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SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!

Family-friendly holiday home in Vancouver

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
  • Place, Vancouver Mall
  • Place, Cascade Station
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!

Put a family vacation on the calendar and give yourself something to look forward to! Competitive rates, cozy gas fireplace and peaceful back yard for your enjoyment!! New flooring, irrigation system to keep the yard lush all year round and ample parking. Read the reviews to find out for yourself how happy families have been with their stay!

Welcome to The Garden Retreat, your home away from home in a classic, updated 3,200 sq ft mid-century brick home with daylight basement, nestled in the historic Vancouver Heights neighborhood, minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon and the Portland Airport.

Looking for a home that can accommodate your entire family with room to stretch out and enjoy different activities? Want it close to attractions, the airport, easy on and off highway access and Portland yet in a QUIET neighborhood with PLENTY of FREE PARKING?

Did you know that Vancouver has launched a new waterfront development with restaurants and running/biking paths?

Come stay at The Garden Retreat and see what it and the surrounding area has to offer.

This quarter acre urban retreat features a private, beautifully landscaped backyard and a large covered patio with plenty of backyard seating. The gardens offer a place to stroll, breath-taking seasonal flora, vegetable and herb gardens.

The open-concept living space is furnished with a comfortable sectional and modern decor, additional seating at the breakfast bar, and a 52" TV with surround sound to enjoy while preparing meals and hanging out. There is seating for up to 8 in the dining room with additional seating at the eat-in breakfast bar. The kitchen is stocked with everything you'll need to prepare and serve your entire party, dishes and silver service for up to 20, all stainless steel appliances, Kitchen Aid mixer, blender and plenty of high end cook and serve ware.

The home features 5 luxuriously appointed bedrooms (3 kings and 2 queens) and 2 Queen sleeper-sofas and 3 twin roll-away cots. All of the beds have super comfortable, top-of-the-line bedding guaranteed to give you a good night's sleep. There are three bedrooms on the main floor (2 Kings and 1 queen) with two bathrooms (one is the master) and then two bedrooms in the basement (1 king and 1 queen) and one bathroom.

1. Grey Master Bedroom w/En suite bath, King bed, crystal chandelier and relaxing decor. (main floor)

2. Blue Room with king bed (main floor)

3. Mid Century Room, queen bedroom is modern and bright (main floor)

On the lower level:

4. Library Room is a quiet retreat off the theater room with a comfortable Queen bed decorated in modern decor.

5/6. The "Mother-in-law" apartment provides a private fully-functional retreat with a separate King bedroom and a Queen sleeper-sofa in the living area. The apartment has its own outside entrance through a private courtyard. It features office space, a kitchenette with cook-top, mini-fridge, microwave and toaster oven, and the third bathroom.

The vintage 1950's pool table, poker table and cozy club seating make the party room the perfect place to hang out. Behind the full-service wet bar you will find an ice-maker, mini-fridge and everything you need to make and serve the perfect cocktail. This is the place where you can all be together at the end of the day or sports fans can hang out and watch the big game. A queen sleeper sofa make this another bedroom as well when the family is all together.

The Theater Room is situated on the lower level. Sit back and relax on reclining theater chairs and watch your favorite movie on the 102" screen with high-end projection and surround sound! You will find a large selection of movies to choose from our library, or a full line up of cable television.

In addition, the property is:

*8 minutes from Portland International Airport

* 5 minute from new downtown Vancouver waterfront and fresh exciting restaurants/brew pubs!

*12 miles from downtown Portland

*Freeway access to either I-205 or I-5 is minutes away

*Amenities such as restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, movie theaters, banks, fast food, athletic clubs, etc are within a two mile radius

*Adequate Parking: 4 off street and 3 street side parking spaces

The Garden Retreat is pet friendly, fenced and welcomes well-behaved dogs to enjoy the property with their owners. There is a wonderful walking trail through a reserved green space just a few blocks from the house. The neighborhood is filled with old evergreens, wide streets and established homes, perfect for the walk to the park.

I am committed to providing you with a true home away from home experience where memories can be created. My family has been traveling and staying in VRBO's at various vacation spots for many years. We know what we like to find in homes as we travel and create those memories of our own and hope we can not only meet but exceed your expectations of what a great vacation home can be. I welcome your comments, feedback and suggestions and I hope your stay will provide you and your family many good memories!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One well behaved dog. No cats or any other animal
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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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vancouver

Vancouver Heights, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, is home to this holiday home. Vancouver Mall and Jantzen Beach 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Delta Park East and Clark County Fairgrounds.
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Vancouver, WA

What's nearby

  • Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Vancouver Mall - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cascade Station - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Jantzen Beach Center - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Moda Center - 18 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • Vancouver Station - 10 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elmer's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bless Your Heart Burgers - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room! located?

