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Inviting Designer Cottage

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, Belmont
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawthorne Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Laurelhurst Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Inviting Designer Cottage

A traveller's dream. Inviting and spacious, modern and luxurious, this is the perfect spot to hang out after a busy day enjoying the city. Enjoy the fully-equipped kitchen or go ahead and try one of many nearby award-winning restaurants. With designer elements, heated bathroom floors, high ceilings, tons of natural light, built to be energy efficient, this place warms or cools in an instant and blocks out the sound of the nearby hustle.

Perfectly situated one block from Hawthorne Blvd and six blocks from Division St, you'll be right in the heart of what is cool about Portland. Stroll in any direction to browse boutiques, movie theaters that serve food and drinks, plush dining experiences, quiet cafes, and beautiful parks. Transportation is right outside the door, with Biketown bike share, Tri-met rapid bus lines, and readily available Lyft drivers. This is the place to experience Portland-style action.

Once inside, it's easy to find comfort. All of the details of home will surround you: a fully-equipped kitchen, comfy seating, the best bed ever. Quiet, peaceful, modern, clean, warm and inviting, you'll drop everything to sink into this space. A king size bed is upstairs in the master suite with full luxury bath. The main level sofa turns into the best sofa bed you've ever experienced. Memory foam, luxurious linens, and comfy pillows will make for a dreamy experience. While it's not exactly a second bedroom, the sofa bed is in the rear living space of the house, leaving the front great room still available for guests to wander around.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 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 18-239401-000-00-HO

Frequently asked questions

Is Inviting Designer Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inviting Designer Cottage?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inviting Designer Cottage on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$320, 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 Inviting Designer Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Inviting Designer Cottage located?

Located in Southeast Portland, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hawthorne Theatre and Belmont. Laurelhurst Park and Mt Tabor Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a nice place for a couple or solo traveler for a few days. Close to a couple of Portland’s many cute shop areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C. R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house! Thoughtfully decorated, equipped and located. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thanks so much for the great review! I loved hosting you and hope you come back for another trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great stay in Portland

Really enjoyed our Portland stay! The property is lovely, comfortable and functional. Location is great in a walkable neighborhood. We’d love to stay again in the future! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thank you for your great review, Brian! It was great having you stay and I hope you come back for another visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy-Paula K.

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

Pleasant stay in Portland

This house was great for me and my wife. Easy walk to lots of coffee and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Perfect location

Easy access to all of the best parts of the city, high ceilings and luxurious bathrooms. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Léna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a sweet welcoming place; clean & well lit. We didn’t stay long enough to use any of the appliances but we loved the ease of the location to local spots. Host Natalie was the best! Her response time to answering emails was exceptional!! Would stay there again if we were in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, space was well-designed. Host had everything we needed for our week long stay. Comfy king bed upstairs. Walking distance to Hawthorne and Division Streets, restaurants, shops, and public transit. Cute, quiet, safe, walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

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

Great and cozy Place

Great place within walking distance of shopping, dining and bars. Enjoyed our stay and the host was super awesome! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Thank you Will! It was great hosting you :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

New clean well located

Perfect home for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Loved our stay

This darling little home had everything we needed. It is very clean and in a fun neighborhood. This is our second stay and I know we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip L.

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

Great Stay

This is a great property. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa l.

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

Portland

We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian B.

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

Charming Place

I stayed here with my girlfriend for three nights, and we were both very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed. The location was perfect, being right in the Hawthorne neighborhood, with Fred Meyer, and loads of cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin A.

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

Perfect little home off Hawthorne

Clean, modern, cozy little home - perfect for a couple that wants to spend a few days enjoying SE Portland. Super easy to get around, quiet. Kitchen has some basics but I would plan on eating out mostly, especially as there are such great restaurants in every direction.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Visit with family

The property was perfect! Exactly as the listing describes. Extremely clean and equipped with everything we needed. Host, Natalie, was so accommodating and responded quickly. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Nice Stay

We really appreciated the availability of street parking in front of the property. It made our coming and going each day convenient. The home was just as pictured and provided us the space we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

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

Wow - perfect in every way

Small but ideal - everything we needed and an unbeatable location. We like walks: and whether it’s a neighborhood stroll or to a destination (deluxe grocery store, excellent restaurants) this was a fantastic home base.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
Thank you so much for staying and for the great review! Hope you can come back again someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john z.

