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Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location!

Holiday home in Eugene with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Nifty Thrifty offers an inviting retreat in Eugene with a gourmet market, restaurants, and shops just around the corner. This 1950s-vintage home features two bedrooms, hardwood floors, a fireplace and private fenced backyard with roses and fruit trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location!

Casual, affordable and oh so conveniently located, Nifty Thrifty is the answer for singles, couples and small families seeking elbow room on a visit to fun and funky Eugene. Park the car in the attached garage: Around the corner (29th and Willamette) you’ll find a gourmet market, and a variety of restaurants and shops. And now, a budding food cart pod just a block away!

Bring a bike or take advantage of the two bus lines that are just steps from your door – either way, you’re within minutes of Fifth Street Market, the Hult Center, Saturday Market, the University of Oregon campus and Hayward Field, or Autzen Stadium. It’s only 20 minutes by car to the Lorane Valley wine country, less than 60 to the whitewater beauty of the McKenzie River, and less than 90 to hike or ski the Cascades. Nothing’s out of reach from this location!

The one-story 1950s-vintage house features two bedrooms, a full bath, hardwood floors, a fireplace, a private fenced and landscaped backyard (roses and fruit trees!) and a laundry. Thanks to the addition of a ductless heat pump, there is AC. The full-sized kitchen is equipped with all the appliances you’ll need to pull together breakfast at the dinette or serve dinner in the dining room. If there’s business on your schedule, there’s a workstation in the master bedroom and WiFi throughout the house. The neighborhood is quiet, safe, friendly, and eclectic.

Said a recent guest: 'Nifty Thrifty was the perfect choice...ideally located, close to shopping, public transit, the university, and Amazon Park with its bicycle & running trails, children's playground and a great dog park. The home is spotless with all the extras one could need, even a garage for the car. The back yard was perfect, completely fenced with plants and lawn and a small patio with a table and chairs. The neighborhood is extremely quiet with very little traffic other than the local residents. All in all, we couldn't have been more pleased...and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a vacation rental in Eugene.'

The details:
• Queen-sized bed in the primary bedroom.
• Full-sized bed in the second bedroom.
• Sofa sleeper (please request information before planning to use it)
• Air bed available for small-child use upon request.
• The house is ramp-equipped for handicapped access from the garage, though not all interior doorways are wide enough for wheelchair use. Grab bars are installed at the front door and in the bathroom.
• All linens and an uncommonly wide range of cooking supplies are provided.


Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No smoking, no parties that aren't pre-approved.
Please remove shoes in the home to protect newish hardwood floors. Bring your indoor shoes from home, if you'd like!
Read and adhere to guidelines on the Welcome page of the house's blue notebook.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Some games and toys provided.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
With permission, fewer than 15 people, quiet at 10

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: With permission, fewer than 15 people, quiet at 10
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Nifty Thrifty Affordable Convenient Hotel/motel Alternative
Nifty Thrifty Affordable Convenient Hotel/motel Alternative
Nifty Thrifty Affordable Convenient Hotel/motel Alternative!
Nifty Thrifty Affordable Convenient Hotel/motel Alternative!

About the area

Map
Eugene, OR

What's nearby

  • Hult Center for Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • University of Oregon - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Matthew Knight Arena - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Hayward Field - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Autzen Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Eugene Station - 13 min drive
  • Eugene, OR (EUG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sundance Natural Foods - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪MOD Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Capella Market - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location! located?

Located in Southeast Eugene, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Amazon Dog Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from University of Oregon. Amazon Trail and Rexius Trail are also within 15 minutes.

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Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 415 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Way beyond expectations! Delightful property and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

D O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and amenities

We enjoyed our stay and had a great vist with our daughter and granddaughters
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay

Ellen communicated very well and was gracious in accommodating our request for an early check-in. The home is spacious and comfortable. Having access to the garage was an added bonus as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Friendly neighbors nice location beautiful back yard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christoph Z., Montgomery AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Ellen was great - very accommodating. Place was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in Eugene

Everything about this rental was great. We especially loved the wood-burning fireplace. So cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey little place!

Always stay here if available! Everything about this home fits my needs besides being so clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We have stayed before at this house

Everything g was pleasant and fine for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean, comfortable stay. Coast 1.5 drive Mountains and waterfalls 1.5 hr drvie great spot for

Great spot for our needs. Easy walking distance to resturants and groceries. Nice quite neighborhood. House was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina & Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

It was a quiet neighborhood for being so central. It was very well stocked and we appreciated being personally shown around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Our stay at The nifty thrifty was perfect! We had a very comfortable stay, we would definitely book this house again when in Eugene. Thank you 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

P H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nifty & thrifty says it all

Couldn't have been more pleased with the location, accommodation and coordination with the owner. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica P., El Cerrito, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great central location

A comfortable little house in a nice central location, near parks and shopping. Ellen was a wonderful host, and the house has everything you need for a long or short stay. Nice backyard for your dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed

Great lil spot for myself, mother, and aunt for the Eugene Marathon weekend. Location was wonderful, nice quiet neighborhood with plenty of food options around. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, cute spot

Nifty thrifty was a really cute, cozy spot to lay my head down. Check in and check out with Ellen was very easy. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time to Oregon

This was the perfect place to base our visit to Eugene. Lots of walkable places to eat. Very comfortable bed. The back yard is lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Comfortable and relaxing, great place to relax and wind down. Had everything we need and very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location full house

I've stayed at this property 3 times and it's as advertised. Great location and the use of the garage is a real plus. The washer and dryer worked well, and the wifi was strong.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend at the Nifty thrifty

The Nifty Thrifty was perfect for our weekend away in Eugene. It was clean and comfortable. The location is great! Nice neighborhood and we walked to the dog park with our pup each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay!

Property is close to town and excellent dog park! Ellen was very flexible with questions and check-in time due to traffic issues. Thank you Ellen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house near Amazon park

This was our 2nd stay here and it's still a great find. We were in town for a track meet and it's a great location and very bikeable around town. Ellen is great to communicate with and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

This was probably our 12th stay at Nifty Thrifty. Always great. Thank you, Ellen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home

A very well-kept and well-equipped home with a most responsive, helpful hostess dedicated to the comfort of her guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as listed

Was met by owner who took time to show us around and how to work everything as well as the expectations. This was really just a space to crash before a day at the coast and then heading home very early the following day. Conveniently located to other family as well as amenities.Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., Chico, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple, quaint, well stocked home

My teenage daughter and I loved this home. Centrally located, stocked with cookware and kitchen basics. Clean, quiet neighborhood and excellent communication from the owner. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021