Place, Southwest Washington Medical Center Library
17 min walk
Cascade Park Plaza
Place, Cascade Park Plaza
7 min drive
Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
13 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!
Put a family vacation on the calendar and give yourself something to look forward to! Competitive rates, cozy gas fireplace and peaceful back yard for your enjoyment!! New flooring, irrigation system to keep the yard lush all year round and ample parking. Read the reviews to find out for yourself how happy families have been with their stay!
Welcome to The Garden Retreat, your home away from home in a classic, updated 3,200 sq ft mid-century brick home with daylight basement, nestled in the historic Vancouver Heights neighborhood, minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon and the Portland Airport.
Looking for a home that can accommodate your entire family with room to stretch out and enjoy different activities? Want it close to attractions, the airport, easy on and off highway access and Portland yet in a QUIET neighborhood with PLENTY of FREE PARKING?
Did you know that Vancouver has launched a new waterfront development with restaurants and running/biking paths?
Come stay at The Garden Retreat and see what it and the surrounding area has to offer.
This quarter acre urban retreat features a private, beautifully landscaped backyard and a large covered patio with plenty of backyard seating. The gardens offer a place to stroll, breath-taking seasonal flora, vegetable and herb gardens.
The open-concept living space is furnished with a comfortable sectional and modern decor, additional seating at the breakfast bar, and a 52" TV with surround sound to enjoy while preparing meals and hanging out. There is seating for up to 8 in the dining room with additional seating at the eat-in breakfast bar. The kitchen is stocked with everything you'll need to prepare and serve your entire party, dishes and silver service for up to 20, all stainless steel appliances, Kitchen Aid mixer, blender and plenty of high end cook and serve ware.
The home features 5 luxuriously appointed bedrooms (3 kings and 2 queens) and 2 Queen sleeper-sofas and 3 twin roll-away cots. All of the beds have super comfortable, top-of-the-line bedding guaranteed to give you a good night's sleep. There are three bedrooms on the main floor (2 Kings and 1 queen) with two bathrooms (one is the master) and then two bedrooms in the basement (1 king and 1 queen) and one bathroom.
1. Grey Master Bedroom w/En suite bath, King bed, crystal chandelier and relaxing decor. (main floor)
2. Blue Room with king bed (main floor)
3. Mid Century Room, queen bedroom is modern and bright (main floor)
On the lower level:
4. Library Room is a quiet retreat off the theater room with a comfortable Queen bed decorated in modern decor.
5/6. The "Mother-in-law" apartment provides a private fully-functional retreat with a separate King bedroom and a Queen sleeper-sofa in the living area. The apartment has its own outside entrance through a private courtyard. It features office space, a kitchenette with cook-top, mini-fridge, microwave and toaster oven, and the third bathroom.
The vintage 1950's pool table, poker table and cozy club seating make the party room the perfect place to hang out. Behind the full-service wet bar you will find an ice-maker, mini-fridge and everything you need to make and serve the perfect cocktail. This is the place where you can all be together at the end of the day or sports fans can hang out and watch the big game. A queen sleeper sofa make this another bedroom as well when the family is all together.
The Theater Room is situated on the lower level. Sit back and relax on reclining theater chairs and watch your favorite movie on the 102" screen with high-end projection and surround sound! You will find a large selection of movies to choose from our library, or a full line up of cable television.
In addition, the property is:
*8 minutes from Portland International Airport
* 5 minute from new downtown Vancouver waterfront and fresh exciting restaurants/brew pubs!
*12 miles from downtown Portland
*Freeway access to either I-205 or I-5 is minutes away
*Amenities such as restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, movie theaters, banks, fast food, athletic clubs, etc are within a two mile radius
*Adequate Parking: 4 off street and 3 street side parking spaces
The Garden Retreat is pet friendly, fenced and welcomes well-behaved dogs to enjoy the property with their owners. There is a wonderful walking trail through a reserved green space just a few blocks from the house. The neighborhood is filled with old evergreens, wide streets and established homes, perfect for the walk to the park.
I am committed to providing you with a true home away from home experience where memories can be created. My family has been traveling and staying in VRBO's at various vacation spots for many years. We know what we like to find in homes as we travel and create those memories of our own and hope we can not only meet but exceed your expectations of what a great vacation home can be. I welcome your comments, feedback and suggestions and I hope your stay will provide you and your family many good memories!
