Unique, Dog-Friendly, Riverfront Cottage w/ Free WiFi, Views, & Hot Tub

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January 2025

February 2025

Iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Microwave, stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Springfield, OR

University of Oregon
21 min drive
Vinnie's Smokin BBQ
2 min drive
Eugene-Springfield Station
19 min drive
Eugene, OR (EUG)
32 min drive

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

McKenzie View Cottage

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Enjoy the sights and sounds of the McKenzie River off your deck at this fun and unique cottage located just 15 miles east of downtown Eugene. You're guaranteed a memorable stay at this enchanting getaway that boasts an open layout with domed ceilings, lots of windows, and a well-equipped kitchenette. This home also features a smart TV for watching your favorite Netflix shows and movies (don't forget to bring your personal account information), a gas grill, and a hot tub all ready to help you soak those cares away. Relax out on your deck and admire the amazing views!

What's nearby:
This vacation rental is located just 11 miles from the heart of Springfield. A haven for those who love to explore the outdoors, the area surrounding Springfield is renowned for its world-class fly-fishing, expansive mountain bike trails, and whitewater rafting. From water parks to theaters to wine bars, Springfield is bustling with activities for all ages, while everything that Eugene has to offer, including the U of O, is just 15 miles from your door.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Kitchenette with a two-burner stove cooktop, minifridge, toaster, blender, and microwave oven
Netflix streaming is available for guest accounts
This studio has a small water heater that limits hot showers
Small family dogs (up to 20 pounds) are welcome
*Please note that due to the home's location, the internet and streaming may not always be reliable or fast. There is also spotty cell connection due to location. We advise bringing some Blu-rays and DVDs
*Please note that there are no doors in the bathroom for the toilet or shower.
*Please note that the owner lives right next door on the property.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from McKenzie River. You'll find features like a spa tub. The apartment offers a kitchen and a balcony.

Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
Steps from McKenzie River and 7 minutes by car from Thurston Hills Trailhead

As a guest of this apartment, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Springfield apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Oregon

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Stovetop
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the river
On the waterfront

Things to do

Fishing nearby
Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 20 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 first aid kit

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

38538

Vrbo Property

Unique, Dog-Friendly, Riverfront Cottage w/ Free WiFi, Views, & Hot Tub Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Toni T.

2 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy get away

Cozy clean, view was amaizing. Hot tub could have been warmer.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

makayla a.

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

Overall very nice cottage. We had a lovely time and the views were amazing. Not great ventilation in the place and the water did not stay warm for longer than a couple minutes but that was in the description so we were prepared for that. We spent a lot of time innthe juccuzi and the wifi worked well enough with only a few hiccups here and there, which is to be expected as the property itself was secluded. The fridge didnt seem to cool much but i communicated this with the property owner. We would definitely stay here again but it would be better suitted for 2 people rather than 4. Overall a lovely homey place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Rick D.

31 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Looks nice but do t be fooled . Filthy spiders lair

This won’t be nice I’m afraid . Close to many little shops and hiking trails (but none of the 2021 dated literature tells you about anything in the local area.) We found them due to All Trails app. The shower pressure is a slow drizzle of cold/luke warm water. In fact all the water pressure was terrible I’ve lived in 3rd world countries with better water pressure. The bathroom sinks drains very slow and is cracked. It drained so slow we stopped using it. See the pictures. Cobwebs and spiders: we killed over 50 and that’s not an exaggeration we counted. That’s an infestation in my opinion. Literally every corner had cobwebs , over the bed, over the kitchen, the couch. Lighting and temperature issues, the place is muggy and even with the ac / vent running it’s a damp semi greenhouse effect making your towels never really dry. It’s a damp cool feeling 24/7. The outside flood light stayed on all night so you felt like you were sleeping in a van in a parking lot rather than a bungalow. Amenities: the dryer barely worked, there was a K cup but no coffee pot , the dishes were dirty with nice coffee stain in the cups and food stuck to plates and forks. No instructions on the stove at all. It did have a mini fridge Overall this place is 100% not what we were expecting or was presented in the site. We are completely disappointed and feel this was false advertisement at best. I would recommend people stay at any big chain hotel before here. Shouldn’t have to sweep for cobwebs

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nikki

Travelled with family and small children

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Although the property is beautiful and unique, we didn't appreciate the feeling of being watched during our stay. The owners live right next store and have a view directly to the patio and hot tub area. My daughter and I were using the hot tub and stepped out for a few minutes to grab a snack. Within 10-15 minutes the owner went up to my husband and told us we had to close the lid of the hot tub when not in use. Not in a friendly manner either. That man was watching us and it left me feeling yucky. There is a visible camera out back as well that we saw from the other property. I don't think that is ok. Also the stove wasn't working so we couldn't cook inside.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shann I.

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks for a great stay

Thanks for a great stay! The home was clean and comfortable. It was just a quick stay and we didn’t use the hot tub but it looked clean. Great communication

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Iris H.

8 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Mackenzie

Wonderful view Good for 2 Wished there was a trail to jog on

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shelly C., Gypsum, CO

29 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful dome house above the river

I booked this place for two top reasons; The fact it was out in the country with a river view And because it had a hot tub on the deck I was disheartened that the hot tub was not functioning. I reached out to the property owner( right next door) and she said she knew nothing about the hot tub, but her husband did. I then reached out to the property manager- left a message and sent a text- never got a reply. I loved the done house itself. And the view was amazing!!!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alisa F.

