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Portland Floating Home Getaway w/ Sauna!

Entire home in Portland, OR

4 guests·2 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.9 · 11 reviews

Property details

Relaxation and outdoor fun await as close to the Columbia River as you can get at this waterfront vacation rental in Portland, Oregon! Highlighted by its direct water access, this unique retreat features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a full kitchen for easy at-home dining. Explore Portland’s cultural hotspots and green spaces or take a day trip to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area! When it’s time to unwind, you can enjoy a cozy evening with the pellet stove and the sound of the water.

The space
STR License:19-227031-000-00-HO | Pellet Stove | Complimentary Paddleboard & 2 Kayaks | Boat Dock (Max Boat Size 20’x7’) | Sauna

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Additional Sleeping: Twin Floor Mattress, Crib

INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, board games, sofa, dining table, laptop-friendly workspace
OUTDOOR LIVING: Riverfront views, direct water access, life vests, deck w/ seating
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, espresso machine, coffee grinder, blender, toaster, spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer/dryer, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning, baby monitor, laundry detergent, iron/board, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Water access not fenced (life vests & adult supervision of children required), quiet hours (11:00 PM-7:00 AM), no central heating
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, steep exterior staircase or ramp to enter
PARKING: Designated parking spaces (2 vehicles)

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via self check-in

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not offer central heating
- NOTE: This single-story home requires the use of a steep exterior staircase or ramp to enter
- NOTE: Children must be supervised outside at all times due to the direct water access surrounding the home
- NOTE: Per HOA requirements, children under the age of 12 must wear a life vest while outside and around the moorage of all the docks
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 11:00 PM-7:00 AM

Registration Details
19-227031-000-00-HO

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 queen Bed

What’s included

  • Free parking on premises

    Free parking on premises

  • Washer – In building

    Washer – In building

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central air conditioning

    Central air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Indoor fireplace

    Indoor fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wood-burning stove

    Wood-burning stove

Guest reviews

Star icon 4.9 | 11 reviews
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Erin

Cozy, Cute & Comfortable!

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July 2024

The Otter House was everything we hoped for! The location on the river was relaxing and the house had so many accommodations. Owner Heidi was very accessible and provided all sorts of recommendations - which was a wonderful added bonus. We enjoyed kayaking, SUP'ing, reading/eating/playing games on the deck. The sauna and espresso machine were fun extras. We spent our days out exploring Portland and the surrounding areas, and looked forward to coming home to the house each night. Beds and pillows were comfortable, everything was clean, soaking tub was relaxing, and location was great for accessing all sorts of fun! We are already looking forward to a return trip! Thank you, Heidi, for sharing Otter House with us! :)

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Jennifer

Wonderful stay

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April 2024

We loved our stay at this cozy and beautiful floating home. We particularly loved the cleanliness of the space and we instantly felt at home with the warm pellet stove, comfortable beds and all the things you could need in the kitchen, even some snacks and beverages. We also really enjoyed the outdoor space! The owner was wonderful and easy to communicate with. We wished we could have stayed a bit longer and hope to return!

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MAU

Our October 2023 stay.

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September 2023

The house is well decorated throughout. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to cook there. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay there. The reason that we didn’t check 5 stars is because of the lack of additional notes that we feel it needed to help guests to locate the unit and the designated parking spaces, especially after dusk. Secondly, a warning should be posted about the steep ramp from the street to the unit for guests with luggage, especially the ones with mobility issues. I have provided a private feedback to the owner about those points.

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Chris

Loved our stay!!!

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July 2023

We loved the Otter House!! The host is awesome and the home is so well stocked. It was comfortable and inviting. Evolve was great in sending communications from the moment we booked. We are very happy and looking forward to the next time. Thank you

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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