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Property # 1230749vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Vancouver
Vancouver Heights, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, is home to this holiday home. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and The Grotto are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Vancouver Mall and Cascade Station. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oregon Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Moda Center.
Southwest Washington Medical Center Library - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
David Douglas Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
Cascade Park Plaza - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
Marrion Elementary School Park - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center - 9 min drive
Vancouver Station - 10 min drive
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Nori Japan - 4 min drive
Dutch Bros Coffee - 19 min walk
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Fred Meyer Fuel Center - 4 min drive
Elmer's Restaurant - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room! on 17 May 2026 start from £257, 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 at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is SPACIOUS, perfectly located home! Hot Tub, Pool Table, Theater Room! located?
This family-friendly Vancouver holiday home is located in Vancouver Heights, within 2 mi (3 km) of Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center and Columbia River. Vancouver Mall and Waterfront Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time at this rental! So much space to move around, 2 floors of rooms & living rooms, a whole kitchenette & bathroom on the downstairs floor. I love that thete was a 3rd living room that served as a billards room and built in bar. The whole house was very clean, backyard was nicely landscaped, hot tub worked and had a nice covered patio that we bbqed on with outdoor heaters. The house had lots of supplies and a whole bunch of brochures for activities if your not from the area. The host was absolutely great and communication was a 10/10. Overall, this is one of the coolest houses we've ever rented, We will more then likely rent it again. A great place for families to stsy together while on vacation. Thank you so much for the great experience, it felt like home.
This property worked great for us! Traveling with 10 adults and one toddler isn’t always easy, but this property afford private sleeping spaces for all. The entertainment spaces are also gracious and the games and activities onsite were a lot of fun.
Our party of 15 very much enjoyed our stay. It was just as advertised and we found it a great quiet place to enjoy our time together and explore the region, especially the gorge.
Nice little neighborhood. Wish we could have stayed longer to take advantage of everything the home and area had to offer. We were impressed how spacious and comfortable things were.
Our group of extended family had a great time! We especially enjoyed the fact that there were three distinct gathering areas (the pool table was a huge hit). Plenty of space for everyone and a well stocked kitchen. Thanks!
This home was easily accessible to Portland and had enough space for adults to spread out in their own spaces, as well as several communal areas. The laundry room was a nice bonus for those staying longer than a few days. Check in was well communicated and we had no issues with accessing the home. The showers were a bit tight and some of the linens could use a refresh, but overall this was a pleasant stay for our family.
Zoe M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sheila D.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Good for large groups
We had 5 couples and each wanted a room, so this worked for that.
Lots of room and updated. It suited us perfectly for entertaining out of town guests. Great location and the property manager was very accessible and helpful.
This was the perfect house for our out of town guests. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out, with a lot of on site recreational things to keep everyone occupied. I highly recommend!!!!
We were a group of friends from an online community, some of us hadn't even met. There were ten of us and the house easily accommodated us. It was a wonderful weekend, and the house made it feel like we were together as a family.
Description was 100% accurate—truly awesome place to stay with a big group near Portland. We had a ton of fun using the backyard, grilling, enjoying the hot tub, pool table, and home theatre. Communication with property manager was fast and easy—she was endlessly helpful. 10/10 place to stay near Portland!
Wonderful home! Very comfortable and perfect for our group of friends/colleagues on a work trip. Space for our group of six to have quiet time or game and movie time. Quiet, lovely neighborhood for walks.
The property is exactly as represented in the posting. The various spaces provided many options for large and small group activities. We had a great time!
Jerry P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Nicholas Cozzetto
I have stayed in many homes through VRBO and it had been a dream of mine to own a home I could use as a VRBO, offering other families a chance to do what mine had.....create fun family times and memories. Some of our best are in homes in Sunriver and Hawaii. I've grown up in the surrounding Vancouver area and still live close by. I have seen so many changes. Vancouver is an up and coming area with a very nice water front development in the works as well as neighborhood bars and restaurants. I'm happy to be able to offer a home that is in close proximity to both urban growth in Vancouver, established "weirdness" of Portland and the beauty of the gorge or a quick road trip to the coast. Near or far, wherever you travel or sites you venture out to see, know that you will have a cozy home to return to in the evening that affords you and your family a spot to relax, come together in one setting and create memories.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests