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The Secret Garden in Portland
Hosted by Dominique · Portland, Oregon
4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Romantic
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
What to expect
Dome
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
No pets
Potable water available
Bins available
Picnic table present
Wifi available
Playground available
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 5:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
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The Private Secret Garden
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(2)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Picnic table
Reviews
97% Recommend79 ratings · 67 reviews
The campsite offers a peaceful and private tent camping experience with a friendly and welcoming host, Dom. Many guests appreciated the blend of nature and city life, as it's situated in a quiet neighborhood yet close to Portland's amenities. The site's unique features include a dome for stargazing and a communal fire pit area, which some found was occasionally shared with the host's family and their guests. While most reviews were positive, a few mentioned discomfort with the shared use of the fire pit area during their departure.
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Recommends
· August 2026
Tent · With kids
Dom and his family were so kind and welcoming. The space was beautiful. Great location. We will be returning.
Recommends
· July 2026
Great Family Stay for Summer Visit
Tent · With kids
We had a great week in the garden. The kids had summer camps in Portland and we pitched a tent and hosted a fire each night. It was lovely.
The sirens, traffic, human produced noise were not bothersome at all. We slept comfortably through each night, including a thunderstorm.
Also, it was the cleanest honey bucket we've ever seen. I was happy to see the kids use it without my life coaching.
We felt safe and happy. The hosts were incredible. They gave us extra firewood at the end of the week so we could heat up our soup.
Parking was no big. And we were 10 min from my youngest's summer camp and 5 min from an old college buddy. ❤️
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent
Loved tent camping here. Very private feeling. Dom was a great host.
Recommends
· July 2026
Yayyy dom!
Tent
Awesome spot! Highly recommend! Had the place to ourselves, it was super peaceful. Nice hosts, beautiful home.
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · With kids
We had an amazing experience the family was so welcoming and friendly. Would absolutely recommend and will definitely be coming back again!
Recommends
· July 2026
Awesome
Tent
It was a great stay, great location, great owner. I definitely recommend this spot if you’re looking for a place to stay in Portland.
Mixed feelings
· June 2026
Cool urban camping, however...
Tent · With kids
As it was my first experience with Hipcamp, I had no expectations and nothing to compare it to. And our arrival was very pleasant, the host greeted us with gourmet doughnuts, on National Donut Day, making us feel very welcome. But since then, we have had opportunity to stay at another Hipcamp facility, and the difference is night and day. The Secret Garden was a very cool urban camping experience, in a very cool neighborhood, don't get me wrong. However, our departure was very uncomfortable, because the beautiful, upscale fire pit area is very much a part of the host family's routine. We were rushing to break camp between rain showers, and the family had invited at least 2 other families over, and they had no consideration about our efforts to pack and leave. At one point, the children were messing around with our belongings, which made things awkward when we needed to gather them to take to our vehicle. Obviously, the family is entitled to use the amenities they installed, but we had initially broadcast our intentions to stay another night, and had we done so, we would have been crowded out of our own area by a seemingly tight knit group of people who weren't unfriendly, but not there to make the acquaintance of the transient renters. A very unfortunate end to our first hipcamp, as we were made to feel like Interlopers.
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent
10/10. Dom was easy to connect with and gave me a great tour of the camp and awesome recommendations of the area. The site is super private yet right down the street from everything. I would definitely stay again!
Recommends
· September 2025
The Secret Garden was a wonderful stay! The dome is equipped with many amenities, the camp space has great lighting, and you can choose to sleep gazing at the stars or completely shaded. Dominique and his family are very nice and there for any inquiries. Check this place out!
Recommends
· July 2025
With kids
We LOVED the dome and our own little secret campground hidden off the side of Dom’s place. Our hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. When you set foot inside the secret garden, it feels like you’re deep in the woods somewhere, when in reality you are living the best of both worlds with a perfect campsite that is IN Portland. You can switch seamlessly between relaxing in nature off grid and then go down the road to enjoy city life. Not to mention you get to stay in a very cool dome with a clear paneled half that makes for some good stargazing.
A true hidden gem!
Recommends
· July 2025
10/10, I would definitely stay here again and recommend to anybody looking for a nice get away or just needing a place to hunker down when passing through Portland. Clean, perfect location, lots of local food and night life, and Dom & Ruby are great hosts. Check it out if you get the chance!
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent
Dominique and his family were welcoming and accommodating! We felt comfortable and at-home on their property.
