Live the Dream on the Lovely Willamette River
About this house rental
Located in Milwaukie, this attractive house for $495 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Very beautiful, private and romantic getaway! Cozy and comfortable with all the amenities including a fully stocked kitchen, plush towels and linens, spa robes, beach towels and washer/dryer. Walking distance to Milwaukie's Farmers market, shops and restaurants. Minutes to many local breweries and restaurants galore. Beautiful cedar hot tub right on the riverbank under a stunning one-hundred-year-old weeping willow tree is complimentary with your stay. Keurig Coffee & Treats are supplied with your stay as well as Chocolates on your bed. Your main bed is located right next to a natural wood-burning fireplace and looks out to the beautiful Willamette River view through large windows which adjoin the living room. The main full bath has a shower and a bath tub. The decor is very romantic and soothing. The basic booking includes 3 queen beds and 1.5 baths. An additional private suite with a queen bed and full bath is available for those who book 7+ guests or need more than 3 beds or the additional bath. Let me know in advance if you need the extra bed and full bath as it is a separate suite which may be included for an additional fee of $50pp/$100 per night. This additional suite is never rented out to other guests at the same time, the property is all yours, not shared with anyone. You have a private deck, large hot tub right on the riverbank, two outdoor grills and several lovely seating areas, as well as full access to the entire lovely grounds. In the summer you also have a private beach. You will truly fall in love with it here! The new MAX Orange Line is now open, making travel without a car a breeze! The MAX stop is walking distance and will take you to downtown Portland in a 20 minute scenic ride. Travel to and from the airport is also a breeze with the new MAX rail. Enjoy comfort and privacy in this beautiful oasis and enjoy all that Portland has to offer! This home is nestled within a quiet, friendly neighborhood located just a short drive to downtown Portland (12 min.), and the heart of Sellwood-Moreland (3 min.) with nearby freeway entry allowing for convenient access to the airport (20 min.). Mass transit is just a few blocks away. The Portland area abounds with wineries and we are only 20 minutes from the North Willamette Valley and Dundee Hills wine country. Enjoy the nearby Milwaukie & Moreland Theaters, Milwaukie Farmer’s Market (on Sundays), Portland Saturday Market, Oaks Park, New Seasons Market, Fred Meyers, Saburo's Sushi, Jade Thai, Ginos Italian, Portofino Italian, ChaChaCha Mexican Taqueria, and a variety of restaurants including brew pubs, coffee shops, family-friendly and fine dining. Downtown Portland is only 12 minutes away and a few must-go-to restaurants are Jakes Famous Crawfish (A Portland classic! Try the Dungeness Crab Leg Saute'!) and Portland City Grill for an amazing view of the city and fabulous food and ambience. Hop on the freeway and be at Multnomah Falls and beautiful hiking in the Gorge in only 40 minutes. Go another 30 minutes and you will be in Hood River, windsurfing capital of the world. Enjoy wineries, see the windsurfers and kite boarders, do the Fruit Loop, eat, drink and be merry ~ they have quaint bistros, fabulous dining and numerous festivals. For mountain enthusiasts, Mt. Hood's Government Camp is only 1 hour 11 minutes from our home, (or continue on from Hood River and be there in 30 more minutes) where you will find SkiBowl, Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort, lake and river fishing, hiking, and much more. Take the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway for a very full day! Property manager nearby, available any time you need anything, just call. *Note: This is a gorgeous property, and I get numerous requests for holding events here such as weddings, family reunions, etc., however, we are in a neighborhood and must be respectful of our neighbors, so we can no longer allow events. The city will not allow it. Small gatherings are OK as well as photo shoots with pre-approval. If you are wondering if your idea or gathering is considered an "event" please ask, it is possible that we can work something out. *Please note that this property is not recommended for elderly/handicapped folks who have difficulty walking as there are stairs to access the property and yard. Keywords: suite, studio, resort, spa, house, bungalow, casita, hale, Ohana, Bnb, Portland, OR.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Milwaukie, OR
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(184 Reviews)
5.0
Sara is an amazing hostess, very helpful and friendly. Great communication and very sweet. Lovely property and very close to Portland
5.0
I rented the house for Thanksgiving weekend with my brother and my two college-age kids who go to university in Oregon. Sarah was a most-gracious host, very friendly and available to answer any and all questions. The neighborhood is fantastic, with two large parks on either side and nice walking trails through the woods along the Willamette river. The view from the house is a 10+!! Highly receommended.
3.0
Although the backyard and river are absolutely stunning… The house, however, is not. There is a long, very uneven step way down to the underground apartment which is located underneath the main home.
There is a SLICK slope to get to the kitchen, And the smell of mildew under the sink is absolutely disgusting. The furniture is extremely uncomfortable. If you want to sleep here, this is not the place. You will hear constant walking and movement above your head when the owners are home. You will also smell their food cooking in your unit as well. This is not a VRBO for anyone over 50.
