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Scott Creek Farm. Small sustainable urban farm, Country in the city

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Scott Creek, which runs through our property
Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Clackamas Town Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Moda Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Troutdale, OR (TTD-Portland - Troutdale)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Scott Creek Farm. Small sustainable urban farm, Country in the city

Our 2 acre property is surrounded on 3 sides by a nature park, has an easily accessed creek running through it, and is only 20 minutes drive from downtown Portland. Lovely, new, detached 1 bedroom 2 story, bungalow, 640 sq ft, with the main bedroom upstairs, and equipped kitchen & bathroom with towels/soap/shampoo downstairs. Satellite TV & wifi. Private patio, with BBQ, overlooking the forest and creek, & views of forest and gardens from kitchen and bedroom. 1/2 mile to most shopping, police/fire, and 2 1/2 mi to freeway, hospital, max light rail line(18 min to downtown) and Clackamas mall. Parking for several cars on property, steps to unit. Rural enclave in now upscale neighborhood.

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
There is a small pet fee per pet of $20.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on private patio or grounds are OK.

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Happy Valley

Located in Happy Valley, this holiday home is near theme parks. Cascade Station and Washington Square Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Check out an event or a game at Moda Center, and consider making time for Oregon Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Clackamas Town Center - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Oregon Health and Science University - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 19 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Moda Center - 20 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Clackamas Town Center Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Oregon City Station - 11 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Valley Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Hot Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elka Bee's Coffee Haus - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McMenamins Sunnyside - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scott Creek Farm. Small sustainable urban farm, Country in the city pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Scott Creek Farm. Small sustainable urban farm, Country in the city located?

Situated in Happy Valley, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, Clackamas Town Center and Clackamas River. Lakeside Gardens and Mall 205 are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William bb H.

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

A precious island of peace and wonderment...

Much nuance to experince, much loved for the adventurous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie P.

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

Clean and comfortable private eclectic getaway

Scott Creek was absolutely perfect for what I was looking for. It was private, spacious, comfortable, and super interesting! Lots of fun spaces and objects to explore. Don and Mary were very inviting and friendly and helped me with everything I needed. There is ample outdoor space to enjoy and the creek is super cool to see and hear from the rental. The mattress, pillows, and bedding are super comfortable. I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

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

Peace in the city

This was the best little retreat from the hustle and bustle but still close to all the things! We stayed in the cute little garage apartment that is decorated with so much character just like the rest of the property! We were greeted with all the comforts of home. Our sweet hosts thought of everything from condiments to pastries to extra toothbrushes. We were offered goodies from the garden and we were able to visit the chickens. There was ample seating outside to enjoy the weather and visual treats around every turn. Perhsps our hosts will appreciate the little gift we left at the corner of the porch. 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Eclectic stay

Staying here was a fun change from the typical home. Lots of eclectic decor. If you need anything, it’s going to be here like eggs, coffee, tea, breakfast cereal, toiletries, even band aids and feminine products. They are very accommodating. Nice walking trail behind the place through the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

nan n.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

very Eclectic

If you are looking for the BnB type of experience then this is for you. Our preference is a Vrbo without a host. The owner greeted us and made a comment about us checking in late, we did not realize a cerfew existed. The layout of the home is very odd - locks on the OUTSIDE of the bedroom doors because the bathroom is also the foyer. lots of art and area rugs everywhere, even the paths. outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jung Bum L.

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

a wonderful place to stay

cozy and relaxing farm which provided everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Miscommunication

Eclectic! Interesting stuff everywhere in the yards and trail through the woods. Misinformation: intended to cook and share Thanksgiving dinner. Site said seating for 8! No dining area because a futon bed is in the kitchen! Host made every attempt to fix the problem, provided chairs and card table.Served and ate dinner in the upstairs bedroom:)(she also said we could cancel, upon our arrival if it wasn’t satisfactory) After driving four hours that wasn’t an option. We made it work!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Emilie B., Lake Stevens, USA

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

Perfect spot to stay for a night

The bungalow apartment had everything we could have needed. I enjoyed the artwork in the breezeway between the main house and the apartment…so much to look at and it looked so cool at night with the white string lights. The bed upstairs was comfortable and the room kept a comfortable temperature. It would have been nice to have a small bistro table and maybe a loveseat or armchair downstairs, rather than the additional bed. There isn’t really a good place to eat besides the table outside. There were cigarette butts in the ashtray on that table which wasn’t the hugest deal to us, but we aren’t smokers so it made the area not as inviting to sit down. The cold breakfast options were super thoughtful, and Don was very welcoming when I arrived and showed me around the apartment. Definitely more of a B&B experience then the typical VRBO.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shandrea H.

