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SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!

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Exterior
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Game room
Game room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Vancouver, WA
  • Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
    14 min walk
  • 205 Commerce Center
    3 min drive
  • Columbia River
    5 min drive
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!

Put a family vacation on the calendar and give yourself something to look forward to! Competitive rates, cozy gas fireplace and peaceful back yard for your enjoyment!! New flooring, irrigation system to keep the yard lush all year round and ample parking. Read the reviews to find out for yourself how happy families have been with their stay!

Welcome to The Garden Retreat, your home away from home in a classic, updated 3,200 sq ft mid-century brick home with daylight basement, nestled in the historic Vancouver Heights neighborhood, minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon and the Portland Airport.

Looking for a home that can accommodate your entire family with room to stretch out and enjoy different activities? Want it close to attractions, the airport, easy on and off highway access and Portland yet in a QUIET neighborhood with PLENTY of FREE PARKING?

Did you know that Vancouver has launched a new waterfront development with restaurants and running/biking paths?

Come stay at The Garden Retreat and see what it and the surrounding area has to offer.

This quarter acre urban retreat features a private, beautifully landscaped backyard and a large covered patio with plenty of backyard seating. The gardens offer a place to stroll, breath-taking seasonal flora, vegetable and herb gardens.

The open-concept living space is furnished with a comfortable sectional and modern decor, additional seating at the breakfast bar, and a 52" TV with surround sound to enjoy while preparing meals and hanging out. There is seating for up to 8 in the dining room with additional seating at the eat-in breakfast bar. The kitchen is stocked with everything you'll need to prepare and serve your entire party, dishes and silver service for up to 20, all stainless steel appliances, Kitchen Aid mixer, blender and plenty of high end cook and serve ware.

The home features 5 luxuriously appointed bedrooms (3 kings and 2 queens) and 2 Queen sleeper-sofas and 3 twin roll-away cots. All of the beds have super comfortable, top-of-the-line bedding guaranteed to give you a good night's sleep. There are three bedrooms on the main floor (2 Kings and 1 queen) with two bathrooms (one is the master) and then two bedrooms in the basement (1 king and 1 queen) and one bathroom.

1. Grey Master Bedroom w/En suite bath, King bed, crystal chandelier and relaxing decor. (main floor)

2. Blue Room with king bed (main floor)

3. Mid Century Room, queen bedroom is modern and bright (main floor)

On the lower level:

4. Library Room is a quiet retreat off the theater room with a comfortable Queen bed decorated in modern decor.

5/6. The "Mother-in-law" apartment provides a private fully-functional retreat with a separate King bedroom and a Queen sleeper-sofa in the living area. The apartment has its own outside entrance through a private courtyard. It features office space, a kitchenette with cook-top, mini-fridge, microwave and toaster oven, and the third bathroom.

The vintage 1950's pool table, poker table and cozy club seating make the party room the perfect place to hang out. Behind the full-service wet bar you will find an ice-maker, mini-fridge and everything you need to make and serve the perfect cocktail. This is the place where you can all be together at the end of the day or sports fans can hang out and watch the big game. A queen sleeper sofa make this another bedroom as well when the family is all together.

The Theater Room is situated on the lower level. Sit back and relax on reclining theater chairs and watch your favorite movie on the 102" screen with high-end projection and surround sound! You will find a large selection of movies to choose from our library, or a full line up of cable television.

In addition, the property is:

*8 minutes from Portland International Airport

* 5 minute from new downtown Vancouver waterfront and fresh exciting restaurants/brew pubs!

*12 miles from downtown Portland

*Freeway access to either I-205 or I-5 is minutes away

*Amenities such as restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, movie theaters, banks, fast food, athletic clubs, etc are within a two mile radius

*Adequate Parking: 4 off street and 3 street side parking spaces

The Garden Retreat is pet friendly, fenced and welcomes well-behaved dogs to enjoy the property with their owners. There is a wonderful walking trail through a reserved green space just a few blocks from the house. The neighborhood is filled with old evergreens, wide streets and established homes, perfect for the walk to the park.

