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Private kitchen
Dining
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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West Linn, OR
  • Oregon Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bridgeport Village
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Washington Square Mall
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs- Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs- Bathroom 3-

Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Clean, Natural, Private but Close-in Dreamy Spot

Gatehouse Oregon is a completely remodeled, spotlessly clean, comfortable, peaceful space located 20 mins south of Portland Oregon in the quiet town of Willamette. The house is all yours, and shares the 1.5 acre secluded property with a barn that is occasionally used by the owners, but is never rented out. Gatehouse Oregon efficiently sleeps 12 adults(but is amazing for even two) and is in close proximity to everything, yet feels like its worlds away, tucked into a peaceful river valley shared with a small number of neighbors. With the exception of the Barn out back, this is a DEDICATED guest space (nobody else lives on this acres) so you don't need to think about anything except relaxation and enjoyment of the house and the surroundings.

This property is your ideal location for a workshop, family time or just spending a quiet night with your partner or your own thoughts. Listen to the frogs and the birds, watch the herons and eagles battle for fish, enjoy the outdoor secluded hot tub, cook a gourmet meal in the chefs kitchen and relax in natural vibrance.

EVENT POLICY...We are often asked if we allow events at our property. Our policy is that SMALL events (less than 25 people) are a MAYBE, but we have a couple of requirements. This is a tranquil spot, so it is definitely NOT a party house. Even though the houses are far apart, the sound travels, and we prefer small events (ceremonies, rituals, retreats, etc.), rather than out and out parties (you know, the kind with red solo cups!) We like to keep the property on the quiet side, so more sedate events are a better fit. Secondly, for ALL events, we charge 25.00 per person per day for people who are NOT staying at the house but just visiting for the event. This is to cover all of the extra cleaning, trash removal, and general wear & tear on the house and surrounding property. Weddings may be considered, if they are on the small side, and if they are set for summer or early fall. Auxiliary parking is limited, and the yard can get messy in the rainy season. Nobody likes to slog through the mud in their wedding finery! Lastly, quiet hours are at 11PM. No exceptions. We like our neighbors! Please feel free to contact us to discuss any event, wedding, ceremony, family gathering, or otherwise. THERE IS A GREAT WEDDING VENUE NEAR BY- ASK US!! We would be happy to chat with you about it and hopefully help you to have a beautiful and memorable time in our beautiful home.

Property manager

Andrew Cadwell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There's a baby gate in the front coat closet.
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Events

No events allowed
We allow events, but this is not a party house.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cannabis and tobacco friendly, outdoors only
No loud parties, no outdoor parties after 11PM.
No loud parties.
Although private, people live nearby , so please be considerate of noise in the evenings, especially if you are outside.

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
Note from host: We allow events, but this is not a party house.
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 and a deadlock

About the area

West Linn

Located in Willamette, a neighbourhood in West Linn, this holiday home is in a rural area. Washington Square Mall and Oregon City Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Check out an event or a game at Moda Center, and consider making time for Oregon Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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West Linn, OR

What's nearby

  • Oregon Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Bridgeport Village - 11 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Clackamas Town Center - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Washington Square Mall - 16 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Lewis and Clark College - 17 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Oregon City Station - 13 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Hurray - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Falls View Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ying Bun Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clean, Natural, Private but Close-in Dreamy Spot pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clean, Natural, Private but Close-in Dreamy Spot ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clean, Natural, Private but Close-in Dreamy Spot ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clean, Natural, Private but Close-in Dreamy Spot located?

Located in Willamette, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Willamette River and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Oswego Hills Vineyard and Winery. Oregon Golf Club and Oregon City Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorri J.

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

Hidden treasure

Fantastic house - open and airy and even better in real-life than the photos.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Convenient to Portland, Oregon City and the Columbia River Gorge.

Our family of 3 adults and 3 kids spent 3 nights of great rest in this spacious and beautiful home. After days of visiting other family and sightseeing we came back to a warm gas fire and restful quiet. The waterfall was a nice touch and some of us wished we weren’t so tired because we didn’t get the chance to enjoy the hot tub. We recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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

fantastic and private

this home was a 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Great property and attentive host

This is a beautiful property in a safe, quiet neighborhood. The host was welcoming and willing to go the extra mile to provide for our comfort. Everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed the well designed and clean home. It feels miles away from everything but everything we needed was within a 10 minute drive. Major Portland sights are within a 30 minute drive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Beautiful Zen Property

Very relaxing private property, great for relaxing and unwinding or throwing a small party. We held my sisters baby shower at this property and were SO pleased. Great back patio for outdoor entertaining. House was gorgeous, clean and management and owner were so accommodating. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Local Stay

We were having some work done on our house and needed a local place to stay. The property was very nice and the management was very responsive. The location is convenient to amenities and highway access.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leilani A.

