Mountain, Valley, Forest Views from your Private Hot Tub, Close to Hiking Trails | Apartment in Portland

Your Wildwood Hideaway is a spacious, private apartment within a larger home, with a separate entrance. Your hosts are on site in separate quarters above the Hideaway.
A forested retreat high on the ridge with valley and Coast Range views, the Hideaway is 17 minutes by car to downtown Portland - perfect for a peaceful retreat in the woods for visitors to Portland, or a stay-cation / WFH spot for local/regional folk, for a getaway that is close by but feels like a cabin in the mountains.
The space:
Hideaway amenities include:
• mountain, valley and forest views
• 1 full bedroom with queen bed
• 1 full bath
• spacious living/dining area with 2 leather sofas, oversized coffee table, large rustic farmhouse table
• new kitchenette with countertop cooking appliances, coffee maker, hot water kettle, full refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher
• wood burning fireplace (we will provide wood for a fire each night
• private deck with cafe table and chairs, wooden swing and grill
• large, private hot tub (available 24 hours/day)
• high speed wireless internet
• Amazon TV streaming
• free on site parking for up to 2 cars
• Forest Park and Wildwood Trail nearby
The Hideaway is a 937 SF private apartment on the lower level of a larger home that is nestled under a canopy of 300 year old Douglas firs, with valley and Coast Range views that go for miles. You will be staying on Skyline Boulevard which winds along the crest of the Portland West Hills and is a favorite of cyclists and has numerous trailhead access to Forest Park and Wildwood Trail.
Also an excellent choice for a work-cation, remote work or work-from-home (WFH), the Hideaway has fast internet and a fully outfitted workspace with desk, ergonomic chair and extra monitor as well as office supplies. The extra-large dining table in the main living/dining room provides additional workspace. Printer access is available upon request.
Walk to Wildwood Trail, lounge on the deck, warm up in front of the wood burning fireplace (available Oct-March and subject to air quality restrictions), stream TV shows and movies with Amazon Fire, or soak in the large hot tub... drive down the hill and cross historic St Johns bridge into funky St Johns, or be in the city in 17 minutes for food, music, entertainment and more. Take awe-inspiring day trips to the mountains or coast, or visit the vineyards in Yamhill County and the Willamette Valley. And then retreat back to your peaceful hideaway to re-group before your next foray. A real yin/yang way to explore and enjoy Portland and all the amazing things we have to offer here.
This space occupies the lower level of the house – to get there you will follow a path and stone stairs around the house and down the hill. Once inside, the main living/dining room area is lined with cedar milled from the property in the 1970’s, and the space still has a mid century vibe, but updated with comfort, functionality and style in mind.
2 large leather sofas, a classic mid century fireplace and TV with streaming make for a cozy place for cocooning. There is a large dining area with farmhouse table for eating or working. There is a second workplace/desk including a computer monitor and ergonomic chair in the bedroom, which has a tribal/primitive art motif and features a queen bed and clothes storage.
The kitchenette is brand new with reclaimed wood countertops and stainless appliances (frig, dishwasher and microwave) – please note, no traditional oven/stovetop, but we have a new Breville toaster oven that bakes, roasts, re-heats, toasts and more, and an induction burner with sauce- and saute pans with lids, for light cooking. We also offer an extensive array of additional countertop appliances, available upon request, for cooking and food prep.
Outside, on the deck, is a café table and chairs, wooden swing, grill and a large hot tub reserved for guest use (swing and grill available Spring through Fall). The property is large and guests are welcome to wander about.
This rental is a private (not shared) apartment within a larger house; the owners are on premises in a completely separate living space with a separate entrance, that is located above the Hideaway. Please note that we are quiet people but you are likely to hear some noise from above. See more info in the Guest Access and Guest Interaction sections of this listing.
Guest Access
This property is a private and secure apartment (with a separate and private entrance) that is within a larger house and located on the lower level in a "daylight basement". Guests have full and sole access to the apartment and includes 1 bedroom with queen bed, full bathroom with tub/shower; kitchenette (please note there is no oven/stovetop, but we provide a large capacity Breville toaster-oven and an induction cooktop burner with pot/pan/lids for light cooking); living room with TV + Amazon Fire streaming and wood burning fireplace (for use October - March); deck with wooden swing, cafe table and chairs, and bench seating; and wireless internet. A large hot tub is for hideaway guest use (it is not shared), and is located on the guest deck, right outside the apartment door. Guests are welcome to use the yard but it is shared and you will see your hosts and our Vizsla pup.
Your hosts stay in separate quarters in upper level of the house, with a separate entrance. All guest access space indicated above is solely for the use of our guests and is not shared space unless indicated otherwise.
Laundry - washer and dryer - are available upon request; these are located in a space that is shared with your hosts.
There is plenty of free, on site parking. A car is generally required, although a few guests have relied on ride sharing (Uber) to get around.
Other details
More nature info - Forest Park (a quarter mile from our house) is one of the largest urban wooded parks, with 5100 acres and the 40 mile Wildwood Trail loop for biking, hiking, jogging or just strolling. With the HIdeaway as a base for your Portland and vicinity explorations, you are within easy driving distance to spectacular natural wonders - the Columbia Gorge and Multnomah Falls, Mt. Hood (and the historical and architectural gem, Timberline Lodge), the ocean with miles of sand beaches, rugged coastline and quaint towns. For bird lovers, we have seen many species from our deck - pileated woodpeckers, flickers, thrushes, hawks, eagles, hummingbirds, robins, juncos, jays, owls, grosbeaks, and more. If more cosmopolitan pursuits are your preference, you are close to downtown (17 minutes) and within an hour of numerous Willamette Valley wineries.
Sustainability - we strive to take care of our property and environment for sustainability, including recycling and composting, moderating use of our wood burning fireplaces, using environmentally responsible products for plant and pest control, and driving electric and hybrid vehicles.
Wifi speed - the download speed in the main/living-dining area is 252 mbps, and in the bedroom/office area 137 mbps.
Neighborhood description
Our home is on a large, wooded property - you really can't see any other houses nearby. So, the main advantage - for those who appreciate it - is the seclusion and the shelter and beauty of the towering Doug Fir trees, as well as the mountain and valley views (we are at close to the highest elevation in the Portland area). This place is for nature lovers! Forest Park and Wildwood Trail are a quarter mile away. Driving Skyline Boulevard into Portland is a visual feast. Yes, a car is required (or more recently, our guests have been using Uber to get around), so this home is ideal for the single traveler, couple, small family or pair of friends visiting here to explore the area or to work remotely or stay-cation. We are an easy commute to the Intel, Nike, and Adidas campuses as well as to businesses downtown on both west and east sides.
Getting around
No nearby public transit... but we have plenty of parking if you are driving or renting a car at the airport. Uber is also an option.
Interaction with guests
We will be staying in separate quarters in the house, with a separate entrance. (All guest access space indicated above is solely for the use of our guests and is not shared space.) You may see us outside tending to the yard or walking our Vizsla pup. We also use the garage.
Occasionally we will be out of town. In any case, we are always readily available to our guests for questions and support, and encourage our guests to call or text any time with questions. We are respectful of our guests’ privacy and will interact as much or as little as you may want.

Mountain, Valley, Forest Views from your Private Hot Tub, Close to Hiking Trails is located in Northwest Portland. Mountain, Valley, Forest Views from your Private Hot Tub, Close to Hiking Trails provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Laundry, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This Apartment features Kitchen, Laundry, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Mountain, Valley, Forest Views from your Private Hot Tub, Close to Hiking Trails has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 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 given good rated it, 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 Northwest Portland has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Northwest Portland, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.