This family-friendly Vancouver holiday home is located in Vancouver Heights, within 2 mi (3 km) of Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center and Columbia River. Vancouver Mall and Waterfront Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, comfortable for all of us and was convenient to everything that we were doing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Great Stay, well equipped

Great set up for our team stay for tournament. Able to fit team and supporting parent comfortably. Very well stocked kitchen for feeding a gang.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Large Family Vacation

This property worked great for us! Traveling with 10 adults and one toddler isn’t always easy, but this property afford private sleeping spaces for all. The entertainment spaces are also gracious and the games and activities onsite were a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

Comfortable

Great place to stay with lots of room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Vancouver Getaway

Our group of extended family had a great time! We especially enjoyed the fact that there were three distinct gathering areas (the pool table was a huge hit). Plenty of space for everyone and a well stocked kitchen. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great large family stay

Our party of 15 very much enjoyed our stay. It was just as advertised and we found it a great quiet place to enjoy our time together and explore the region, especially the gorge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M., Ashland, VA

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

Great stay for a working group

It was a nice place for six people working together to relax and play pool at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Weekend getaway

Awesome place! We had a little trouble getting in but were easily able to get a hold of the owner and they got us right in!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

March Madness Opening Weekend

The projector and theater room in this house are awesome. Pool table room is also amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Very Nice House

Communication with the Property Manager Nick is excellent, prompt and professional. Plenty of room for the Family gathering. Rooms are great but 2 of the 3 showers are small but accommodating. Beautiful well kept yard with plenty of room. Conveniently located to airports and markets. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

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

Beautiful house

I can't begin to tell you how amazing this house is. I love that there is so many different rooms you can hang out in. Pool table and jacuzzi is great! Our flight was early and they were to accommodate us for early check-in. I love how the response time is so quick if you have any questions. Overall experience was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

House for a group

Nice place. Some cool amenities. Hot tub, pool table, movie room. Fully fenced backyard for the pups. Quiet neighborhood. Very close to quite a bit of grocery, fast eats, and restaurants. Very close access to the freeway. Quick and easy drive to Portland. The house is really built to accommodate a group of people. Lots of rooms. My only gripe and it is a small one at that was the short list of chores to complete before checking out. I wouldn't knock off a star for that though. The place was great in a really nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine E.

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

Our Family Loved the Home!

We had a capacity crowd with 13 adults, 1 teen, 2 elementary school age children, 1 preschooler, and 3 small dogs. No one ever complained about being crowded and there was always a spot to go to for quiet time. Great indoor games available and a pool table, plus cornhole, hot tub, hammock, outdoor dining space, and lots of room for kids and dogs to run around outside. We were there during a record heat wave but it didn’t hamper our good time in this lovely spot.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Family Get Together

We loved everything about this rental. We had a large group of about 10 adults and 5 children. The house was much larger than expected, in a great way! We loved how spread out the house was, so everyone felt like they still had privacy and space. We didn't get outside much, but the backyard was beautiful and would have been utilized much more during warmer weather. Only one family member used the hot tub, but he said it was so nice and peaceful sitting out there under the big tree. We had a few questions come up during our stay, nothing problematic, but the host was very quick to respond and incredibly kind and accommodating! Several family members commented on coming back for future family get togethers. Highly recommend this space!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara W.

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

Great place for a large family group

We had family gathering from 5 different states to attend a wedding in Woodland. The Vancouver location was close enough to the venue, and still allowed us to easily explore Portland and the Columbia River gorge. The house was very comfortable, plenty of space for 13 people to gather without feeling crowded. The plumbing could use some help, as a few of the sinks were very slow to drain, and the kitchen faucet was difficult to turn off completely. The back yard, patio, and hot tub were favorite spots for all of us. All in all, an excellent find! We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meleni G., Phoenix, Az

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

Making memories

We entertained the young adults and had a separate space for those who went to bed early. This house is well-stocked! The beds on the main floor were too hard for us. We did not use the projector, so we are unsure how that worked. The fireplace was great and warmed up the space upstairs. We enjoyed our stay, and we were able to host a dinner for those traveling and celebrating our daughter's graduation from college.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

jamie p.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Not what we expected

