ORIGINAL 1927 COZY LAKEFRONT BUNGALOW WITH WRAP AROUND PORCH

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Very good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Pet-friendly

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Lake Oswego, OR

Bridgeport Village
‪6 min drive‬
Washington Square Mall
‪10 min drive‬
Lewis and Clark College
‪13 min drive‬
Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Wrap around porch, vaulted ceilings and grand fireplace in this quaint home.. sit on the porch, relax on a chaise or jump on a paddle board. Three bedrooms have queen beds. Completely furnished including basics for cooking like spices, flour, sugar, oils and vinegars. Close to downtown Portland, Lake Oswego restaurants, shops, theatres, golf courses, walking paths and parks. Outside fireplace . Guest room over the detached garage is sometimes occupied.

Property manager

Cathleen Walker

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Children should be capable swimmers. There are alarms on the door that that can be turned on to alert parents that the children are leaving the house.

NO PETS ON CARPETED AREA. DOGS ONLY. NO CATS

Important information

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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

Long-term renters welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Oswego

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Blue Heron, a neighbourhood in Lake Oswego. Oregon Zoo and Wineries of Washington County Oregon are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Washington Square Mall and Bridgeport Plaza Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Moda Center or Providence Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, hiking and hunting.

Lake Oswego, OR

What's nearby

Bridgeport Village - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Washington Square Mall - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
Lewis and Clark College - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
Oregon Health and Science University - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
Oregon Zoo - 20 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

Tualatin Station - 13 min drive
Oaks Park Station - 17 min drive
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Aji Tram - ‬15 min walk
‪MOD Pizza - ‬5 min drive
‪Oven and Shaker - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ORIGINAL 1927 COZY LAKEFRONT BUNGALOW WITH WRAP AROUND PORCH pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ORIGINAL 1927 COZY LAKEFRONT BUNGALOW WITH WRAP AROUND PORCH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ORIGINAL 1927 COZY LAKEFRONT BUNGALOW WITH WRAP AROUND PORCH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ORIGINAL 1927 COZY LAKEFRONT BUNGALOW WITH WRAP AROUND PORCH located?

Located in Blue Heron, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bridgeport Plaza Mall, Bridgeport Village and Portland Temple Visitors' Center. Willamette River and Washington Square Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.0

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Maryl F.

27 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location awesome

The property location was ideal. Beautiful spot. Although the host was very nice, she stayed on the property. In addition, there are no window treatments for privacy. We prefer to not have the host remain on the property and would not consider renting again because of this.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard C.

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely location. Tired cottage

Enjoyed the location. Did not enjoy the ants in bathroom and kitchen also found cottage to be dirty and buggy inside and out. Owners possessions were in closet area. Owners was also on site in adjacent apartment on property. Probably would not go back unless issues above changed. Did enjoy the lake view

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie S.

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Eclectic Experience

Property & Location are outstanding. Host/Owner resides in apt above garage when when rented which made for some awkward moments. Based on previous reviews, we knew what to expect. Very limited closet space & parking. We also were familiar w/location of property as we lived in area for 30+ yrs. We likened our stay as if we were staying in "Aunt Harriet's house". Overall, very enjoyable experience. Thank you Cathleen & Mac.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

John S.

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful View of the Lake

Charming old cottage but a strange stay. The owners lived on premise and left all of their possessions in the rental. There was no dresser in the bedroom, closets filled with their clothes, all drawers and cabinets filled with their things. No room to unpack clothing, no kitchen shelf space for groceries. Hoarders with lots of old, old stuff.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott B.

17 June 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in

Nice property but bad experience

Great property right on the lake, but there’s no fence between the yard and the lake, so not exactly child or dog friendly. Property was undergoing construction while we stayed there, so it was very loud with lots of people coming through, so no privacy for our small kids and had our dogs on edge. Owner was on site in the apartment above the garage. She was helpful and tried to make our stay better, but if we knew it was under construction we would have never stayed here.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah r.