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

Very Portland!

We were looking for something a little different that was located close to where we previously lived. This place was perfect for our needs. The owners are great! Very friendly, great communication, clean accommodations. We would definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicole K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

My first and last VRBO stay

While the host was friendly and easy to communicate with the property was less than ideal. For one, it was infested with Assassin bugs. My husband had to remove at least a dozen each night. Cleanliness was lacking, we moved the footstool for the upstairs lounge chair and discovered lost clothing and dog toys from what I am assuming is a previous stay. For the bathroom, only the shower worked as the bath faucet that could be used to fill the tub was covered in tape. Lastly, the property was clearly owned by someone who felt the need to hoard. This included giant boxes of rotten vegetables in the walkway. As well as a large chef knife hanging out of a box of random supplies located by the house where it could be easily accessed by a small child. In the future, I will be staying at hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Scott Creek Farm

Property is a junkyard full of statutes old furniture and rusty patio furniture. The bungalow we stayed in was infested with box elder bugs, commonly known as stink bugs. It is full of old old area rugs that look filthy. The property in our view is unsafe, particularly for older adults as nothing is level and outside rugs and mats are a tripping hazard. Worst VRBO property we've ever stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tia L.

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

Disabled Perspective- Amazing Experience

Hello, I stayed here for about a week it was exactly what I needed. This homey ADU was so wodnerful, I am not able to do stairs very well so I stayed downstairs most the time. I slept on the futon all week as well and it was comfortable for me. I have lots of body pain and other physical challenges with walking and other things the bed didn’t bug me and I was able to get around with my walker around the property. The ground isn’t all level as it’s near a creek so there’s some gradient, I was able to go down the path into the forest and out almost everyday! For that I am so great full, the forest and creek views and sounds everything so beautiful! I was able to move around inside easily (I love smaller spaces as well), I know how to utilize space and there was plenty of room for what I needed. The host even left fresh organic fruit which was so lovely! I kept eating it all.! As well as other breakfast options which is very sweet. I liked the kitchen space, it’s got what you need for most everything. The bathroom was lovely and easy to get in and out of and plenty of space for my walker to help me. The upstairs is spacious and has a desk with a view that was so lovely. It’s near the woods so there’s bound to be woods related things such as bugs here and there etc. this is very typical for most spaces in wooded areas, I am use to sustainable practices as well for gardening which they also do a lot of which is so lovely!!! So yes there’s some fruit here and there because they’re allowing it to decompose back into the earth - the natural cycle of life. I love it! Helping our planet and travelers!! The hosts are so wonderful, excellent with communicating, and so helpful. I can’t wait to go back. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Art

Lots of neat things to look at, functional kitchenette. Which there was a dining table but we made do. Don was very welcoming. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Dan H.

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

Fun

Nice, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Country in the City

Eclectic for sure. Close to shopping with a great creek in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Quaint cottage, amazing hosts!!

Mary met us at check in and made us feel incredibly welcome. She is such a warm and kind person. The cabin had everything from goodies to filtered water to bagels and eggs from her and Don's chickens. When we asked for a recommendation to a nearby food pod, Mary knew exactly where one was, and it did not disappoint! We would happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alicia D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

NOT AS ADVERTISED. PLEASE BE AWARE.