Recommends
· June 2025
Group trip
Dom and Amanda's place and family were so sweet! We loved the Dome in the Secret Garden, playing music barefoot in the backyard next to the raspberry bush, and eating a shared meal around the campfire under the stars. So beautiful and close to everything in Portland. The hosts were extra accommodating, offering firewood, special touches, and just such a lovely and friendly community vibe, even when our group arrived later than standard. Thank you so much for having this sacred space available to book. We hope to be back!
Recommends
· June 2025
Unique, cool place!
Super unique place and comfortable! And the campfire is a bonus. Quiet neighborhood. This was my first time using hipcamp. Definitely recommend.
Recommends
· May 2025
Super spot!
Great spot! We just needed one night sleeping arrangement last minute. Dom was super accommodating and prepped the space for us. The bed was comfortable and clean with AC. A fun concept to rest and hangout! Safe and easy to find.
For lunch/breakfast we went to Cherry Hill Deli! Super recommended European bakery, deli and goods store nearby.
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent
Beautiful little oasis in a lovely neighborhood. Host provided clear instructions and was responsive. Porto was in great condition. We camped in a tent but the dome looked awesome, considering that for next time in town. Recommended!
Recommends
· May 2025
Very cute space. The outdoor area is cute and well lit and has availability for sitting and/or having a fire. The dome itself is very well kept and there is WiFi as well as heat/AC if necessary. There is however, no shower and the outdoor sink was not attached to water when we were there so we couldn’t use it. There is an outhouse behind the dome and it is kind of dark back there so maybe have a headlamp. Communication with host was good and they were available as necessary.
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
Whoops
Tent
It was totally my fault but I mistakenly thought the site I was renting was the geodesic dome. Just booked off pics alone and didn't realize there were separate tent spots and that was what I was renting. Like I said, my bad, it clearly says tent spot for rent. Lesson learned on just looking at pics and booking without reading.
Recommends
· May 2025
The place was very clean and well maintained! Dominique was close by and friendly.
Would def recommend !
Recommends
· April 2025
Beautiful spot in the city
Tent
Great spot. Great host! Very accommodating and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend
Recommends
· March 2025
The Heated dome was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend. Dom and Amanda and their little helpers were extremely kind, generous, and fun hosts. The accommodation was very clean, cozy, and close to the vibrant South East neighbourhood of Portland. It was very easy to get from the property to so many great bars and restaurants. Truly a magical experience!
Recommends
· March 2025
Cute, cozy, clean and very relaxing
A beautiful space, cozy and comfortable heated dome. WiFi and table were great for taking a meeting. The rainy evening and morning were super enjoyable and relaxing. Hosts had excellent communication. Bathroom was clean and well stocked. A hidden gem for sure!
Recommends
· February 2025
Top tier spot
This is the perfect spot for a unique and stress-free stay located in a quiet neighborhood close to everything. The dome is extremely comfortable and Dominique is very responsive to questions or needs.
Bonus: The wine and charcuterie package is delicious.
Recommends
· February 2025
Glamping in the burbs done right!!
This place was absolutely perfect for our girls night getaway during the portland snow storm!! Warm and cozy! Hosts were so kind. Fun bars nearby with great food. 10/10 would recommend!
Recommends
· October 2024
Cozy and centrally located
The dome was very cozy and we did the add on charcuterie with wine. It was delicious! The property is nice and secluded, and so close to everything. Highly recommend.
Recommends
· September 2024
Great experience, close to everything, but the feeling of being much further out. Very unique glamping and would definitely book again
Recommends
· September 2024
relaxing staycation
Tent
me and my partner camped in the secret garden in our tent and had a lovely time, the host was sweet, location gorgeous, chickens cute and plum trees :) we had a nice fire pit and slept cozy. would recommend
Recommends
· September 2024
We loved staying in the dome! The private garden area was a relaxing place to hang out during the day. Dominique was responsive and helpful.
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· September 2024
Hidden City Retreat is a Gem!
Dominique and his family are welcoming and gracious hosts. Their secret garden is centrally located to all of our weekend activities (from the Oregon State Fair to Multnomah Falls to Mt. Hood) and yet private. The dome was so comfy my 15yo skipped out on hammock sleeping and joined me in the large bed. We didn't want to leave! The fresh plums, pears and blackberries are also delicious and picked fresh from the trees. Highly recommend!
Recommends
· August 2024
Unique.
Extraordinary.
Clean.
Gracious host.
Very pleasant.
Location
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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