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recently constructed eco-cottage, heart of SE Belmont/Hawthorne, walk everywhere

Cottage in Portland with kitchen and patio

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cottage is newly constructed in a quiet side yard alongside gardens & courtyar
the two-story cottage is entered through landscaped courtyard
new gourmet kitchen features high end appliances and granite counters
kitchen looks out into garden and plum, cherry, and apple trees
spacious dining area with seating for six

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, Belmont
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Laurelhurst Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawthorne Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bath

Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

recently constructed eco-cottage, heart of SE Belmont/Hawthorne, walk everywhere

Morrison street eco house is a recently constructed, fully detached private guest house in a quiet, landscaped setting in a close-in to downtown neighborhood. Two bedrooms & master bath upstairs. Half bath downstairs. High end kitchen. One block to Belmont restaurants and shops and short walk to Laurelhurst Park & Hawthorne retail district. Ideal for singles/couples, business travelers, or small groups of up to four people in two bedrooms. Suitable for families with non-crawling infants and/or children aged 3+.

ABOUT THE SPACE
The eco house is a separate 800-squre foot home accessed through a courtyard alongside the main house. Light and airy and featuring reclaimed wood, the house is constructed for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency with exceptional indoor air quality. The house features oak floors throughout, low VOC finishes, wood windows, salvage fir trim and cabinets throughout.

The house has two bedrooms and master bath upstairs and a half bath downstairs. The house has a high efficiency heating/cooling system for year-round comfort. The space has a full kitchen, with new stainless appliances and granite countertops. Tea and coffee beans are provided. Additional groceries can be purchased nearby at the neighborhood grocers: New Seasons Market and Hawthorne Fred Meyer.

The living space has french doors that open out to the courtyard. A large dining table also provides a comfortable laptop work space to use with the dedicated guest wifi network. Summer guests can enjoy the cool of air conditioning unit. The bedrooms feature white oak floors, queen beds with brand new natural latex mattresses for comfort, health, and environmental sustainability. Super soft 100% cotton sheets are provided for your comfort. To maintain guest privacy and comfort, there shades on all windows. The master bathroom is adjacent to the bedrooms and has a full size tiled shower and large sink with ceramic countertop. The house also includes front load washer and dryer. There also is a half bath downstairs adjacent to the living room area.

GUEST ACCESS
Feel free to enjoy the courtyard garden in front of the guest house, but know this is a shared area.

GUEST INTERACTION
Our family lives in the main house at the front of the property. We are available if guests need anything or have questions.

NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
The neighborhood is close-in SE Belmont/Hawthorne, just steps away from Belmont's restaurants and bars and a short walk from the Hawthorne district's shops, bars, theaters, and restaurants.

GETTING AROUND
Located close-in to downtown, the neighborhood is walkable to everything. Zipcars also are conveniently located a few blocks away and the bus stop for the 10 minute trip downtown is one block south.

FULLY PERMITTED WITH THE CITY
With construction completed early in 2018, Morrison street eco house is in full legal compliance with the City of Portland, Bureau of Development Services building and permitting codes.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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 3–17
Steep oak stairway may be challenging for kids
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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

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 17-264707-000-00-HO

About the area

Portland

Southeast Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this cottage. Hollywood Theater and Burnside Bridge are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Washington Square Mall and Belmont. Check out an event or a game at Moda Center, and consider making time for Oregon Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Belmont - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laurelhurst Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hawthorne Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Providence Portland Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lloyd Center - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • NE 60th Avenue Station - 4 min drive
  • Portland Union Station - 16 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Loon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stumptown Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taquería Los Puñales - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Triple Nickel Pub - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is recently constructed eco-cottage, heart of SE Belmont/Hawthorne, walk everywhere pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at recently constructed eco-cottage, heart of SE Belmont/Hawthorne, walk everywhere?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at recently constructed eco-cottage, heart of SE Belmont/Hawthorne, walk everywhere?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is recently constructed eco-cottage, heart of SE Belmont/Hawthorne, walk everywhere located?