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

Beautiful clean peaceful

Beautiful home, would definitely stay here again. It was the perfect place and layout for my family to stay. It’s both spacious and cozy. The home is very well done with high quality finishes. My mom and I are very allergic and the house was so clean and we didn’t get any allergies! Yay! The owner and property manager are very helpful nice as well. It was a bit difficult to tell from the pictures but this is the room/bed arrangement: primary bedroom on one side of the house, then up about 5 stairs are three other bedrooms. 1 has queen bunk beds, one has two sets of twin bunk beds and the third has a queen. Comfy beds!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Great time in West Linn

Our family had a great time in the area. The house was an amazing place to come back to for rest and relaxation. We loved the design of the house - the master suite was wonderful and the kids had their side of the house. My daughters utilized the basement for yoga and to dance. We saw a beautiful deer and her baby right outside the front door. We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Cydney R., Dallas

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

Perfect location to explore

Situated btwn Williamette Valley and Columbia Gorge wine country. Close enough to gorgeous Mt Hood. Great cooks kitchen! And ping pong!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise B., San Diego, California

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

West Linn dream house

The house was perfect! Beautiful hidden location, rolling grassy hills and family friendly. The kitchen had everything you could need and the beds were very comfortable. We loved the views outside of the large windows, the table on the deck got a lot of use as did the ping pong table downstairs. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Double Family Meeting Place

Such a relaxing, clean place for our two families to gather and make life long memories. Perfectly placed in a serene setting yet accessible to amenities and daytime activities. Well stocked with necessities and modern conveniences. Our kids LOVED playing ping pong downstairs! Dinners on the deck were so conducive to long conversations
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Fantastic property

Loved this home. We stayed for two weeks and it was perfect. The owner was very responsive when we reached out for something, the setting is very tranquil, the house is very well kept. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

Lovely property!

A great week visiting family!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

Absolutely stunning and secluded space. Great retreat for family and friends.

The home was beautiful, clean and nicely appointed. Everything you need for a family or friend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Very Spacious!!!!

Very clean, the owner was very attentive and so much room for my family to spread out. Everything was top notch regarding appliances and facilities.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Katherine H.

Very nice.

I really enjoyed the home, which is so well laid out. We celebrated a family holiday, which included snow on Christmas Eve! My only issue is that there are stairs and bunk beds, which weren’t the best for my younger grandchildren. Otherwise, the home is a really nice gathering spot and, I imagine, would be great fun in warmer weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Shelley K., California

The property is lovely and the kitchen was well equipped

Unfortunately, it was difficult to find, since the address is on a mailbox, across the street between two others and not easily sighted. Also, the gravel driveway has signs like "beware of dog" and Private Property, so one doesn't know if you should keep going, and once the lovely home is in sight, it has no address on it either... The master bedroom was glorious, but the other rooms all had bunk beds that were difficult to sleep in if people were getting in and out of them. For older adults, I would not recommend this set-up. Kids may be ok managing around ladders in the middle of the bunk beds, but if you have any physical challenges, this is not the ideal for you. While having individual beds may limit the number of people that can stay, they would definitely be much more comfortable for the wide range of people who would consider this property. The living room was nice, with a good TV. The outdoor patio in back was also quite lovely. The hot-tub is located under a forest of tree branches, and since the rules say that it really isn't included in the rental, it is not as clean as one would appreciate, but seemed to be in good working order. We would also suggest some operating guidance for the stove; if you are not familiar with convection appliances, it could be a little confusing. Hot pads would also help. So while we really liked the property overall, we encourage the owner to take our comments to heart to improve the overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patty J.

Eclipse trip

We rented the house for eclipse viewing in August. Four couples and my daughter absolutely enjoyed the house decor and amenities! There is plenty of room to play games or find a quiet spot to read. (We would have loved a ping pong table in the downstairs room!) Wild blackberries all around the property that were delicious. Outdoor furniture around a nice fire pit. Deck with plenty of shade, BBQ and hot tub. Beds were comfortable. Andy, the owner, was very nice and stopped by with a wonderful bottle of wine from a local winery. Only difficulty we had was with the property management company that consistently lost our rsvp despite full payment and confirmations. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Will R.

Great house outside the city!

The house suited our needs very well. There were 10 adults who stayed at the house. Two sets of queen bunk beds worked out really well, and we had enough smaller guys to sleep in the smaller bunk beds. The kitchen and grill worked really well. The property was beautiful and allowed for easy commuting to downtown Portland and the Columbia River Gorge (the drive to the CRG was about an hour, but the commute was easy). Great place!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cari Y.