The good: Don and Mary will jump through hoops and knock themselves out to make sure you're happy. The bad: Everything else. For starters, these other reviews are just NOT accurate. We understand that people may not want to hurt Don and Mary's feelings in the reviews, and we understand that having this property is important to Don and Mary...but if you're going to spend your hard-earned money, just be warned: Nothing about this listing is accurate. The ad says it sleeps 5. It does not. Downstairs is a kitchen area with a fridge, stove, sink, overly cluttered counters, a coffee table and a futon frame overloaded with oversized mattresses. No place to really prepare food unless you stack up all the stuff they've loaded onto the counters, or put it all on the floor. Once you've prepared your food, there's no place to sit and eat. The futon is made up like a bed, and the mattresses flop over the side so there's nothing steady to sit on. No table or comfy chair. Plus, the entire futon tilts in towards the room so you can't sleep on it. Upstairs is a queen sized bed. That's fine. Then there's a stuffed chair with its ottoman-mate shoved up against it, all made up to look like a sleeping area. You can't get comfortable on it. It's not a bed. SO, the ad says it sleeps 5, when it really only sleeps 2. Next, the clutter is everywhere. EVERYWHERE. VRBO won't let us upload photos, so we can't show you what it's like. Outside, there's no room to really walk around on the "lovely wooded acreage" because it is overwhelmed with a disturbing amount of clutter, garbage, and knick-knacks, piled on top of each other. It starts at your door and keeps going. Inside, the bathroom counters are overloaded, the kitchen counters are overloaded, the two small side tables are overloaded. The coffee table isn't, for what it's worth, and the clutter is just starting to spread upstairs.. Lastly, we opened the fridge to find a 1/2 gallon of milk and three rolls of bagels. Very thoughtful, but we don't drink milk and we don't eat bagels. Don brought us MORE of each. We also found a lot of food that previous guests had left behind -- opened containers of dip, sauce, salsa, etc. First, that's against Health Department Code. Second, it's just gross. We bolted after one night, as we suspect many others have. This place is NOT AS ADVERTISED. PERIOD.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sherry G.

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

Great location

Great location. The house had everything I needed. The fresh fruit and flowers were a nice touch. The coffee was good and the pastries, and breakfast items were a nice suprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen b.

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

Great, Interesting Place!

Don and Mary were very pleasant and helpful. The living quarters were very cozy. Their property is a very eclectic place and having the creek made it very special. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Comfy Home!

Mary and Don were great hosts! Lots of towels and linens, with a great assortment of breakfast items, with coffee! Very nice place close to where we needed to be. Will definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lancelot T.

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

Very comfortable and convenient

It is located at a rustic farm and yet is very close to civilization. Shopping Mall is just a mile away! A pair of friendly and helpful hosts who would accommodate our needs. Great place to stay and enjoy the surrounding!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy T.

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

Very comfortable and homey!

We loved our stay with Don and Mary. Everything was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. We ate Strawberries and tomatoes from the garden, walked along the creek and enjoyed the natural surroundings. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tristina M.

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

Cozy oasis

We enjoyed our stay. Cute, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Very nice hosts

Kind and attentive hosts. Beautiful nearby creek and close to the city. The home was quirky and is great for artists. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trucquan D.

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

Cozy Oregon Stay

Cozy place with super comfortable beds. Little forest area with creek in the backyard was a great plus and usually quiet at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

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A native Portlander, Don, and a Russian/Armenian immigrant(Mary) returned from adult careers in California. Both with outdoor interests. Don, previously in the film industry, with medical, acting, dance, yoga teaching background as well, & Mary a catering business owner, kitchen supervisor, merchandising, and she also previously worked in her family's carpet sales business in Moscow. BA's in philosophy and psychology respectively.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a larger property with some water feature that needed some attention to rehab its natural aspects. Now more than half the property is park like and improving every day. The house was listed as a teardown, but we decided it could be saved, both to save money and renew an old but still viable resource: a lovely home. Frogs, salamanders, deer, owls, and much more share our property. It's non-forest spaces, originally overgrown lawns, are being turned into orchard, vegetable fields and wildflower patches for wildlife.

What makes this property unique

Clean air, relaxing forest and beautiful creek alone make this a great place to visit. However, the small farm is gradually producing sustainable yields, used for ourselves and guests breakfasts. All spaces are within feet of the forest. The property is also within a major metro area, allowing quick trips to any urban interests, and only a 20 minute drive into downtown Portland. And the larger Metro Portland areas is commonly listed as the best outdoor city in America, with 15-45 minute access to dozens of parks from local to national parks. 3 major rivers within 20 minutes.

Languages:

English, Russian
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