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Dream Cottage! Springwater Bike/Walking Path!
Explore, recharge, dream in your own quiet & inspiring country-in-the-city cottage. Sellwood is a great riverside neighborhood, featured in Sunset’s Best Places to Live in the West. Set off on a bike path adventure or start your novel at the writer’s desk. Walk to coffee shops, restaurants & New Seasons Market grocery. Ideal for College visits: drive times, 10 min to Reed, 10 min to Lewis & Clark, 15 min to PSU. Note: PLEASE ASK about weekly or monthly discounts if you're planning extended stay!

Sandy River Sanctuary and Sauna
Treat yourself to the lower suite of our Sandy River home located just 2 miles from downtown Troutdale, OR. Our suite includes a sauna and an indoor soaking tub (not jetted.) We live above the suite and we have a toddler who is in daycare during the work hours and typically sleeps from 7pm to 7 am. There is a locked, sound absorbing accordian door. Yet, you may still be able to hear us from time to time. We are located on a scenic hwy minutes away from Edgefield and the Columbia River Gorge.

River Forest Lake Apt w/hot tub. HOT find!
*No smoking, no parties, no drugs or pets on premises* total/Max 4 guests; included in this total are infants/children, no more than 2 or3 children under 12, as long as only 4 total guests. FYI: Incline driveway Welcome to our newly remodeled daylight basement apartment. Tucked into the quiet peaceful River Forest neighborhood of Milwaukie on River Forest Lake. Conveniently located to shopping, restaurants, hwy 99, freeways to Portland, Oregon City, historic Sellwood, the Gorge, Mt Hood, etc.

Luxurious Riverfront GuestHouse, Sauna & HotTub.
Welcome to our Clackamas Riverfront Guest House—a peaceful riverside retreat blending rustic charm and modern comfort. Relax in your private hot tub and sauna, unwind by the fireplace, and enjoy stunning river views. Fish, kayak, or raft right from the backyard. Bedrooms include white noise machines and earplugs to help with normal traffic during commute hours on our scenic road. The guesthouse is attached but its own private unit with its own separate entrance and parking. Enjoy your stay!!

River Garden Cottage.
Charming cottage apartment on a garden and forest hill. Next to the Willamette River, 30 mins from downtown Portland. Relax, and enjoy the quiet and peaceful surroundings. Fully stocked kitchen. Fast wifi at 50 Mbps. Cozy inside in the wintertime, also with a park-like setting with walking access down the lush backyard to the river where you can enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and bird watching. You can use the shared recreation room with ping pong, pool table, shuffleboard, and weights.

Spacious Forest Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Views
In the woods, next to a creek, but still in Portland! Spacious and serene. There is a private entrance to this large two story guest suite, which includes a family room, living area with dining area and kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom, central AC, and private balcony. Please note that owners live on site as required by Portland laws. Located in a quiet neighborhood, close to hiking trails. A 3-minute drive or 1 mile walk to popular Multnomah Village; 15 minutes from Downtown Portland

Secluded Willamette River Apartment in Lake Oswego
Enjoy a private stay full of nature with a river view! Newly remodeled 1 bedroom private apartment secluded and quiet. Apt is completely separate from main house. 10 min wlk to Mary's Woods Ret. Comm, 20 mins to George Rogers Park, 10 more to DT Lake Oswego w/shops, restaurants and theaters. Private, wooded property along the Willamette River. Fully rmld kit. & BR, LR with large 50” Smart TV, fast wifi. Q-bed + twin in sunroom, table/work area + wa/dr below. 8 stair entrance at back.

Incredible River House in the Columbia River Gorge
Welcome to the "Parker Tract" river house, a modern retreat in the Columbia Gorge along the Washougal River with 200 feet of private riverfront and an incredible swimming and fishing hole. The house sits on just under two acres with beautiful forest, a huge lawn and fire pit, swing set, hot tub, 10-hole frisbee golf course, and all the privacy you could ask for only 45 minutes from Portland. The house is 2 BR, 2 BA. It is a perfect venue for a quiet weekend in a beautiful location.

Cheerful 2 bedroom cabin on the Clackamas River
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Nested on a bluff with sweeping territorial views bordered by the Clackamas River, this 2 bedroom home sits on an acre of property just outside of Portland. It has been completely updated with a new gourmet kitchen, spa-like bathroom, master with a private balcony, dedicated work space, and a huge deck to enjoy all that nature has to offer. The upper yard is fully fenced for your pup and there is private walking path to the river.

A River (stream) Runs Through It
Okay, well, it's a stream, but it's all yours to enjoy. For the nature lovers we have deer, beavers, ducks, nutria, fish, etc. (think wetlands). For everyone, the house (duplex) is fully equipped with a fireplace, hot tub central gas heat and central AC. This is a bright, clean and cozy space to land for folks who love the suburbs (not in the city city but we are close drive to the city center) but want to be surrounded by nature. With ambient noise from the creek and highway.

Rustic Creekside Cabin
This tranquil hideaway feels like you're in the middle of the forest, but is just minutes from Portland. Relax next to the burbling creek surrounded by towering cedar trees. The MAX Orange line and downtown Milwaukie are only five minutes away. Built in 1928, the cabin has one bedroom and bathroom, living room, full kitchen and central heat. The bedroom has one queen bed and an en suite bathroom. There is a pull-out queen futon in the living room.

Three water falls, a river and a lodge.
Walking down the path from the parking area you will see the confluence of Canyon Creek and the Washougal River and cabin nestled amongst cedar trees where you will be staying. The cabin was originally built in the 1920's as a vacation home for a predominate Portland Judge. A century later and the spirit of this escape is alive and well with a full remodel providing modern amenities in a beautiful and rustic setting.
Popular amenities for Portland waterfront rentals
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Sculpture Garden, at the Gateway to the Gorge

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Private bed & bath in Portland 5min from Downtown

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Indulge in Rare Riverside Retreat

Riverfront Sandy Retreat, Fish & Kayak On-Site

Washougal Riverfront/Fish/Swim. 5 min to MX track
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New 2 master suite river front property!

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Waterview Oasis Cottage in Park-Like Neighborhood

2 Acre, Pond View Home, with Hot-tub & BBQ FOR 16
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Babbl By the Brook - A Creekside Getaway

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Washougal River House

Sandy River Retreat

Oregon Trail Covered Wagon by the Pond

Cozy & Quiet Creekside Home, 8 Min to Portland

Salmon Creek Cottage

Peaceful Forest Riverfront Escape • PDX • Hot Tub
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ367 | ﺩ.ﺇ367 | ﺩ.ﺇ367 | ﺩ.ﺇ386 | ﺩ.ﺇ378 | ﺩ.ﺇ397 | ﺩ.ﺇ393 | ﺩ.ﺇ397 | ﺩ.ﺇ389 | ﺩ.ﺇ371 | ﺩ.ﺇ386 | ﺩ.ﺇ386 |
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80 of Portland vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Portland stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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