Is Living the Dream on the Lovely Willamette River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is Living the Dream on the Lovely Willamette River located?

This family-friendly Milwaukie vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Willamette River, Oaks Amusement Park and Sellwood Riverfront Park. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and Clackamas Town Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Live the Dream on the Lovely Willamette River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

15 July 2025

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

Fantastic location and spectacular backyard on the river. Very quiet residential area. Lots of restaurants and shopping a short distance away. We rented both the main property and the sweet suite for our group. No complaints and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey G.

18 May 2024

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

Nice house nice view

We enjoyed our stay. Very comfy furnishings. Great backyard on the Willamette river.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

1 October 2024

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

Family get together

The property has an amazing outdoor area to enjoy! The house is well stocked. The only thing a little odd is the third bed is in the living area, but there is a door that closes off. would stay here again Sara is very accommodating

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie C.

22 August 2019

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

Wonderful Location

Extremely beautiful property, we loved our stay! You can hear foot traffic above if you are in the bottom unit but we truly enjoyed our trip and Sara was wonderful as well. We will definitely miss the view!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

maria f., Louisiana

17 September 2022

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Cajun 6 getaway

The properties views were amazing, Sara was the best host and very friendly and accommodating. The home was beautiful with all you need to have a relaxing time. On sight spa service was highly appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L., Tacoam, WA

17 June 2023

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Beautiful yard and amenities

This was a beautiful yard off the water. The second day we stood here it was a crystal blue sky in the morning and everything was very lovely. We also enjoyed the fact that there’s chickens on the property with us. I highly recommend you stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

24 August 2022

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

Relaxing and Great location.

Very relaxing home with beautiful views. Access to paddleboards and kayaks was a great bonus to allow us to enjoy the river and the state park (with great rocks to jump off of) right across the way. Quick access to city center to enjoy the culture and great food. 40 minutes to river rafting. Already miss being there.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hemen D.

26 August 2021

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

Riverside wine base!

We had an excellent stay at this property - easy access to vineyards and Portland. Host made our stay extremely convenient with ease of check in and check out. Coming from the big city, it was a special treat to wake up to hens clucking and geese honking! The views of life on the river were terrific and created memories we’ll remember for a long time

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chantal D.

1 August 2022

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

Stunning and peaceful view

We came to Portland to gather with family that we haven’t seen in a while, while mourning the loss of loved ones. This property provided us all we needed, a serene location for reflection, and a fantastic place to make new memories while with loved ones. We had the most wonderful time and cannot wait to come back. The owner was wonderful. We highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward J., Westminster

20 September 2022

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

Stunning View

We loved our stay at this beautiful property. The interior was nicely appointed with everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable. But our favorite aspect was the grounds- sitting in a hot tub beneath a gorgeous weeping willow, morning coffee on the water's edge, evening firepit. We didnt use the SUP or kayaks because we were just so relaxed! We would definitely stay here again - it felt like we were at a river retreat!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina T.

14 April 2024

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

Absolutely gorgeous, words cannot describe

We had an absolutely fantastic time at this beautiful property. We loved using the kayaks and paddleboards - we even saw a sea lion from about 5 ft away! We were happy that Uber eats could deliver here and there were plenty of stores, grocers, and restaurants nearby, plus a bar walking distance. We had issues figuring out the TV and the owners were happy to walk us through the process. I encourage anyone visiting Portland to stay at this exact property in Milwaukie instead!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth D.

31 July 2024

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

Amazing Location On The River

We greatly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this location. The huge yard sloping down from the house to the Willamette River is the centerpiece of this property. We used the barbecue, paddle boards, kayaks, multiple seating, dining and lounging areas throughout our stay; everything was in great condition. A few notes on the house itself: there are 3 separate units in this house, two of which are for rent and one of which is occupied by the owners, who were very friendly and accommodating. The large ("3 bedroom") unit actually contains two bedrooms and a queen bed in the living room, along with 1.5 baths. The second unit consists of a large bedroom and bath, and doubles as a massage studio. Furnishings throughout are lovely. Air conditioning is centrally controlled for the whole property by the owners. Views of the sloping lawn and the river are spectacular. Great spot for a family vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

23 April 2016

lovely, perfect escape

My husband and I stayed at Sara's recently and I've got to say we were so happy there, we didn't want to leave! Our view from inside was breathtaking, facing west so sunsets were amazing. Actually, the pictures don't do it justice, there are beautiful birds all around, if you are lucky you may see some big marine mammals floating down the Willamette river- it was mesmerizing, especially when sitting in the hot tub at sunset. Bed was comfy, supplies were sufficient, lovely fireplace, decor in home peaceful, yet sensual. Beautiful areas to walk to and explore along the river. Bose stereo system for music. Washer/dryer was convenient. Sara was great-available, but not intrusive. Really was a great escape and would definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

29 August 2016

Wonderful Portland/Milwaukie getaway for the family

We just can't say enough about the wonderful hospitality and beautiful property that Sara provides. We stayed for 5 nights with two young boys (12 and 8 years old). There were four of us and plenty of room. Everything was clean, neat, and very welcoming. Located just southeast of Portland, the location is close to Portland proper and City Center (4-5 miles), but yet far enough away to escape the bustle of the city. We found the area highly accessible for grocers, such as Trader Joe's and other conveniences. The property is breathtaking with beautiful gardens and multiple siting areas for relaxing with friends and sharing a meal. We were very excited about the hot tub spa and renting the kayaks and paddle boards to explore the beautiful Willamette River that lies on the foot of the property. Everything was perfect- down to the beautiful lavender plants that scented the yard and added to the overall enchantment of the landscape. Highly recommend for a family; and would definitely consider as a couple's getaway too! Thank you for a great stay. A wonderful way to explore Portland and the surrounding locales!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

2/10 Terrible

irene h.

