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Tabor Hillside Retreat over the trees, walk to trails, and Montavilla cafes.

Family-friendly holiday home in Portland

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Tabor Hillside Retreat over the trees, walk to trails, and Montavilla cafes. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5137 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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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.

Tabor Hillside Retreat over the trees, walk to trails, and Montavilla cafes.

You will have full reign of the top (street)level of the home. Host lives downstairs in the sun basement. You are the only ones who will enter through the front door, and you’ll have a reserved parking space in the double driveway. Your private space includes a double queen and king bedroom, a full bathroom with bath and shower, a fully equipped kitchen, dining/living room with fireplace and views, a laundry room, a wrap around deck. All of which are in the photos.
The space
This house is all about the breathtaking views. It is peaceful sanctuary with vaulted ceilings, and a wrap around deck above the trees. It is walking distance to shops, restaurants, a movie theater, trails, and the #15 bus to downtown.
Guest access
You will occupy the entire street (upper) level of the home and have access to the lower level patio and garden. My family and I live in the sun basement. We have separate entrances. If you need anything or if you have any questions we are there to assist, but most of the time we don’t run into guests unless we both happen to be outside at the same time.
Other things to note
We are a no shoe home. We provide clean slippers for you in the mudroom/foyer. After your stay, we ask that you throw the used slippers in the laundry room.
We have a friendly 6 year old mutt named Martin. The love of our lives! You probably won’t meet him, but just in case we are both outside of the house at the same time, you might. He is great with people.
Registration number
17-182664-000-00-HO

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,474 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

This is a no shoe home, so please leave your shoes in the mudroom and you are welcome to use the slippers we provide.
Please observe quiet hours between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, by walking gently and talking at a normal volume, especially in the mudroom and on the deck.
When checking out please put dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start the cycle, leave the sheets and towels for me to wash. Thank you! :)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 17-182664-000-00-HO

About the area

Map
Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Mt Tabor Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belmont - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Montavilla Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mall 205 - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Providence Portland Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • NE 60th Avenue Station - 3 min drive
  • Portland Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Replicant Beer & Wine PDX - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tinker Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Yaowarat - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stone Soup PDX Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Roscoe's - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tabor Hillside Retreat over the trees, walk to trails, and Montavilla cafes. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tabor Hillside Retreat over the trees, walk to trails, and Montavilla cafes. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tabor Hillside Retreat over the trees, walk to trails, and Montavilla cafes. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tabor Hillside Retreat over the trees, walk to trails, and Montavilla cafes. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tabor Hillside Retreat over the trees, walk to trails, and Montavilla cafes. located?

This family-friendly Portland holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mt Tabor Park and Belmont. Mall 205 and Laurelhurst Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). NE 60th Avenue Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

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

Perfect in Every Way

The Flying Whale is an outstanding place to stay in Portland. Everything from the cleanliness, to the view, to the comfy beds made it a wonderful visit. Jill, the host, was friendly, helpful and included many special touches such as a snack basket, fresh flowers and everything needed for your morning coffee. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

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

Charming with a view

This place was so open and inviting. We felt at home the minute we walked in. Everything was decorated perfectly and there were so many small touches that made the experience so nice- books/games, snacks and an espresso machine, just to name a few! The view was amazing as well. It felt like a little oasis!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

Spectacular View

My husband and I spent the last 2 nights of our trip to Oregon at the Flying Whale. Jill is a great host and thought of everything we could need. There were beautiful fresh flowers in every room. The kitchen was stocked with fresh coffee beans and a nice assortment of tea. There was a container of half n’ half waiting in the fridge. The beds were super comfortable. We didn't do any laundry but the laundry room was stocked with several eco-friendly detergents. There was a nice lavender moisturizer cream in the bathroom, along with hand soap, shampoo and conditioner. Every morning I walked out to the open living/dining area to view the best sunrise. Parking is a breeze as Jill allows you to park in the driveway right next to the front door. She was also very accommodating when I had to change our vacation plans at the last minute due a death in the family. Our stay at the Flying Whale was a great way to wrap up our Oregon vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

A perfect location in Portland

This Mt. Tabor house is delightful! The house is spacious and well appointed. The owner added many extra touches including fresh flowers, fresh coffee beans and a wonderful variety of snack items for our use. The view from the wrap around deck is wonderful. We were graced with delightful spring weather and we highly recommend this house for your stay in Portland.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Fabulous home!!!

We had a great time! Lovely home and very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

A delight

The property was just like the listing. The views are amazing! The little touches of good coffee (and cream) and fresh cut flowers were lovely. Beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

The search is over, Book this

If you have other properties in your trip folder, I'm here to tell you the search is over, book this location. We were on a road trip from AZ. This was a stop in the middle of the trip for us. The owners were so accommodating and kind, letting us drop our bags off early while they cleaned the house on day one. The house is so amazing. Very comfortable and cozy, amazing views, and close (walking distance) to Mt. Tabor recreational area which is amazing, cafés like Coquine which is walking distance in the neighborhood and had my teen and child begging to go back, and a cute mini downtown area with restaurants, movie's and more. It is close to downtown, less than 3 hours from Seattle, and close to Multnomah Falls. My kids did not want to leave they were ready to move in. They also gave great detail to provide premium coffee, teas, and snacks. As well as top of the line toiletries adding to the comfort of the home. The owners live on the first floor, and are kind and attentive, we found it to be private enough for us, and convenient to have them close by as they delivered a few essentials to us during the visit. Don't hesitate, this property is worth everything it lists to be. Book this listing and have a great vacation! Thank you Jill!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024