Located on the waterfront, this guesthouse is in Concord, a neighbourhood in Milwaukie. Aladdin Theater and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oregon Zoo and Oaks Amusement Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Experiment PDX, or check out an event or a game at Moda Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min drive
Rigoberto's Taco Shop - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 19 min walk
Pho Gia - 3 min drive
About this property
Rare Riverside Retreat
Space The >1250 sq ft apartment opens on to a small garden, and overlooks a wide sweep of the Willamette river, with an abundance of wildlife-viewing and fishing opportunities.
Guest access Guests have access to kayaks (with life jackets), an outdoor BBQ, and direct river access through the adjacent public easement. Fishing rods and bicycles may also be available (with a limited selection of helmets).
Guest interaction The host is generally available to answer questions, or offer suggestions for local venues and activities.
Neighborhood overview Our home is centrally located between downtown Portland (by car or the recently opened MAX orange line), and historic Oregon City, close to the Willamette Falls, Milwaukie Farmers market, the Sellwood shopping and dining area, Mount Hood and the Columbia Gorge. The Milwaukie/Oak Grove trolley trail is close by, offering a safe, scenic artery by which to explore the area, by foot or bicycle.
Getting around The apartment comes with a dedicated parking space, and nearby public transportation includes the Orange line, for easy, parking-free exploration of the greater Portland area.
Other things to note The self-contained, recently remodeled apartment boasts a fully-equipped kitchen, with large refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, dishes, glassware, flatware, and cooking and baking utensils. Bar stools accommodate two on-the-go breakfast diners, with additional available on request. We provide a selection of breakfast food items to suit your tastes, on request. (You do the fixing and serving!)
The stocked bathroom/laundry area includes a walk-in closet, washer/dryer, ironing board and iron, and cleaning essentials. A spacious living room includes a dining nook for 4, comfortable family-friendly seating (that opens up into a double XL bed), over-sized plush beanbags (that may also be used as mattresses, for additional children), a projector and screen hook-up for cozy evening entertainment. There is also a smart HD 1080p TV that streams viewing services with a Blue-Ray/DVD player. The upper-level bedroom with a queen bed opens out to a small balcony with a majestic view of the Willamette River. It includes a workstation, a children's nook with a pull-out twin-sized sleeper sofa. The nook is stocked with toys and games, a baby/toddler bassinet, and a closet for personal items.
We have a 5-year-old family dog and a new puppy who are confined to the main property, separate from the guest property.
The space accommodates a total of 4 comfortably, and 6 if two are children under the age of 10.
House Rules Respect our place while we share it with you. Quiet after 10:00 pm.
Not suitable for pets No parties or events No indoor smoking. No unauthorized guests. Not safe for children (0-12 years) without close supervision.
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Adults only
Suitable for children under adult supervsion only.
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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
Respect our place while we share it with you.
No indoor smoking.
No unauthorized guests.
No parties or events.
Not safe for children (0-12 years) without close supervision.
Quiet after 10:00 pm.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1132130vb
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Rare Riverside Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rare Riverside Retreat ?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rare Riverside Retreat on 12 July 2026 start from AU$200, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Rare Riverside Retreat ?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Rare Riverside Retreat ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rare Riverside Retreat ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Rare Riverside Retreat located?
This family-friendly Milwaukie guesthouse is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Willamette River and Clackamas River. Oregon City Shopping Center and Clackamas Town Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Rare Riverside Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The place was above expectations and had everything we needed for a nice relaxing stay. The bed was so comfortable. The hosts even set up the grill for us one night. I would definitely stay here again!
This place was a perfect location for us to be near our kids and granddaughter for Christmas. Clean, quiet and comfortable with very responsive hosts. We’ll stay again!
We stayed 3 nights while visiting family in Portland. Location was perfect for downtown proximity and walks along the river. Beautiful apartment, plenty of space, well stocked kitchen, and our host was delightful!
Therese's rental is great. There is plenty of space and the rental much larger inside than the pictures show. Great location need everything you need, but set off main rd so very peaceful stay along river. A must stay if you're staying for any length of time in the area.
Therese is lovely & welcoming w quick replies. Couldn’t have asked for a more restful and enjoyable time. Her family is delightful wo being intrusive. Views of river! Exactly as described, immaculately clean, kitchen/appt well stocked. Comfy bed. Kayaks ready to use. Will come back again!
We stayed eight nights at this rental. We were in town visiting family in Sellwood and Milwaukie so the location was perfect for us
The location is in a quiet neighborhood on the river.
We liked having all the amenities of home. We couldn’t think of anything we needed that wasn’t there for us to use. The place was also clean and comfortable.
Therese was a great host. She accommodated us when we wanted to have a cookout on the back patio with some family.
Definitely recommend this rental. We will rent again next time we come to town.
They got is specific breakfast food. The place was. Very clean. The river is right out back. We got to watch sea lions at sunset. The bed was very comfortable and the comforter is great. We loved it.
My husband and I stayed at Therese’s lovely guest unit for 4 nights recently. We chose it for its close proximity to family. The unit had everything we needed with its full kitchen, roomy bathroom, and spacious bedroom upstairs. Our adult daughter stayed one night on the pull out couch. The best part was the view of the river and the lovely backyard. Also it was totally quiet making sleep very easy. Plenty of private parking too. Therese was very kind and accommodating and we would be happy to stay there again.
Kathi B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda J.
16 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful location, comfortable accommodation
It is a lovely site, even in the rain. The owner did not communicate with me prior to my arrival regarding check in, though I wrote to her twice, so I just showed up, and the door was open. The place was clean, but only 1/2 roll of toilet paper, so had to re-stock paper products while there. Also, when the wind blows, there was something loose on the building that made a noise all night long. It sounded like someone tossing a basketball at the house. Otherwise, the kitchen was nice, eggs and fruit and bread in the frig, coffee in the freezer, and a nice French press to make the coffee. Met the owner once; very nice.
Rhonda J.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
22 May 2019
Great experience for our first time using VRBO
The place was even better than we expected, the hostess was gracious and the home was very clean with lots of little extras that we did not expect, we will look for this VRBO every time we come to visit Portland
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Debora W.
4 Aug 2018
Nice and quiet
Clean and comfortable (except for the heat wave) was fun and relaxing watching the river activities.
Debora W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer G.
5 June 2018
Wonderful stay!
We loved staying at Therese's place by the river! The location is central to many Portland activities yet is in a quiet and beautiful location on the river. The guest house is clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, very well equipped and even stocked with a nice variety of breakfast foods and coffee. Also very nice to have a washer and dryer in the unit. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend to others!