Located in Southeast Portland, this cottage is steps from Belmont and within 3 mi (5 km) of Moda Center and Oregon Convention Center. Laurelhurst Park and Hawthorne Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Hollywood-NE 42nd Transit Center is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very comfortable and beautiful. Great neighborhood, lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance, and a nice park too. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Very nice home would stay again

As described in the listing, well located. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Comfortable and Convenient

We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R., Los Angeles, CA

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

Clean and comfortable

My parents stayed in this unit over a weekend and found it to be one of the best places they have stayed. Well done and clean. We will rent this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Belmont/Hawthorne

Beautifully constructed cottage. Well-equipped and air-conditioned. Very cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Haven in Portland suburb

We arrived in need of a LOT of rest after a busy few months. We slept very well- found the beds comfortable. Everything immaculate. Met owner briefly- up to you how much you engage. The neighborhood is leafy with nice sidewalks and interesting shops within walking distance. Great to be able to happily relax ‘at home’. The kids enjoyed the American Netflix
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

karin m.

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

Lovely modern cottage

Just perfect for what we wanted, getting together with NY son and his partner. Ductless AC i n each room, and a large kitchen, living area with windows in 4 directions downstairs. Comfy couch, and a dining table seating 6. We never really used the kitchen since the neighborhood has a lot of excellent restaurants, most with delivery service. The only down side was parking, but we always found spots within a short distance, and the owner let us use his driveway for loading and unloading, and once over night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Allison L.

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

Aesthetic and Simple

This home has a wonderful feel of Northwest style and craftsman charm. Built with salvaged timber, huge solid beams hold the roof over comfortable open spaces, with soft beds and warm bedrooms. We often found ourselves simply looking around and marveling at the care that went into the building of the space. It is in a word – lovely. And usable. The kitchen and dining space is just right for coffee in the morning or everything you need to make an evening meal. The neighborhood is quiet with friendly neighbors and songbirds, yet only 5 blocks from quirky Hawthorne and 1 – 3 blocks to even quirkier Belmont. Even better was that our hosts graciously let us use their EV charging unit – thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Los Angeles, CA USA

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

Best rental

My daughter and I had a wonderful stay here while we moved her back into her dorm. Lots of room for the two of us. Everything is so new, fresh and clean in the cottage. Super comfortable beds. Convenient laundry (not huge machines but very capable). We met one of the owners and their cute dog. Communication with owner was very easy and quick prior to booking and through out our stay. We always found parking right in front or close by. The location is AMAZING. So many restaurants and shops nearby within walking distance. Will definitely rebook the next time we need to stay in Portland. *Notes about the accessibility of walkway are accurate. We were able to lug large duffels and boxes from the car without incident. Though, if you have mobility issues this might be a concern.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The eco house was beautiful and well done.The owners lovely.Everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is as advertised. Love the location. Stumptown is right around the corner, with plenty of restaurants nearby. We didnt need to use the car much. The owners were attentive and flexible. We were able to get an early check in, and a later check out. When visiting Portland again, will definitely look to rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here. The house was cozy and relaxing, a quiet escape nestled in a vibrant neighborhood full of beautiful flowers and fruiting trees. The house was very clean and efficiently laid out. The house's features were beautiful as well as functional. The Hosts were friendly and professional. The location was perfect for accessing local restaurants and sights. We look forward to visiting the house and neighborhood again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this cottage house. The location is so convenient and charming - walking distance to Laurelhurt Park and Hawthorne's shopping area, a short drive to Division, convenient to downtown Portland's business district and close to groceries and sights. Dan is a hospitable and responsive host. Portland had some incredibly sunny days and when the sunlight was preventing my kids from sleeping and waking them up way too early, he was open and willing to help McGyver a solution with some dark sheets and blue tape! The cottage is well appointed and comfortable with two bedrooms and a bath upstairs and living and kitchen on the ground floor. Check in and check out were easy. WiFi was fast. Would recommend to friends and would stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Best little house in Portland

Loved this place - location for walking to food, green space and exploring neighborhood was perfect for us! Also used as home base for trips to coast, e bike tour and Columbia river gorge. Quiet, comfy and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great location. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS E.

