Rare Riverside Retreat

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View from upstairs bedroom... beautiful even on a dull day
View of the seating patio from the front of the apartment.
Even on a cloudy day, the self-contained  apartment is cosy and inviting.
Entrance opens  into bright, spacious, fully stocked kitchen
Kitchen boasts double sink, new appliances and everything within easy reach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
NZ$217
avg per night

Explore the area

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Oak Grove, OR
  • Clackamas Town Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lewis and Clark College
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 116.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Price is NZ$217 avg per night,

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About the area

Milwaukie

Located on the waterfront, this guesthouse is in Concord, a neighbourhood in Milwaukie. Aladdin Theater and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oregon Zoo and Bike N Hike. Travelling with kids? Consider Oaks Amusement Park, or check out an event or a game at Moda Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Clackamas Town Center - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Oregon Health and Science University - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Moda Center - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Lewis and Clark College - 19 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek Station - 10 min drive
  • Oregon City Station - 12 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rigoberto's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rare Riverside Retreat

Space
The >1250 sq ft apartment opens on to a small garden, and overlooks a wide sweep of the Willamette river, with an abundance of wildlife-viewing and fishing opportunities.

Guest access
Guests have access to kayaks (with life jackets), an outdoor BBQ, and direct river access through the adjacent public easement. Fishing rods and bicycles may also be available (with a limited selection of helmets).

Guest interaction
The host is generally available to answer questions, or offer suggestions for local venues and activities.

Neighborhood overview
Our home is centrally located between downtown Portland (by car or the recently opened MAX orange line), and historic Oregon City, close to the Willamette Falls, Milwaukie Farmers market, the Sellwood shopping and dining area, Mount Hood and the Columbia Gorge. The Milwaukie/Oak Grove trolley trail is close by, offering a safe, scenic artery by which to explore the area, by foot or bicycle.

Getting around
The apartment comes with a dedicated parking space, and nearby public transportation includes the Orange line, for easy, parking-free exploration of the greater Portland area.

Other things to note
The self-contained, recently remodeled apartment boasts a fully-equipped kitchen, with large refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, dishes, glassware, flatware, and cooking and baking utensils. Bar stools accommodate two on-the-go breakfast diners, with additional available on request. We provide a selection of breakfast food items to suit your tastes, on request. (You do the fixing and serving!)

The stocked bathroom/laundry area includes a walk-in closet, washer/dryer, ironing board and iron, and cleaning essentials. A spacious living room includes a dining nook for 4, comfortable family-friendly seating (that opens up into a double XL bed), over-sized plush beanbags (that may also be used as mattresses, for additional children), a projector and screen hook-up for cozy evening entertainment. There is also a smart HD 1080p TV that streams viewing services with a Blue-Ray/DVD player. The upper-level bedroom with a queen bed opens out to a small balcony with a majestic view of the Willamette River. It includes a workstation, a children's nook with a pull-out twin-sized sleeper sofa. The nook is stocked with toys and games, a baby/toddler bassinet, and a closet for personal items.

We have a 5-year-old family dog and a new puppy who are confined to the main property, separate from the guest property.

The space accommodates a total of 4 comfortably, and 6 if two are children under the age of 10.

House Rules
Respect our place while we share it with you.
Quiet after 10:00 pm.

Not suitable for pets
No parties or events
No indoor smoking.
No unauthorized guests.
Not safe for children (0-12 years) without close supervision.

Property manager

Therese Tuohy

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Suitable for children under adult supervsion only.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Respect our place while we share it with you. No indoor smoking. No unauthorized guests. No parties or events.
Not safe for children (0-12 years) without close supervision. Quiet after 10:00 pm.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare Riverside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rare Riverside Retreat ?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Rare Riverside Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare Riverside Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rare Riverside Retreat located?

This family-friendly Milwaukie guesthouse is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Willamette River and Bike N Hike. Clackamas River is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Rare Riverside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TOM C., Meridian, Idaho

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

Christmas with family.

This place was a perfect location for us to be near our kids and granddaughter for Christmas. Clean, quiet and comfortable with very responsive hosts. We’ll stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Wonderful location and property!

Beautiful, peaceful spot. Met our needs perfectly. Very friendly and responsive host. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Peaceful, friendly, beautiful on the river

Therese is lovely & welcoming w quick replies. Couldn’t have asked for a more restful and enjoyable time. Her family is delightful wo being intrusive. Views of river! Exactly as described, immaculately clean, kitchen/appt well stocked. Comfy bed. Kayaks ready to use. Will come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

River Retreat

We stayed 3 nights while visiting family in Portland. Location was perfect for downtown proximity and walks along the river. Beautiful apartment, plenty of space, well stocked kitchen, and our host was delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

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

Spacious home away from home

So much more than we expected, pics don’t do it justice. Therese was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Close to everything, but so peaceful

Therese's rental is great. There is plenty of space and the rental much larger inside than the pictures show. Great location need everything you need, but set off main rd so very peaceful stay along river. A must stay if you're staying for any length of time in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evie S.

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

Phenomenal stay

The place was above expectations and had everything we needed for a nice relaxing stay. The bed was so comfortable. The hosts even set up the grill for us one night. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Great Location and Host

We stayed eight nights at this rental. We were in town visiting family in Sellwood and Milwaukie so the location was perfect for us The location is in a quiet neighborhood on the river. We liked having all the amenities of home. We couldn’t think of anything we needed that wasn’t there for us to use. The place was also clean and comfortable. Therese was a great host. She accommodated us when we wanted to have a cookout on the back patio with some family. Definitely recommend this rental. We will rent again next time we come to town.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kate f., Oregon city

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

Wonderful

They got is specific breakfast food. The place was. Very clean. The river is right out back. We got to watch sea lions at sunset. The bed was very comfortable and the comforter is great. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathi B.

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

Lovely stay on the river.

My husband and I stayed at Therese’s lovely guest unit for 4 nights recently. We chose it for its close proximity to family. The unit had everything we needed with its full kitchen, roomy bathroom, and spacious bedroom upstairs. Our adult daughter stayed one night on the pull out couch. The best part was the view of the river and the lovely backyard. Also it was totally quiet making sleep very easy. Plenty of private parking too. Therese was very kind and accommodating and we would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eugene H.

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

Quiet retreat

Super clean and very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful location, comfortable accommodation

It is a lovely site, even in the rain. The owner did not communicate with me prior to my arrival regarding check in, though I wrote to her twice, so I just showed up, and the door was open. The place was clean, but only 1/2 roll of toilet paper, so had to re-stock paper products while there. Also, when the wind blows, there was something loose on the building that made a noise all night long. It sounded like someone tossing a basketball at the house. Otherwise, the kitchen was nice, eggs and fruit and bread in the frig, coffee in the freezer, and a nice French press to make the coffee. Met the owner once; very nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great experience for our first time using VRBO

The place was even better than we expected, the hostess was gracious and the home was very clean with lots of little extras that we did not expect, we will look for this VRBO every time we come to visit Portland
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Debora W.

Nice and quiet

Clean and comfortable (except for the heat wave) was fun and relaxing watching the river activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Klamath Falls, OR

Wonderful stay!

We loved staying at Therese's place by the river! The location is central to many Portland activities yet is in a quiet and beautiful location on the river. The guest house is clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, very well equipped and even stocked with a nice variety of breakfast foods and coffee. Also very nice to have a washer and dryer in the unit. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018