13 Dec 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Never stay here again!

Although the location was nice the property was not. The owner told me that the lake was not drained near the house, but it was. The dock in the online picture shows a white gate but in reality, there is no gate. So, if a child was out there unattended, they could potentially fall off the dock down about 10 ft to rocks or if the water was at level drown. The boat house has a deck on top, but the railings were falling over and there was a hold in the roof. Not safe to go up on. The master bedrooms closet was packed with owner's stuff leaving very little space for our things. The upstairs rooms were poorly heated. The refrigerator and freezer were clean out for our food but there were no cabinets in the kitchen for our dry foods. One cabinet has an open bag of potato chips and crackers. Overall, it was as if you went to a complete stranger's home, and they just left for a weekend leaving everything they own as is and you had to jockey around their stuff. Did not feel like a "Vacation Rental." My big concern was would the owner come back and accuse us of doing something because EVERYTHING THEY OWN was accessible to us. It was nice they allowed pets, but I would never stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeane H., Lewiston, Idaho

9 July 2023

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

Spectacular lake view!

Cathleen provided the perfect escape for my family of 4 + fur baby. The house was well stocked and comfortable. We especially enjoyed the huge back porch and yard. The dock was great for fishing and provided my son the opportunity to catch a very large bass. We would love to come back here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamal T.

20 June 2023

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

Charming lake side property

A very enjoyable and relaxing stay at Cathleen’s property. Lovely location and great proximity to everything in Lake Oswego. Cathleen was helpful throughout the arrangements and the property is a charming home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Laurie S.

2 Dec 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Classic Lakeside Bungalow

The location was perfect for our needs. Plenty of room for the four of us. Loved being on the lake and having fires in the outdoor fireplace on chilly evenings. We had everything we needed for the week, but would have appreciated some drawers, closet space and clearer house instructions, such as what was expected of us on departure. The interior was clean and the bungalow has retained it's charm, but the photos of the exterior were taken some time ago and should be updated. I would not recommend for children as there are many knickknacks and personal items throughout the house.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cesar C.

19 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful Location

Adorable house , Great Lake location

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

23 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting, great value

If you are looking for a hotel-like experience, this isn't the place for you. But if you want to eat breakfast on a deck overlooking a beautiful lake with $5 million+ homes, have a 75 foot long dock from which you can launch paddle boards, and make S'mores in an outdoor fireplace, this might be it. The house is almost 100 years old, lodge-style, clearly built as a weekender for an affluent Portland family in the Roaring '20s. It has been upgraded to an extent, but it has the feel and charm (and some of the issues) of its age. But it has everything you need and then some. It's right on the lake, so expect to brush away some spider webs and some debris from the 125' douglas Firs. We stayed for a full week. Cathleen is a dear, and was very communicative. Yes, I'd stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Sam M.

14 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cozy lakefront retreat with great proximity to city

My wife and I had a terrific time exploring Portland and the PNW with this as our home base. Lake Oswego is lovely, there are plenty of restaurants, and great proximity to the city. Right off the bat, know that this is a home and not a rental, the house is well lived in and the owner's things are in all the cabinets and closets so if you're there for an extended period of time, you won't have much space for your stuff. I think the spider presence is a little understated in the description and reviews, but when we asked something to be done about it, someone did come and clean which was much appreciated and made a huge difference. The dryer also will randomly stop drying because it thinks the lint trap is disconnected. Mostly just minor stuff, but overall it was a great stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

18 June 2022

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

Great stay

Great house on the lake. Loved the old house charm and it was so quiet which was exactly what we needed. Great communication!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

11 May 2022

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

Gem of a home

This well-loved home was a lovely stay on beautiful Lake Oswego.

Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

20 Apr 2022

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

Enjoyed my stay

Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Cathy T.

18 Feb 2022

Liked: Location

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

Home not commensurate with other homes on the lake

Not well maintained home. Yard covered in geese faeces issue with my dog. Left property after 3 nights. Had paid for 14. Homeowner unwilling to acknowledge problem and did not refund me. Many issues, unstable floorboards in bedroom,- covered with cardboard, mold in bathroom, deck covered in geese excrement/potential hoarding/fire hazard, washer/dryer in a cellar with precarious steps down. Marketing a lake home in a very good area but property is completely misrepresented and owner is only interested in income. Very unfriendly and resides in second unit on property when renting the other space. Yard had probably not been maintained entire winter. Will never use VRBO again!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Barrie L.