25 Feb 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Cute little cottage. Unfortunately your experience was disappointing and anxiety-filled. There is little to no privacy, seeing how the owners live next door and their balcony and windows face the cabin directly. The blinds are very thin and the porch lights make it hard to sleep. Upon entering the cabin the back door was wide open it smelled of damp and mold. The hot tub was dirty with residual scum on the filters and pine needles. Again little to no privacy on back porch. The hot tub water left a rash on your skin. Went to go wash our clothes and found a dead mouse in the washer. Was a cute cabin with an amazing view. But unfortunately the stay did not reflect which was listed.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ben

7 Jan 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Maisie, Redwood City

Travelled with family

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We love the beautiful surroundings and we enjoyed the hot tub after a long drive. The place is big enough for the 4 of us to spread out, my son was able to sleep on the couch. We had problems with communication, no one answered my questions before or during the stay. I wanted to know about what kind of grill they have on the property because all the stores would be closed when we arrived the day before Thanksgiving. The Wi-Fi dropped completely not just intermittently, and we were without WiFi during Thanksgiving. TV also went out without WiFi. My son figured out how to reset the router and we were able to gain access again. It would have been so simple to leave a note for guests to find and reset the router. Other than communication and WiFi issues, the place had everything we need. I brought a few other kitchen appliances because I didn’t hear back from the owners. The electric kettle and electric griddle I brought turned out to be very useful.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Picturesque stay

Perfect for a quick overnight stay after a day of hiking.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We loved it here! Thanks for the memories!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Angelina N.

11 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

It’s a cute property in the woods, which we loved. There is just little hot water, not enough to support (2) showers, and barely one (as my daughter complained of it getting cold quickly). The shower is also not nice and the first day of showers, I ended up having to take an entirely cold shower. We also noticed after a day (when we left and came back) that we could smell mildew/mold. It is because of these two reasons we ended up checking out a day early. I don’t like to give bad reviews but I also don’t want someone to have the same experience we did.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

anna s.

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cave

Cozy place with lovely views and great private hot tub. Only downside is the flood light in the parking area that shines through the windows all night. Not ideal if you like it dark when you sleep.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Jackson F.

20 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Not as advertised.

Rented this property mainly as a place to sleep while coming into town for a UO football game. Listing described the place as 15 minutes from campus and that simply isn’t true, it’s a solid half hour away from UO. Upon arrival we were given a code for the door but not the gate to the property, it was a pain trying to figure out how to access the property. Once finally inside the gate, there were no signs or instructions saying to go further down the driveway to where the guest house was. Only saw one home, started putting in the code and the homeowner came out and very rudely told me the rental was down and around below where we were. Signs saying that or simply not having the property owner be a jerk would have been nice. The place itself was nice, had certain things gone better this review could be much different.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Butch K.

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Hobbit hut on the river

This was a beautiful stay and well kept location with easy access to everything Springfield had to offer. The Mrs and I really enjoyed the weekend here, only 2 issues we found were the description is accurate, the hot water is extremely limited (maybe 10 min for a shower) and we found out late Saturday evening that the heater in the hot tub did not work (never got above 75) which was one of the main reasons we chose this. We would go back again if these two things can get fixed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

What a beautiful view the apt is cute and comfy. No problems. Nice stay

Easy easy easy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey V.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

We did not realize we booked a Dome Home! What a delight to drive up and see how positively charming this little cottage is. Everything is as listed and even better in person. The view is gorgeous and so peaceful, the hot tub was hot and ready for our arrival, and the inside is charming and well kept. We had a small water leak from the washing machine hose so I contacted the property manager and he was quick with a response and was out the same day to fix it and while he was there he also balanced the chemicals in the hot tub, swept the porch and hung the bath mat... above and beyond. We ended up having to leave a day early and my only complaint would be that I wish we had more time to relax and enjoy this home. If we find ourselves in the Eugene area again, this will be where we stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

22 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet and

This home is so cool! It’s a little hobbit house right on the river with so many perfect amenities built for the space. Everything was very clean and worked easily (tv, hot tub, induction stove top.) It was a bit tricky to get the hot tub cover back on by myself but a little persistence and physics got the job done. The owner’s home is right next to the rental, and that frankly made me feel safer being a solo traveler. I enjoyed a perfect, quiet few days. Thanks to the host for sharing this space - it’s pretty special!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

4 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

3-Nights stay at Deerhorn

My husband and I were traveling on business with our dog and wanted to stay somewhere we could relax. I loved the unique dome cottage and the lovely views off the deck. It was very peaceful and the hot tub was perfect for relaxing. Unfortunately, the weather was very wet, so much so, that we were advised not to park near the cottage. The path down to the cottage wasn’t well lit at the top where we parked…fortunately the first time we did it in the daylight. The cottage had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

William G.

6 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time

The property is everything that it said. We really enjoyed our stay. The owners were very freindly . would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice Y., Lacey

29 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing

This property is such a special place—the views, the setting, and of course, the hot tub. The cottage is well equipped and cozy. The area is so peaceful. The sounds of the river running by, the breeze through the trees, the tiny finches. It's definitely what this city dweller needed! We hope to book here again when in town to visit family, and we send our thanks to the property owners for sharing their property with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle C.

24 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Lovely and comfortable stay. Beautiful view!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik N.

25 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

Very unique place, so peaceful and beautiful to sit on the deck and enjoy the flowing river.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

sdf f.

3 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

9/10!

The bathroom is an... interesting proposition, just make sure you are VERY comfortable with whoever you bring to this place and/or no beans allowed after 6pm. 9/10 would def go to the bathroom in earshot of someone again! Cool place!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021