10/10 Excellent
paul s.
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Fantastic !
paul s.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2023
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Historic Vista Cottage- Portland Heights -Featured in the Oregonian
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3660 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Portland, OR
- Portland State University12 min walk
- Oregon Health and Science University19 min walk
- Oregon Zoo2 min drive
- Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Vista Cottage- Portland Heights -Featured in the Oregonian
Quaint 1926 Portland Cottage-recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. comments: 'adorable', 'idyllic', 'magical', 'peaceful and relaxing'. Newly restored and renovated: hardwood floors, original wood burning fireplace, period molding and fixtures, a brand new fully equipped kitchen and a NW Native Garden designed by Habitat Restoration NW outside your bedroom window! Centrally located in SW Hills, on bus line, steps from Vista Spring Cafe, The Heights Antiques, Ainsworth Elementary School (you will hear the laughter of children on school days), and miles of hiking trails. Within walking distance of Portland's NW 23rd St (featuring some of the cities trendiest restaurants, brew pubs and boutique shops), Washington Park (with its Zoo and Rose Garden), Providence park (home of the Portland Timbers and Thorns soccer teams) and Forest Park (the largest natural urban forest reserve in the U.S, with 5000 acres of hiking trails) An easy commute to OHSU and Beaverton.
Vista Cottage is the perfect home base for a business executive looking for a hotel alternative, a couple on holiday, or anyone looking to immerse themselves in Portland life and culture.
Vista Cottage is the perfect home base for a business executive looking for a hotel alternative, a couple on holiday, or anyone looking to immerse themselves in Portland life and culture.
Property manager
Lara Garrett
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome but space is not 'childproofed'
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please contact owner in advance of booking
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Portland
Southwest Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this cottage. Washington Square Mall and Jantzen Beach Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Oregon Zoo. Portland Children's Museum and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry are also worth visiting.
Portland, OR
What's nearby
- Portland State University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Oregon Health and Science University - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Oregon Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Moda Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
- Oregon Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tasty Corner - 4 min drive
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min drive
- Bowery Bagels - 4 min drive
- Cheerful Tortoise - 4 min drive
- Dead Guy Bar - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
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Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Leslie B.
Jul 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Vista Cottage
Leslie B.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kameron S.
Oct 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended Stay
Kameron S.
Stayed 48 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charity M.
Aug 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portland Perfection
Charity M.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carolina C.
May 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Carolina C.
Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
shawn r.
Jan 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
*****5 star stay all the way *****
shawn r.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Claire R.
Jun 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and wonderful cottage
Claire R.
Stayed 32 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kayla K.
May 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historic place
Kayla K.
Stayed 62 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard K.
Jun 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lara's Lovely cottage
Richard K.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Pat M.
Dec 31, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Want To Go Back!
Pat M.
Stayed 34 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
collin s.
Nov 19, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
collin s.
Stayed 33 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Joseph F.
Oct 28, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for two
Joseph F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Wilfried W., Denver, Colorado
Oct 6, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect
Wilfried W.
10/10 Excellent
Lissa M.
Oct 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Lissa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Gregory J.
Sep 27, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighboorhood close to downtown
Gregory J.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
N J.
Sep 15, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple elegance in the perfect location
N J.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jeri S.
Sep 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seminar Respite
Jeri S.
10/10 Excellent
John Michael G., Athens, Ohio
Aug 22, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly special place to stay in Portland
John Michael G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Maureen H.
Aug 19, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
location location location
Maureen H.
10/10 Excellent
Mary K.
Jul 31, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Vista Cottage
Mary K.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Ric M., Auburn, California
Jul 20, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood find
Ric M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
Jun 28, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable
Amy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Glenn E.
Jun 21, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great location. Nice to be above the city yet so close to so much
Glenn E.
10/10 Excellent
Michael A., USA
Jun 13, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Portland View
Michael A.
10/10 Excellent
Andy M.
May 22, 2019
Perfect Getaway
Andy M.
About the host
Hosted by Lara Garrett
The Vista Cottages caught my attention 15 yrs ago...
Why they chose this property
Fred Leeson for the Oregonian:
Nothing tells us what Iver Bohnsen was thinking when he set about developing an 8500 sq foot lot in upscale Portland Heights in 1926. The German born grocer had opened Portland Heights Grocery (now Vista Spring Cafe). He knew that the current houses in the neighborhood were...(large)... and that his customers and neighbors opposed apartment buildings and commercial buildings in their hilly, affluent neighborhood. But he also knew that Portland's population was booming...From the outset, the small one bedroom houses were popular rentals for singles, young couples and widows. Now the five tiny units bear the distinction that many of the far larger neighbors do not: as a recent addition to the National Register of Historic Places. Robert Mawson, vice president of Heritage Consulting, helped compile history to support the registry nomination. 'We have been doing this for 25 years, and to our knowledge there isn't any other complex like this in the city', he says.
Nothing tells us what Iver Bohnsen was thinking when he set about developing an 8500 sq foot lot in upscale Portland Heights in 1926. The German born grocer had opened Portland Heights Grocery (now Vista Spring Cafe). He knew that the current houses in the neighborhood were...(large)... and that his customers and neighbors opposed apartment buildings and commercial buildings in their hilly, affluent neighborhood. But he also knew that Portland's population was booming...From the outset, the small one bedroom houses were popular rentals for singles, young couples and widows. Now the five tiny units bear the distinction that many of the far larger neighbors do not: as a recent addition to the National Register of Historic Places. Robert Mawson, vice president of Heritage Consulting, helped compile history to support the registry nomination. 'We have been doing this for 25 years, and to our knowledge there isn't any other complex like this in the city', he says.
What makes this property unique
The cottages were born...five of the tiniest homes almost anywhere in town...'pocket houses' of the 20's
Languages:
English
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