Rare Riverside Retreat
Bed and Breakfast in West Linn, OR
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this bed and breakfast
Space
The >1250 sq ft apartment opens on to a small garden, and overlooks a wide sweep of the Willamette river, with an abundance of wildlife-viewing and fishing opportunities.
Guest access
Guests have access to kayaks (with life jackets), an outdoor BBQ, and direct river access through the adjacent public easement. Fishing rods and bicycles may also be available (with a limited selection of helmets).
Guest interaction
The host is generally available to answer questions, or offer suggestions for local venues and activities.
Neighborhood overview
Our home is centrally located between downtown Portland (by car or the recently opened MAX orange line), and historic Oregon City, close to the Willamette Falls, Milwaukie Farmers market, the Sellwood shopping and dining area, Mount Hood and the Columbia Gorge. The Milwaukie/Oak Grove trolley trail is close by, offering a safe, scenic artery by which to explore the area, by foot or bicycle.
Getting around
The apartment comes with a dedicated parking space, and nearby public transportation includes the Orange line, for easy, parking-free exploration of the greater Portland area.
Other things to note
The self-contained, recently remodeled apartment boasts a fully-equipped kitchen, with large refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, dishes, glassware, flatware, and cooking and baking utensils. Bar stools accommodate two on-the-go breakfast diners, with additional available on request. We provide a selection of breakfast food items to suit your tastes, on request. (You do the fixing and serving!)
The stocked bathroom/laundry area includes a walk-in closet, washer/dryer, ironing board and iron, and cleaning essentials. A spacious living room includes a dining nook for 4, comfortable family-friendly seating (that opens up into a double XL bed), over-sized plush beanbags (that may also be used as mattresses, for additional children), a projector and screen hook-up for cozy evening entertainment. There is also a smart HD 1080p TV that streams viewing services with a Blue-Ray/DVD player. The upper-level bedroom with a queen bed opens out to a small balcony with a majestic view of the Willamette River. It includes a workstation, a children's nook with a pull-out twin-sized sleeper sofa. The nook is stocked with toys and games, a baby/toddler bassinet, and a closet for personal items.
We have a 5-year-old family dog and a new puppy who are confined to the main property, separate from the guest property.
The space accommodates a total of 4 comfortably, and 6 if two are children under the age of 10.
House Rules
Respect our place while we share it with you.
Quiet after 10:00 pm.
Not suitable for pets
No parties or events
No indoor smoking.
No unauthorized guests.
Not safe for children (0-12 years) without close supervision.
The >1250 sq ft apartment opens on to a small garden, and overlooks a wide sweep of the Willamette river, with an abundance of wildlife-viewing and fishing opportunities.
Guest access
Guests have access to kayaks (with life jackets), an outdoor BBQ, and direct river access through the adjacent public easement. Fishing rods and bicycles may also be available (with a limited selection of helmets).
Guest interaction
The host is generally available to answer questions, or offer suggestions for local venues and activities.
Neighborhood overview
Our home is centrally located between downtown Portland (by car or the recently opened MAX orange line), and historic Oregon City, close to the Willamette Falls, Milwaukie Farmers market, the Sellwood shopping and dining area, Mount Hood and the Columbia Gorge. The Milwaukie/Oak Grove trolley trail is close by, offering a safe, scenic artery by which to explore the area, by foot or bicycle.
Getting around
The apartment comes with a dedicated parking space, and nearby public transportation includes the Orange line, for easy, parking-free exploration of the greater Portland area.
Other things to note
The self-contained, recently remodeled apartment boasts a fully-equipped kitchen, with large refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, dishes, glassware, flatware, and cooking and baking utensils. Bar stools accommodate two on-the-go breakfast diners, with additional available on request. We provide a selection of breakfast food items to suit your tastes, on request. (You do the fixing and serving!)
The stocked bathroom/laundry area includes a walk-in closet, washer/dryer, ironing board and iron, and cleaning essentials. A spacious living room includes a dining nook for 4, comfortable family-friendly seating (that opens up into a double XL bed), over-sized plush beanbags (that may also be used as mattresses, for additional children), a projector and screen hook-up for cozy evening entertainment. There is also a smart HD 1080p TV that streams viewing services with a Blue-Ray/DVD player. The upper-level bedroom with a queen bed opens out to a small balcony with a majestic view of the Willamette River. It includes a workstation, a children's nook with a pull-out twin-sized sleeper sofa. The nook is stocked with toys and games, a baby/toddler bassinet, and a closet for personal items.
