Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 4\/ Private\/ Sanitized!!
About this cottage rental
Located in Portland, this lovely cottage for $152 per night is a great choice for your next trip. This renovated cottage (as of May 2017) is located a block away from beautiful Wilshire Park and four blocks away from popular Alberta Street, and two blocks away from the Alameda neighborhood. As experienced vacation rental owners, we understand that you are looking for a five star experience, which we happily provide. This property is about 15 minutes from our airport and less than ten minutes to downtown. Located on a completely private section of our large grounds, this cottage has a privately fenced area and entry. You are guaranteed off street parking right by your cottage gate! Great attention has been given to detail and consideration for comfort, with an upbeat artistic style of professional design. We pride ourselves in high end finishes, including a Tuft and Needle mattress, a luxurious new leather sleeper sofa with a gel top mattress, down pillows, down duvets, and luxurious linens. However, for those of you who prefer down alternative bedding and pillows, we can provide these as well. Our fully equipped brand new kitchen includes white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, a gas range, dishwasher, microwave, full size refrigerator, as well as white dishes, many serving options, a large assortment of spices, coffee, tea, cookware and more. We are eco friendly and provide recyclable grocery bags for your convenience , as well as promoting recycling. Of course, our cottage includes a washer and dryer, with detergent provided., as well as an ironing board and iron. The bathroom has a double seated shower, with a vanity that will hold most of what you may have forgotten on your way out, while you were packing. In case you are concerned, we offer organic cleaning and laundry supplies, throughout the unit. For business travelers and others, we provide all the amenities that you want: high speed internet, a Roku tv, with a generous cable offering and more! Come discover this special location in NE Portland! In addition, we have off street parking for up to two cars, right at the cottage entrance. Please note that a sizable mini split heating and cooling unit has been installed in the cottage!! Long term tenants are welcome!!! As a side note, our yard is considered a private space. We have two very well behaved dogs, who are in the yard off and on throughout the day, with my being present . As such, we ask that you not use the yard door, unless we have arranged a meet and greet with my dogs. This cottage is legally permitted by the City of Portland: 17-118035-000-00-HO 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Please consider purchasing a cancellation insurance policy through CSA insurance company prior to making a reservation. You can book this through VRBO directly and can reach them at 877/202/4291. Please note that we are dutifully adhering to strict cleanliness during this pandemic. You will find antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer upon arrival. In addition, you have a private entrance to the cottage, which no one else uses.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of Portland, OR
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(111 Reviews)
5.0
Well maintained and great location. Safe neighborhood within walking distance to shopping and restaurants on Alberta St. Very quiet and clean.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage is clean, well appointed and charming. Will definitely be back!
5.0
Great size and location. Very well stocked in the kitchen and throughout
5.0
We loved our stay here! Lill is a wonderful host, she provides everything you could need and more, and is super responsive and nice. I appreciated how clear the instructions in the house manual are, you don't always get that and have to guess or ask questions. My husband and I had just the right amount of space to relax, cook when we felt like it, and have our two adult kids share a meal with us there a couple of times. The bed and bedding are super cozy and comfortable, which we much appreciated too! We will definitely stay here again on future visits. 5 stars!!!
5.0
A lot of heart and thoughtfulness obviously went into every square foot of the ample 900+ space – a coordinated theme of fun and art. You can expect a neatly well-stocked home, divine bedding (even the pull-out) and joyful views of birds and grand fig trees through kitchen window. On the street, you’ll pass just a handful of houses fronted by careful gardens on your way to indulge in nature at Wilshire Park.
The hostess provided a perfect balance of support and privacy – quick to respond to queries, yet never intruding. Often, it’s the little touches that matter – being greeted with my favorite wine, finding her succinct, yet warm and friendly, property manual.
Finally, I’m pleased to report that the financial transactions went smoothly even with a change in our dates.
