Cozy Cottage right on the McKenzie River!

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 451.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Vida, OR

McKenzie River
‪1 min walk‬
Silver Creek Landing
‪2 min drive‬
Terwilliger Hot Springs
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cozy home located right on the McKenzie River!

Enjoy the views from the newly built deck, or go down to the grassy lawn to relax, have a fire, and access the river directly. The deck is 400 sq ft with an expandable table and 6 chairs. Perfect for eating, working, happy hour, and that morning cuppa Joe. Go down to the soft, private, grassy river bed with a blanket for a nap or to read a book. Wave to the boaters, rafters, kayakers, and ducks as they roll by on the water. You can also cast your own line and launch your own kayak right from the yard.

There are many hiking trails, public boat accesses, natural hot springs, and charming restaurants nearby. Eugene is 45 minutes away and Sisters is just an hour away!

The interior of the home is bright, comfy, and modern. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the cooking gadgets a chef on vacation could need. The living room has high end seating and a fold out full-size couch. The small table in the dining area folds out for dinner, crafts, puzzles, etc. The bedroom has an exterior door right onto the deck.

Property manager

Matthew Thornberry

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We do not provide cribs or toddler beds.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Oakridge

Located in Oakridge, this cottage is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Willamette National Forest and McKenzie River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Tokatee Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Vida, OR

What's nearby

McKenzie River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Silver Creek Landing - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Terwilliger Hot Springs - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
Tokatee Golf Course - 17 min drive - 20.4 km
Terwilliger Hot Springs - 52 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

Eugene, OR (EUG) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Finn Rock Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Indigo Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪McKenzie River Inn Fine Dining - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage right on the McKenzie River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage right on the McKenzie River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage right on the McKenzie River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage right on the McKenzie River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from McKenzie River and Clover Park. Eagle Rock Park and Silver Creek Landing are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

19 February 2025

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

Such a fantastic view of the river!

A nice little place close to all kinds of river adventures!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew d.

13 July 2024

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

Location

Was a nice spot on the river. Plenty of things to do nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Creston A.

14 August 2024

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

McKenzie River Cabin

This home is excellent. Located right on the beautiful McKenzie River. The property is exactly as advertised. The hosts/owners have gone above and beyond to make sure the home is stocked with everything you may need. They even have items that you may have forgotten to bring for yourself. We will definitely be returning for another stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

25 October 2023

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

Beautiful setting.

Highly recommended for privacy, and a short getaway. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

3 September 2023

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

Lovely stay

We loved our stay here! The house is very clean and comfortable. The sound of the river rushing by is what I’m here for. I’ll be back in the near future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

2 July 2023

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

Retired couple. Love the Tokatee golf course and the McKenzie river

Nice place. Wish it had regular tv. Miss the golf channe and espn

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn Z.

27 May 2024

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

Our Second Stay at the Cottage on the McKenzie River

Matt answered our questions and solved a tech problem by personally responding when VRBO had a glitch. The cottage has every convenience, the wifi is great, the bed is so comfy. The super host touch of ingredients for S’more’s with wood for first a few feet from the River is such a treat! The river sounds fill the relaxing days at this A+ stay. We loved returning and would not hesitate to come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K., Indiana

17 September 2023

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Reconnecting

This place was perfect for my husband and me! It’s so peaceful and comfortable. The proximity to several of Oregon’s scenic byways was another bonus. The owners were terrific and very welcoming! If you’re looking for a quiet place to disconnect from the rat race, this cozy cottage is just the place to do it!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karen G.

29 July 2023

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

Comfortable and gorgeous

The deck is lovely and the river delightful. We were thankful for the central AC when it was nearly 100 degrees days. The kitchen was well stocked as well. The driveway was a bit steep and graveled, which made it a bit more difficult to unload our car than we anticipated. Furniture comfortable, and BBQ was great as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

7 October 2023

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

Great spot on the McKenzie!