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

NE Portland VRBO

We spent 6 nights in the 2-story unit behind the owner's home. The owner Dan was responsive and helpful, although there were no issues once we figured out how to use the TV and HVAC system. This unit would be perfect for a small family (with one child or 2 children of the same sex) and possibly 2 couples if willing to share one full bath. The 1/2 bath on the first floor is a real bonus. The bedrooms' head space is a little tight on the outside wall but note I am 6'5". All in all we were very pleased with our stay. The neighborhood is quiet and there are plenty of attractions/amenities within walking distance. The only negative was the walkway to the unit is not a full sidewalk so you pretty much have to carry your luggage from the front walk area.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina H.

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

Great stay!

Lovely house in a prime location. House was nice and clean and Dan and his family were so lovely and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

Such a gem

This was one of our favorite places that we've stayed. It's not large but it's a great use of space. Our family of four spent a great long weekend there. Stylish and clean, great location in the city, and easy check-in/communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Comfy Cozy Cottage

We had an amazing stay in this well appointed home. It was so clean, convenient and perfect for two adults. We loved all the wood, and decor. It felt like a true getaway. Just a short walk to coffee, restauarants and bars. Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina K.

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

Great place, great location

We loved this stay! Super convenient and clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

Cozy, comfortable cottage

The eco-cottage was the perfect spot to land for my week-long visit in Portland. It is conveniently-located and within walking distance to fabulous restaurants, coffee shops, and other attractions that make Portland unique. The cottage feels so warm and homey, with lots of windows and beautiful wood and artwork throughout. We had everything we could have ever wanted/needed and we had excellent communication from our hosts. From our early arrival to our late departure, Dan went out of his way to accommodate our special requests and make our trip more enjoyable than we could have imagined. We especially loved the flowers and cherry tomatoes (so yuymmy!) that grew in front of the main house. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Clean, Cozy, Great Location

We stayed in the Eco cottage over a long weekend while visiting family in Portland. This property was beautiful and very well equipped with all we needed. Beds and linens were great. It was perfectly located near great restaurants and walking trails. We will definitely return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Lovely house in a great location

House is very nice, accurately described in the listing. Full kitchen with dining room table, small tv watching area with a couch, half bath, all downstairs. Upstairs a full bath and one bigger bedroom, one smaller bedroom. Large closets. Nice wood finishes. Washer/Dryer upstairs. Owners very friendly but not intrusive. Location is perfect, just a few blocks from eating/drinking/shopping areas, short drive from airport. No outdoor space if you require that, we did not. Would stay in this house again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

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

Awesome place to stay!

Stayed with family and it is our favorite place to stay in Portland! Love the 2 levels and 1 1/2 baths … just adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Perfect base for exploring Portland

We decided to take a week to explore Portland while our grade-school-age son was on spring break this year. This detached unit was the perfect spot for that -- it's just as beautiful, quiet, and comfortable as the pictures indicate. And unlike a lot of similar rentals, it doesn't feel cookie-cutter at all -- you can see the attention to detail and homey touches throughout. The neighborhood is a charmer for sure, and it left us feeling like we could choose our own adventure every day -- either exploring this corner of SE Portland, taking the bus into Portland proper, or picking up a Zipcar to range farther afield for day trips. We would happily stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dan Kent

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We're a Portland family with three kids and two dogs. Dan runs a West Coast environmental nonprofit and Tami is a physical therapist, founder of an alternative health care practice, and an author. The kids are 19, 16, and 12. As for the dogs, Moka is a 8-year-old German shepherd and Timber (go Timbers!) is a 5-year-old French bulldog. The dogs reside entirely in the main house but you may catch a glimpse of Timber in the backyard.

Why they chose this property

After nearly twenty years of living just a few blocks awayon this same street, we were inspired to buy and restore the main 1907 house a few years ago with the intention to also build the eco cottage as a quiet urban retreat for friends, family, and our VRBO guests. The cottage was in construction for more than a year and was completed in December 2017.

What makes this property unique

We've restored several vintage houses and we brought all of that experience to this first new construction project with the goal of maximizing the ecological sustainability of the project and ensuring exceptional beauty of materials, natural light, and indoor air quality for our guests.

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