The Urban Nature Hideaway - 1BR close-in private garden apartment | Apartment in Milwaukie

9.8 (8 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Ardenwald Apartment | The Urban Nature Hideaway - 1BR close-in private garden apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment in Ardenwald, Milwaukie

Welcome to our cozy apartment hideaway, surrounded by nature and close to urban amenities.
Our property is in a family-friendly neighborhood of Milwaukie, situated just outside of Portland city limits, with bike paths and green spaces surrounding us. The yard and garden sanctuary provide a tranquil place to sit, relax and restore.
Our apartment is conveniently located in the Ardenwald neighborhood, within 10 minutes of downtown Portland. There's a bus stop within short walking distance, and the Max station is less than a mile away.
When you step into our peaceful basement apartment, you'll be greeted by artistic and simple amenities. The space has natural light and an open kitchen/living room.
The plant-filled bedroom has a queen-sized comfy bed and ample storage for your belongings. The sun warms and fills the bedroom in the afternoon, drawing you in for a relaxing siesta.
The cozy living room has a full-sized futon couch that folds down into a bed, with several relaxing chairs, books, natural touches and a TV. This open area is created as a restful sanctuary, where you're invited to unwind - stretching on the yoga mat or meditating on floor chairs.
Adjacent to the open living room/sitting area, is a mid-century kitchen that includes a sink and full-sized refrigerator, an induction 2-burner stove top with cookware, a toaster oven and toaster, a coffee maker, electric tea kettle and kitchen island with 2 chairs. All basic cookware and kitchen supplies are provided, in addition to tea and coffee. There's a cozy breakfast nook with a table that seats 2.
The bathroom provides a clean and simple design, with toilet, sink, shower and basic toiletries. We're just a text away if you've forgotten any essentials!
There's a washer and dryer for your use in the apartment.
We use natural cleaning products throughout the space, and have other nature-based touches like bamboo sheets on the bed, and all-natural cotton/wool mattresses for the living room couch and bedroom mattresses.
The apartment will accommodate 3 people (4 depending on age and size, for an additional nominal fee), including families with children. A selection of handcrafted wooden toys, children's games and books are provided for our guests. There are also books for grown ups, like nature guides and local plant and tree identification.
We can provide you with a Pack-n-Play (upon request) with laundered sheets (for an added cost).
You have private full access to the apartment, which is located in the basement of our home. It has a separate outside entrance and keypad entry.
As you arrive, you'll follow a softly-lit stone path that winds around the property and through the garden, leading to the downstairs access located in our backyard.
There is free on-street parking directly in front of our house. We live near public transit, have a bus stop within walking distance, and many urban bike trails surrounding us.
The apartment is located in a safe, quaint neighborhood on a tree-lined walkable street. There is a neighborhood cafe within a 5 min walk. We're situated mid-way between 3 Portland-area community hot spots (Sellwood, Woodstock and downtown Milwaukie) that are a 5 - 10 min drive away. Each of these urban neighborhoods have great local restaurants, eateries, coffee houses, interesting shops, amazing Farmers Markets and antique stores.
Our family lives in the house above the apartment.
We're respectful of quiet times, and are asleep by 10:00p, usually waking around 6a weekdays (later on weekends). You can hear movement and muffled conversation in our comings and goings. We have 2 grown children and 1 tween who are considerate and easy going.
We have friendly domestic pets and urban farm animals that live on the property, reflective of an iconic Portlandia lifestyle. You'll likely see chickens strutting through the backyard, a bunny hopping in the bushes, our dog playing, or our cats lying in the sun. In season, our guests receive fresh organic eggs from our hens🥚🐣 and are welcome to a sampling of veggies, fruits and herbs from our gardens.
No smoking of any substance is allowed in the apartment or on our property. We appreciate your mutual respect of the land and our home while you are here. Thank you.
We pride ourselves on creating a simple, restful and home-away-from-home environment, where you can relax and fully unwind after a day of exploration, adventure and visiting with friends and family. We offer local area suggestions for activities, dining options and attractions, and are available for whatever level of interaction would be supportive during your visit.
Past guests have shared that we go above and beyond to offer a personalized and nurturing touch.

The Urban Nature Hideaway - 1BR close-in private garden apartment is located in Ardenwald. The Urban Nature Hideaway - 1BR close-in private garden apartment provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Parking, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This Apartment features Laundry, Parking, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Urban Nature Hideaway - 1BR close-in private garden apartment has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ardenwald has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Ardenwald, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Unit size: 850 sq ft (79 sq m)
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Composting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: we provide a pack-n-play upon request with fee
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Tracey T.
Aug 24, 2025 11:48:05 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very relaxing space with all the amenities, plus more. 5 stars for sure!
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