We came into town with a large group of moms and daughters so we were excited to find a house that would accommodate all of us. As soon as we entered the home we noticed a foul smell. Later that evening when running the washing machine the smell got worse and the sinks in the game room and laundry room began to fill with dirty water. I contacted the owner and she responded quickly and had some septic tank pods delivered for us to flush. I’m not sure if that was the issue or not. While we appreciated the responsiveness and large layout the house, it was pretty dark, old, and not super clean. The bathrooms were also incredibly small and difficult to shower and/or get ready in. I hate leaving negative reviews, but I don’t think we’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Phenomenal Home and Location

I absolutely love this home. We had a very cool experience that I want to share with you. I had a coupon from VRBO that took a lot of money off of the rental. We were coming into town for a family Christmas gift at the MODA center and I did a fast search and saw this home pop-up. I did not recognize it in the pictures at all, but I saw that it was not in downtown Portland, which I was looking for. I wrote to the property management and they were very fast and all of their responses and told me it was about 16 miles to where the basketball game was being played and to expect about 25 to 30 minutes, which was spot on.When my grandson and I got to the house, I kept looking around and thinking it felt very familiar. I suddenly realized Friday night after we arrived there that we had stayed in this house before! My late husband had told me to remember it because if we ever came back to the Vancouver area, he wanted to stay in this area again. We were there 10 years ago And loved it and
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Huge disappointment

I wouldn't say I like leaving negative reviews. But here we are. We booked this property for a surprise bday party for a friend. We all traveled into Portland for this since none of us were local. We planned a lot; one was watching the fight, which was one of the deciding factors since this property had a projector and a large screen. Well, it didn't work. The response was there might be a bulb in the closet, and you could replace it. We are not going to mess with someone else's equipment. The heat didn't work in every room, which made the temperature in some of the rooms very, very cold. The property wasn't clean. I had laundry left in the washer (no clue how long), and the bathroom had hair all in the tub and all over the floor. This property needs someone to go in and check everything. None of the remotes had batteries that worked, so it appears this property wasn't ready for occupancy. The "host" was responsive, but asking us to fix stuff just didn't sit well with me. We paid for what was listed and expected everything to be in working order. This property needs some attention and management oversight. We would not book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
No tv stations, just free internet tv. Wanted to watch football, Saturday and Sunday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as advertised, well stocked kitchen, spacious, beautiful backyard. Owners were very responsive. You should know that the neighbors are very particular about noise. Just a group of people talking outside caused them to contact owner and police. They watched us from their window our whole stay. We were a bunch of over 50 year olds having a reunion and catching up. I was hesitant to say this, because the owners were nice, but if you have a group that tends to want to talk outside or use the hot tub this might not be the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M.

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

Roomy Home in Vancouver

This home was easily accessible to Portland and had enough space for adults to spread out in their own spaces, as well as several communal areas. The laundry room was a nice bonus for those staying longer than a few days. Check in was well communicated and we had no issues with accessing the home. The showers were a bit tight and some of the linens could use a refresh, but overall this was a pleasant stay for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Nice place with lots of amenities

Nice little neighborhood. Wish we could have stayed longer to take advantage of everything the home and area had to offer. We were impressed how spacious and comfortable things were.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Weekend Retreat

We were a group of friends from an online community, some of us hadn't even met. There were ten of us and the house easily accommodated us. It was a wonderful weekend, and the house made it feel like we were together as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed D.

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

Spacious home!

We stayed here for our son's wedding--five couples and two children under two. The downstairs was perfect for hosting the two families with small children. This place has plenty of room to spread out and is fully equipped with everything. We were in need of nothing. The host was excellent and attended to all our questions promptly!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nicholas Cozzetto

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I have stayed in many homes through VRBO and it had been a dream of mine to own a home I could use as a VRBO, offering other families a chance to do what mine had.....create fun family times and memories. Some of our best are in homes in Sunriver and Hawaii.
I've grown up in the surrounding Vancouver area and still live close by. I have seen so many changes. Vancouver is an up and coming area with a very nice water front development in the works as well as neighborhood bars and restaurants. I'm happy to be able to offer a home that is in close proximity to both urban growth in Vancouver, established "weirdness" of Portland and the beauty of the gorge or a quick road trip to the coast.
Near or far, wherever you travel or sites you venture out to see, know that you will have a cozy home to return to in the evening that affords you and your family a spot to relax, come together in one setting and create memories.

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