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Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!!

Family-friendly cottage in Portland

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Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Dining
Down pillows and duvet in this spacious bedroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, Wilshire Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberta Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberta Rose Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Fully equipped bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!!

This renovated cottage is located a block away from beautiful Wilshire Park and four blocks away from popular Alberta Street, and two blocks away from the Alameda neighborhood. As experienced vacation rental owners, we understand that you are looking for a five star experience, which we happily provide. This property is about 15 minutes from our airport and less than ten minutes to downtown. Located on a completely private section of our large grounds, this cottage has a privately fenced area and entry. You are guaranteed off street parking right by your cottage gate! Great attention has been given to detail and consideration for comfort, with an upbeat artistic style of professional design. We pride ourselves in high end finishes, including a Tuft and Needle mattress, all down pillows, down duvets, and luxurious linens. However, for those of you who prefer down alternative bedding and pillows, we can provide these as well. Our fully equipped kitchen includes white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, a gas range, dishwasher, microwave, full size refrigerator, as well as white dishes, many serving options, a large assortment of spices, coffee, tea, cookware and more. We are eco friendly and provide recyclable grocery bags for your convenience , as well as promoting recycling. Of course, our cottage includes a washer and dryer, with detergent provided., as well as an ironing board and iron. The bathroom has a double seated shower, with a vanity that will hold most of what you may have forgotten on your way out, while you were packing. In case you are concerned, we offer organic cleaning and laundry supplies, throughout the unit. For business travelers and others, we provide all the amenities that you want: high speed internet, a smart tv, with a generous cable offering and two leather recliners to watch your favorite programs from! The living room also has a full size leather sofa, a desk and a dining room table that seats a party of four. Come discover this special location in NE Portland!
In addition, we have off street parking for up to two cars, right at the cottage entrance. Please note that a sizable mini split heating and cooling unit has been installed in the cottage!!
Long term tenants are welcome!!!
As a side note, our yard is considered a private space. We have a well behaved dog, who is in the yard off and on throughout the day, with my being present . As such, we ask that you not use the yard door, unless we have arranged a meet and greet with my little pup.
This cottage is legally permitted by the City of Portland: 17-118035-000-00-HO

Please consider purchasing a cancellation insurance policy through CSA insurance company prior to making a reservation. You can book this through VRBO directly and can reach them at 877/202/4291.
Please note that we are dutifully adhering to strict cleanliness. You will find antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer in the cottage. In addition, you have a private entrance to the cottage, which no one else uses.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
We have a high chair and a play and pack available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed inside the cottage.
This cottage is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and per city code, quiet times start at 10:00 pm and run until 8:00 am.
No smoking or animals are allowed inside the cottage. The fine for doing so is $500.00.
Please run a load of towels and start the d/w prior to departure. If you get a chance to strip the bed(s) before departure, that’s a huge help! Thanks

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number 17-118035-000-00-HO

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portland

Northeast Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this cottage. Washington Square Mall and Alberta Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hoyt Arboretum and Blue Lake Regional Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oregon Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Moda Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Wilshire Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alberta Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alberta Rose Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Concordia University - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hollywood Theater - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lloyd Center-NE 11th Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • Vancouver Station - 14 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great North - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Oakshire Beer Hall - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tacovore - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Javelina Indigenous Cuisine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bless Your Heart Burgers - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!! located?

This family-friendly Portland cottage is located in Northeast Portland, within 2 mi (3 km) of Alberta Street and Hollywood Theater. Lloyd Center and Belmont are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 135 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of our favorite stays ever! The kitchen was incredibly well-stocked, the space was cozy and comfortable—perfect for my husband and me. The location couldn’t be better: peaceful, beautifully situated for getting around Portland, and just a short stroll to the lovely nearby park. Lill is an exceptional host, and I’ll be hoping this place is available every time we come to Portland.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is excellent. The location is very convenient and close to the Alberta Arts District.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfortable, well-appointed cottage in a safe and pretty neighborhood. The host, Lill, has made staying here a seamless experience, with many sweet touches, including a welcoming bottle of wine and flowers. I hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Great getaway!

Great, safe location right near a beautiful park. Super clean and sweet host! Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

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

Saved our stay

We add reserved a different VRBO for our stay, but that one cancelled us due to a water leak. Fortunately, we were able to book this one on short notice. We had stayed there before. It is a very nice place for a couple. Very clean and well stocked. The host is very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett D.

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

Quaint clean lovely cottage

Everything was perfect. Beautiful, clean, comfortable space in a residential neighborhood. Would recommend to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Oregon Stay

It was very nice staying there. Lil had great recommendations for places to eat . She was very easy to get a hold of and extremely hospitable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

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

Perfect Place to Stay!

We stayed for a week at Lill's cottage and it was a fantastic experience! Everything you need to be comfortable away from home: comfortable bed, nicely appointed decor and plenty of space! Walking distance to parks and two shopping / restaurant areas. Lill was a amazing host, we highly recommend her cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

James M., San Diego, California, USA

Amazing place and host

We loved this place - super convenient to all parts of Portland, and well stocked with everything you could possibly need to feel like home. Lill is an amazing host - gracious and super friendly. We loved meeting her and her adorable dogs! If you’re looking for a place where you can relax and feel at home, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage has everything you need. It is beautifully done. It is quiet and private. Great location near beautiful Wilshire Park. We loved our stay and look forward to returning when we visit our children in Portland.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Alberta Sanctuary

I had a wonderful, peaceful, rejuvenating time. It was the perfect location for me, access to the city, restuarants, shops, grocery store and nearby parks. The kitchen was well stocked. The only thing I would note is that the bed is incredibly SOFT, so be aware if you like a firmer mattress...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G., Poway, California

Clean, comfortable, contemporary.

