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PDX Eco Cottage Guesthouse

Family-friendly holiday home in Portland

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Living area
Kitchen with new retro-style Smeg Fridge
Dining
Queen bed with a skylight view to a 50 ft. Cedar tree
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, Aladdin Theater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Oregon Health and Science University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PDX Eco Cottage Guesthouse

Sunset magazine honored us with the Small Space, Big Dreams Home Award and we're featured in the September 2014 issue. Additionally, Portland Monthly Magazine highlighted the cottage in their series on cool guest houses as 'a great environmentally friendly place to stash yourselves while in Portland.' In SE Portland’s historic Ladd’s Addition neighborhood and within walking distance to the newest restaurant row on Division St. An ideal alternative to a stuffy downtown hotel, this cool, home-away-from-home, designed with mid-century modern styling and comfort, is located in one of southeast's hippest neighborhood, close to downtown, public transportation and an acclaimed and flourishing restaurant row. We don’t ask you to do any cleaning, stripping of beds or emptying of trash.~~Please note that the $80 cleaning fee is due at check in, in cash~~ City of Portland ASTR Permit # 14-207831-HO If you think you might need to cancel outside of the refund zone, please consider getting traveler's insurance as we adhere to our cancellation policy.

The cottage is privately located at the back end of the owner's lot, is full of amenities such as radiant heat floors, skylights in every room, cable TV, wifi, a ceiling fan, full kitchen with a gas stove, oven and dishwasher.

The bedroom has classic, blonde 1950's Heywood Wakefield furniture. 100% cotton sheets and towels; plus shampoo, conditioner and Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap are provided in the sleek shower. We're perfect for one or a couple.

The cottage earned an Earth Advantage Green Building platinum certification for utilizing innovative building practices to reduce dependency on non-renewable energy. A rack for shoes is provided so they may be left outside in summer and just inside in winter.

There are two entrances to the cottage - one from the street with on-street parking and another accessed through the alley. The private patio with seating and a table is all yours with a striped awning to protect from the hot sun in summer.

Ladd's addition has a 'walk score' of 92 - perfect for strolling around the rose gardens or using the nearby bike route to get around the city. Funky hawthorne blvd. Is the northern border of Ladd's with culinary-rich Division St. To the south, gaining prominence for its growing and innovative restaurant scene and unique shops. Nearby clinton st.'s bars and coffee shops as well as restaurants round out why this area lands you in the heart of what makes portland unique - small, boutique restaurants, an independent movie theater and one-of-a-kind businesses for shopping. We are a block from a children's playground.

City of Portland ASTR (Accessory Short Term Rental) Type A Permit # 14-207831-000-00-HO

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Susan will greet you with the key and familiarize you with the amenities. If you are arriving late, she'll provide a gate and lockbox code to get ins
Please do not move furniture around
Quiet hours are between 10 pm and 9 am. Neighbors on rare occasions have parties and we have no control over that.

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 14-207831-000-00-HO
Property # 3808070

We should mention

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

About the area

Portland

Located in Southeast Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, this holiday home is near theme parks. Washington Square Mall and Vancouver Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Oregon Zoo. Consider Roseland Theater for a night out or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry if you're travelling with kids. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and birdwatching.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Aladdin Theater - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Willamette River - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Oregon Health and Science University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Portland State University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station - 8 min walk
  • Tigard Transit Center Station - 15 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪everywhere - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nossa Familia Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ranch Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Baerlic Brewery & Taproom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pine State Biscuits - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is PDX Eco Cottage Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at PDX Eco Cottage Guesthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at PDX Eco Cottage Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PDX Eco Cottage Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PDX Eco Cottage Guesthouse located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Aladdin Theater, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and Belmont. Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station is 8 minutes by foot and SE Grand & Mill Stop is 14 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is in a great walkable neighborhood close to many good restaurants and shopping. It’s a very comfortable little Home away from home. Communication with Susan was easy and prompt. Looking forward to staying in the Eco Cottage during my next visit to Portland!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Flora Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the stay, perfect for close access to food. Wonderful neighborhood and host. A beatiful little sanctusry.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Eco-Cottage is one VRBO that is even better than the photos. Susan was lovely and accommodating. The neighborhood was absolutely charming and easily accessible by public transport. As an added bonus we got some of the bounty from Susan's beautiful garden. I would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time at Eco Cottage! Great location, in a quiet neighborhood but still walkable to plenty of restaurants. The cottage is so cute and felt private!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely little cottage! Easy check-in/check-out process and kind host. Would definitely stay again next time I’m traveling through Portland!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Flora Y.

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

Great spot

Such a wonderful stay! Amazing little cottage and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

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

Quaint VRBO and great location!