Monica
5.0
Lils Zenn Cottage was perfectly set up and expertly decorated for our stay. The personalized treatment and hospitality was amazing and the added bottle of wine on arrival was a very nice touch after a long travel day. The location was perfect and worked well for visiting family and exploring the city. The nearby park provided a great place to walk and relax, and Lil's added cheer with fresh tomatos and offering of banana bread were greatly appreciated. We will be back and we highly recommend this vacation cottage for anyone looking to have a wonderful and relaxing stay in Portland!! Well done Lil!!
5.0
Our visit to see our daughter in Portland began and ended at Lil’s wonderful Zen Cottage. It was cozy, spacious, clean and comfortable. She had all the amenities we needed to feel like we were at home. A full size kitchen made cooking easy and the it was a plus not to worry about street parking. The neighborhood has several parks and restaurants nearby, and it was very safe to take an evening stroll. We will definitely be returning on our next visit.
5.0
Everything was great! Lill is a fabulous hostess. I will stay here again for sure.
5.0
We have stayed at Lill's before. The location is great. Near a park and restaurants. The cottage is spotless and we had everything we needed. I am sure we will be back when visiting our children in Portland.
5.0
Everything was provided for a comfortable stay, lots of extras. Owner was available and helpful, She provided a bottle of wine, bowl of fruit, and bouquet of flowers. Made the stay very enjoyable
5.0
We had a wonderful time in Portland. It was made all the more comfortable and relaxed by this lovely place to stay for two weeks. The host has thought of everything to make the stay stress free and easy for her guests. We were glad to call this place home for a short while. Well equipped kitchen made it possible for us to prepare dinner for guests one evening. Heating and cooling systems worked like a charm for the variable April weather in Portland.
5.0
We have rented many homes through the rental services and I must say that Lill is the nicest most accommodating host we have had,. The property is well maintained, it is very nicely decorated, is well stocked and is warm and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
5.0
What a lovely cottage, with all of the amenities you could need, even a full kitchen. Loved my stay, felt very cozy. Enjoyed long walks in the neighborhood and Wilshire park. Lill was fantastic and I will definitely stay again.
5.0
Quiet part of town, clean and comfortable. I would stay here again.
5.0
We appreciated everything about this cottage. Location was wonderful…beautiful, walkable neighborhood, close to park and Alberta shops, restaurants and galleries. The cottage was clean and well equipped with amenities that made the stay comfortable. Lil was a very accommodating and helpful host! We will definitely return next time we visit Portland!
5.0
This cottage has everything you need to enjoy your stay in Portland. It was perfect for us, a party of two. We particularly like the easy to use heating system which allowed us to manage temps in the different areas of the house. The kitchen is well equipped and the host is easy to contact.
5.0
The name truly suits this Get-Away cottage as a peaceful retreat with great walking access to NE Portland. Interior is clean, artistic, spacious, then outside you are just steps away from one of the most beautiful city parks. Complete privacy, yet the host is next door for any questions. We'll be back!
5.0
The property was immaculate and located in a nice part of Portland. It might have been the best equipped property we’ve ever rented. We did a fair amount of cooking and had what we needed. The gas range has four burners of various sizes. Even the knives were sharp, which never happens in a rental home. The owner, Lill, was a great host. She left us a bottle of wine and shared some stew she’d just made. There are spices and condiments and decent ground coffee and coffee maker. Laundry detergent and dishwasher soap are supplied. The bed is comfortable and there’s a dining room table and a desk.
5.0
The property presents just as pictured. It is spacious and user friendly for the over 60 crowd. The kitchen and bath were both well supplied. There is not an outdoor patio to enjoy but there is a lovely park at the end of the block. The neighborhood is residential and quiet. It is well located for the Alberta Arts district with an abundance of dining choices nearby. It's a huge plus that there is on site parking. Have already recommended to other family looking to visit Portland.
5.0
Had everything needed for a very comfortable stay. Excellent location.
5.0
This property was one of the cleanest and most comfortable rental in which we have ever stayed. It has a great cozy vibe, but was very spacious.
