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Historic English Country Lake House

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Patio
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Oswego, OR
  • Place, Lewis and Clark College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon Health and Science University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington Square Mall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Nursery room - next to Master bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Main Floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic English Country Lake House

This historic country English cottage was designed by the noted NW archetect Richard Sundeleaf. With a lovely view of Lake Oswego and walking distance to the center of town, it has all the old world charm of an English cottage with the comforts of updated bathrooms and fully cook ready kitchen. Sitting on a half acre of property you will feel that you are in the country while only minutes away from outstanding restaurants. Note:
the train runs along the back of the property 4 times a day.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Oswego

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Country Club - North Shore, a neighbourhood in Lake Oswego. Portland Aerial Tram and Oregon Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oregon Zoo and Oaks Amusement Park. Wineries of Washington County Oregon and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and winery tours.
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Lake Oswego, OR

What's nearby

  • Lewis and Clark College - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bridgeport Village - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Oregon Health and Science University - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Washington Square Mall - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Oregon Zoo - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Tigard Transit Center Station - 11 min drive
  • Oaks Park Station - 12 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Taphouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cathedral Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Holy Taco - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kure Juice - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Five Spice Seafood + Wine Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic English Country Lake House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Historic English Country Lake House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic English Country Lake House ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic English Country Lake House located?

Located in Country Club - North Shore, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Willamette River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lewis and Clark College and Bridgeport Plaza Mall. Bridgeport Village and Portland Temple Visitors' Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Cottage in Lake Oswego

Perfect spot in the forest of Lake Oswego. Our 2nd Christmas stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Week in Lake Oswego

Very cute. Warm and friendly. Beautiful setting
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

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

Beautiful Country Home

What a wonderful home! This cottage has a unique blend of old world charm and modern conveniences. Built almost 100 years ago, the house is immaculately preserved. And Mary, the owner, has found a way to remodel the kitchen, baths and A/C to modern standards making for an ideal vacation stay. We enjoyed the patio with its lake views, walks in the lovely neighborhood, and even the occasional train, which did not wake us. This is truly a visit we will cherish. Thanks Mary!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home and location were perfect! Loved walking to the Saturday market and all the restaurants in the city center. Loved looking at the lake from the back yard too. Perfect
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Amazing property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this English cottage. The architecture and the eclectic furnishings are amazing. The house was well stocked and very clean. Mary is a gracious host and recommended excellent restaurants in town and points of interest. The view of the lake from the house is something everyone should experience. Lake Oswego is a great and friendly community. We celebrated my wife’s birthday with our kids and everyone loved our stay. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene W.

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

Beautiful home and great deck

We had a great stay. Wonderful neighborhood for walking downtown and home had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen L.

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

First visit to Lake Oswego

This lovely property was exactly as described and more! Cozy, elegant home in the perfect location, walkable to restaurants, stores and local farmers market. Very relaxing with everything we needed, as if we were guests in someone’s home as opposed to a rental. We will definitely return! Loved it. So many fun walking trails too.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Perfect cottage

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Great!

Lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Oswego castle

Excellent in every way.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre M.

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

Great home, wonderful owner

We loved every second at the property. It is a great location and has everything we needed. The owner is friendly and responsive. You will not be disappointed in this rental.
Stayed 36 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Cottage

Well stocked and maintained property
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Home Away From Home

It was a very comfortable home and had all that we needed to host Thanksgiving dinner for our families, couldn't of been better, really enjoyed our stay there, it was our home away from home and we'll be back next year. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle L.

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

Dad’s Birthday Celebration

Very nice. Lovely home and fantastic view.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle T.

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

English Cottage in gorgeous neighbourhood

Loved our stay for many reasons, location is fantastic to walk into Lake Oswego, cottage is really cute and outdoor view just lovely and Mary was really responsive and a great host. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marti C.

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

Charming, warm home

We have stayed here several times and find it a lovely, beautifully decorated, well stocked home. The neighborhood is walkable and close to a center with many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Very comfortable

This property is simply terrific. Great location. You will never find a VRBO that is better stocked and appointed. A true English Country Cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Beautiful house we have stayed in repeatedly

Our daughter is in school nearby so we have stayed in this beautiful house numerous times. I can't imagine staying anywhere else when we go to Portland. Wonderful house in a lovely area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Wonderful retreat!

We had a lovely week at this gem of a property! There was a perfect balance of historic charm and modern amenities to make our stay very comfortable. Luckily, we had great weather while we were there, so we spent quite a bit of time on the serene patio enjoying the view of the lake. Mary was very accessible by phone and responsive to any questions we had. Looking forward to our next stay here!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim B., Pleasanton, CA

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

Lovely home

Great experience. And the weather even cooperated on most days.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marti C.

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

A first rate experience

We had a wonderful week's stay at this charming home. It is beautifully and, most important, comfortably furnished and decorated. The location was perfect for us and a lovely neighborhood for walks, with restaurants and shops about a mile away. The trains did not bother us at all; in fact, my husband loved them! We will look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

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

Cozy Christmas Cottage

I booked this house for my mother and mother in law for their Christmas visit. It was perfect! The view of the lake is amazing, the location is ideal for walking into town, and the home could not have been more comfortable. What a gem!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Charming, well appointed home in an ideal location.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and intend to return each time we visit family in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Second stay at this lovely house

The VRBO is exactly what it is advertised plus some. The owner, Mary, is wonderful and very accommodating. The house is so lovely. Our daughter is in college nearby and since we stayed there when we dropped her off, she was looking forward to staying there as well. Very close to stores, shops and restaurant. I can't imagine staying anywhere else when we visit Portland.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

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

Lovely cottage

Just spent a few days in this lovely home for a reunion with friends. We loved every minute! The home is beautiful and has a great view of the lake and trees. It is very quiet so great for a relaxing vacation. The location was perfect, very close to town and restaurants, also a very easy drive to Portland. The house had everything we needed and Mary is a wonderful host, very responsive. We would all definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary E. Puskas

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Mary Puskas is the owner of this beautiful property and has resided in Lake Oswego for over 40 years. She is civically engaged and has served on the Lake Oswego City Council,
been the President of LO Rotary and is currently President of the Oswego Heritage Council. Her family lives walking distance from her home. She is a truly welcoming hostess who enjoys people, travel, and great food. She can offer many suggestions of great places and things to do while visiting the Lake Oswego and the Portland area.

Why they chose this property

The Allan house always receives great reviews by those who have enjoyed spending time there. Architect Richard Sundeleaf is noted for the beautiful homes he has designed in Lake Oswego. The Sundeleaf Park on Lake Oswego Bay at State Street is named after him. His style has influenced much of the character of the Lake Oswego community. The cottage home is much loved and has been put on the historic register of the City.

What makes this property unique

The beauty of sitting on the patio listening to the birds transports you to a feeling of being tucked away in the country while being walking distance to many of the great attributes of the city.

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English

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