House in Vancouver, WA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this house rental
The Garden Chalet
The Garden Chalet is a thoughtfully designed ADU with its own private entrance, full kitchen, and living room. It's a proper retreat, not a room in someone's house, but a complete space that happens to share a backyard with the owner (that's me, living upstairs).
The Space
Step inside and you'll find warm wood tones, natural light, and details designed to make you exhale. The bedroom is quiet and restful. The kitchen is fully equipped for real cooking, not just reheating takeout. The living room invites you to settle in with a book, a glass of wine, or a movie on a rainy Pacific Northwest evening.
I spent a decade working with Relais & Châteaux properties and years living in Greece, Austria, and South Africa. Those experiences taught me that the best spaces don't just look good, they make you feel something. The Garden Chalet is where I put those ideas into practice. There's a coffee table book inside showing how this space came together, feel free to flip through.
The Backyard
This is where guests tend to linger. You'll find comfortable seating areas, a firepit for cool evenings, a hot tub tucked among the greenery, and a landscaped waterfall that sets the tone the moment you arrive. It's part Mediterranean courtyard, part Pacific Northwest retreat. Guests often describe it as an unexpected oasis. One guest from Germany told me the jasmine climbing our old tree stump reminded her of June in Sicily, the scent hit her the moment she stepped out of her car. That's the kind of detail I design for: not just how a space looks, but how it makes you feel.
The Wine Journey
On your console table, you'll notice a curated display of wine glasses, each one representing a different tasting room at the Vancouver Waterfront, just a 10-minute drive away. Inside each glass you'll find a complimentary 2-for-1 tasting voucher. Choose your own adventure and explore some of Washington's best wines. It's a small thing, but it's the kind of detail that turns a trip into a memory.
Location
The Garden Chalet is tucked in a quiet Vancouver, WA neighborhood with easy access to both the Vancouver Waterfront and Portland. You're close to restaurants, hiking, wine country, and the energy of the city, but when you come home, it feels like you've left it all behind.
Dedicated parking leads directly to your private entrance. No shared hallways, no awkward encounters, just your own space to come and go as you please.
A Note from Your Host
I take pride in this place. Hosting isn't a side hustle for me, it's an extension of how I think about design, comfort, and what makes a space feel like a genuine getaway. If you need anything during your stay, I'm nearby. If you want complete privacy, you'll have it.
I hope the Garden Chalet feels less like a rental and more like somewhere you'd actually want to come back to.
The Garden Chalet is a thoughtfully designed ADU with its own private entrance, full kitchen, and living room. It's a proper retreat, not a room in someone's house, but a complete space that happens to share a backyard with the owner (that's me, living upstairs).
The Space
Step inside and you'll find warm wood tones, natural light, and details designed to make you exhale. The bedroom is quiet and restful. The kitchen is fully equipped for real cooking, not just reheating takeout. The living room invites you to settle in with a book, a glass of wine, or a movie on a rainy Pacific Northwest evening.
I spent a decade working with Relais & Châteaux properties and years living in Greece, Austria, and South Africa. Those experiences taught me that the best spaces don't just look good, they make you feel something. The Garden Chalet is where I put those ideas into practice. There's a coffee table book inside showing how this space came together, feel free to flip through.
The Backyard
This is where guests tend to linger. You'll find comfortable seating areas, a firepit for cool evenings, a hot tub tucked among the greenery, and a landscaped waterfall that sets the tone the moment you arrive. It's part Mediterranean courtyard, part Pacific Northwest retreat. Guests often describe it as an unexpected oasis. One guest from Germany told me the jasmine climbing our old tree stump reminded her of June in Sicily, the scent hit her the moment she stepped out of her car. That's the kind of detail I design for: not just how a space looks, but how it makes you feel.
The Wine Journey
On your console table, you'll notice a curated display of wine glasses, each one representing a different tasting room at the Vancouver Waterfront, just a 10-minute drive away. Inside each glass you'll find a complimentary 2-for-1 tasting voucher. Choose your own adventure and explore some of Washington's best wines. It's a small thing, but it's the kind of detail that turns a trip into a memory.
Location
The Garden Chalet is tucked in a quiet Vancouver, WA neighborhood with easy access to both the Vancouver Waterfront and Portland. You're close to restaurants, hiking, wine country, and the energy of the city, but when you come home, it feels like you've left it all behind.
Dedicated parking leads directly to your private entrance. No shared hallways, no awkward encounters, just your own space to come and go as you please.
A Note from Your Host
I take pride in this place. Hosting isn't a side hustle for me, it's an extension of how I think about design, comfort, and what makes a space feel like a genuine getaway. If you need anything during your stay, I'm nearby. If you want complete privacy, you'll have it.
I hope the Garden Chalet feels less like a rental and more like somewhere you'd actually want to come back to.
Amenities at Garden Oasis in the City
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Vancouver, WA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
It was very clean and cozy. Lots of blankets provided so even though it was winter we always felt warm enough. The backyard was lovely and a great place to spend the evening looking out at stars. Dieter was a very friendly and helpful host.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
The host is very friendly, and provides snack and botted water.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
The property is fantastic! When driving in, the neighborhood does not impress. But when you go through the gate into the property, it is truly an oasis. Just a short drive from the city, which in the past we have found to be a little loud to stay in. But the Oasis was quiet and peaceful. Gardens, hot tub, babbling water feature...all so clean and restful. Spotlessly clean inside and out. Trouble with the TV was addressed quickly and personally by Dieter, who was a quiet host. Only saw him when we asked for help. Wonderful stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Gorgeous setting at Oliva Chalet.... Dieter was very accommodating with everything we asked... one of the most peaceful places I've ever stayed.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(16 Ratings)
"It was very clean and cozy. Lots of blankets provided so even though it was winter we always felt warm enough. The backyard was lovely and a great place to spend the evening looking out at stars. Diet..."
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