I am committed to providing you with a true home away from home experience where memories can be created. My family has been traveling and staying in VRBO's at various vacation spots for many years. We know what we like to find in homes as we travel and create those memories of our own and hope we can not only meet but exceed your expectations of what a great vacation home can be. I welcome your comments, feedback and suggestions and I hope your stay will provide you and your family many good memories!

Property manager

Nicholas Cozzetto

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One well behaved dog. No cats or any other animal

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vancouver

Vancouver Heights, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, is home to this holiday home. Vancouver Mall and Jantzen Beach Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Portland Japanese Garden. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oregon Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Moda Center.
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Vancouver, WA

What's nearby

  • Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center - 14 min walk
  • Vancouver Mall - 8 min drive
  • Jantzen Beach Center - 9 min drive
  • Cascade Station - 10 min drive
  • Oregon Convention Center - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • Vancouver Station - 10 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elmer's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ben's Bottle Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room! located?

This family-friendly Vancouver holiday home is located in Vancouver Heights, within 2 mi (3 km) of Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center and Columbia River. Leatherman Factory and Vancouver Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience from beginning to end!
The property is exactly as represented in the posting. The various spaces provided many options for large and small group activities. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheila D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Good for large groups
We had 5 couples and each wanted a room, so this worked for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
House worked out great for our wedding weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great weekend stay
Had an awesome time staying at this place! Awesome amenities and worked perfect for our weekend plans around Portland!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
Great place as advertised and reviewed by others. Appreciate all of the amenities such as the jacuzzi, pool table, projector room. Plenty of space indoor and outdoor and about 20 minutes from DT Portland. Great for large family or friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Noah D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cool place, convenient to the airport
It was good. For some reason the towels werent cleaned when we arrived and were still in the washer. The hot tub was a little cloudy and foamy. The staff was very responsive and sent someone out the next day to take care of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay for big group near Portland
Description was 100% accurate—truly awesome place to stay with a big group near Portland. We had a ton of fun using the backyard, grilling, enjoying the hot tub, pool table, and home theatre. Communication with property manager was fast and easy—she was endlessly helpful. 10/10 place to stay near Portland!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
I can't begin to tell you how amazing this house is. I love that there is so many different rooms you can hang out in. Pool table and jacuzzi is great! Our flight was early and they were to accommodate us for early check-in. I love how the response time is so quick if you have any questions. Overall experience was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
March Madness Opening Weekend
The projector and theater room in this house are awesome. Pool table room is also amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G., Coupeville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room for Everyone
What a spacious home this is! It's a great place to gather with family and friends. We stayed here during the week of our daughter's wedding in Portland, Oregon. We wanted a place where local friends could drop in for a visit during the week leading up to the event, and then as additional family arrived, everyone would have a room to sleep in. The home is well stocked...we cooked several meals and always found what we needed in pans, plates, silverware etc. The bar in the game room is beautiful and became a favorite hang-out, along with the pool table and game table. We didn't have time to take advantage of watching movies, but the large comfy couches there made a great "quiet space" for those wanting to read or putting a little one down for a nap. The home has a comfortable vibe...just like our family home. The only areas we found a little lacking were the bathroom spaces. In comparison to the large rooms throughout the house, they were on the small side, so it took some coordination to get everyone ready. The surrounding neighborhood is lovely and we enjoyed the serene backyard and hot tub. We would definitely recommend this property for family gatherings!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Pat K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FYI
Great stay overall but wifi had connectivity issues throughout the stay. Paper products(TP/Paper Towels) was lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Lots of room and great fully fenced backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
This was the perfect house for our out of town guests. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out, with a lot of on site recreational things to keep everyone occupied. I highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large family group
