"Floating Home" Featured on HGTV's Living Channel 80 Homes

04/26/2005

VRBO Bear stayed here:

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What a blessing it was to stay this BEAUTIFUL FLOATING HOME. We enjoyed the lovely scenery looking through picture windows throughout the home. We spent peaceful time on the spacious deck out back on the Willamette River. We watched water-skiers ski up and down the river... WOW!

This floating home was featured on HGTV's Living Channel 80 Homes. The home has all of the amenities we could ever want... Three bedrooms including a spectacular master suite. Located in Oregon City, this home is close to everything. We visited downtown Portland, the vineyards in the surrounding area, and the beautiful falls on the way to the Oregon coast.

What a relaxing and enjoyable vacation... We would love to go back again soon!

Signed, VRBO Bear

The VRBO Bear

• We all had another great time in your beautiful home.

  We all had another great time in your beautiful home.

  • Guest Diane
  • Date of stay 04/17/13
  • Review Submitted 05/17/13
  Your lovely home is one that I will remember for many years to come. It is so amazing to relax and watch the river. The property is always clean and well maintained. We only left one time in four days to visited the beautiful tulip fields a short distance away. I look forward to visiting you home in the future.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Owners could care less

  Owners could care less

  • Guest Tallie
  • Date of stay 01/12/12
  • Review Submitted 11/13/12
  Stayed here with a couple of other families, and it was an OK place with terrible owners. We've stayed at multiple other vacation rental homes and this was the worst by far. The hot water stopped working less than an hour or so into our stay - no showers were taken. When we called the owners, they took many hours to return the call. Then they said they couldn't come for another couple of hours. No apologies, no offer to reduce the amount they charged. Nothing. We had a couple of kids and wanted to use the air mattress - we checked before coming as we have our own and would have brought it. "No problem", they said, there were air mattresses in the house. When we started to fill it, we noticed a VERY large hole close to where you fill it up. It would be hard to miss it - even a cursory inspection would have found it. When we told them about it - again there were no apologies, no offer to reduce the charges. Instead, they told us to leave it out and circle where the hole was so they wouldn't have to look. I've never rented a house where the owners cared less. Just terrible. The location is right on the water, but it's also about 25 feet from the trains as well. Trains going all the time - could be a plus or a minus, depending on your preference. It should be something that is mentioned, but it's not on the site. Overall, just a terrible experience. The house isn't near anything - it's a good 20 min to half an hour to get into portland. In terms of cleanliness - acceptable, but not good. Big factory belching out smoke close by, but none of the pictures online show it. It dominates a significant portion of the view (~25% of the view).

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 7/8

• Beautiful Floating Home on the Willamette River!

  Beautiful Floating Home on the Willamette River!

  • Guest Terrie
  • Date of stay 03/08/12
  • Review Submitted 04/17/12
  This is the third year that my former high school classmates and I have rented the floating house on the Willamette River. We simply love it and will make this our annual retreat! There are plenty of beds for all of us and the view is fantastic! I am even considering renting again soon with my family. I truly recommend this property to all. It's right on the river, so relaxing, peaceful and quiet.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

• sisters of choice

  sisters of choice

  • Guest Ellen Gordon
  • Date of stay 03/15/12
  • Review Submitted 04/17/12
  Excellent gathering place.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• Lovely Home!

  Lovely Home!

  • Guest PattyB
  • Date of stay 03/08/12
  • Review Submitted 03/16/12
  This is an absolute experience you don't want to miss! I live in Beaverton, and everytime I go there, I feel like I am a million miles away from the everyday hubbub of life. For the last three years, we have a high school girlfriend retreat here...lots to do around us, but we chose to just stay on the floating home...it is so comfortable and beautiful!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

• Girlfriend Weekend

  Girlfriend Weekend

  • Guest Red
  • Date of stay 03/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/14/12
  Eight high school friends spent our 3rd year on the floating house. The house is very impressive. Everything you need to move in for the weekend. Spacious, clean, picturesque, plenty of room to relax and visit with friends. We have returned because we have access to everything we need for a relaxing, fun-filled time.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• Wonderful weekend.

  Wonderful weekend.

  • Guest Diane
  • Date of stay 03/08/12
  • Review Submitted 03/12/12
  I just spent three wonderful nights in this lovely home. You can spend hours watching the river and all of the birds out the huge windows. You can also walk out on the large deck or relax in the hot tub. Thank you Joyce for sharing your lovely home.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• Third Annual Girls' Weekend

  Third Annual Girls' Weekend

  • Guest Pam
  • Date of stay 03/08/12
  • Review Submitted 03/12/12
  My high school friends and I were just at this fantastic home for our third annual girls' weekend. We have enjoyed this home so much that we added another day to our weekend. We now are going to be there next year again from Thursday to Sunday. We had a fantastic time scrapbooking, eating, visiting, eating and visiting some more. We watched a couple of movies and just enjoyed each other's company. This home is beyond fantastic! It meets and exceeds every one of our needs. When we get there, none of us even want to leave. When you are in the home, you feel like you are completely removed from everything ~ and yet you are so close to the things you might need or want to do. We choose to stay there and not go shopping because we love the home so much! Joyce is a great hostess and the home has everything you need. We will be back next year!!! If anyone is looking for a place to get away from it all ~ this is the place!! The location ON the river is so amazing! The home has a great WiFi system. We were all able to use it and felt so connected!! Thank you, Joyce!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

• floating relaxation

  floating relaxation

  • Guest travelish
  • Date of stay 10/20/11
  • Review Submitted 11/01/11
  the floating house has all the comforts of home in a beautiful river setting. it's the perfect place to relax, fish from the dock, or paddle the river in the canoe that's provided. the house was clean, well equipped, and everything we hoped for. downtown portland is about 30 min away.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

• WHAT A PLACE !!

  WHAT A PLACE !!

  • Guest Doug
  • Date of stay 09/16/11
  • Review Submitted 10/20/11
  Enjoyed this unique property for a couples get together. A meritage of delux hotel and camping on the river. Agree with other reviewers comments. Worried a bit about the structural integrity of the hot tub.A great opportunity to become ONE with the river. Would definately like to return someday.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

Winter Rates (Nov-Mar) .. $400/nt 2,800/wk "Excluding Holidays"
Summer Rates (Apr-Oct) .. $400/nt
Holiday Rates ........... $400/nt 7 nt min. stay
* $400 Security Deposit & $100 Cleaning Fee will be required.
* 50% Down Payment required when reserved,
Balance due 30 nts before arrival.
* PalPal accepted with an additional 3% charge.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.