Note: Snowy road and driveway require traction devices (chains or snow tires) and 4WD for access during the winter
•Parking: Max 2 Vehicles, No Street Parking
•Sleeps 4
•No Parties, Weddings or Events, Please.
• STR-812-22

*Each home is individually owned. Amenities and furnishings are subject to change at any time. For questions on this, please contact our office.

Property manager

Mount Hood Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

About the area

Rhododendron

Located in Rhododendron, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Timberline Lodge Ski Area and The Courses at Resort at the Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Hood National Forest and Sandy River. Mountain Sports and Rainbow Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rhododendron, OR

What's nearby

  • Mount Hood National Forest - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mountain Sports - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • The Courses at Resort at the Mountain - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Salmon River - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Timberline Lodge Ski Area - 28 min drive - 30.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Barlow Trail Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brightwood Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zigzag Mountain Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Brewsters - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Leilani Cottage along the Sandy River, hot tub, BBQ, dogs welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Leilani Cottage along the Sandy River, hot tub, BBQ, dogs welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Leilani Cottage along the Sandy River, hot tub, BBQ, dogs welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Leilani Cottage along the Sandy River, hot tub, BBQ, dogs welcome located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Sandy River and Mount Hood National Forest. Mountain Sports and The Courses at Resort at the Mountain are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Christina Z.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Disappointing stay: Broken amenities, poor cleanliness, and invasion of privacy.

When we arrived, the hot tub panel was off and had an error code. We immediately contacted Meredith Lodging, who said they would contact someone to fix it. Despite multiple follow-ups over several days, no one ever showed up. This was especially frustrating because the hot tub was the main reason we chose this property over others in the area.On the first night, we found our sheets covered in both dog and human hair. It was clear they were either not washed or poorly cleaned, despite using commercial laundering. There were no extra sheets in the cabin, so we had to vacuum the bed and reluctantly sleep on them the first night. It felt really gross to sleep in them. The next morning, we washed the sheets ourselves and informed Meredith Lodging. They offered to send fresh sheets, but since we had already cleaned them, we declined.When we left to get groceries, Meredith Lodging sent a housemaid anyway who had entered the property without our permission. While there, they moved our personal belongings, which felt like an invasion of privacy. We had never authorized anyone to enter the property. They did bring us fresh sheets, however.We were very disappointed by the lack of working amenities, cleanliness, and respect for privacy. This experience left us feeling frustrated, disheartened and like we didn't get our monies worth (we spent 1000).Unfortunately, we will not be trying Meredith Lodging again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Great stay

Another great summer stay at Leilani Cottage. Really enjoyed the hot tub on the covered deck during the rainy days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

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

Lovely place

My daughter and her fiancé stayed here for 2 nights... a Christmas present from me. They said it was wonderful. They commented on how nice the bed was, and how much they enjoyed the hot tub. They also enjoyed hiking along the river. After their experience, I would like to stay there with my husband.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jos W.

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

Cabin getaway

Our stay was very nice, there was only one hiccup where the hot tub was not at temp and we messaged the rental number and someone was there within hours to fix it which we appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly R., Portland, Or

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

Lovely Home

Great location, comfortable and spacious home. River proximity was very nice. Hot tub was a perfect touch! Thank you, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K., Aloha

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

Smoke on the Water

Smoke from the wildfire punctuated our stay. House was excellent, just our size. Neighbors were loud and broke fire ban which made it worse.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll L.

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

Leilani Cottage

What a wonderful and relaxing place to rest. Great patio for enjoying the river and peaceful view. All of the amenities were great quality and well thought out. Property is very well maintained. Thank you very much
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

victoria p.

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

No Quiet

We were terribly disappointed that the very close neighbors (next door) were sawing trees and running wood through a chipper all day long. Both days. The house is lovely but it was hard to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

much needed getaway

We appreciated the calming color palette that brought the outside into the cottage. Even though there are neighbors some distance away, we felt that privacy we were hoping for. We would look forward to another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

trinity E.

