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

Living room views. Many guests have even spotted an owl from there...

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274.3 sq m

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Parking available
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Free WiFi

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5608 SW Orchid St, Portland, OR, 97219

Washington Square Mall
‪8 min drive‬
Oregon Health and Science University
‪12 min drive‬
Oregon Zoo
‪13 min drive‬
Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
‪34 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

Cute & Cozy Apartment in the Forest! Our 800 sq ft 1bed/1bath basement apartment has it's own entrance, spacious living room w/ sleeper sofa and 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.

Property manager

Kelsey + Quentin

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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

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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. Washington Square Mall and Cascade Station 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 while in town? See what's going on at Moda Center, or consider a night out at Roseland Theater. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.

Portland, OR

What's nearby

Washington Square Mall - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
Lewis and Clark College - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
Portland State University - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
Oregon Health and Science University - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
Oregon Zoo - 13 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

Beaverton Hall-Nimbus Station - 8 min drive
Bancroft St Stop - 9 min drive
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
‪Carl's Jr. - ‬5 min drive
‪Maplewood Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 Oregon Zoo and Wineries of Washington County Oregon. Willamette River and Lewis and Clark College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

22 Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

7 Apr 2025

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

Magical

I have been a host of multiple vacation properties for 25 years and I can not speak highly enough about this charming studio and great hosts. Communication before our arrival was timely and helpful. The check in process was clear, even with our arrival in the middle of the night. Kelsey and Quentin have clearly put a lot of effort into the charming ascetics of their place with lots of books and decorations. The towels, linens and kitchenware was all very comfortable and ample. Most magical however was the feeling from the master bedroom of being right in the trees, as if you were in a treehouse with large windows on two side. From there you could watch the sunset and the studio would fill with stunning golden light. Really lovely and look forward to staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

6 Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Phillip Z.

2 Dec 2024

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

Nice for the price

Spacious, quiet and cozy.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cydney L.

24 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

16 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

31 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

12 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

2 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mattie W.

14 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G.

20 Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

28 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

2 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Constance M.

12 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

24 Apr 2023

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

8/10 Good

Lori C.

16 Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla S., San Diego, California

13 Apr 2023

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

8/10 Good

Linda M.

28 Jan 2021

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

Owl Creek Retreat

Comfortable space in wooded setting. Kelsey and Quentin helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

16 Mar 2020

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

Breathtaking views

We absolutely loved our stay! The views are breathtaking and it was so peaceful. Our host went above and beyond to make us feel like royalty.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

26 Oct 2019

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

Awesome hideaway

Quiet, quaint place to relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

17 Sept 2019

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

Perfect spot

Great place to stay. Has everything you need. Owners were very helpful with anything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

JoAnn S., Carson City, NV

9 Sept 2019

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

Nice quiet location

All in all we liked the property. We weren't there much as we were moving our daughters into their apartment and helping them get set up. We would leave in the morning and return in the evenings. The only negative is that there is no lighting along the path to get into the apartment. When arriving back to the apartment at night we would have to. use our. cell phone flashlights to see where we were going. We left very early on Sunday morning and it was dark and raining as we were loading up our car. The path was dark and slippery, not a good combination. The property itself was nice and clean. I just wish it was better lit!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim M S.

7 Aug 2019

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

Great place , it was big and so quiet when we came back at night. We would stay again i.

Great

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kelsey + Quentin

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.

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