About four blocks from Alberta street and one block from a large park, this Portland neighborhood rental is a great quiet oasis.
Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable bed and two separate living spaces made our stay a pleasure.
Booking, check in and communication with the owner couldn’t have been easier. We look forward to staying here on our next trip back to PDX.
5.0
We spent 12 days in the cottage as we were awaiting the arrival of our first grandchild. Lill is the ultimate host! She is so gracious and kind. We had absolutely everything we needed and more. She joined us in our excitement when our granddaughter was born, gifting us with beautiful flowers from her garden. I love this very walkable neighborhood! I walked each day in nearby Wilshire Park and beyond. We enjoyed New Seasons Market and restaurants and shopping in the neighborhood and the nearby Alberta Arts District. Lill has thought of everything! We will see her again!
5.0
Lovely cottage
We throughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It’s centrally located in a quiet well kept neighborhood. The property is within minutes of a number of stores for groceries and or meals and coffee. The cottage has a very comfortable queen bed plus a sofa sleeper. The dining area haas a full size dining table, the kitchen had everything we needed from coffee to making a full breakfast. The weather was hot during our stay but the split unit kept us cool and we even had a fan in the bedroom during sleeping. The bathroom was spacious and clean with plenty of towels. I especially liked having a washer & dryer so I didn’t have to worry about if I packed enough. My Husband and myself were so comfortable and at ease staying at this cottage that we will definitely staying again on our next visit. Thank you Lill for sharing your cottage with us and for your prompt and easy communication.
5.0
Oregon Stay
It was very nice staying there. Lil had great recommendations for places to eat . She was very easy to get a hold of and extremely hospitable.
5.0
Great host and neighborhood!
We had a wonderful stay in Lill's property, which happened to be in our old neighborhood. We had to make some work calls before the check-in time so I asked Lill if we might be able to check in early. She was very accommodating and allowed us to check in after the cottage was prepared for our arrival. We also noticed that there is now A/C in the unit, which was an update from what an earlier reviewer noted. Lill provided many amenities that made our stay more comfortable and we very much appreciated it! I would recommend this cottage to anyone!
My only suggestion is for the cleaners to be a little more thorough in the bathroom where I found a few spots that had been overlooked, but they were easily addressed with supplies that were available.
5.0
Charming neighborhood, clean cottage, gracious host
Really enjoyed my time staying at this property! It's very clean, comfortable, and well-appointed - everything you need for a multi-day stay. The cottage is located in a charming, walkable neighborhood with lots of restaurants nearby. Our host was gracious, communicative, and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again. 10/10
5.0
Zen Cottage is Right!
This property has it all- everything you need for a relaxing vacation. Walking distance to parks, restaurants and shops. And easy to get on the road for fun day trips. We really didn’t want to leave and will be back!!
5.0
Best place we have ever stayed. Lovely accommodations and a beautiful space. Comfortable, cozy, great location with extremely thoughtful touches. We will stay there again when we come back to Portland.
5.0
Spacious and well-appointed oasis
Best place we have ever stayed. Lovely accommodations and a beautiful space. Comfortable, cozy, great location with extremely thoughtful touches. We will stay there again when we come back to Portland.
5.0
Great location, very comfortable everything we needed and more.
We will definitely rent this property again.
3.0
Not what we thought….
The cottage was nicely decorated, but we had several issues. The 1st was the mold in the bathroom, around faucet in sink, in the shower track…. Very gross. We were led to believe the cottage had AC according to VRBO listing. There was a heat wave in Portland and we specifically wanted AC. THERE WAS ONE UNIT IN DINING ROOM, FAR FROM BEDROOM and not at all functional to cool the air. Sleepless nights due to too hot.. fan in bedroom running at blast which was noisy, moved warm air around, and blew harshly upon us during the night. TV was not working, Lill did nothing 1st 2 nights, whining at her lack of knowledge and expertise…. 3rd day she called cable company and was walked thru a fix. We had TV for 1 day. Cable saying no signal, called Lill, she said she was too tired to deal with our issue. Never even attempted to fix it again.
