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

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A modern kitchen with a bar area, a fireplace, and a seating area with a sofa and ottoman.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a flat-screen TV, and a decorative wall piece.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small ottoman, and a bar area with stools.
A dining area with a wooden table, six chairs, and a large mirror on the wall.
A modern living room with a pool table, bar area, and seating.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Vancouver, WA
  • Place, Columbia River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Mill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ellsworth Springs Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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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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

Property # 1230749vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Vancouver

Vancouver Heights, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, is home to this holiday home. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and The Grotto are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Vancouver Mall and Vancouver Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oregon Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Moda Center.
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Vancouver, WA

What's nearby

  • Columbia River - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Mill - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • John and Margrette Coop Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ellsworth Springs Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Marrion Elementary School Park - 7 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nori Japan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room! on 27 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,780, 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 SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 Vancouver Farmers Market 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. 154 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This host made this Oregon/washington trip very memorable for my friends and I. Spacious home, working kitchen, room to sleep and a game room. Plus very conveniently close to PDX made it easy for us. I will definitely books this home again when I plan another trip here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay. We were pleasantly surprised that the space was perfect for when we wanted to be together and perfect for when we wanted our alone time. The backyard is MAGNIFICENT! Location is superb. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for all your accommodations !We really enjoy our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our large group. Even though we ended up with only ten people. We didn’t get to use the home theater or game room because of wedding events. Maybe on our next stay.Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing house -beautiful and big with a lot of room for large groups of people! Great backyard and jacuzzi too!! Host was super nice too and answered all of our questions from booking all the way until during the stay!!! Would highly recommend this house!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, big space. Outstanding host. Nice pool table. Amazing big screen. Beautiful back yard. Lovely hutbtub. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
It was ok. Expensive. Fridges didn’t work. AC upstairs didn’t work. Hammock was moldy, no towels were in the bathrooms, they were all left in the dryer. The screen door was broken, the house was incredibly dusty. Cobwebs everywhere. People waited for over 30 minutes before check out, maybe the owners? For us to get out of the house. Super strange experience. For spending so much and having such extensive check out instructions, I’m disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Thank you for the feedback. We’re sorry that some aspects of the stay did not meet your expectations, but we’d like to clarify a few points for future guests. The refrigerator did experience an unexpected issue during the stay. As soon as we were notified, we immediately sent a technician to the property and had it repaired. The upstairs AC is functioning properly. The home uses Nest thermostats, and we have occasionally had guests need assistance operating them. Had we been made aware of an issue with the upstairs temperature, we would have been happy to help troubleshoot it or send someone out if necessary. Regarding the towels, the home is fully stocked to accommodate large groups, with the main towel supply located in the cabinets at the end of the hallway. With 16 guests, there are substantially more towels provided than could fit in a single dryer load, so unfortunately it appears the additional supply was overlooked. The screen door being broken is new information to us, and we appreciate it being brought to our attention. We will inspect and repair it as needed. We also appreciate the comment regarding the outdoor hammock. Because it is exposed to Pacific Northwest weather, it can develop mildew, and we will be replacing it. We were surprised by the comments regarding the overall cleanliness, as our cleaners did not observe the conditions described, and guests staying immediately before and after this reservation specifically commented positively on the home’s cleanliness. Nevertheless, we take cleanliness concerns seriously and have shared the feedback with our cleaning team. Finally, the people waiting before checkout were not the owners. They were our professional cleaning crew. Because they clean multiple homes each day, they sometimes arrive early and wait in their vehicle on the public street until guests have completely checked out. They specifically remain in their vehicle so they do not disturb or pressure departing guests. For context, this reservation was approximately $425 per night for a group of 16—about $27 per person per night. We work hard to provide a large, well-equipped home at a reasonable per-person cost, and when unexpected maintenance issues do occur, as with the refrigerator, we make every effort to address them immediately. We appreciate the feedback and will continue addressing legitimate issues as they arise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Host was great with communication
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming and helpful, everything we needed was there. We only struggled a bit with the electronics
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great weekend stay

Had an awesome time staying at this place! Awesome amenities and worked perfect for our weekend plans around Portland!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Lots of room and great fully fenced backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a big group

Lots of room and updated. It suited us perfectly for entertaining out of town guests. Great location and the property manager was very accessible and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good for large groups

We had 5 couples and each wanted a room, so this worked for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

This was the perfect house for our out of town guests. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out, with a lot of on site recreational things to keep everyone occupied. I highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this rental! So much space to move around, 2 floors of rooms & living rooms, a whole kitchenette & bathroom on the downstairs floor. I love that thete was a 3rd living room that served as a billards room and built in bar. The whole house was very clean, backyard was nicely landscaped, hot tub worked and had a nice covered patio that we bbqed on with outdoor heaters. The house had lots of supplies and a whole bunch of brochures for activities if your not from the area. The host was absolutely great and communication was a 10/10. Overall, this is one of the coolest houses we've ever rented, We will more then likely rent it again. A great place for families to stsy together while on vacation. Thank you so much for the great experience, it felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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