Family-friendly vacation rentals in Minnehaha

This beautiful property is off the beaten path, peaceful and bucolic, cozy and well appointed ... close to all you want to see and do in Portland. We woke to birdsong and woodpeckers, strolled through the vineyards, and then picnicked under the cherry blossoms along the Williamette in downtown Portland for lunch! The kitchen had everything we needed for a fun family dinner with game playing around the farmhouse table when the weather turned rainy in the evening. Highly recommended!

This place is a gem, for sure! What really stood out to us was that the house felt loved and cared for, in all the best ways. The garden was charming with its ponds and gazebo, and both house and yard made excellent use of space and felt much larger than the square footage would imply. Tabor Bread was an easy walk away and its pastries were delightful. There were many other restaurants in walking distance too. Dallas was an extremely responsive host and made us feel right at home. We would gladly stay here again!

We stay with Therese about twice a year and have done so for years. It is close to our adult granddaughter's apartment and is a great place for our family to hang out together for meals and movies and other family activities. We love the peaceful surroundings including many big, beautiful old trees and proximity to the river. And though we have been coming for years, we still discover new things. This trip two of the new things in the neighborhood include J&R Mexican Food on McLoughlin, which has very tasty and reasonably priced Mexican food, as well as discovering Stringfield Family Park only a few blocks away on SE Naef Rd. It is also along the Trolley Trail (another good things for fitness walkers to know about in the neighborhood. Stringfield is a lovely place to have a picnic or stroll along a creek whose residents include ducks and nutria, and if you have playground age kids, they will love the fun and creative play structures! We always love staying at Therese's!

Cozy cabin in a gorgeous peaceful location. Everything we needed was there, including a pre-laid fire! The views were gorgeous and made for the perfect get-away!

Loved our stay. This house was more than we imagined; very clean, cozy, beautiful location. Can't wait to come back

What a fantastic experience! Melissa is a great host and I could not ask for a better AirBNB. The home was very cute and for me and my girlfriend felt like our own little apartment! It’s got a lot of charm! The only thing that happened was the power went out while we were making dinner, but it was an easy fix! Thank you!

Cozy and private cabin! Felt right at home. Loved the CD's there was to choose from and the board games. Such a great place to get away from the day to day routine and relax.

We enjoyed our family get together. The house was as described. It has 2 levels: main entrance level has 3 bedrooms (one has en-suite, the other 2 have unconnected hallway bathroom). Lower floor has separate bedroom with attached bathroom and the living/game space. There is a large tv in the basement level and another tv in the main living room. We did not spend time outside or in the hot tub. We did use the grill a few times and it worked great. The kitchen is well stocked and even had an air fryer. They did provide coffee which was very nice. There’s a bar that may or may not have liquor (we paid some forward and left a nice old fashion!) The kitchen is really nice. There is a wall between the dining table and the living room so not fully open but definitely open enough for us. We truly enjoyed our stay and definitely felt “at home”!

The Art House perfectly met our needs. From the cozy fireplace to the comfy beds, we felt right at home on this mother-daughter time away. Leah was very responsive and provided a clear balance of privacy and friendliness -- respecting our time alone but inviting us to stop by to say hello should we choose :) We're looking forward to returning with the rest of the family.

We had to book this place last minute (day of) as our previous accommodations had cancelled on us. Susan was so easy to work with and was very helpful! Couldn’t have asked for a better saving of the day. The house was very clean, and was perfect for our group of gals. We had 1 guest that is severely allergic to dogs and even though this is a pet friendly house, not once did she have any type of reaction which goes to show just how clean the house was. I would absolutely recommend to a friend!

Our stay at Andrea's Airbnb was truly exceptional! The space offered all of the comforts of home, a beautifully modern fully equipped kitchen, a luxurious bathroom and a cozy inviting atmosphere. The location could not have been better, close to restaurant's and shops but the apartment's location itself was extremely peaceful. We also really appreciated the thoughtfully prepared notebook, which included everything we needed to know about the apartment and local area. It made settling in and exploring so easy. The hostess was incredibly responsive whenever we had a question or needed anything which made our experience seamless. I can't recommend this beautiful place highly enough!!