We spent an amazing few days in this home while exploring the McKenzie River. With amazing views of the river from the deck, we enjoyed unwinding here at the end of each day. And there are so many fun things to do in the area…we went fly fishing in several spots on the river, enjoyed visiting Proxy Falls, Clear Lake, Leaburg Fish Hatchery and so much more! Loved that the home was so well equipped and there was really nothing that we needed to bring with the exception of clothes and food. Matt was a great host and the communication was great! We will definitely be back for a future stay as the only negative is that our vacation had to come to an end!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

25 June 2023

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

Great view and accommodations

My wife and I stayed over a long weekend. The house is well cared for, clean and well decorated. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need to cook. Only downside was the outdoor BBQ was out but we managed. There’s an upper deck with tables and chairs and a lower area right off the river with fire ring. All with outstanding views. We brought a trailer with our motorcycles, there’s limited parking for this set up but there’s parking for two vehicles in the driveway. It can be precarious because the proximity to the road so back into the stall. We will likely be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

22 February 2023

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

Perfect little get away

This little gem is only 30 minutes from Springfield making it an easy escape. My family of five (kids 20 months - 13 years) loved the experience. All three kids explored the yard, playing in the stream and finding the perfect stick. My husband and I were able to relax inside with a fire while the kids played on the extensive deck. We went out for a great dinner at Takoda's Rainbow just down the road and roasted marshmallows over a fire by the river for dessert. Our evening concluded with games they had in the house. My husband and I were able to wake up with a view of the river before the children did and enjoy coffee on the deck. They were thoughtful in every step of the way creating this VRBO from the chairs that convert for small or tall people, the convertible couch bed and even the Snicker's coffee creamers and selection of teas. The decor was nature and river themed without being cliche and the whole atmosphere was light and bright. We will definitely return!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn Z., Ukiah, Ca USA

9 June 2023

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River Delights for Three Days!

This Cozy Cottage could not have had a better location on the McKenzie! The cottage was so efficiently set up for a stay that continually revealed the next best provision of convenience. Lots of thought and effort went into this rental. The decor created such comfortable surroundings: amazing, (really!) lounging chairs, a beyond comfortable bed, windows in each room for the river scenes throughout the day and evening ( full moon special), a kitchen lacking nothing, fridge staples that were such a help preparing meals, a marvelous bucket with all the makings of S’mores- used every night, deck chairs,river chairs, wood for the fire and a starter, the genius bucket on a rope system for putting it out…yes, we could go on and on. The charging station for all devices and excellent internet service, plus TV possibilities was perfect. We usually go off during the day visiting surrounding areas. Instead, we spent our time at the house reading, listening to river sounds, seeing rafters, sun sparkles, a bit of wild life flying by. Information about the house ,river steps and water was clear and helpful. We were totally delighted throughout our stay and would come again with no hesitation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

1 December 2022

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

Relaxing stay on the river

We had a fantastic weekend at this McKenzie River house. The kitchen is well stocked so we made delicious meals in. The bed is super comfortable for both of us. We felt all our needs were anticipated. The weather was sunny and mild so we did some sightseeing nearby as well. Would definitely return.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prisha B.

14 November 2022

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

Girls' Weekend Retreat

Thank you Andrea for an incredible experience from start to finish! Your home on the river gave us a place to stay while we enjoyed a magnificent Fall weekend in the Mckenzie River. We enjoyed nearby Belknap Hot Springs and also hiked to the Blue Pool. The bed was so comfortable and cozy. The firepit down by the river gave us a place to relax and talk late into the night. We'll definitely be back!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 November 2022

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Perfect to relax and recharge

Fall break tour of colleges in the surrounding area and I'm so glad we decided to plan one weekend to decompress on the river before heading home. Andrea was super accommodating with recommendations of where to hike (great fall weather!) and to stop for dinner on our way in. Easy to access from the main road. We needed a couple of slow mornings to chill and the house is the perfect combo of sunny and airy with comfy sofa and beds. We will definitely come back in the summer, but really enjoyed the brisk fall mornings on the deck with a warm coffee and overlooking the river in our back yard.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

G D.

30 October 2022

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Wonderful cozy river cabin

Great views of the river directly in front of the cozy cabin. Kitchen is well stocked. Comfortable furniture and bed. Great spot for a couple or two or three friends. Can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Thornberry

We both moved to Corvallis just over 20 years ago from Blacksburg, VA. Matt is a scientist at HP and Andrea has her own financial service company. Naturally, we fell in love with all the outdoor activities and love staying in different locations, particularly with a view.

Why they chose this property

Every time we stayed in a VRBO we'd look at homes for sale in the area and said "some day." Well, the day came by accident while looking through homes for sale on a cold, snowy day. We drove to see the property and it was love at first sight! It is small, but the deck we just added doubles the space, particularly the space with the view! We put in stone steps to go down to the grassy area right on the river's edge. It is relaxing and beautify!

What makes this property unique

We are lucky to have strong cell and internet connectivity, so we can work on the deck with the amazing view! We can put a chair right in the river and read a book while the water cools our feet. Kayaks and floats can be put in right from our yard. The house is light and airy. Cozy, but with all the amenities.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Common area 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property