Enjoy a relaxing stay at a newer (July 2024), light-filled basement apartment in our classic Portland bungalow. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in SE Portland, right between the bustling Hawthorne and Division Street dining and shops. Tons of options are a short walk away. Or, relax in the cozy apartment, and make use of the fully appointed kitchen and coffee bar that we built - just for you!

The space
The unit is a clean, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom basement apartment with a separate entrance and laundry and fully appointed kitchen. Built July 2024.

The ceiling height is 6' 9", and some of the soffits that cover the ducts come down to 6' 1" in places. We've installed bump guards on the corners of those, but if you are over 6 feet tall, please be aware.

BEDROOMS: Two separate bedrooms. The primary bedroom is 9.5'X10' with a queen bed, closet and dresser. It also has a tiny desk and a chair. This is what we are calling the dedicated workspace. Please note, it is not a separate office and is shared with the primary bedroom. The other Bedroom is 9'X9', with two twin beds (can be combined to a queen), and a dresser, and space to hang clothes. Both have blackout blinds, and large, openable windows for natural light.

BATHROOM: The bath has a walk-in shower, and heated flooring.

LIVING: The living room has a Roku smart TV with Netflix (Please use the "Guest" profile, or login with your own account) and high-speed Wi-Fi.

KITCHEN: Includes dishes, utensils, a microwave/convection oven combination, and an two-burner induction cook top with vent hood. Basics also include cooking oil and spices. There is also a dishwasher. The coffee bar has a Keurig, French Press, Chemex (my favorite), Conventional Drip coffee maker, Aeropress for espresso, and a cold brew coffee maker. Coffee pods are provided. There is also usually ground and whole bean coffee provided too, but it's possible the cleaners won't be able re-stock those between guests. Please leave any unused coffee in the unit for the next guests.

KIDS: The apartment is not child-proofed, so please bring any items you need for your babies to be comfortable and keep the children supervised.

PARKING: On-street parking on SE 24th and SE Harrison st is available. It's a safe neighborhood; public transport is widely available—90 walk score, 98 Bike Score. The house is located on a "greenway" which is a street optimized for cycling, and you will see and hear some colorful Portlandy bike commuters and groups pedal by. Look both ways before crossing the street!

NOISE: This is a basement apartment in our older house. The house has been fully remodeled and insulated, but you will hear footsteps and muffled noises from upstairs. We have not received any complaints about this or been bothered hearing guests, but it's not 100% noise separation. We can supply earplugs and white noise machines in each room for light sleepers and respect quiet hours.

AC and HEAT: The unit is not air-conditioned but maintains a comfortable temperature, even on the hottest summer days. Each room has in-wall heat, controllable by thermostats in the wall. There is also an air exchanger in the living room ceiling you can use in the wintertime to keep fresh air coming in without getting cold. Each bedroom also has floor fans that can be used to help move the air. There are large, screened egress windows in the bedrooms as well, which create a nice breeze in the warmer months.

BASIC RULES:

NO SMOKING anything inside the home. We ask our guests not to smoke in the backyard or on the sidewalk by the house. None of our neighbors are smokers, and we want to be considerate of them. Please take a walk to smoke.

NO PETS. We do not allow pets, other than registered service animals. Guests are liable for any pet damage.

NO OTHER GUESTS OR PARTIES: No overnight visitors in the home that are not on your reservation. No parties or large gatherings. We understand if a friend or a family member has to stop by for dinner or a movie. We want to make sure we know who is coming in and out for everyone’s safety.

We hope to host you and meet you soon!

Guest access
This is a single-family home and we live on the main floor above the apartment. Access to this apartment is through the street entrance on SE Harrison st. There are 6 steps down, with handrails, and exterior lighting. There is a smart lock on the door that takes a code, which we will set up with you during the booking process. The entire basement apartment (just over 900 sq ft) is yours with your own laundry. There is a door leading to the main floor in the living room, which is always locked.

Other things to note
Our goal is to create a pleasant, comfortable stay for you and to really earn a good review from you. Before each guest, we:

-Wash and replace all bedding, linens, used blankets and duvet covers.
-Clean and disinfect all surfaces
-Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors.
-Scrub and sanitize the bathroom and kitchen
-Restock coffee pods

It is a basement unit, and so if there is any TV or other noise from above that is disturbing, please let us know!

Registration Details
24-019801-000-00-HO