The VRBO had great amenities, was very clean, and loved the decor. Great neighborhood with walkability.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

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

Eco Cottage

A very sweet cottage in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Everything we needed was there for us. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen Q.

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

Always a favorite

Wonderful location, beautiful well-appointed cottage, and a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan was a great host. She checked in via text but wasn’t in our face(which is appreciated). It made the backyard cottage feel more private.We loved the location of this air bnb, and the neighborhood is adorable. We had everything we needed. My only real gripes(which are somewhat minor) are that the water pressure is really poor, and the bed is not super comfortable. Obviously the bed thing is personal preference but it’s a pretty firm mattress.Otherwise we enjoyed our stay! Thanks for having us, Susan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Cozy Ladd’s Addition Charmer

Beautiful cottage in an idyllic neighborhood. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

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

The perfect little getaway

A delightful spot, with a friendly, accommodating host. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

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

Family visit

My brother and his wife stayed here and had only great things to say about it. Good location, nice neighborhood. Very nice design and they really liked furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

August A.

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

Great Spot and Helpful Host

Super cute neighborhood, excellent place to stay! The host was very prompt to respond to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lalo p.

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

My favorite place to stay in Portland

I love love this place! I've stayed here twice now and will be back in October. It's adorable, quiet, safe, and in walking distance to plenty of yummy places to eat. Perfect sanctuary during a visit here.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

Fantastic Portland stay

We had a great stay at the Eco Cottage. We’ll equipped, comfortable, great vibe and location. All around fantastic!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Cute cottage in GREAT location

The Eco Cottage was perfect for our couple’s getaway. Ladd’s Addition neighborhood was a pleasant surprise. Quiet neighborhood with food, drinks, & shopping all within a couple minutes walk. Cottage was simple, but had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jennifer g.

Great city and this rental is in a great location to walk lots of places

Very comfortable cottage and nothing lacking whatsoever. Very enjoyable time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Lovely cottage in great location

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Ladds Addition is such a pretty area with lots of cafes and restaurants within walking distance. It is very quick and easy to get into the centre of the city by public transport so you don’t need a car. The cottage has everything you could want to make your stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert T.

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

Amazing place in an awesome neighborhood.

Beautifully appointed, easy to access, and close to everything Portland has to offer. One of the best places we've had the pleasure of staying at. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

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

Wonderful

The space was well maintained and very comfortable and the neighborhood was our favorite out of all the parts of Portland that we saw.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen Q., Austin , Texas

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

Wonderful and private getaway

Top tier VRBO rental in Portland. Wonderful host, beautiful neighborhood and eco-friendly, well-designed accommodation. Everything you’d want for a great stay. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Amazing to explore East Portlan

Fantastic location with a market, restaraunts, shops, food cart pods, and even a comedy club in walking distance. Host was attentive and checked in regularly, made us feel very welcome. Will look for availability again whenever we come back to Portland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Perfect Portland experience

My wife and I spent 4 days at the eco cottage and could not have been happier. Susan privates the perfect combination of hospitality and privacy for us. The cottage was in the perfect location with all the Portland hot spots less than 10 minutes away. Great vacation and great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

RYAN B.

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

Lovely landing pad

Were in town to see friends and check out some restaurants and wineries. Love the neighborhood and being central to all of Portland. Was a very comfortable place to stay and hosts were very welcoming, but also had total privacy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan Moray

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I've lived in Portland's Ladd's Addition neighborhood since 1992, originally hailing from L.A. And living for a few years each in NYC, Maui and the Eastern Sierra mountains. Hospitality is in my DNA, having previously managed vacation rentals in Nicaragua and on Maui. I'm a passionate home birth midwife and in my off time I garden, growing perennials and organic vegetables, am an avid traveler, backpacker, fly fisher and cyclist. I love to eat and seek out new fine dining opportunities as well as unique food trucks and i'm happy to share them with you. During your stay, i can lay low, offering privacy or be a resource for your intro to portland's many interesting offerings. For inspiration, these evocative words speak volumes to me: 'let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray......Rumi'

Why they chose this property

Ladd's addition has a 'walk score' of 92 - perfect for strolling around the rose gardens or using the nearby bike route to get around the city. Funky Hawthorne Blvd. Is the northern border of Ladd's with culinary-rich Division St. To the south, gaining prominence for its growing and innovative restaurant scene and unique shops is within walking distance. Nearby Clinton St.'s bars and coffee shops as well as restaurants round out why this area lands you in the heart of what makes Portland unique - small, boutique restaurants, an independent movie and music theater and one-of-a-kind businesses for shopping. We are a block from a children's playground.

What makes this property unique

The Eco Cottage is a small space with all the bells and whistles: a full kitchen, private bedroom, well lit and close to everything.

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