The Happy Place - 2BD Sellwood Creative Retreat

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, a round coffee table, and a TV on the left. There are plants, artwork on the walls, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A Craftsman-style house with a blue door, left side, and lower level.
A modern living room with a round wooden dining table, white chairs, and a blue accent wall.
A bedroom with a teal patterned wall, a wooden headboard, a colorful quilt, and two framed animal illustrations.
A bedroom with a woven headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a small plant, and a bed with colorful pillows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Willamette River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, Sellwood Community Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Willamette River
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Oaks Amusement Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

En-suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Happy Place - 2BD Sellwood Creative Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Happy Place - 2BD Sellwood Creative Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Happy Place - 2BD Sellwood Creative Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Happy Place - 2BD Sellwood Creative Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Happy Place - 2BD Sellwood Creative Retreat located?

Located in Southeast Portland, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sellwood Riverfront Park, Oaks Amusement Park and Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Reed College and Willamette River are also within 2 miles (3 km). SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek Station is 16 minutes by foot and Oaks Park Station is 24 minutes.

The Happy Place - 2BD Sellwood Creative Retreat Reviews

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. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim was wonderful! The pepper is darling and located in a wonderful Portland neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really special place, would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Happy Place was a great place to spend a few days. It is in a nice little community, just far enough from Portland proper to give some breathing room. We had breakfast just a short walk away. The Happy Place has a full kitchen except for a standard oven. Great coffee maker and lots of options for tea and other drinks. The place was nice and clean. Very quiet. Visited with one of the cat "hosts" for a while. We invited a couple of our friends to stay one day and they were equally impressed. Should we need to spend more time near the Rose City, this is where we would do it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very cozy and we had all the amenities we needed. Location is fantastic and communication with host was great! Thanks again for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about this 2 bedroom—location, design, comfort, and friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Happy Place was absolutely lovely. The space was roomy and comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated. It was in a nice neighborhood with a great downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as advertised and pictured -- very cute and very clean. The location was great. Our family had a wonderful stay and would book this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a delightful place. A Happy Place! We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well appointed and fun place to stay

Parking was a bit hit and miss but the unit was fun and very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy arrival instructions. Cheery, clean, and very comfortable. Great location to walk to the shops and restaurants in Sellwood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great Sellwood two Bedroom two bathroom apartment.

everything about this home was perfect. clean, roomy and beautiful kitchen appliances. could not have asked for anything more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Space!

We loved our stay at The Happy Place. It had everything we needed to enjoy our time in Sellwood. The kitchen was so well-appointed, the bathrooms were lovely, the beds were comfortable. Our hosts were super responsive and helpful too. Overall excellent stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Very Happy Place

It was one of the easiest check-ins I've ever experienced while staying in a VRBO. Communication with our hosts was excellent, and the property is beautiful and spotless. Sellwood is a vibrant neighborhood, and it is very convenient to have shops and restaurants within walking distance. I would stay in this property again without hesitation. Thankyou Marianne
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This was a great stay!

This place was perfect for us. This neighborhood is walking distance to food, nature and interesting shops to browse in. We had coffee at a different place every day. Nature is not far away and we enjoyed a daily walk by the river, in Sellwood Park or even around the block. Driving anywhere in the city was quick and easy too. The host was super friendly and the place was clean and cozy. Would 10/10 recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location, Nice Accommodations

This 2 bdrm / 2 bath basement unit was a joy to stay in. The rooms were very comfortable and kitchen well stocked. Check-in/out was very easy and Kim was excellent in communication. Midway in our stay, Kim inquired about how our stay. I mentioned squeaky doors and voila, there was a can of WD40 at the front door the next day! How caring and attentive is that! There is a binder that provides all the information you need for your stay including names of your unit cleaner and her cats. There was also a welcoming basket for us to enjoy which I thought was a great touch! Although located on a well trafficked street, the unit was remarkably quiet. I highly recommend this unit and hope to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Burrowing in, in Sellwood

Here are some things we liked:1) The owner Kim was really sweet and helpful.2) The location was great, walking distance to 13th Ave. with all the cafes and restaurants. Easy access to the river and driving to downtown. 3) The place felt happy, fun, was super creative, definitely not cookie cutter. It was never boring looking at how they decorated. And the unit was pretty large.4) Good hot water and showers. 5) Kitchen well equipped.Things we didn't like so much:1) The owners lived above in this beautiful old house, and we could hear them walking around a lot, probably on wood floors. And in the evening too up to about 10 pm, which was annoying and got old. It was already hard enough living in a basement unit. Maybe they could wear soft slippers and walk more carefully?2) More importantly, there are outside areas on all four sides of the house, and on two of them they have set up work spaces for photography and other things. They were outside often, building "catios" (cat patios, very Portlandia, don't ask!), and they were right outside the windows of the main bedroom, often in the afternoons and early evenings, right when we wanted to be home and relaxing (we are in our 60s and 70s). So... it seems to us that if they are renting their lovely but pricey unit for a few days they might hold off with their outdoor usages and construction projects, or at least consult with the tenants before banging away. Thanx!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at this property. It was very clean and comfortable. The home owners that live upstairs are also very lovely. They are friendly and welcoming but also give you plenty of privacy if you so chose. The home is situated in a great neighborhood in walking distance to cute shops and restaurants. We had a great time during our stay and will be headed back very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025