5.0
My wife and I stayed at Sarah’s place for a week around the Reed College graduation. Great spot on the water in a nice neighborhood for walks etc - also convenient to Reed. Had a small BBQ in the gorgeous garden which was really great.
Used the house as a base for graduation but also for exploring much of Oregon that week.
1.0
The property was filthy, I have pictures of dirty drawers, filthy chairs and mold in closets and on shower curtains. The pictures of the property are deceiving and misleading. the "walkway" is actually a steep series of steps that were covered with chestnuts, not swept, dangerous and precarious to walk on. The property is advertised as a stand alone house, in fact it is a converted basement. with the owners living above in the actual house. The property is advertised as 3 bedrooms, in fact the one kingsize bed bed is IN THE LIVING ROOM. It is NOT a master-bedroom.The pictures make it look like a separate and contained bedroom it is not. Fraudulent misrepresentation. The other 2 bedrooms are tiny, and dirty. The kitchen is substandard. I was very displeased and was offered the "suite" upstairs at no added charge, that too was filthy with mold. I DO NOT RECOMMEND.
The location is lovely by the river. Everything else was bad.
5.0
The back yard was AMAZING!. Kitchen was well stocked. The hostess lives on site and was very pleasant and responsive.
We would definitely come back and stay again.
5.0
My husband and I have been renting vacation rentals for the last 15 years. I was a little hesitant to rent this one due to the owner was on the premises, because of a bad past experience. I couldn't of been more wrong. Sara was so great!
The property is absolutely beautiful and serene. You don't even have to leave the property to find things to do. The whaler and dock, kayaks, bikes, paddle board, fishing, and the most beautiful views.
Anything we wanted to do, Sara and Joe made it happen, but gave us complete privacy. Thank you for sharing your amazing home with us. 5Stars all the way! Gigi
5.0
The 8 of us lived the dream, we all thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Our host, Sara was wonderful. Would definitely stay there again.
4.0
We had a great vacation and loved this spot. It’s a beautiful location, comfortable home, and Sara has lots of fun stuff available for those who want to play on the Lake. The location is just a short drive into Portland.
Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.
5.0
My stay at this property was magical! Equipment was provided for water activities! The hot tub under a majestic weeping willow provided serenity and relaxation. The multiple seating areas were strategically placed for one to relax and enjoy the view of the river. Other seating areas for out door cooking is canvased from the sun by beautiful grapevines. At night the seating area surrounding the large fire pit made the night’s even more spectacular!
The house offered all of the amenities of home. The beds are beautifully dressed with rich warm bedding’s. All the bed in the three bedrooms had really comfortable mattresses! I slept like a baby!
The wood burning fireplace in my sleeping area was beautiful but i did not use it. I visit was in July. However, the days outside were very warm but inside the house stayed cool from the central air conditioning!
The host was awesome. She was helpful, friendly, courteous and very knowledgeable of the area. I took early morning walks and made new friends in the neighborhood.
I will return to Oregon and when I do, I will return back to this residence! I did not want to leave and could have stayed forever!
Thank you!
4.0
The grounds are beautiful and the host is very responsive. The two guest beds that we used were very soft, think memory foam. The kitchen had everything you need to make meals, but the knives were dull. So adding a knife sharpener would be a good addition, and we consolidated the pots to one shelf so we had a shelf to put out pantry items on because there is not any other storage in the kitchen available for guests. The washer/dryer worked perfectly.
Four draw backs that prevent us from coming back were: the largest TV is in the smaller room with the smallest sofa/smaller TV in biggest room, the only air conditioning vent is in the kitchen so we had to run fans in the bedrooms at night to stay cool, the blinds needed to be closed during the afternoon (so no view) to keep the house cool), and the plastic shower curtains with the narrow hoop makes for a claustrophobic showering experience (the curtains are touching on both sides at all times).
I recommend installing a larger hoop above the tub and using cloth curtains so they don’t cling to people and can be cleaned/bleached.
5.0
Such a great place for our family to gather. A perfect home base for our adventures in Oregon. Close enough to Portland but away from the bustle. Our family of 6 kids all fit and loved the stay.
Felt very safe and secluded. Our kids loved the kayaks and hot tub and just walking along the river’s edge. Magnificent picture window view of the water and the lovely grounds. Could sit and stare at that view for hours. So nice to unplug in the little oasis she’s cultivated in the back yard.
Sara was responsive and helpful. She even brought us a dozen eggs from her hens on the property.
Would stay here any time we come back to the area.
3.0
Beautiful setting. Listing states 4 beds in 4 bedrooms with 2 1/2 baths for the listed price but read the fine print. Go there knowing that you will have 2 beds in 2 bedrooms and 1 bed in the living room and 1 1/2 baths.
