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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!

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.

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.

Milwaukie Riverfront Guest House
Incredibly majestic river-front guest house. This is the ultimate romantic getaway and peaceful retreat. Large windows and double french doors look out on the Willamette river from the cottage living room and loft sleeping area. It includes a semi-private rocky beach, and a large manicured lawn with fire pit. Kayaks are available for use, and guests are welcome to bring their own too! The guesthouse has its own drive-way, and is completely separate from the main-house grounds for privacy.

Waterview Oasis Cottage in Park-Like Neighborhood
4 bed 2 bath home in a serene neighborhood. The back of the house opens to a beautiful shared park setting. It has a view of the neighborhood water pond, which is inhabited by fish, aquatic turtles, and ducks. Within 1 mile of grocery stores, restaurants, a library, a park, movie theater. Easy access to freeways (I-205 and h-way 14) and bus lines. 7 miles to Airport - PDX 8 miles to Downtown Vancouver, WA 15 miles to Downtown Portland, OR Fast wifi (~55mbps download, ~6mbps upload)

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, BBQ, 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.

Spacious Forest Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Views
In the woods, next to a creek, but still in Portland! Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. 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. Located in a quiet neighborhood, close to hiking trails in Woods Memorial Park. A 3-minute drive or 1 mile walk to popular Multnomah Village; 15 minutes from Downtown Portland.

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.

South Portland Luxury Condo, City & Mountain Views
Discover our South Portland penthouse condo, where luxury meets comfort. Enjoy views of the city skyline and distant mountain views from this bright, 1350 sq ft space. Perfect for leisure or work, our condo offers a spacious bedroom, office, and top amenities in a secure, family-friendly area. Steps away from shopping, dining, and transport, with secure parking included. Experience the best of Portland in style!
Popular amenities for Portland waterfront rentals
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2 Acre, Pond View Home, with Hot-tub & BBQ FOR 16
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Salmon Creek Cottage

Cozy cabin on the river, near Portland, OR.

Cheerful 2 bedroom cabin on the Clackamas River

Luxe Apartment on the Willamette River, Wineries

Dreamy cabin on the Clackamas River

Riverside Retreat Private Entry Near DT Hillsboro
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Portland vacation rentals start at R846 ZAR per night before taxes and fees

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80 of Portland vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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

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