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

Summer weekend

Exactly as advertised…great location and wonderful air conditioning on 95+ degree days!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Market Street VRBO

Awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Rent it!

Lovely place, well decorated,, great natural light downstairs. Clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin M.

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

Our go-to place when visiting Portland

We’ve stayed here twice and it’s our favorite place for a weekend in Portland. Centrally located in the Eastside neighborhoods and walking distance to innumerable shops and restaurants, plus several grocery stores. Unit is spacious, with a very well stocked kitchen and 2 full baths. We were able to entertain friends for dinner. Even though it’s an ADU, the layout is private and you feel like you have your own house. Recommended for anyone seeking a Portland getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Great location; European styling

Residential neighborhood, clean and comfortable. Kitchen is great for breakfast and small gatherings. All the basics included. New bathrooms. Comfortable bed. Could use a few more mugs and a lighter weight blanket as an option. Whole house fan vibration takes some getting used to. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
I really appreciate the great review and the opportunity to continuously make improvements!
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle T.

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

Great Location

The home is in a great location and is very charming. The space was utilized well in such a small home. We had a great stay and were within walking distance to all the activities we were interested in. Our only complaint is that the downstairs bathroom was not clean. It seems like this was probably an oversight since the rest of the home was clean. All and all, we would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2021
Thank you, Danielle! I'll give this feedback about the bathroom to the cleaners - I think you must be correct that it was an oversight. Not sure how that happened since they are usually so careful. If I had known during your stay, we would have fixed the problem immediately. Thanks for your review and for staying!
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve P.

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

Okay, but ..

Shower floors are very slippery. Main floor shower control very confusing. Microwave poorly positioned and control panel also confusing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Thank you for the feedback, Steve! I take great care in ensuring that every guest enjoys their stay and will certainly be looking into these items that made it a little less enjoyable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

A++

Could not have asked for more from Natalie (the host), or a property, for that matter. So clean and welcoming; could not have asked for anything more. Simply the best! Would love to stay here again and would recommend any traveler to stay here! Side note: in my research I noticed mention of the light through the upstairs door/ window (which I was concerned about). That has been addressed with a retractable blind; like what is found throughout the house. So, book and relax – it’s all good!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Thank you for a great review, David! It was great hosting you :-)

About the host

Your host

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We are a family of four with two elementary aged boys, and we've lived in the house next door since 2008. Justin is a high school science teacher and started a hands-on science program, complete with a farm, commercial kitchen and wood shop. Natalie is a local Realtor with Living Room Realty, and loves providing clients with upmost service and expertise in the local real estate market. We've lived in this neighborhood together since 2000, except for one year spent abroad in Switzerland, where we had our first born child. We love to travel to as many places as we can squeeze in each year, focusing on nature and cultural experiences for our kids. When we're home, we enjoy hiking, skiing, playing with our sweet golden doodle, and cooking from scratch with as many locally sourced ingredients as possible.

Why they chose this property

We built this house in 2016 when the City of Portland started to provide incentives for building mother-in-law types of units in the heart of the city. We fell in love with this idea and the potential rental benefit it offered in the short term and the opportunity of retiring in it full-time in the long term. We hired our friend and local architect who spent countless hours dreaming up a layout that is both functional and beautiful in 800 square feet. Click this link for more info on our process:

What makes this property unique

We went all out with the design and quality of this home when we built it. Every light switch, fixture, design element were thought of and executed by me and based on what I love about a house. The challenge was to design a home that flows well and is modern and luxurious, while remaining functional and comfortable: we did not want an overly cold, stiff and boxy new build. One of the most energy efficient houses in the neighborhood, the insulation is tight and the materials behind the walls are well above code. The single-wall kitchen features European high end appliances with every little detail thought of. The upstairs bedroom is a sanctuary, with high ceilings, a huge closet, a tiny balcony for light, and stained glass I designed to add color into the space. The bathrooms are luxurious, with heated tile, never ending hot water and great pressure in the showers.

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