5.0
Such a great place for our family to gather. A perfect home base for our adventures in Oregon. Close enough to Portland but away from the bustle. Our family of 6 kids all fit and loved the stay.
Felt very safe and secluded. Our kids loved the kayaks and hot tub and just walking along the river’s edge. Magnificent picture window view of the water and the lovely grounds. Could sit and stare at that view for hours. So nice to unplug in the little oasis she’s cultivated in the back yard.
Sara was responsive and helpful. She even brought us a dozen eggs from her hens on the property.
Would stay here any time we come back to the area.
5.0
This was an excellent location for my family to get together while celebrating a graduation and an anniversary. The home is comfortable and provides the comforts of a home. The bedroom connected to the living room has a view of the Willamette River. The hot tub, kayaks, and beautiful grounds enhanced the experience. The privacy of the optional fourth bedroom is nice.
5.0
This was a beautiful yard off the water. The second day we stood here it was a crystal blue sky in the morning and everything was very lovely. We also enjoyed the fact that there’s chickens on the property with us. I highly recommend you stay here.
5.0
The property is incredible. Beautiful grounds lead to the banks of the river where visitors can launch the owner supplied paddle boards and kayaks. The views are amazing, the house is great and the location can't be beat. Paddle to downtown Portland if you are feeling ambitious.
The stay and host far exceeded our expectations.
5.0
We came here 9 years ago and it was magical. So of course we needed to celebrate our 6th anniversary here. It was just as we remembered and the hot tub was the cherry on top. Thank you for helping make our anniversary so special! We can’t wait to come back!
2.0
The owner gave us a full refund without hassle when we left for a hotel due to the hot water not working, the place was very cold upon arrival, hair on bedding, hot tub not working well, towels were old and smelly and the overall quality was poor especially in regard to the price. ,
5.0
Fun place to stay and enjoy the view. The property is eclectic with a nice layout for everyone to enjoy. This place worked well for our small group but we all wished the kitchen was a bit bigger. Overall, a cool place that we enjoyed for a few days in November.
3.0
The host was lovely and the property was beautiful. The only think I may suggest is making the guest more aware that you are living in the top part of the house, the guest in the bottom part. Which leads me to the unknowingly bed in the living area where guest pass by to use the kitchen. The beds were all horribly uncomfortable and the place smelled of cats/ or mold. I couldn’t put my finger on it. The towels smelled bad as well. So just some updating on the inside and the place would be perfect. Lovely area, located close to downtown. And like I stated before the property was amazing on the lake, we did enjoy the hot tub and the host made us a bonfire ok the last night.
5.0
We loved our stay at this beautiful property. The interior was nicely appointed with everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable. But our favorite aspect was the grounds- sitting in a hot tub beneath a gorgeous weeping willow, morning coffee on the water's edge, evening firepit. We didnt use the SUP or kayaks because we were just so relaxed! We would definitely stay here again - it felt like we were at a river retreat!
5.0
The properties views were amazing, Sara was the best host and very friendly and accommodating. The home was beautiful with all you need to have a relaxing time. On sight spa service was highly appreciated.
5.0
Location, location, location!! We gathered as a family of six adults to explore the Portland area. We were greeted with a beautiful property where we could come back and relax at the end of the day to enjoy the hot tub, fire pit and outside seating . We also had fun using the paddle board and kanaka on site. Sara, the owner had gotten them out and placed them by the River for us to use at our convenience. The fresh eggs she gave us was a tasty surprise. Thanks Sara, for a wonderful stay!
5.0
Very relaxing home with beautiful views. Access to paddleboards and kayaks was a great bonus to allow us to enjoy the river and the state park (with great rocks to jump off of) right across the way. Quick access to city center to enjoy the culture and great food. 40 minutes to river rafting. Already miss being there.
5.0
Wonderful setting for a staycation while our house was being worked on. The grounds are beautiful, the river relaxing, and the inside was cozy and comfortable. Sara was the perfect host, and she is an excellent masseuse!
5.0
We came to Portland to gather with family that we haven’t seen in a while, while mourning the loss of loved ones. This property provided us all we needed, a serene location for reflection, and a fantastic place to make new memories while with loved ones. We had the most wonderful time and cannot wait to come back. The owner was wonderful. We highly recommend!
4.0
Beautiful, Beautiful Gardens. River access is great.
Our stay was really nice. We paddle-boarded and had a great time. It was a very relaxing, fun weekend.
5.0
Best vacation rest, relax and rejuvenate
Thank you Sara,
For sharing your home, allowing us to check in early and having everything ready for 8 of us for our visit for 6 days. What a beautiful place. The view of the river is just stunning to look at everyday from am to pm. The sky and entire landscape was so breathtaking and we all enjoyed it so much.
The hot tub, paddle board and kayak was used daily so thank you for having the extra items on property for all of us to use each day.
