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Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location!

Vacation home in Eugene with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Outdoor dining
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Nifty Thrifty offers an inviting retreat in Eugene with a gourmet market, restaurants, and shops just around the corner. This 1950s-vintage home features two bedrooms, hardwood floors, a fireplace and private fenced backyard with roses and fruit trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location!

Casual, affordable and oh so conveniently located, Nifty Thrifty is the answer for singles, couples and small families seeking elbow room on a visit to fun and funky Eugene. Park the car in the attached garage: Around the corner (29th and Willamette) you’ll find a gourmet market, and a variety of restaurants and shops. And now, a budding food cart pod just a block away!

Bring a bike or take advantage of the two bus lines that are just steps from your door – either way, you’re within minutes of Fifth Street Market, the Hult Center, Saturday Market, the University of Oregon campus and Hayward Field, or Autzen Stadium. It’s only 20 minutes by car to the Lorane Valley wine country, less than 60 to the whitewater beauty of the McKenzie River, and less than 90 to hike or ski the Cascades. Nothing’s out of reach from this location!

The one-story 1950s-vintage house features two bedrooms, a full bath, hardwood floors, a fireplace, a private fenced and landscaped backyard (roses and fruit trees!) and a laundry. Thanks to the addition of a ductless heat pump, there is AC. The full-sized kitchen is equipped with all the appliances you’ll need to pull together breakfast at the dinette or serve dinner in the dining room. If there’s business on your schedule, there’s a workstation in the master bedroom and WiFi throughout the house. The neighborhood is quiet, safe, friendly, and eclectic.

Said a recent guest: 'Nifty Thrifty was the perfect choice...ideally located, close to shopping, public transit, the university, and Amazon Park with its bicycle & running trails, children's playground and a great dog park. The home is spotless with all the extras one could need, even a garage for the car. The back yard was perfect, completely fenced with plants and lawn and a small patio with a table and chairs. The neighborhood is extremely quiet with very little traffic other than the local residents. All in all, we couldn't have been more pleased...and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a vacation rental in Eugene.'

The details:
• Queen-sized bed in the primary bedroom.
• Full-sized bed in the second bedroom.
• Sofa sleeper (please request information before planning to use it)
• Air bed available for small-child use upon request.
• The house is ramp-equipped for handicapped access from the garage, though not all interior doorways are wide enough for wheelchair use. Grab bars are installed at the front door and in the bathroom.
• All linens and an uncommonly wide range of cooking supplies are provided.


Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No smoking, no parties that aren't pre-approved.
Please remove shoes in the home to protect newish hardwood floors. Bring your indoor shoes from home, if you'd like!
Read and adhere to guidelines on the Welcome page of the house's blue notebook.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Some games and toys provided.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
With permission, fewer than 15 people, quiet at 10

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: With permission, fewer than 15 people, quiet at 10
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Nifty Thrifty Affordable Convenient Hotel/motel Alternative
Nifty Thrifty Affordable Convenient Hotel/motel Alternative
Nifty Thrifty Affordable Convenient Hotel/motel Alternative!
Nifty Thrifty Affordable Convenient Hotel/motel Alternative!

About the neighborhood

Map
Eugene, OR

What's nearby

  • Hult Center for Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • University of Oregon - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Matthew Knight Arena - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Hayward Field - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Autzen Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Eugene Station - 13 min drive
  • Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sundance Natural Foods - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪MOD Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Capella Market - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location! located?

Located in Southeast Eugene, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Amazon Dog Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from University of Oregon. Amazon Trail and Rexius Trail are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Nifty Thrifty - Affordable, Comfortable, in Ideal Location! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 415 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice clean and quiet house with everything we needed for our weekend stay. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great place and location

Ellen welcomed us when we arrived. Nice quiet neighborhood and easy to get to anywhere in Eugene. Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Cozy and comfortable location. Better than any hotel stay.

I rented this property for my son and his friend. They had an excellent stay. Amazingly quiet and comfortable considering how close it is to businesses. Very convenient access to downtown. I don't think you could find a better location for visiting Eugene.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholette H.

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

Great Stay!

Wonderful place to stay in Eugene. Location is an easy walk to the grocery story and some restaurants. Very clean and comfortable and friendly host. The roses in the backyard were in bloom making it a perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dimike42

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

Always a Great Visit

This is our 3rd time staying at Ellen's place. It's always clean and pleasant and provides for all of our needs. Great location and easy communication,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jim g.

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

Comfortable stay at Nifty Thrifty

The property is as advertised. It was clean, quiet and comfortable. The location was convenient and walkable to restaurants, parks, trails, and stores. Parking was convenient. And the host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Way beyond expectations! Delightful property and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Nifty indeed!

Ellen was a wonderful host. The home was clean and well supplied. We especially enjoyed the backyard and garage parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Great location and great house

Super clean house, close to restaurants, and easy access to downtown Eugene. Prefect place to stay while visiting the University.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Great stay in Eugene!

Nice home, short walk to food. Just a pleasant stay. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Very nice stay

Ellen communicated very well and was gracious in accommodating our request for an early check-in. The home is spacious and comfortable. Having access to the garage was an added bonus as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

D O.

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

We love staying at Nifty Thrifty

This was our second time staying at this property. We really enjoy the location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very clean, and Ellen was very responsive and helpful. The backyard was such a delight. We ate our dinner in the back beside the beautiful roses and fruit trees.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie L.

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

Great place

Perfect place, close to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

D O.

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

Great location and amenities

We enjoyed our stay and had a great vist with our daughter and granddaughters
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Like home

Lovely updated 50s/60s home in a quiet neighborhood. Short walk to restaurants and grocery store. We really enjoyed the mature back yard with roses, grapes and fruit trees. Our host, Ellen couldn't have been more helpful and great to visit with. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Home away from home

We always stay here when visiting family in Eugene. Great location, so comfortable, wonderful host ❣️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia M., Eugene, Oregon

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

Great beds!!

Great location! Great beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B.

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

Nice stay

Friendly neighbors nice location beautiful back yard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

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

Convenient and cozy!

Great house with a yard in a convenient location close to everything. Ellen was a great host who made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christoph Z., Montgomery AL

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

Great place

Ellen was great - very accommodating. Place was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Perfect home away from home

The house Is in a great location. Everything was so easy to find in the house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Home away from home

This is our home away from home when we visit family in Eugene. Has everything we need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Great place to stay in Eugene

Everything about this rental was great. We especially loved the wood-burning fireplace. So cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

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

Homey little place!

Always stay here if available! Everything about this home fits my needs besides being so clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024