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Blue Heron Sanctuary & Serene, River-Front Cottage

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Beach
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Interior
Nestled on the banks of a pristine river, this idyllic cottage offers an unparalleled blend of natural beauty and cozy comfort. The warmly decorated interior features comfortable seating, an electric fireplace, and large windows framing your private river access and garden views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

Blue Heron Sanctuary & Serene, River-Front Cottage

The cottage is a private space, with a full kitchen, bathroom, laundry and fenced backyard affronting "Goat Island" on the stunning Willamette River, with Maddox and Burnside Parks as neighbors, privacy and tranquility await. Nature trails abound, and prepare to awake serenaded by our resident Bald Eagles, and numerous migratory songbirds, or catch a glimpse of schools of fish passing by and our local sea lions. During nesting season, we are directly across from the largest Blue Heron rookery in the Pacific Northwest, where hundreds of Great Blue Herons return year after year to nest and hatch their young, truly something to experience. The cottage includes binoculars for viewing our friends. Enjoy a selection of vinyl provided on the in-room record player, grab the guitar, learn a few chords (books provided in-house) and take it outside to play around the firepit in the evening. Walking distance to exceptional markets and dining options or cooking in the fully equipped kitchen. Book your stay with us today.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking of any kind allowed indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 425 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

No smoking of any kind inside the premises, thank you! 420 friendly, external to premises. Please inquire upon arrival.
No parties allowed although guests may invite family/friends if requested in advance (park on street).
Parking for one car; additional car(s) parking must be requested IN ADVANCE. Recycling + compost REQUIRED.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: One dog per cottage is permitted. • Pets must not

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome but the property is located d

Events

Events allowed
Small family & friend gatherings or fewer than 10

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking of any kind allowed indoors.

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Small family & friend gatherings or fewer than 10
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located on a river, this cottage is in Bolton, a neighbourhood in West Linn. Hawthorne Bridge and Portlandia are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Washington Square Mall and Oregon City Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oregon Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Moda Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Waterskiing, water tubing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
West Linn, OR

What's nearby

  • End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Oregon City Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Clackamas Community College - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Clackamas Town Center - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Lewis and Clark College - 17 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Oregon City Station - 11 min drive
  • Clackamas Town Center Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Corner 14 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron Sanctuary & Serene, River-Front Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Blue Heron Sanctuary & Serene, River-Front Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron Sanctuary & Serene, River-Front Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron Sanctuary & Serene, River-Front Cottage located?

This family-friendly West Linn cottage is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Willamette Falls, Oregon City Shopping Center and End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Clackamas River is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Blue Heron Sanctuary & Serene, River-Front Cottage Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super easy check in. Cool unique place. Beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vicky B.

Great Location

Loved the location. Pet Friendly. Bed was comfortable.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Amazingly great hospitality in a lovely and peaceful setting.

Friendly and personal, quirky and fun, and a host who is accommodating and immediately responsive, and a super nice person, too! This was a great experience for us, and will be again!

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the music theme and the view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Primed P.

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

Special Waterfront Experience

The hosts home is directly next door and was so glad it was. If we needed anything reasonable they would have been there for us and made it gently known they were focused on making our stay comforting and well addressed. Absolutely will rebook in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry S.

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

Clean and cozy

Surrounded by green, view of the river, quiet street. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Love Love Love!!

We've stayed here numerous times and always enjoy ourselves. The view is awesome! The Host Rocks! The pups love the walking trail that basically starts right at the driveway. Highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Oregon Adventure

Overall, a very nice little place. Was much smaller than it appeared on the listing and a bit cramped with all the furniture in it, yet it met all of our needs for staying while we explored Oregon. The Blue Heron sanctuary was quite fascinating to listen to and we enjoyed hearing & watching the Eagle as well :) A lovely area! Communication with the owner was prompt and thorough and they even left us some information about the various areas we could explore being in Oregon for the first time. :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kristin was very helpful and accommodating. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Just fine

The space was tight but it was good for two people. Nice that the bedroom had a door. The pull out bed from the couch was terrible. The views were wonderful but a little sketchy going down closer to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shireen B.

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

Magical place

The cottage is magical and exactly what we needed! Nestled in a beautiful neighborhood it is a serene getaway with everything you need to get away from it all. Kristin provided us with all the water toys we needed to spend a day on the river and even made sure they were gently cleared of spiders for my friend. She even loaned us a cooler for the board. The house itself is well appointed and comfortable. The warmth and care that Kristin brought really put our experience over the top to a beautiful vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

S

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

ADU unit in beautiful neighborhoos

Overall great experience. The until is smaller than expected and the two chairs meant for the desk were a bit wobbly and unsteady. Really wonderful backyard with views of the river and very welcoming for my dog-thoughtful treats left as well as convenient dog bowls. The location was incredible-beautiful path through the woods, and convenient to grocery store, pet store, and other services. Host was accessible and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFF B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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