The Kuza Garden Cottage: a Food & Wine Traveler's Delight!

• Perfect Location

  Perfect Location

  • Guest Lindy
  • Date of stay 04/20/13
  • Review Submitted 04/26/13
  Just back from gorgeous, springtime Portland and had a nice time in the Kuza Garden Cottage. Darling little place, with everything you will need for a weekend stay. Very nice bathroom and comfortable bed, nice linens. A little tight, if more than one guest, though. Great little neighborhood with excellent restaurnats, coffee and vintage shopping. Alberta St. is close with lots of bars and coffee shops. A bit noisy, with the restaurant activity and the hot tub was luke warm and needs a little more privacy. But overall, a pleasant stay.

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• Charming and Delicious!

  Charming and Delicious!

  • Guest Kathy
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 10/10/12
  We had a great stay! Only wish it was longer. The cottage was cozy but with plenty of room and tastefully designed...modern organic with a retro nod. Dayna and the staff at Yakuza were very friendly, helpful and available while at the same time allowing us complete privacy. Kitchen had everything if we wanted to cook but there were so many great restaurants literally steps away including Yakuza, Beast and DOC. Amazing food and charming, unique accommodations! We'll definitely stay here again!

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• Kuza Cottage: Welcome Home

  Kuza Cottage: Welcome Home

  • Guest Marie17
  • Date of stay 09/07/12
  • Review Submitted 09/16/12
  Kuza Cottage offered us a wonderful urban retreat near the lively Alberta Arts District. Kuza is cozy, warm, inviting and relaxing. The photos are accurate but Kuza is so much better in person! We loved the red door, sunken shower and the Tivoli radio set-up. Although we could hear the restaurant's music at night, it didn't bother us in the least (we ended up dancing in the cottage!). Despite being a small space, Kuza's layout is very open and well-laid out. The landscaping is beautiful- the perfect surroundings to enjoy a morning coffee or a soak in the hot/ cold tubs. Dayna and her staff are lovely and welcoming; it was such a treat to have a chilled bottle of Cava upon our arrival. She made sure herself or her staff member was there to welcome us upon our arrival. Dayna was helpful and provided us with a lot of great suggestions for places to eat, shop and visit. She is definitely kind, respectful and talented. Location-wise, there were several restaurants/ shops within a 1 minute walk including: Thee Extracto Coffee House, Authentica (Mexican restaurant), Cocotte (French food), Beast and Troolie (a paper/ gift shop). Our favorite meal was Yakuza's Kobe beef burger, hands-down! Within 10 minutes, you could walk to the Kennedy School owned by the McMenamins to check out an old school turned hotel/ restaurant/ pub/ movie theatre or buy groceries at a local supermarket. You can easily cook and enjoy your own meals in Kuza. Overall, we wished we could have stayed at Kuza cottage for a couple of weeks to take in all of the cottage's amenities (i.e. we didn't have time to use the hot tub) and enjoy Portland. We recommend Kuza cottage for couples who want a relaxing getaway in the city. We hope to return again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Chill city hideaway

  Chill city hideaway

  • Guest Howie
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 08/10/12
  A great place in a great neighborhood. Enjoy a soak in the hot tub while admiring the beautiful Japanese garden. And check out the restaurant too!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car.

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• Great Stay

  Great Stay

  • Guest HKB
  • Date of stay 07/29/12
  • Review Submitted 08/07/12
  We stayed in this adorable cottage for a week at the end of July. It has all of the amenities you could need. It was clean and cozy with a great courtyard. Dayne was a wonderful host. She had lots of great recommendations for places to visit in the area on the cost. She was also very approachable and available. We thought it might be weird with the restaurant right there but it was a none issue. The staff were great and we could pull the curtain across the front door for additional privacy. We also didn't notice any excess noise. There are many great restaurants in the area and easy access to the bus. We went to DOC for a wonderful meal and the Mexican place next door for brunch. They both were great. There are also lots of great places on Alberta. We would recommend: Salt & Straw and Pine Street Biscuits. Both are within walking distance. The area is also very bike friendly and has great access to the bus lines. The only drawback is the distance from the Max but the bus was on time, helpful and friendly. We would highly recommend this property to friends and family and would definitely come back.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Cool Pad, Great Food, Great People

  Cool Pad, Great Food, Great People

  • Guest Ash
  • Date of stay 07/17/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  An awesome cabin to relax in. Tastefully decorated in modern "Pacific Northwest" materials, raw wood, concrete bench tops, natural sisal carpet etc. A very chilled out atmosphere out in the Japanese garden of the hip and happening "Yakuza" restaurant and bar. So close to all that Alberta Arts District has to offer and yet just a short car trip or bike ride downtown or to the Pearl. Dayna is a fantastic host, her and all her staff are very friendly and go out of their way to make you feel at home and cater for all you could need. A great community vibe in NE Portland - will recommend to anyone that will listen!

