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Garden Cottage on College Hill

Cottage with kitchen, near University of Oregon

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Escape to this charming vintage cottage in the Friendly Area Neighborhood on College Hill, a mile from downtown and the University of Oregon. Unwind by the gas fireplace or enjoy a cup of coffee on the brick patio surrounded by garden beds and a rose arbor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom60 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Garden Cottage on College Hill

This is a clean, quiet, sunny, sweet, little cottage tucked into a quiet alley in the Friendly Area Neighborhood on College Hill, only a mile from downtown and the University of Oregon. If you like walking, it's easy to get most places on foot, yet it is privately situated behind another property we own and accessible via a quiet alley. Parking is private, off-street and very close.

In the summer, there is an air conditioner to keep the temperature comfortable. In the winter you can sit in front of the gas fireplace and watch movies curled up under one of the throws. There is a love seat, an armchair and a rocking chair to relax in.

The living room, kitchen and dining area have an open floor plan. There are doors to the bedroom and bathroom. Our remodeled vintage cottage features the original exposed brick chimney and fir floors from the 1940s, which give it a nice warm glow. It is full of windows and skylights. There are updated tile floors in the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen has a gas stove to cook on and is stocked with quality pots and pans and a Keurig coffee maker with coffee provided. There are fresh herbs growing just outside the front door for you to snip! There is a 27" smart TV and high speed internet with which you can enjoy TV shows and movies through your Netflix, Hulu or other entertainment accounts. There is also an HDMI cable so you can connect your device directly to the TV.

Just outside the windows of the main living area there is a little brick patio, garden beds and a rose arbor. It is a lovely place in the warmer months to enjoy a cup of coffee and a good book, sip a glass of wine with a friend or enjoy a full meal. The maple tree gives you nice shade in the summer and beautiful foliage in the fall.

Our downtown is bustling with casual to upscale cafes, restaurants, brew pubs unique food booths, shops and theaters. I am happy to offer suggestions if you let me know what you're looking for!

I live next door so I am readily available to respond to any issues that arise. I enjoy meeting new people and sharing insider information about our lovely town if it is desired, but level of interaction is totally up each guest. The cottage has a keyless entry and is set up for self check-in.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Check-out is simple: please make sure your dishes are washed and leave things neat and tidy. We will take care of the rest, including the trash.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking or vaping of any substances in the house or on the property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Free standing gas fireplace, uncovered outlets etc

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage
Garden On College Hill Eugene
Garden Cottage on College Hill Eugene
Garden Cottage on College Hill Cottage
Garden Cottage on College Hill Cottage Eugene

About the area

Map
Eugene, OR

What's nearby

  • McDonald Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hult Center for Performing Arts - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Oregon - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hayward Field - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Autzen Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Eugene Station - 13 min drive
  • Eugene, OR (EUG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandy’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Joystick - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Field House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Bier Stein - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Level Up Arcade - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage on College Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage on College Hill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage on College Hill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage on College Hill located?

Located in Friendly, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lane Events Center and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from University of Oregon. Lane County Fair Grounds and Lane County Historical Museum are also within 15 minutes. Eugene Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Garden Cottage on College Hill Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Perfect for Us

Right size, clean and comfortable, very well-supplied, responsive owner, and great location for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Cottage in the Alley

Wonderful stay at this quaint cottage. Great walking distance to the U of O. Quiet, clean, and everything I needed. Thank you Jennie!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Nice place

Communication from the host was great. The place was clean and the perfect size. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

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

Home away from home feel !

I have stayed here multiple times and my stay has always been peaceful. I will be back !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Pleasure

Good location for visiting grandchild at O U, very comfortable for two people, host very pleasant and helpful if needed. One very minor complaint, no local T V available.I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shellie C.

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

Short trip

This was our second time staying at the cottage. It’s very cozy and Jennie is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So cozy and comfortable. Loved the gas fireplace. Wish the tv had an antenna for local channels, but not necessary.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Simply perfect!

