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Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown

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A desk with a laptop, a potted plant, and a book titled "Rock the Shack" by Taschen.
A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, surrounded by dense forest.
A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark grey cabinet, a vase with yellow flowers, a patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, April Hill City Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dickinson Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gabriel Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Portland

Southwest Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this apartment. Washington Square Mall and Clackamas Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Oregon Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moda Center or Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • April Hill City Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Dickinson Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Gabriel Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Moda Center - 13 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Beaverton Hall-Nimbus Station - 8 min drive
  • Bancroft St Stop - 9 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Forest Retreat near Downtown located?

Located in Southwest Portland, this apartment building is 3 mi (4.9 km) from George Fox University Portland Center and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Washington Square Mall. Willamette River and Lewis and Clark College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with everything you need. We were closer to downtown Portland and about 2 hours from the coast. Hosts were very communicative and checked in to make sure we had everything we need. We also enjoyed a small breakfast on the deck out back one morning, it was absolutely lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great secluded-feeling rental! It is a basement apartment but we barely heard the hosts upstairs and they were very considerate to ensure we had privacy while sitting on the back porch. The location is perfect, with most of the common touristy things to do within an hour or two from the house. The neighborhood is very quiet. The couch and bed were very comfy after our long days. We did see an owl near the back porch for 2 of our 3 nights! We would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely place, didn't realize how close it was to the owners. There are quite hours we also didn't know about 10pm-6am so keep that in mind. A lovely place to say with amazing views and lovely hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely lower level, tucked into the woods. Access a bit difficult for heavy luggage - rough stepping stones
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the absolute BEST place I’ve ever stayed at while on vacation.The whole space was so charming and comfy. It was so peaceful with how quiet it was in the neighborhood it was in and it was so nice sitting on the patio every morning with the incredible view of all of the trees and greenery. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful. The scenery was lovely. Would definitely stay here again. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place to stay at! It was comfortable, clean and close to the city. Really can’t say anything negative about the place or the hosts. Very communicative
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute apartment, clean and comfortable with plenty of room. Nice neighborhood in a quiet, wooded area. Easy to access and very private- never saw the hosts although they responded quickly to my communications. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment felt like home away from home. Located in a quiet family orientd neighborhood and close to many restaurants, shops, the Zoo, and many, many hiking trails. This was our 2nd stay here, and look forward to future stays!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Very quaint, clean, nice getaway that is close to all the fun points in the city one would need! Highly recommend this great location and great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy and wonderful stay! The views off the deck were so peaceful, and traveling from here to different areas of Portland was pretty decent with easy access to main roadways. Everything was nice, tidy, and clean with interesting decor and knick-knacks, games, and light reading materials. I also found to enjoy that there was some separation between the rooms, rather than a typical studio feel that you often find where everything is essentially all in one large room. Parking was a breeze with truly no competitions for curb space right at the end of the private walkway. The hosts were also fantastic with communication and providing clear instructions, especially because we arrived on a pretty late flight. They even gave great recommendations for McMenamins!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, Clean, and Comfortable!

We stayed for a week and we loved the decor and location. Great instructions that were easy to follow and great communication
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a great time at Quentin and Kelsey's stay! Everything was super tidy and we had everything we needed. We definitely recommend if you want to visit Portland!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice for the price

Spacious, quiet and cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Spot in South Portland

Well appointed spot in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Visit Oasis

My wife and I visited my family in Portland. Our choice was to stay here near my sister. It is a lovely, quiet and secluded spot with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place with great view

Great property that is well described on VRBO. Comfortable, quiet, convenient, lots of on-street parking and surprisingly large. The place could use a towel rack in the bathroom and a paring knife in the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter weekend

This cozy forest retreat was clean and close to downtown. We spent an afternoon in the cute nearby neighborhood of Multinoma Village. For a couple traveling this was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for a Portland Visit

This VRBO was tucked into a very quiet residential neighborhood but nearby to any shopping you will need. We were visiting family nearby and this place was a great place to come and go. It is a fully appointed basement apartment with a separate entrance. Everything was clean and a modest kitchen was more than adequate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forest

This is a lovely spot tucked into mature trees. A quite beautiful setting and close to many Portland amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised. Good location.Only issue we had was accessing property using steep rock path. Constant rain contributed to having to tread carefully getting to street. Host did mention the path in the listing, but was just a little more difficult than thought it would be. Otherwise, great stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at Owl Creek Retreat

Kelsey and Quentin put a lot of love and care into their space and it shows. The space is very cozy and cute, we had everything we needed for a long weekend stay. The local recommendations were great! Unfortunately it was rainy and a little chilly so we didn’t get to enjoy the private deck space as much as we would have liked to but the views from the windows were just gorgeous. We’d love to come back and would highly recommend Owl Creek Retreat to anyone else!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect and cozy

Quiet, clean, and safe neighborhood. It happened to be in the same neighborhood where our family lives. Owners went over and beyond to make sure whoever stays here has everything they need. They were easy to communicate with in coordinating our arrival and departure. It was definitely a home away from home feeling. We will book again on our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Home Perfect for Relaxing

My partner and I couldn’t have been happier at this home. Everything was clean and easy to access. We loved waking up in the morning to the trees and having a cozy day inside. A perfect place to stay if you’re wanting to spend time in nature and explore Portland.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little hideaway

This is the perfect location. Easy to get to many different areas. Beautiful words out back when you’re sitting outside you feel like you could be in the middle of nowhere however, only minutes from restaurants and parks. Owners are very easy to work with . Will definitely stay again next time I am in the Portland area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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