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Inviting Designer Cottage

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A modern two-story house with a grey exterior, a front porch, and a wooden fence.
A wooden front door with a mailbox and a small porch area with a white chair and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a door.
A spacious entryway with a wooden door, a white armchair, and a potted plant on a windowsill.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Laurelhurst Park
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, Belmont
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawthorne Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Laurelhurst Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Inviting Designer Cottage

A traveller's dream. Inviting and spacious, modern and luxurious, this is the perfect spot to hang out after a busy day enjoying the city. Enjoy the fully-equipped kitchen or go ahead and try one of many nearby award-winning restaurants. With designer elements, heated bathroom floors, high ceilings, tons of natural light, built to be energy efficient, this place warms or cools in an instant and blocks out the sound of the nearby hustle.

Perfectly situated one block from Hawthorne Blvd and six blocks from Division St, you'll be right in the heart of what is cool about Portland. Stroll in any direction to browse boutiques, movie theaters that serve food and drinks, plush dining experiences, quiet cafes, and beautiful parks. Transportation is right outside the door, with Biketown bike share, Tri-met rapid bus lines, and readily available Lyft drivers. This is the place to experience Portland-style action.

Once inside, it's easy to find comfort. All of the details of home will surround you: a fully-equipped kitchen, comfy seating, the best bed ever. Quiet, peaceful, modern, clean, warm and inviting, you'll drop everything to sink into this space. A king size bed is upstairs in the master suite with full luxury bath. The main level sofa turns into the best sofa bed you've ever experienced. Memory foam, luxurious linens, and comfy pillows will make for a dreamy experience. While it's not exactly a second bedroom, the sofa bed is in the rear living space of the house, leaving the front great room still available for guests to wander around.


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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 18-239401-000-00-HO
Property # 1570401
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Portland

Southeast Portland, a neighborhood in Portland, is home to this vacation home. Jantzen Beach Center and Washington Square 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moda Center, or consider McMenamins Crystal Ballroom for a night out.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Belmont - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hawthorne Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Laurelhurst Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Experiment PDX - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mt Tabor Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • SE Grand & Taylor Stop - 5 min drive
  • Portland Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Moore Alley - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jam On Hawthorne - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cat's Paw Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rukdiew - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Inviting Designer Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inviting Designer Cottage?

As of Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inviting Designer Cottage on Sep 2, 2026 start from $283, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Inviting Designer Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inviting Designer Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inviting Designer Cottage located?

Located in Southeast Portland, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hawthorne Theatre and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Oregon Convention Center. Belmont and Laurelhurst Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

About the host

Your host

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We are a family of four with two elementary aged boys, and we've lived in the house next door since 2008. Justin is a high school science teacher and started a hands-on science program, complete with a farm, commercial kitchen and wood shop. Natalie is a local Realtor with Living Room Realty, and loves providing clients with upmost service and expertise in the local real estate market. We've lived in this neighborhood together since 2000, except for one year spent abroad in Switzerland, where we had our first born child. We love to travel to as many places as we can squeeze in each year, focusing on nature and cultural experiences for our kids. When we're home, we enjoy hiking, skiing, playing with our sweet golden doodle, and cooking from scratch with as many locally sourced ingredients as possible.

Why they chose this property

We built this house in 2016 when the City of Portland started to provide incentives for building mother-in-law types of units in the heart of the city. We fell in love with this idea and the potential rental benefit it offered in the short term and the opportunity of retiring in it full-time in the long term. We hired our friend and local architect who spent countless hours dreaming up a layout that is both functional and beautiful in 800 square feet. Click this link for more info on our process:

What makes this property unique

We went all out with the design and quality of this home when we built it. Every light switch, fixture, design element were thought of and executed by me and based on what I love about a house. The challenge was to design a home that flows well and is modern and luxurious, while remaining functional and comfortable: we did not want an overly cold, stiff and boxy new build. One of the most energy efficient houses in the neighborhood, the insulation is tight and the materials behind the walls are well above code. The single-wall kitchen features European high end appliances with every little detail thought of. The upstairs bedroom is a sanctuary, with high ceilings, a huge closet, a tiny balcony for light, and stained glass I designed to add color into the space. The bathrooms are luxurious, with heated tile, never ending hot water and great pressure in the showers.

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