Also, the home grown eggs were delicious.
We hope to come back in the future.
Thank you Sara,
Party of 8
4.0
Beautiful property and amenities including barbecue area and hot tub were quite nice. Location on the river serene.
Living space spacious but one bedroom without private access and was off the living area. Limited to one shower and second bathroom a tight fit with a rocky toilet but clean and functional. No mention that owner lives on the property
5.0
This is a perfect spot for Family Gatherings. Lots of indoor and outdoor space, quiet, and beautiful riverfront property. The host, Sara, is extremely friendly and accommodating. Overall, just a really great place to stay.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The decorating touches through the house are lovely and the beds and furniture are very comfortable. We really enjoyed sitting around the fire pit and soaking in the hot tub while enjoying the view of the river and lovely gardens. There's a lovely walk through the park directly south of the property, or go right to walk along river paths. My dog was in heaven! The location is just perfect as you are close enough to enjoy the attractions in Portland, Oregon City and Lake Oswego. This place is a winner and I'd love to come back sometime during the warm summer months to kayak and fish. Highly recommend!
4.0
Beautiful property with nice setting. Listing did not note that owner lives on property
Beautiful property and amenities including barbecue area and hot tub were quite nice. Location on the river serene.
Living space spacious but one bedroom without private access and was off the living area. Limited to one shower and second bathroom a tight fit with a rocky toilet but clean and functional. No mention that owner lives on the property
5.0
Perfect for Family Gatherings!
This is a perfect spot for Family Gatherings. Lots of indoor and outdoor space, quiet, and beautiful riverfront property. The host, Sara, is extremely friendly and accommodating. Overall, just a really great place to stay.
5.0
Good location, beautiful views, fresh eggs, clean.
5.0
Beautiful Get Away
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The decorating touches through the house are lovely and the beds and furniture are very comfortable. We really enjoyed sitting around the fire pit and soaking in the hot tub while enjoying the view of the river and lovely gardens. There's a lovely walk through the park directly south of the property, or go right to walk along river paths. My dog was in heaven! The location is just perfect as you are close enough to enjoy the attractions in Portland, Oregon City and Lake Oswego. This place is a winner and I'd love to come back sometime during the warm summer months to kayak and fish. Highly recommend!
4.0
The property was beautiful, very well maintained and the owner (I assume) Sara, was very kind and welcoming. She let us check in early since our flights landed earlier which was very kind.
The property is basically a house that has been divided and Sara lives in the upstairs portion which made accessing her if needed very easy. The access to the Vrbo was not really handicapped friendly, not that we needed handicap access but I think it’s important to have that noted since it’s stairs down the side of the house.
I was a little surprised to walk in to the unit and see a queen sized bed in the main living room, which we were not a huge fan of. There are two bedrooms and then the main living room is also the “3rd bedroom” which was weird. It made it difficult for mornings when you are the early riser and you have to wait until the living room sleepers are up to go do anything in the kitchen. The beds in the bedroom were ok, one was super soft and the other was like sleeping on a table it was so hard. The plumbing in the 1/2 bath is super loud so it would wake other sleepers up if you used it at night. I would say overall it was a really well taken care of property, probably wouldn’t have 6 of us there again because 4 people sharing a half bath and 6 people sharing one bath is not my style. But loved the location and the landscape was beautiful.
5.0
College graduation
Good location, beautiful views, fresh eggs, clean.
4.0
Overall Nice Place
The property was beautiful, very well maintained and the owner (I assume) Sara, was very kind and welcoming. She let us check in early since our flights landed earlier which was very kind.
The property is basically a house that has been divided and Sara lives in the upstairs portion which made accessing her if needed very easy. The access to the Vrbo was not really handicapped friendly, not that we needed handicap access but I think it’s important to have that noted since it’s stairs down the side of the house.
I was a little surprised to walk in to the unit and see a queen sized bed in the main living room, which we were not a huge fan of. There are two bedrooms and then the main living room is also the “3rd bedroom” which was weird. It made it difficult for mornings when you are the early riser and you have to wait until the living room sleepers are up to go do anything in the kitchen. The beds in the bedroom were ok, one was super soft and the other was like sleeping on a table it was so hard. The plumbing in the 1/2 bath is super loud so it would wake other sleepers up if you used it at night. I would say overall it was a really well taken care of property, probably wouldn’t have 6 of us there again because 4 people sharing a half bath and 6 people sharing one bath is not my style. But loved the location and the landscape was beautiful.
5.0
5 stars
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Milwaukie?
The average price for a rental in Milwaukie is $210 per night. This rental is $285 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Live the Dream on the Lovely Willamette River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Live the Dream on the Lovely Willamette River. Enjoy the water!
Is Live the Dream on the Lovely Willamette River pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Live the Dream on the Lovely Willamette River?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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