This was our first VRBO rental. Great introduction to a different way to travel. Lill was gracious and helpful, cottage well situated and restful. We’ll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Peaceful, comfortable stay in a beautiful neighborhood

We loved our stay here! Lill is a wonderful host, she provides everything you could need and more, and is super responsive and nice. I appreciated how clear the instructions in the house manual are, you don't always get that and have to guess or ask questions. My husband and I had just the right amount of space to relax, cook when we felt like it, and have our two adult kids share a meal with us there a couple of times. The bed and bedding are super cozy and comfortable, which we much appreciated too! We will definitely stay here again on future visits. 5 stars!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Fantastic location and lodging! Best VRBO experience to date

Owner was very attentive and the zen cottage was truly “zen”. This is the reason I prefer to stay at VRBO listings.. it’s all the personal touches the host made ... the cottage had everything I could possibly need and the energy and design of the cottage was felt as soon as I walked through the door. I wish I could have stayed another week. Thank you for being so communicative and helpful—- your place was zen paradise for us. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

pam s.

Truly a zen cottage!

July 27-31. We had the opportunity to stay in this adorable cottage while we explored Portland and Willamette Valley. Perfect place to return to relax. We found several good restaurants within a few blocks. Alberta street is a street not to be missed! Lill was always accessible with suggestions and responded quickly to any inquiries. We were greeted with a bottle of wine on arrival and a bowl of figs one day after touring! We would stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

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

Return to Travel

This was our first trip since our "Covid" lockdown so we were excited to travel again and see family after a year and a half of Face Time. This property exceeded our expectations in providing a comfortable, clean, well-furnished and ideally located home away from home. The Owner was always available and added so much to our enjoyment of the Zen Cottage, both by thoughtful and creative decor of the space and by generous extras, such as a bottle of wine to greet us, and even sharing her homemade soup one day! Every amenity we needed was provided, with unexpected touches to surprise us with great quality soaps and lotions, plus umbrellas, reading materials, games, and so on. Also, this property's location is just steps from a beautiful park and close to restaurants and shopping. Hope to return to Zen Cottage!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a nice house without a TV. Only had an inoperable projector and screen. At first the manager acted like I was trying to set it up wrong. 1. I shouldn’t be expected to set it up. 2. She sounded irritated with me thinking I wasn’t following the directions properly. When the manager finally came to fix it, she was unable to get it working either. She left telling me she would get in touch with the owner and get back to me. Never heard from her again. We chose this property to spend a few days helping our young grandson deal with the grief of losing his daddy who is our son. We envisioned comfy fire with Christmas movies and talks of what the future looks like without his dad and honoring him. Instead I spent the entire first day chasing 3 different remote controls that was suppose to work different parts of this hideous so called home theater. No tv in any of the bedrooms either. My grandson was very board and our intended family grief retreat was completely a waste. We traveled from Texas to be with our grandson. A trip we can’t take often and may never be able to take again due to our health issues. BEWARE
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

phillip w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Zen Cottage. We had everything we needed, the place was very neat and clean. We had great communication with the owner and it was in the perfect location for us. The neighborhood was very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, Zen Cottage was a five star stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We come to Portland often to visit our son and this place is one of the best. Clean, cozy and a great location. Easy to get everywhere and good for walking. The kitchen has everything one would need. Great place. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All expectations met! Clean. Well said stocked and comfortable.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice!

Very convenient and clean. Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Wonderful!

We so enjoyed the cottage and the host! It is beautiful, spacious and peaceful, located close to restaurants and shops. We liked all that the cottage had to offer to make the stay comfortable, welcoming and convenient. So well equipped, if we hadn’t been visiting family, we might not have left!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

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

Zen haven

We enjoyed another delightful stay at the Zen Cottage that has become our Go To place for visits to Portland. This haven in a peaceful and walkable neighborhood is so close to a beautiful park while giving easy access to restaurants and shopping. The host, Lil, anticipates guests' every need! Hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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

Great little cottage getaway!

Everything was as promised. Just about everything you would ever need for a stay was there, modern and comfortable. I might have sworn I was the first to stay there. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lill Madland

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I love being a vacation rental host and have had the pleasure of having guests from all over the world! I have been involved in this industry for more than than seven years and given my love of travel, try to create a luxurious accommodation, much like the kind I would enjoy staying in. I believe that people appreciate all the little things that make your stay memorable: a fully equipped kitchen with spices, coffee, teas, and much more. You will find many extras in the bathroom as well. In addition, there will be a welcome bottle of wine to start off your vacation. In the summer you may enjoy organic vegetables from our garden, figs and asian pears.

Why they chose this property

Talk about "location"! Located a block away from Wilshire Park, you are in the heart of NE Portland. This cottage is located in a very quiet residential neighborhood. The Alberta Arts Area is a four block walk away, the Historic Mississippi District in a five minute drive, and downtown is about ten minutes away.

What makes this property unique

This is a renovated cottage with high end finishes. It is a perfect harbor for guests who don’t want to deal with stairs, with accommodations such as wide interior doorways, and a large walk in shower with two
built in seats. We offer free off street parking right at the cottage entrance. Plus we have a powerful A/C system! As a designer for 30 years , I love creating something special: a place that you will fondly remember and want to return to.

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