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River Forest Retreat

House in Milwaukie, OR

12 guests·5 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.5 · 38 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Riverfront backyard with hot tub and crackling firepit for evenings

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Downstairs media lounge offers cozy streaming nights after river adventures

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Stunning Willamette River views; minutes to groceries and downtown Portland

What guests are saying

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4.5

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 38 reviews

Guests consistently praise the property's stunning river views and spacious layout, making it a comfortable choice for groups. Many appreciate the well-equipped kitchen and relaxing hot tub. However, some reviews highlight concerns regarding cleanliness and the need for additional supplies. Issues such as outdated bathrooms and maintenance challenges have been noted, alongside positive interactions with property management. Overall, visitors enjoy the tranquil setting and ample amenities, ideal for a peaceful getaway.

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Property details

On the main level there are three beautifully appointed bedrooms all with king beds. The one furthest back is slightly larger and has an entire wall of windows with more unbelievable river views. Descending downstairs, you'll find the lower-level lounge and media area. This cozy and quite room is where the group can sit back and relax while streaming your favorite shows. There are two additional spacious bedrooms with king beds on the lower level as well. They share the second full bathroom. You will also find the washer and dryer on this level if needed. One of the most special parts of this home is the backyard oasis. A new hot tub has been installed allowing you to soak your troubles away while enjoying the sights and sounds of this riverside paradise. Whether you want a competitive game of cornhole or just to relax around the firepit, there is something for everyone. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We are excited for you to be one of our first guests at the River Forest Retreat. We truly want you to enjoy your time and make some wonderful memories with your group. That being said, this is not a party or gathering house for groups that can't control their noise levels. We have relationships with all of our neighbors who have our direct contact information. Quiet time is 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. Please stay indoors during this time, keep the windows and doors closed and keep the volume to an enjoyable but reasonable level. If it is loud enough to be heard outside in these conditions, it is too loud for you to remain our guest. This property includes a noise alert monitoring system in order to ensure that neighborhood noise levels are respected. Again, please realize we want every group to enjoy their time, laugh, have fun and make memories. These devices are only to ensure noise levels don't reach a threshold that bothers our neighbors. Also, please note there is no electronic video surveillance monitoring pools or spas, or on the interior of the house. PET FRIENDLY: **There is a $100 pet fee per pet with a maximum of $300 (3 pets). Although we are pet-friendly please note your pet must not be left unattended at the house without you present, even if in a crate/kennel. *Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1 (main level): King bed Bedroom 2 (main level): King bed Bedroom 3 (main level): King bed Bedroom 4 (lower level): King bed Bedroom 5 (lower level): King bed Amenities: ★ Incredible panoramic Willamette River views ★ Hot tub on covered patio (We strive to make sure hot tubs are working at all times. If they are not working due to circumstances outside of our control, unfortunately we cannot provide any type of refund for the inconvenience.) ★ Fire-pit ★ Cornhole ★ New décor and furnishing throughout ★ 3 Gas Fireplaces Location: ★ Steps away from banks of Willamette River ★ 1 Mile to groceries, restaurants, and entertainment ★ 6 Mile to Oaks Amusement Park ★ 7 Miles to West Linn ★ 9 Miles to downtown Portland ★ 17 Miles to Portland International Airport Minimum age to book this property is : 25

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

Guest reviews

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Steven

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August 2026

Everything was as advertised. Beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Would definitely recommend.

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Lindsey

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July 2026

Pros: beautiful location, on river, easy to find, clean interior. Cons: not clean exterior patio, steps to river are broken and dangerous and need to be addressed immediately. Lacked some pretty basic kitchen supplies like a can opener. No window shades in main floor bedrooms. Felt that we paid for the scenery and location vs a really great house. We had kids, so the river access was great albeit really dicey to get down stairs. Host was not super responsive when we requested they address some of the issues, including leaving enough laundry and dishwasher soap for the trip when we had 4 adults and 4 kids staying. Probably would not stay here again. I hope they take the time to fix the things they need to and spend the bit of money to improve the house supplies.

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Jeff And Rosa

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July 2026

Loved the 5 king beds and access to the beach. Would definitely stay again!

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Jeanette

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June 2026

We really enjoyed this property and used it like a bridal suite with all the bridesmaids traveling in for the "destination" wedding. The hot tub was perfect for ladies and the view of the river was so serene.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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