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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Vancouver, WA
  • Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Vancouver Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cascade Station
    ‪10 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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One well behaved dog. No cats or any other animal
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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 Cascade Station 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 - 1.2 km
  • 205 Commerce Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Vancouver Mall - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Cascade Station - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Moda Center - 16 min drive - 19.2 km

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
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elmer's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ben's Bottle Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬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. Vancouver Mall and Waterfront Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 148 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Nice place with lots of amenities

Nice little neighborhood. Wish we could have stayed longer to take advantage of everything the home and area had to offer. We were impressed how spacious and comfortable things were.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Weekend Retreat

We were a group of friends from an online community, some of us hadn't even met. There were ten of us and the house easily accommodated us. It was a wonderful weekend, and the house made it feel like we were together as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

jamie p.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Not what we expected

We came into town with a large group of moms and daughters so we were excited to find a house that would accommodate all of us. As soon as we entered the home we noticed a foul smell. Later that evening when running the washing machine the smell got worse and the sinks in the game room and laundry room began to fill with dirty water. I contacted the owner and she responded quickly and had some septic tank pods delivered for us to flush. I’m not sure if that was the issue or not. While we appreciated the responsiveness and large layout the house, it was pretty dark, old, and not super clean. The bathrooms were also incredibly small and difficult to shower and/or get ready in. I hate leaving negative reviews, but I don’t think we’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed D.

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

Spacious home!

We stayed here for our son's wedding--five couples and two children under two. The downstairs was perfect for hosting the two families with small children. This place has plenty of room to spread out and is fully equipped with everything. We were in need of nothing. The host was excellent and attended to all our questions promptly!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

Comfortable

Great place to stay with lots of room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Phenomenal Home and Location

I absolutely love this home. We had a very cool experience that I want to share with you. I had a coupon from VRBO that took a lot of money off of the rental. We were coming into town for a family Christmas gift at the MODA center and I did a fast search and saw this home pop-up. I did not recognize it in the pictures at all, but I saw that it was not in downtown Portland, which I was looking for. I wrote to the property management and they were very fast and all of their responses and told me it was about 16 miles to where the basketball game was being played and to expect about 25 to 30 minutes, which was spot on.When my grandson and I got to the house, I kept looking around and thinking it felt very familiar. I suddenly realized Friday night after we arrived there that we had stayed in this house before! My late husband had told me to remember it because if we ever came back to the Vancouver area, he wanted to stay in this area again. We were there 10 years ago And loved it and
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Vancouver Getaway

Our group of extended family had a great time! We especially enjoyed the fact that there were three distinct gathering areas (the pool table was a huge hit). Plenty of space for everyone and a well stocked kitchen. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

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

Family christmas

Great property. 3 families came together to celebrate Christmas. Everyone had their own rooms, plenty of TVs for everyone to watch their favorite shows and plenty of dishes to cook all our favorite meals. Host super responsive to requests.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew L.

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

Huge disappointment

I wouldn't say I like leaving negative reviews. But here we are. We booked this property for a surprise bday party for a friend. We all traveled into Portland for this since none of us were local. We planned a lot; one was watching the fight, which was one of the deciding factors since this property had a projector and a large screen. Well, it didn't work. The response was there might be a bulb in the closet, and you could replace it. We are not going to mess with someone else's equipment. The heat didn't work in every room, which made the temperature in some of the rooms very, very cold. The property wasn't clean. I had laundry left in the washer (no clue how long), and the bathroom had hair all in the tub and all over the floor. This property needs someone to go in and check everything. None of the remotes had batteries that worked, so it appears this property wasn't ready for occupancy. The "host" was responsive, but asking us to fix stuff just didn't sit well with me. We paid for what was listed and expected everything to be in working order. This property needs some attention and management oversight. We would not book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Family Get Together

We loved everything about this rental. We had a large group of about 10 adults and 5 children. The house was much larger than expected, in a great way! We loved how spread out the house was, so everyone felt like they still had privacy and space. We didn't get outside much, but the backyard was beautiful and would have been utilized much more during warmer weather. Only one family member used the hot tub, but he said it was so nice and peaceful sitting out there under the big tree. We had a few questions come up during our stay, nothing problematic, but the host was very quick to respond and incredibly kind and accommodating! Several family members commented on coming back for future family get togethers. Highly recommend this space!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Absolutely perfect!

A group of 12 of us on a tennis team stayed here for a nearby tennis tournament. The house was just what we needed. It was impeccably clean, well decorated, spacious, and fun for a large group with the hot tub, bar/pool table room, theater room and large open concept kitchen, living and dining room. Every guest was beyond pleased with the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

House for a group

Nice place. Some cool amenities. Hot tub, pool table, movie room. Fully fenced backyard for the pups. Quiet neighborhood. Very close to quite a bit of grocery, fast eats, and restaurants. Very close access to the freeway. Quick and easy drive to Portland. The house is really built to accommodate a group of people. Lots of rooms. My only gripe and it is a small one at that was the short list of chores to complete before checking out. I wouldn't knock off a star for that though. The place was great in a really nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

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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English

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