Couldn't have been more pleased!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

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

Cozy cottage

Very comfortable and cozy. The cottage was clean and located in good spot for traveling to UO and downtown. We walked or took short ubers to most places.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

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

Adorable Cabin in the Heart of Eugene

This little cabin is the perfect spot to stay if you are visiting Eugene! It was centrally located, had parking, and looked exactly as the photos, while still being private and cozy! Our host Jennifer was attentive and provided everything we needed for our stay. Sadly it rained all weekend when we stayed, but had to been nicer, it would have been perfect to get around on foot! We wouldn’t hesitate to rent this cabin again if we were in town! 10 outta 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi C.

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

M

Luv the vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

gail m.

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

Wonderful Eugene Cottage

This was a very cute, cozy, comfortable cottage located in a quite, quiet neighborhood in Eugene. Jennifer was very helpful when I had a mix-up with my reservation (my error). The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, dishware, etc. Highly recommend this cottage for 1-2 people during your stay in Eugene!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Fraternal visit

Comfortable. TV was complicated to use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

One of my favorite VRBOs

Jennie’s place is the best! So cozy, and tastefully decorated. Overall great vibes! Jennie also anticipates her guests needs. Not only was the kitchen well stocked with supplies, including coffee, tea, cloth napkins, lovely plates and cups, but she even had a brand new toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss in the cabinet for the forgetful traveler! 😁I remembered my brush and paste, but totally forgot my floss and was delighted to find some. I will be back! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

merril e.

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

Great stay

Fantastic property. Everything we needed. Great area. Quiet, peaceful and homey. Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice cottage very cozy really nicely decorated. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruno t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a very cute cottage, well stocked with what ever you needed. The coffee situation was a french press for you coffee drinkers. Good wifi and TV. The place was very clean lots of towels. The cottage worked well for me being a individual or for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT P.

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

Crater lake

The cottage was everything it was said to be. Lits if beautiful flowers. It was nicely decorated with lots of personal touches. Jennifer was a great host and solved any problems we had quickly. We would definitely recommend this place and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

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

Charming and Comfortable Cottage

We found the cottage to be a cozy home away from home that fit our needs for our several days in Eugene and nestled among beautiful trees, flowers and plants. We found it was supplied with everything needed for meals at the cottage and convenient walking distance to restaurants. It was fun walking in the neighborhood, enjoying a sense of place and admiring homes and gardens in the area. Jennie is a convivial and knowledgeable host who will match your interests with available activities and is great at communicating with you and providing touch points if needed. Highly recommend host and home!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Cute Cottage

Easy check in process, and flexible check out. Well equipped kitchen and bath with most everything you'd need if you happen to forget something. Communicative and friendly host. Would definitely stay again.Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille A.

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

Just right

Jennifer's cottage is charming, clean, quiet, and its location was perfect for my visit with family that lives locally. She is very welcoming, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte Jean G.

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

Sweet vintage cottage in the heart of Eugene Oregon

Staying at the Sweet Vintage Cottage in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, was truly a delightful experience. The host was incredibly welcoming, making me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. Even in February, before the gardens began to bloom, the cozy atmosphere wrapped around me like a warm embrace. The bed was a haven of comfort, inviting me to relax and recharge. I left with a heart full of memories and a promise to return. This charming cottage is a treasure, and I can't wait to experience its beauty in full bloom on my next visit to Eugene!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Exceptional

Very nice place! The host was exceptionally helpful and friendly. Excellent location. No negaties what so ever! I can't say enough about what a great place this is!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

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

Small and perfect

Perfect for our little getaway! Close to great restaurants and a great place for neighborhood walks. A beautiful cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney F.

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

Great place for a short stay

My husband, 5 & 2 year olds and I stayed here for 4 days while exploring Eugene. It was the perfect spot to come back to for afternoon naps/making meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024