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CIty Forest Retreat

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, Washington Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Oregon Health and Science University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CIty Forest Retreat

Close to city...but not too close. Relax in the comfort of a fully renovated "rear windows" apartment, overlooking towering cedars and Douglas firs. Birdwatching, urban hiking and easy access in all directions. Close to highest viewpoint in Portland. Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. During colder months, enjoy remote controlled gas fireplace while you read or binge watch your favorite shows in the living room.
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About the area

Portland

Southwest Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this holiday home. Portlandia and McMenamins Crystal Ballroom are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Hoyt Arboretum. Check out an event or a game at Moda Center, and consider making time for Oregon Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Washington Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Periander Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oregon Health and Science University - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Portland State University - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Oregon Zoo - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • PSU South-SW 6th and College Station - 6 min drive
  • Beaverton Hall-Nimbus Station - 13 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OHSU Cafe on Third (SOUTH CAFE) - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Enchanted Sun Breakfast Burritos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aviary Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Cafe & Deli - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and well appointed accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the City Forest Retreat. The property is exactly as advertised and very well equip for all we needed. The location is quiet and peaceful, easy to access downtown, NW, NE and SE Portland.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an easy check in, so nicely appointed. Quiet, beautiful and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The surrounding greenery and quiet neighborhood made this a lovely weekend retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gigi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Portland! These accommodations were amazing! Cozy bed, great large shower, gas fireplace for cozy evenings, great location and comfortable seating area. Book your stay! You won’t be disappointed!!!! Would stay there again if we ever return to a Portland!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with incredible forest view. Host was very kind and accomodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and hope the property will be available for our next trip to Portland.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, clean and close to the city

We had an excellent stay at City Forest Retreat. The property was clean and modern, it was a perfect home base for a trip to Portland. The owner was easy to communicate with, timely and pleasant. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tree House

This is lovely spot. So close to downtown very quiet. I hope to stay again.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Thanks for the nice review, Joe. Hope you were able to finalize the car sale! Thank you for taking such good care of my place-- it doesn't look like you were even there ;)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Great location in quiet scenic neighborhood but a close enough drive to all the city action or easy get out of town. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and views were spectacular! A true escape from the city surrounded by cedars and doug firs. Everything from the blankets and pillows to the cookware was high quality, and despite the small size of the kitchen, it truly had everything I needed to cook a full meal. One thing to note is that there is a small, high window in the bedroom with no curtain, and while it wasn’t a problem for me personally, if you are sensitive to morning/evening light, you’ll want to bring an eye mask.Would definitely stay here again! Perfect for a solo stay or a romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic stay ! This little cozy forest retreat is perfect for you and someone else. Comfortable bed and AMAZING shower. Heather was extremely courteous offering any sort of help and or guidance about the city. 10/10 would recommend. Will be back. Additionally the cleanliness of this spot was also a 10/10 not a speck of dust, stain, frayed or torn anything. Thank you Heather !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy forest bungalow outside Downtown Portland!

The house was immaculate and James and Heather were amazing hosts. We didn’t expect to spend a lot of time at the VRBO while in Portland, but we ended up spending most of our mornings here drinking coffee and staring out into the beautiful forest. And when we did leave, it was an easy 10 minute Uber into the city. Such a wonderful place to spend a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather’s cottage is so cozy and peaceful! Definitely enjoyed the fireplace, comfortable bed and beautiful bathroom. Quiet and very private.The only thing I would mention is that the home is located on a steep hill with a dead end. Parking and turning around is quite tight and challenging. There is a staircase outside down into the unit. These both were a bit of a surprise and a challenge for my nearly 80 year old mother that was traveling with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super place for adult couple who wants quiet accommodations

This was a great place for our stay while grandson graduated from college. Comfortable accommodations. FANTASTIC shower!!! Beautiful setting. We never saw any deer, but did see a coyote several blocks away. Easy access to Interstates, downtown, Multnomah Village. Did I mention the wonderful shower? (Worth mentioning more than once.) The owner even left some nice treats for us! We heartily recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had such an incredible stay here while tending an important work project. It was so deeply peaceful and restorative to be in such a beautiful wooded setting while still being right in Portland. It was cozy, clean, beautifully curated, comfortable, quiet, and a true treasure of a stay. Thank you, sooo much!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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