Family-friendly holiday rentals in Mount Scott - Arleta, Portland

This beautiful property is off the beaten path, peaceful and bucolic, cozy and well appointed ... close to all you want to see and do in Portland. We woke to birdsong and woodpeckers, strolled through the vineyards, and then picnicked under the cherry blossoms along the Williamette in downtown Portland for lunch! The kitchen had everything we needed for a fun family dinner with game playing around the farmhouse table when the weather turned rainy in the evening. Highly recommended!

This place is a gem, for sure! What really stood out to us was that the house felt loved and cared for, in all the best ways. The garden was charming with its ponds and gazebo, and both house and yard made excellent use of space and felt much larger than the square footage would imply. Tabor Bread was an easy walk away and its pastries were delightful. There were many other restaurants in walking distance too. Dallas was an extremely responsive host and made us feel right at home. We would gladly stay here again!

Awesome place! We really enjoyed our stay at Malcolm’s place. The house is beautiful and it feels like home, the TVs on every room and the living room are very convenient, the internet is great, our children really enjoyed the pool table. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. Malcolm was very attentive and really easy to talk to. We had a really great time.

We stay with Therese about twice a year and have done so for years. It is close to our adult granddaughter's apartment and is a great place for our family to hang out together for meals and movies and other family activities. We love the peaceful surroundings including many big, beautiful old trees and proximity to the river. And though we have been coming for years, we still discover new things. This trip two of the new things in the neighborhood include J&R Mexican Food on McLoughlin, which has very tasty and reasonably priced Mexican food, as well as discovering Stringfield Family Park only a few blocks away on SE Naef Rd. It is also along the Trolley Trail (another good things for fitness walkers to know about in the neighborhood. Stringfield is a lovely place to have a picnic or stroll along a creek whose residents include ducks and nutria, and if you have playground age kids, they will love the fun and creative play structures! We always love staying at Therese's!

This place was awesome!! Deb was very responsive and allowed us an early check in. She even left a little note and flowers on the table. Great experience!!

A beautiful loft, with every detail thought-out and crafted. A design-lover’s dream space. We arrived and instantly decided to get nearby take-out food for dinner because the private deck was so nice and we didn’t want to leave! The kitchen was well-equipped, and the bathroom and bedroom linens were cozy. The soaking tub was a nice touch. The restaurant below never bothered us at all. A gem!

Diane's airbnb is conveniently located for us to visit our kids and grandkids, and also anyone who has students at Reed College. We love the feel of the neighborhood, and walking around at night is beautiful around Christmas time with lights on houses. Also, I should add, the bed was very very comfortable. Dianne and Michael made us feel welcome!

What a fantastic experience! Melissa is a great host and I could not ask for a better AirBNB. The home was very cute and for me and my girlfriend felt like our own little apartment! It’s got a lot of charm! The only thing that happened was the power went out while we were making dinner, but it was an easy fix! Thank you!

The Art House perfectly met our needs. From the cozy fireplace to the comfy beds, we felt right at home on this mother-daughter time away. Leah was very responsive and provided a clear balance of privacy and friendliness -- respecting our time alone but inviting us to stop by to say hello should we choose :) We're looking forward to returning with the rest of the family.

The space was very cute and private! They had everything we needed! Love the little private outdoor patio area.

Loved the place. Quiet, clean, close to everything in NE Portland. Veronika is very responsive and great to work with. Will definitely stay again.

While our home was having floors refinished, we needed a place to stay. A serene casita in Alberta Arts was the perfect answer. Less than a half block to Alberta St' cafes, shops and restaurants, it still was serene and cozy . A lovely pebbled walkway to the door. Solid wi-fi, plenty of warm water, excellent heat and AC. Great host, casita and neighborhood!

Awesome stay at Denny’s place. This is the second time I stayed there because the location is perfect and the apartment is sweet. It is everything you could need for a fun visit to Portland especially if you are a walker! My dog Ozzie gives five stars for the private backyard.

I had a great experience during my four-night stay at Debra and David's home. The house was truly wonderful, making me feel completely at home. It was evident that the house was filled with beautiful memories. Debra was very helpful and attentive to her guests. All the essential amenities, along with some additional comforts, were readily available—everything you could possibly need was provided.

This is our second stay here and we LOVE these amazing hosts! They are so kind, friendly, and they make sure that we had everything we needed, even with an extended stay. I was sad that we were so busy with house renovations and work that we couldn't chat more with them, but I am so thankful that we could come back to their peaceful cottage each day to rest after long days of work. My husband and I hope that we can come back in spring or summer for an actual vacation where we can enjoy their beautiful property and walk through the trails nearby when it's less rainy. This place feels like home and I love it! Thank you Mary and Don for the best stay!!

We've stayed at Kim's home before and it is clean, spacious, and restful! Kim is always helpful and knows the area very well! See you on our next visit, Kim!

This was a repeat visit for my husband and I, and somehow the place was even better than we remembered! Every detail is so thoughtfully curated here, and Karen’s communication was proactive and helpful. They even put together a thoughtful vegan treat for my birthday, accommodating my special dietary request. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, and we had a ton of fun playing golf and relaxing in the private hot tub and sauna. We also were able to use the salt water pool for a cold plunge after the sauna, which was a highlight of the trip! Sitting outside reading, listening to birds, and looking at all of the beautiful plants and wildlife we were truly able to disconnect and feel ourselves relax. Thank you for making this special place available to all!

The apartment was the ground floor of their home. It was very nicely arranged with a living space, sleeping quarters and kitchenette. It was attractively decorated with a large, nicely appointed bathroom. The heating system was quick and quiet. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming again.

Really enjoyed my stay! Easy to get to and in a perfect location for a Portland stay. The house is right next to a great park with some nice walking paths as well as a five minute walk to lots of restaurants and shopping. The place itself is very comfortable and clean. Perfect for one or two people who want a private cozy getaway in the Sellwood neighborhood. Hope to come back again!

Jayme’s place was very convenient for us when we came to Wilsonville to visit our family. Clean nice place and it’s great for us that she shares her house on Airbnb when she is not at home!!

Julie was a generous host. It was a peaceful place for my family to stay and easy for our local family to come for meals and visit. Every morning we had coffee on the large private deck. We sat on the deck some evenings and enjoyed the fresh air and complete lack of mosquitoes. The two full bathrooms for the five of us were essential. We booked this house to have a great place to stay-in and have local family over but it was also close to many things in Portland. The zoo and the science museum were two of them. Julie was responsive to requests and just a very kind person.

We had an unforgettable stay at the Luxury Wine Country Estate from May 2–4. The property was absolutely stunning—even more beautiful than the photos! Every detail was thoughtfully curated, from the fully stocked kitchens upstairs and downstairs to the well-appointed linen closets. Our host, Sonny, was incredible—warm, responsive, and helpful throughout our stay. He recommended a private chef, Isiah, who prepared a truly exceptional meal as we celebrated our son’s and his girlfriend’s college graduation. It was the perfect setting for such a meaningful family moment. This was more than just a stay—it was a beautiful, lasting memory for our family. We can’t recommend this home highly enough and would absolutely love to return.