5 Jan 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family stay

We really enjoyed our stay as a family of four over the holidays. The large family/living/dining room overlooking the lake is a special place and was just beautiful with fresh snow on the ground. Nice kitchen and cozy bedrooms. Responsive owners. Recommend for those looking for a comfortable lakeside stay at a reasonable rate.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

22 Dec 2021

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

A Very Special Place

We spent a lovely week in the quaint, cozy and peaceful home on the lake with a beautiful 14' xmas tree which added ambience for the season. Although it rained the whole time it was still amazing to gaze at the lake while staying warm and comfy inside with the large fireplace. Perfect for rest and relaxation which was just what we needed. Charming & full of character with nice hosts it was ideal for us.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marti C.

26 May 2021

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

Great location

We spent eight days at this beautiful cottage and enjoyed every minute. The house is well stocked with cooking supplies and equipment. Since our nearby family visited often, we really enjoyed the plentiful seating, inside and out, and the backyard on the lake. The lake view is amazing. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie V.

18 Apr 2021

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

Sweet cottage in great location

We loved staying at Cathleen’s cottage while in Lake Oswego. It is exactly as pictured, and you can’t beat the location right on the lake! Easy communication with Cathleen throughout (they even brought us a new toaster when the old one went out!). We were very comfortable for our week long stay. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

26 Oct 2020

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

Marvelous

We thoroughly soaked up every minute of our stay in this unique, restful, beautiful, and rustic bungalow! From the beautifully fall decorated entrance, to the wrap around porch that allows stunning lake front views, to the pine trees whispering in the wind, our stay felt like a true visit home! We will definitely come back again!!!💕💕💕

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Shivon M.

14 Sept 2020

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

Charming Stay on the lake in Lake Oswego

We loved our stay in this charming original cottage on Lake Oswego. It was perfect and the owners were some of the best people we've come to know. Everything was as described, even with all the 2020 mishaps of covid-19, once in a 100 hundred year wind storms and fires resulting, in the great state of Oregon. We would love to come back and enjoy another 2 week stay. We would recommend this property for a true Lake Oswego experience on the lake. Very relaxing! Wonderful owners! Beautiful views!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

21 July 2020

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

Fabulous Family Fun

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Cathleen's adorable cottage while visiting my two adult sons, who live in Lake Oswego. Her cottage was perfect in every way for our family. Lots of lake activities, a well-stocked kitchen, comfy beds and beautiful lake views from the lake front porch. We enjoyed long walks with the dog through the beautiful surrounding neighborhoods and sunset paddle boarding down the winding canals. Truly a memorable trip and hope to stay there again on our next trip up to Oregon.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

25 June 2020

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

Lake house

Incredible location. Fun to paddle board

10/10 Excellent

margaret r.

17 May 2020

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

Dreamy lake cottage

This place was exactly what I was looking for! I was alone and wanted a quiet small home on the lake. It was my first time in Lake Oswego and staying at this beautiful home was a bonus! There were paddle boards, a fire pit, and a comfy hammock to take in the views.Thank you Cathleen and Mark! - Margaret

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2020

About the host

Hosted by Cathleen Walker

I am a realtor that works in Lake Oswego and North/Northeast Portland. My daughter grew up in this home and now my grandchildren enjoy it. This is a house for kids and dogs or a quiet adult getaway. It is not the Taj Mahal but a cozy 1927 bungalow. You won't be disappointed.

Why they chose this property

We are main lake on Oswego Lake. We have a dock across the front of the property and supply paddle boards, life jackets and other toys for playing in the lake.

What makes this property unique

This house was built in 1927 and while the bathrooms and kitchen are updated, we have kept the original charm of the home. Our kitchen is well-stocked with everything you need. No need to buy salt or flour or other basic ingredients to cook. As I state in the description this is not the Taj Mahal. If you are thinking stucco luxury you are in the wrong spot. We are cozy., comfortable and clean. We have great linens, access to T.V. and super-fast internet. Yes, the closet space is limited and yes this is our personal home. We rent it out to help pay the horrendous taxes and to share what we have at a very reasonable rate.

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English

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