Loved the place. Quiet, clean, close to everything in NE Portland. Veronika is very responsive and great to work with. Will definitely stay again.

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Susan and Steve's Casita for an extended stay. They are such kind, friendly, and attentive hosts! The Casita is so comfortable and quiet and you can't beat the location. The Alberta Arts District is a vibrant community with excellent restaurants, art galleries, taphouses and cafes within walking distance. Susan and Steve had excellent recommendations for us on places to go in the area. We highly recommend this accommodation for your next trip!!

The place was clean and spacious for the 3 of us and a dog. It is in an older neighborhood, but the house itself is well remodeled. The fenced backyard was very useful for our dog. There are a lot of wineries and the downtown close by. We had a nice dinner at La Rambla and breakfast at Alpine Kitchen. Brielle was very responsive. She even offered to bring over extra bowls for our Christmas dinner.

I had a great experience during my four-night stay at Debra and David's home. The house was truly wonderful, making me feel completely at home. It was evident that the house was filled with beautiful memories. Debra was very helpful and attentive to her guests. All the essential amenities, along with some additional comforts, were readily available—everything you could possibly need was provided.

Diane's airbnb is conveniently located for us to visit our kids and grandkids, and also anyone who has students at Reed College. We love the feel of the neighborhood, and walking around at night is beautiful around Christmas time with lights on houses. Also, I should add, the bed was very very comfortable. Dianne and Michael made us feel welcome!

This is a nice and spacious basement apartment of a larger family home located in a beautiful and walkable neighborhood. The owners’ garden is lovely and quiet and there are windows in the apartment for light and fresh air. The shower is powerful and spacious with plenty of hot water. The kitchen had just what we needed, too. Perfect for a couple. Very private and peaceful and walking distance to restaurants. We would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

We have visited many times and continue to find the place and Tracy to be top-notch which is one of the reasons we keep coming back. The place checks all of our boxes for a relaxing, romantic getaway.

We had a great stay at Nedra’s place! We loved the walking path in the back next to the river, it was beautiful and peaceful! We also loved the rock band and spent the bad weather day inside relaxing and playing rock band as a family. Something we never do so it was super fun! There was plenty of food places nearby so we took advantage of that as well as cooked breakfast in the fully stocked kitchen! Beautiful location, fully functional house we would definitely love to stay again!

We had a group of women staying for a local horse show at Devonwood. This was a perfect place for us, many beds and bathrooms. The host is amazing, she was easy to work with on our schedule and was so thoughtful. We came in pretty late the first night and she left the lights on for us so we were not struggling with our luggage and trying to find the lights. We found a very stocked kitchen with super sweet surprises. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The bathrooms were also clean with plenty of towels. We were basically only sleeping and eating breakfast there but we all wished we had more down time to enjoy the serene locations and beautiful countryside. This is a perfect location for any group showing at the Devonwood Equestrian Center and Shelley is a wonderful host. We will be back for sure.

Jayme’s place was very convenient for us when we came to Wilsonville to visit our family. Clean nice place and it’s great for us that she shares her house on Airbnb when she is not at home!!

Julie was a generous host. It was a peaceful place for my family to stay and easy for our local family to come for meals and visit. Every morning we had coffee on the large private deck. We sat on the deck some evenings and enjoyed the fresh air and complete lack of mosquitoes. The two full bathrooms for the five of us were essential. We booked this house to have a great place to stay-in and have local family over but it was also close to many things in Portland. The zoo and the science museum were two of them. Julie was responsive to requests and just a very kind person.

Karen and Eric’s place was more than we could’ve asked for. Very kind, friendly, and generous hosts. Communication was very quick with clear details and descriptions of everything needed to enjoy a weekend getaway in beautiful Oregon wine country. Great recommendations on local restaurants and wineries. A very pleasant stay that made us feel right at home while simultaneously experiencing luxurious spa amenities with breathtaking views. Counting down the days until we can revisit!

Great place! Well stocked and nice view of the mountains and golf course. Loved having access to the pool house. Thanks again! Will return!