Country remoteness within walking distance of Downtown West Linn

Our 10 person family were comfortably accommodated here. I recommend that there be better signage on Johnson Road because the driveway was easy to miss and it was disconcerting to drive up what looked like a private road.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Anne K., San Rafael

Gorgeous, spacious home, lovely quiet spot in the country

The house is a stunner inside - particularly the kitchen, dining room, living room and master bedroom. Spare and yet comfortable, lots of light thanks to windows everywhere. Everything is very modern and sleek. Really nice kitchen, especially for a rental. Great water pressure in the showers. We were in town for a wedding and it was perfect to have space for all of us. We loved bar seating and dining room area - very congenial spaces to gather and chat. This house has a lot of cooking supplies - condiments, spices, etc. Check before going shopping as the house had many basic needs for our dinners. The weather was pretty rainy so we didn't get to use the exterior furniture but there is a lot of space to hang outside, have a picnic etc. Two of our guests loved having the hot tub available in the evenings to relax. This house is really quiet and well built. We never heard people in the other bedrooms in the evening which is nice. We only watched TV once. It was nice to have Netflix etc, but it was a little confusing to figure out how to just get to regular channels. Great to have the washer/dryer too. The amount bath towels you provide are great. A couple of notes for the owner: usually houses like this have a binder with some basic info (i.e. how to operate the microwave, the Nest heating system, TV, etc). We figured it out eventually, but some helpful hints would be great. Also, there is no sign at the end of the driveway with your address, only your neighbors'. We went past the driveway multiple times before we finally found it. Please give better instructions about that. Also, for such a large place, it would be nice to have some larger pots and pans to feed a crowd. I suggest adding some nightstands to all the bunk bed rooms. We all had lots of stuff sitting on the floor next to the beds each night. If there was someway to hook up a shelf to the tops of the Queen sized beds, that would be great too. There was no place to put a water glass, a clock or my glasses each night without relying on the person in the bottom bunk. For guests - note that while this is 2.5 baths, 1.5 baths are on the master bedroom side, while 3 rooms share 1 bath (potentially up to 12 people sharing one shower if you were fully using all the beds - we ended up borrowing the shower from the folks in the Master to even it out). The bunk beds are a bit challenging to get up in to if you are past a "certain age" and clumsy if you have to get up in the middle of the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael b.

Great house! Clean and wonderful setting

The house was very nice. Lots of bunk beds. Worked very well for our group. The spa and view are nice additions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Daniel L., Covington, WA

Great House

We had a great time! we rented the house for a work getaway, the house was very clean and met our needs. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars is the late check in of 5pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori Y.

Wonderful home, great location!

Shared the home with five on a ladies trip. Great home! Very modern, clean and comfortable. Kitchen very well equipped. Home is in a quiet area but close to the town of West Linn that has a great downtown for a quick bite after our wonderful trips. Visited the Roloff farm, Mt. Hood, Portland, the coast, Hood River, McMinnville and the wine country. Easy day trips from this location. We would recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brandon G.

Amazing House and Property

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at this wonderful house, and everyone who was in attendance loved the house and property. Plenty of well-decorated and meticulously clean rooms inside that felt connected to the main living area, and the beautiful deck and outdoors spaces were a perfect match to the great interior. There was no problem with space, but it didn't feel like people were too spread out in the house, either. I can't count how many times I was asked "How did you find this beautiful place?" It was the perfect place for our wedding and family, period. Andy was an amazing person to work with, and everything went more smoothly than I would have ever thought. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a true "home" to stay at.

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Cadwell

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Sydney and I are professionals. She is an architect and I am a venture investor and business person. We are low key, easy people who subscribe to the "live and let live" philosophy. We welcome everyone and If your heart is in the right place, we have a big heart for you. You wont see or hear from us, unless you want to!

Why they chose this property

We bought this house in 2016 because it needed love and attention that the property deserves. We are close by if you need something, but the property is professionally managed. The house sits in a valley along the Tualatin River, just south of Portland with 4 other neighbors in the valley, and 3-4 houses that overlook the value. You hardly notice any of them once you are in the house. We have a vision for the entire valley: near the city, but an escape where one can relax, feel at ease, take a breath and have a deep thought or conversation.

What makes this property unique

This house is private and peaceful, yet near many great amenities! The house is super cozy in the wintertime, but summer is amazing!! Anytime of year, enjoy the outdoor hot tub, the sounds of birds and frogs, spotting eagles, occasional deer and coyote, and relaxing by the firepit.

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