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• Delightful

  Delightful

  • Guest Gypsey
  • Date of stay 06/20/12
  • Review Submitted 06/27/12
  I loved this cottage and would gladly live there. Very well appointed with many thoughtful design touches that made the space work extremely well. Cozy and comfortable.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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• The Most Perfect Place To Stay

  The Most Perfect Place To Stay

  • Guest Nick
  • Date of stay 05/01/12
  • Review Submitted 06/01/12
  We stayed at KUZA GARDEN COTTAGE for the entire month of May. We loved every single minute of our peaceful time there. The woody, charming cottage feels like something you'd find in Europe or a cabin in Maine and is located in the Alberta Arts District, which means all kinds of restaurants, cafes and shops (no chains!) are an easy walk. The layout inside the cottage is extremely intuitive...everything is in the right place, GREAT brand-new bathroom, comfortable and pretty bed and sleeping area, spacious couch and seating, countertop with stools for computer(s), two-person dining spot with table and bench-seating, good stove / oven,sink, prep counter. We sat outside most nights and had drinks by the Japanese garden...our kids, living nearby, used the hot tub a few feet from our door. Dayna, the landlord, runs the place with great care, is a terrific source of information and goodwill...and her nearby Japanese restaurant delivers it's incredible food to the cottage!!! My wife is a paraplegic, in a wheelchair, and the cottage was ideal. We can't wait till our next visit.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• A Delicious, Delightful Spring Escape in Portland's Alberta Arts District

  A Delicious, Delightful Spring Escape in Portland's Alberta Arts District

  • Guest CK
  • Date of stay 03/16/12
  • Review Submitted 05/09/12
  For travelers and visitors looking for a truly unique Portland neighborhood experience (yet only minutes from downtown and the airport), complete with all the cool and funky coffee shops, world-class restaurants, boutiques, parks and nightlife, then look no further than Kuza Garden Cottage. Nestled behind the Yakuza Japanese Restaurant, the "cabin" combines modern luxury with a flare for DIY-style that's comfortable, private and, best of all, includes a secluded, sunken stone Japanese hot soaking tub. It's a dream. From Kuza, stroll through the neighborhood to Alberta Street, enjoy the city's most eclectic yet exquisite collection of restaurants, cafes, lounges and boutiques. A perfect escape for a romantic weekend for two, those in search of a culinary escape, or whatever your pleasure. The location is perfectly suited and situated for visiting all the best parts of Portland, while returning to your private little slice NE Portland. The Japanese garden comes alive in the spring and continues throughout the summer. Much easier access than a big hotel, Kuza is the perfect option if you have friends or relatives visiting P-town for a weekend but don't want to put them up in typical hotel. Take advantage of the all that Portland has to offer from this uniquely customized cabin. Thank you Kuza! I'll be back!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Ideal Romantic Getaway In Beautiful Portland Area

  Ideal Romantic Getaway In Beautiful Portland Area

  • Guest Lauren O
  • Date of stay 02/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/06/12
  My fiance and I wanted to explore Portland for a few weeks, and happened upon the utterly cozy and charming Kuza cottage. I have to say, the only negative was that we did NOT want to leave and go back to New York. The owner, Dayna, was wonderfully accommodating--when my fiance got sick, she offered everything from miso soup to her own medications and doctor. The garden is gorgeous and feels remote, as does the gorgeous in-ground hot tub, which we used daily. We feasted on room service from the delicious adjoining Japanese restaurant, enjoyed the best coffee I've ever had from Extracto across the street, and were able to walk to bustling Alberta Street, which is packed with great bars and restaurants. That was a huge plus, since Portland is quite spread out, and it's somewhat rare to be in such a great, vibrant, artsy area. All in all, I highly recommend it! We will be certain to return.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks for the kind words - so glad that you felt at home and enjoyed your time in the cabin. The neighborhood is bustling with so many incredible restaurants that you'd never guess there's a quiet little cabin just behind Yakuza. Will look forward to seeing you guys again next time you visit Portland. - best, Dayna.

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*Minimum two night rental
Weekeday $150/night
Weekend $175/night
7 night rate: $900
Monthly rate:   $2,500
*Bed & Dinner Rates featuring 3 course dinners for 2 including beer/wine available
contact Kyle @ 503-450-0893
Cleaning fee: $75. Damage protection: $39

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