We had family gathering from 5 different states to attend a wedding in Woodland. The Vancouver location was close enough to the venue, and still allowed us to easily explore Portland and the Columbia River gorge. The house was very comfortable, plenty of space for 13 people to gather without feeling crowded. The plumbing could use some help, as a few of the sinks were very slow to drain, and the kitchen faucet was difficult to turn off completely. The back yard, patio, and hot tub were favorite spots for all of us. All in all, an excellent find! We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good price for several people to sleep
Plenty of good towels to use, the house and furniture is on the older side although the game room was newer. The air conditioner was not working in one of the bedrooms and in Washington at this time it was 100 degrees and over temperatures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Port Angeles, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Wonderful home! Very comfortable and perfect for our group of friends/colleagues on a work trip. Space for our group of six to have quiet time or game and movie time. Quiet, lovely neighborhood for walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DL V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room to be together or apart
The property was even better than expected. We were 3 adults + 4 "kids" ages 15-20. We had the adults in the basement apartment and queen bedroom, the 4 in the 3 bedrooms on the main level (master + 2 more). We loved the pool room with the cold ac and spent a lot of our together time in there. Plenty of room in the kitchen/dining/living space, with everything needed to enjoy meals as a group. The neighborhood was quiet and we enjoyed the beautiful back yard with lovely trees and greenery, frequent squirrel and bird visits. The owner Jeannine and Manager Nick were a dream...very responsive and helped to make this a great stay for all. Thank YOU!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
I loved the property. It was very spaciousness for i or r large family. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great large family stay
Our party of 15 very much enjoyed our stay. It was just as advertised and we found it a great quiet place to enjoy our time together and explore the region, especially the gorge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem
This embodies what VRBO's should be. A well appointed house, thoughtfully stocked, in a pretty neighborhood. We were a group of 9 women in town for a tournament. The bed/sleeping options worked very well, the kitchen and living spaces were great. Fun play space - the pool table/bar area and back yard with a hot tub were delightful. Our group would all stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort house
We enjoyed staying at this property. Our group of 10 family was able to stay comfortably. Every time we came back from an excursion, we were able to relax and enjoy the comfort of the house. It felt like we were home and we really enjoyed our trip to Portland due to the comfort of this house. We definitely would come back and stay at this place many times over.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristine C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Very spacious. Had 12 girls all together and there was enough room for all of us and our stuff. 3 bathrooms was also nice while getting ready. Did not have any problems with the neighbors as some have stated before. Owner is very communicative and super nice, they answered any questions I had very quickly. Not the cleanest place to stay, but it would be a good place for a family or big group of people. Clothes washer would make weird sounds and water would back up when we used it. Cute backyard, nice bar/extra room. We did not use any games but there was a lot to choose from, they even had a book selection. Did not use the projector either because we did not have time, but looked like a nice comfy set up. I would be back again if I was ever in the area with a bigger group of people.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Family Loved the Home!
We had a capacity crowd with 13 adults, 1 teen, 2 elementary school age children, 1 preschooler, and 3 small dogs. No one ever complained about being crowded and there was always a spot to go to for quiet time. Great indoor games available and a pool table, plus cornhole, hot tub, hammock, outdoor dining space, and lots of room for kids and dogs to run around outside. We were there during a record heat wave but it didn’t hamper our good time in this lovely spot.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meleni G., Phoenix, Az

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making memories
We entertained the young adults and had a separate space for those who went to bed early. This house is well-stocked! The beds on the main floor were too hard for us. We did not use the projector, so we are unsure how that worked. The fireplace was great and warmed up the space upstairs. We enjoyed our stay, and we were able to host a dinner for those traveling and celebrating our daughter's graduation from college.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Awesome place! We had a little trouble getting in but were easily able to get a hold of the owner and they got us right in!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nicholas Cozzetto

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I have stayed in many homes through VRBO and it had been a dream of mine to own a home I could use as a VRBO, offering other families a chance to do what mine had.....create fun family times and memories. Some of our best are in homes in Sunriver and Hawaii.
I've grown up in the surrounding Vancouver area and still live close by. I have seen so many changes. Vancouver is an up and coming area with a very nice water front development in the works as well as neighborhood bars and restaurants. I'm happy to be able to offer a home that is in close proximity to both urban growth in Vancouver, established "weirdness" of Portland and the beauty of the gorge or a quick road trip to the coast.
Near or far, wherever you travel or sites you venture out to see, know that you will have a cozy home to return to in the evening that affords you and your family a spot to relax, come together in one setting and create memories.

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