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

Nice cottage with river access

It was a really cottage house with excellent access to the river. We would have liked to stay longer, and we would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Cute cabin in the woods

I came to the property to relax for the weekend and work on writing a book. The location of the house being so close to the Sandy river was awesome! I really enjoyed it and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jami A.

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

Beautiful home in the forest along side a calm peaceful river.

What a wonderful property. I loved all of the windows, it was as if nature wrapped its arms around you. The peaceful sound of the river took my mind off the hustle and bustle of the city life, and the hot tub was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Great place to spend a birthday

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Joyous full of great experiences. Clean wonderfully set up! Set in a beautiful place in nature,
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for a family of 3 with a dog

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second stay at Leilani Cottage and we couldn't ask for more. It's absolutely perfect for us! I truly appreciated how you made sure we knew what was there and what we needed to bring ourselves. Thanks for another great getaway!
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10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Cozy cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very relaxing weekend in this cozy cabin. It was so clean and very well equipped. The hot tub was sparkling. It was nice to have a hot soak while listening to the river.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Wondering place, i highly recommend.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the cabin and it's location.
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan O.

Great getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love this place! Beautiful location and view. Everything you need is there for you. Easy check in and out. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Lovely weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable and spotless, pet-friendly. Nice views of the river from living room, bedroom, and hot tub. Well-equipped kitchen. Pull-down bed in living room is comfy and easy to use. Easy contactless check in and out.
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6/10 Okay

Brett E.

great house, great location by the river

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great, way better than I had expected. It was well stocked and clean. Hot tub was great too! We had a storm while we were there, and power was out for 2 full days. There is a generator, but that doesn't help with internet. Unfortunately I still had to work. This wasn't a vacation. As long as you are ok with that risk, it's a great place!
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8/10 Good

Sheri J. J.

Beautiful Setting, Cozy, Convenient

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in the Leilani Cottage over Christmas week. It was very clean and comfortable with everything we needed (minus food). The river is gorgeous and the hot tub is perfect. Government Camp is a short 15-20 minute drive up the mountain, and there are plenty of restaurants and stores with necessities within 6 minutes of the house. For a family of 3, it was a perfect size and a wonderfully relaxing getaway, it even snowed on Christmas morning!! Two suggestions to improve the cottage: 1. Light the path to the fire pit by the river 2. Place paving stones in the rocks leading to the hot tub (those rocks are sharp!)
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10/10 Excellent

Jurga B.

Unforgetable getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in several MT Hood vacation rentals and this one by far was the best experience. The cottage is new, very clean, comfortable, great kitchen with everything you need and the hot tub is the best! The gated community was an added bonus. We will be back!
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4/10 Poor

Sharon J.

High End Sterility

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This space felt like a completely devoid of personality or charm high end rental. There was nothing cozy or comfortable except for the bed, which had a stained cover, and continuing with the lack of a couch. There was zero paintings or decoration of any kind. There were no curtains outside of the bedroom, so at night that was a little creepy. No lamps anywhere, including the end tables in the bedroom, so had to get out of bed to switch by door, crossing room back in darkness. I enjoyed the hot tub. The bathroom was very nice.
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10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Lovely Get-away Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cottage is tucked away via a private entrance on Mt. Hood. The Sandy River is at the end of the backyard, and the land is spotless (no trash!). Everything was clean and comfortable; we didn't want to leave, and we'll definitely be back. There was plenty of kitchen gear to do all kinds of cooking, and the water pressure is great throughout.
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10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Must Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is theee most peaceful place I’ve stayed at and I’ve stayed at alot of Mt Hood Vacation homes. The house is filled with high end fixtures and appliances and not to mention one of the best hot tubes! You also can check out from reality on your own private beach, where you can enjoy the sounds of the Zig Zag River. I can’t say enough about this place and look forward to our next stay!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Beaverton, OR

Nice getaway place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was nice, everything was in great working condition. Thank you.

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