We have a 5-year-old family dog and a new puppy who are confined to the main property, separate from the guest property.
The space accommodates a total of 4 comfortably, and 6 if two are children under the age of 10.
House Rules
Respect our place while we share it with you.
Quiet after 10:00 pm.
Not suitable for pets
No parties or events
No indoor smoking.
No unauthorized guests.
Not safe for children (0-12 years) without close supervision.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of West Linn, OR
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Reviews
10.0
This place was a perfect location for us to be near our kids and granddaughter for Christmas. Clean, quiet and comfortable with very responsive hosts. We’ll stay again!
10.0
Beautiful, peaceful spot. Met our needs perfectly.
Very friendly and responsive host.
Would certainly stay here again.
10.0
Therese is lovely & welcoming w quick replies. Couldn’t have asked for a more restful and enjoyable time. Her family is delightful wo being intrusive. Views of river! Exactly as described, immaculately clean, kitchen/appt well stocked. Comfy bed. Kayaks ready to use. Will come back again!
10.0
We stayed 3 nights while visiting family in Portland. Location was perfect for downtown proximity and walks along the river. Beautiful apartment, plenty of space, well stocked kitchen, and our host was delightful!
10.0
So much more than we expected, pics don’t do it justice. Therese was lovely.
10.0
Therese's rental is great. There is plenty of space and the rental much larger inside than the pictures show. Great location need everything you need, but set off main rd so very peaceful stay along river. A must stay if you're staying for any length of time in the area.
10.0
The place was above expectations and had everything we needed for a nice relaxing stay. The bed was so comfortable. The hosts even set up the grill for us one night. I would definitely stay here again!
10.0
We stayed eight nights at this rental. We were in town visiting family in Sellwood and Milwaukie so the location was perfect for us
The location is in a quiet neighborhood on the river.
We liked having all the amenities of home. We couldn’t think of anything we needed that wasn’t there for us to use. The place was also clean and comfortable.
Therese was a great host. She accommodated us when we wanted to have a cookout on the back patio with some family.
Definitely recommend this rental. We will rent again next time we come to town.
10.0
They got is specific breakfast food. The place was. Very clean. The river is right out back. We got to watch sea lions at sunset. The bed was very comfortable and the comforter is great. We loved it.
10.0
Super clean and very peaceful.
10.0
My husband and I stayed at Therese’s lovely guest unit for 4 nights recently. We chose it for its close proximity to family. The unit had everything we needed with its full kitchen, roomy bathroom, and spacious bedroom upstairs. Our adult daughter stayed one night on the pull out couch. The best part was the view of the river and the lovely backyard. Also it was totally quiet making sleep very easy. Plenty of private parking too. Therese was very kind and accommodating and we would be happy to stay there again.
10.0
It is a lovely site, even in the rain. The owner did not communicate with me prior to my arrival regarding check in, though I wrote to her twice, so I just showed up, and the door was open. The place was clean, but only 1/2 roll of toilet paper, so had to re-stock paper products while there. Also, when the wind blows, there was something loose on the building that made a noise all night long. It sounded like someone tossing a basketball at the house. Otherwise, the kitchen was nice, eggs and fruit and bread in the frig, coffee in the freezer, and a nice French press to make the coffee. Met the owner once; very nice.
5.0
The place was even better than we expected, the hostess was gracious and the home was very clean with lots of little extras that we did not expect, we will look for this VRBO every time we come to visit Portland
4.0
Clean and comfortable (except for the heat wave) was fun and relaxing watching the river activities.
5.0
We loved staying at Therese's place by the river! The location is central to many Portland activities yet is in a quiet and beautiful location on the river. The guest house is clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, very well equipped and even stocked with a nice variety of breakfast foods and coffee. Also very nice to have a washer and dryer in the unit. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend to others!
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in West Linn?
The average price for a rental in West Linn is R 3,336 per night. This rental is R 553 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rare Riverside Retreat . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rare Riverside Retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Rare Riverside Retreat ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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