It was miserable due to heat, no tv, and disgusting bath.
Lill did share food she cooked for herself with us, kept asking if we ate and how was it. She has a beautiful backyard, but guests not allowed to enjoy as that is her private area, so no place to really enjoy outdoors…. Her dog barks a lot, too.
Sorry, Lill…. We will not be back.
5.0
This was a well stocked, clean place to stay. I would happily come back to stay at this property again.
5.0
Great place to stay
This was a well stocked, clean place to stay. I would happily come back to stay at this property again.
5.0
What a wonderful place to stay! I could totally live here. This cottage is the perfect home away from home, and the host Lill could not be any more accommodating. The interior is absolutely beautiful, and provides everything you need for feeling at home. Lill is an amazing host, and communication with her is top notch. She has thought of everything to make this place one of Portland’s finest vacation rentals. I visited Portland during the hottest on record, and Lill made sure that I stayed safe and cool. Thank you so much Lill for everything!
5.0
Beautiful Stay
We absolutely loved our stay. Nice and clean. Comfortable and we had everything you could possibly think of to make our stay feel like home. Can’t wait for our next trip so we can use this beautiful home away from home again.
5.0
5+ Star Retreat
What a wonderful place to stay! I could totally live here. This cottage is the perfect home away from home, and the host Lill could not be any more accommodating. The interior is absolutely beautiful, and provides everything you need for feeling at home. Lill is an amazing host, and communication with her is top notch. She has thought of everything to make this place one of Portland’s finest vacation rentals. I visited Portland during the hottest on record, and Lill made sure that I stayed safe and cool. Thank you so much Lill for everything!
5.0
What a cute place and perfect for our needs. Quiet neighborhood and the owner is fantastic and really makes sure to do all the little things that make a huge difference. Bathroom was even stocked with all the extras like cotton balls, bandages, lotion and q-tips! I actually went and bought the shampoo and conditioner provided for my own home as it was so lovely and smelled so good. The kitchen has everything you will need and more. So nice to stay in a place that clearly expects you to need and use kitchen stuff and doesn’t just supply 3 forks and a glass. Any cook would find what they need in this kitchen. Lovely neighborhood to walk in with a park a block away. Book shelf is full of books about Portland/Oregon and was a nice touch. Owner even stopped by with fresh flowers. Owner lives on the property and is very quick to answer questions or provide information via the VROB app. Could not more highly recommend….. would have given 10 stars instead of 5 if that was an option!
5.0
Fabulous Place, Fabulous Owner
What a cute place and perfect for our needs. Quiet neighborhood and the owner is fantastic and really makes sure to do all the little things that make a huge difference. Bathroom was even stocked with all the extras like cotton balls, bandages, lotion and q-tips! I actually went and bought the shampoo and conditioner provided for my own home as it was so lovely and smelled so good. The kitchen has everything you will need and more. So nice to stay in a place that clearly expects you to need and use kitchen stuff and doesn’t just supply 3 forks and a glass. Any cook would find what they need in this kitchen. Lovely neighborhood to walk in with a park a block away. Book shelf is full of books about Portland/Oregon and was a nice touch. Owner even stopped by with fresh flowers. Owner lives on the property and is very quick to answer questions or provide information via the VROB app. Could not more highly recommend….. would have given 10 stars instead of 5 if that was an option!
5.0
Terrific!
Great place to stay! Wonderful location in nice, quiet neighborhood!
5.0
Lovely cottage
The cottage has everything you need. It is beautifully done. It is quiet and private. Great location near beautiful Wilshire Park. We loved our stay and look forward to returning when we visit our children in Portland.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Portland?
The average price for a rental in Portland is $132 per night. This rental is $20 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 4\/ Private\/ Sanitized!!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 4\/ Private\/ Sanitized!! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 4\/ Private\/ Sanitized!!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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