20 October 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

FILTHY AND DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING

The property was filthy, I have pictures of dirty drawers, filthy chairs and mold in closets and on shower curtains. The pictures of the property are deceiving and misleading. the "walkway" is actually a steep series of steps that were covered with chestnuts, not swept, dangerous and precarious to walk on. The property is advertised as a stand alone house, in fact it is a converted basement. with the owners living above in the actual house. The property is advertised as 3 bedrooms, in fact the one kingsize bed bed is IN THE LIVING ROOM. It is NOT a master-bedroom.The pictures make it look like a separate and contained bedroom it is not. Fraudulent misrepresentation. The other 2 bedrooms are tiny, and dirty. The kitchen is substandard. I was very displeased and was offered the "suite" upstairs at no added charge, that too was filthy with mold. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. The location is lovely by the river. Everything else was bad.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal B.

16 January 2016

Beautiful Place

Gorgeous property. The owners have definitely put a great deal of heart and soul into decorating the interior and exterior. The yard is beautiful, even in the winter. We didn't want for much during our stay. A quick trip to the grocery and you could just hole up there for days on end. That was not the case for us as we were visiting friends in North Portland, however getting to and from was a breeze. I really loved that there was no check-in or check-out, that may be standard VRBO practice I'm not sure as this was my first. We didn't see the owners or anyone the entire time we were there. The best part of this studio is the incredible view. There are huge windows that you can gaze out of from the comfort of the bed. Highlights of the trip: Watching the lit up tour boat pass by on the River, the awesome wooden hot tub surrounded by the fantastic scenery, and Mother Nature gave us the gift of snow our last morning there. In which we hot tubbed... what's better than that? Thanks to Sara and family for your patience. I was concerned we might get kicked out as my daughter chose to throw the tantrums of all tantrums during our visit. I would definitely stay again. Not giving 5 stars because some things seemed dated, I really think a King bed would be great, the bed was too soft for my liking, and we couldn't figure out the TV. Really minor things. 4.5 for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015

8/10 Good

Dollie K.

30 April 2022

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

Overall Nice Place

The property was beautiful, very well maintained and the owner (I assume) Sara, was very kind and welcoming. She let us check in early since our flights landed earlier which was very kind. The property is basically a house that has been divided and Sara lives in the upstairs portion which made accessing her if needed very easy. The access to the Vrbo was not really handicapped friendly, not that we needed handicap access but I think it’s important to have that noted since it’s stairs down the side of the house. I was a little surprised to walk in to the unit and see a queen sized bed in the main living room, which we were not a huge fan of. There are two bedrooms and then the main living room is also the “3rd bedroom” which was weird. It made it difficult for mornings when you are the early riser and you have to wait until the living room sleepers are up to go do anything in the kitchen. The beds in the bedroom were ok, one was super soft and the other was like sleeping on a table it was so hard. The plumbing in the 1/2 bath is super loud so it would wake other sleepers up if you used it at night. I would say overall it was a really well taken care of property, probably wouldn’t have 6 of us there again because 4 people sharing a half bath and 6 people sharing one bath is not my style. But loved the location and the landscape was beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

22 July 2025

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

The property is beautiful!! The view and backyard alone is worth the stay. We were able to have a great wedding weekend and the house was very accessible/amenable to even have grandparents join us to help babysit a toddler and a baby for the actual wedding evening. Also, we were able to walk to a playground and nature trails just down the street. It was an easy drive to downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

12 July 2025

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

Great host and property

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald D.

23 May 2025

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graduation stay

Perfect place for my daughter's college graduation. Owner was kind to let us have a group of people over fora post grad dinner. The riverfront view is amazing

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

21 May 2025

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

Gorgeous views from comfortable home

Everything you need and more! The yard, amenities and views are unbelievable for this NYC lady. We saw bald eagles, osprey, salmon, so much more. From our back porch! Can’t recommend this place enough. Accessibility: that there is an uneven, well-lit path of very manageable stairs to the unit, and the bath tubs (with showers) are high and inaccessible for some people. My 78 yo Mom did fine on the path with support but she didn’t get in the tubs.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie M.

2 January 2025

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

Great location

Beautiful river and neighborhood location. Nearby parks and trails great for walking our dog. Lots of space for family to spread out. Seating was a bit of a challenge (barstool style dining only) and the kitchen needs a cleaning overhaul. Cute chickens near driveway greeted us! Fun surprise. Upstairs additional space was perfect for Grandma to have her own room. Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

2 September 2024

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

Fantastic Place

Our family loves this place and the property manager Sara is wonderful. We plan on staying there in the future again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon shafer s.

14 August 2024

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

Relaxing on the Willamette

We loved our accommodations, and the atmosphere was and view was breathtaking. As an older crowd we had to carefully navigate the steps from the driveway to the rooms and the same going down into the yard. Sara was a delightful host and we loved every minute.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph o.

5 August 2024

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

a dream spot

truly one of the best experiences. we felt at home. so lovely. we walked to town for breakfast each day, along the river. beds soft and supportive. so peaceful. and sara’s a fantastic hostess.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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