Buckman House

Guest: Kate V.
Date of Stay: 03/29/12 Review Submitted: 04/10/12

This home away from home was clean, comfortable, and colorfully furnished. We were five colleagues attending a five day training. Although we had never roomed together, the house atmosphere and amenities made it fun and easy for us to fix meals and be together. Yet, we were still be able to rest and not get in the way of one another. The owner was very helpful along the way.

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Excellent Time in Portland

Guest: Davey (Tampa, Fl)
Date of Stay: 03/14/12 Review Submitted: 04/07/12

Had a great time! Portland mass transit got me and friends there for NCAA tournament. Location was excellent. We had access to markets in different neighborhoods with downtown close. The house was very comfortable, beds were good, ping pong excellent and the amenities like grill, kitchen and bathrooms were quite good. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone who is either driving or wants to take mass transit and forget the car. Also, would be great to rent and ride bikes. Neighborhood is good as well.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Great VRBO in Portland!

Guest: Joan L. (Los Gatos)
Date of Stay: 02/10/12 Review Submitted: 02/13/12

We stayed at the Buckman House for a family get together. The house was darling! It had all the amentities we needed. Anne was a very gracious host and made us feel very welcome. The beds were comfortable, the place was clean, the kitchen well-equipped. Also, we loved the location. The Three Friends Coffee Shop was a quick walk away, as was the restaurant Noble Rot. We liked that we could walk the neighborhood and still be a close drive to downtown and Hawthorne. Thanks Anne for a wonderful stay!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Perfect for a gang of knitters!

Guest: Ellen (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 07/26/11 Review Submitted: 08/27/11

First - you didn't even know knitters came in gangs, did you? Well, they do, and we did. Seven attendees of the 2nd Sock Summit held at the Portland Convention Center, a gathering of both long-time real-life friends, a couple of sisters, and acquaintances met at the 1st Sock Summit who became bosom buddies over the internet in the intervening years, stayed at Buckman House for a week. It was awesome! We used the main living area the most - all 7 of us could gather in this spacious room along with 2 spinning wheels and piles of yarn. There was room for four of us to practice the flash mob dance (yes, knitters do flash mobs, why do you ask?) and not step on each other. The kitchen gathered us in the morning - very fun decor in the kitchen, with the diner style table and the retro feel to the modern appliances. A nice French press coffee maker along with the espresso machine one of us brought attracted the morning characters, but the comfort of the kitchen kept us there once we arrived. Every knitter had their own bed. No more than two knitters to a room. FABULOUS appliances to cook the food that knitters really love (mostly beer, but also some killer pasta sauces, salads, veggies, etc.). We packed light (to leave room in the suitcases for packing yarn purchases) and loved the excellent laundry appliances. The neighborhood was great. A nice 15-20 minute walk to the light rail every morning, and on the way home our route took us past great restaurants (Old Wives Tales, Lemongrass Thai), a great Greek deli, and with just a few extra blocks, Coalition Brewing. (I did mention we were knitters, didn't I?) The neighbors were inviting - one even recognized us when we were out to eat and came over and chatted. I went for a couple of enjoyable runs in the area - don't miss running through the old Lone Fir Cemetery between 24th and 26th on Morrison. Beautiful, interesting, quiet - really relaxing for a nice jog. One of the best features was the owner. She was there finishing up cleaning along with her son as we arrived. Both enthusiastically shared features of the neighborhood, and it was clear he (a young guy - I'm bad with ages but not in junior high yet, I'd say) was really proud of the place. Very welcoming, and very flexible with our odd crew with our even odder arrival times. She returned our security deposit really quickly and communicated well with me throughout. Oh, she does a good job cleaning, too - the place was spic and span.

Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Great stay for 3 generation family

Guest: Normal family (Normal, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/11/11 Review Submitted: 05/25/11

Three generations of our family group stayed here. We enjoyed Portland's zoo and children's museum, attended a college graduation, and two of our party climbed Mt. Hood. The home is comfortable and cozy with all we needed to prepare many meals. Grandchildren enjoyed the toys, bunk beds, and nearby park. Interesting bicycle shop is just a short walk away. The property was clean and just as described online. The owner was helpful and prompt in communicating with us, as this was our first vacation home rental experience. When we go to Portland again, I would stay here again!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Buckman House FUN and CHARMING!

Guest: came4fun and got it in portland (Vancouver, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/29/11 Review Submitted: 04/08/11

This vacation rental is great for those looking for the full Portland experience.....Charm, character, socially responsible and maybe a little alternative… no big box gloss here. Convenient location near downtown in a nice safe funky neighborhood. Parking was convenient and we checked out great nearby restaurants, shopping, and parks. It was wonderful to have the whole house to ourselves and the layout was great for 4 adults and 3 kids. Unique and quirky house with the retro décor and lots of extras that show the owner takes pride in the vacation rental and is a generous host. We loved the extras which included beautiful antiques, Pendelton blankets, toys, board games, travel guidebooks, Personal computer, toiletries, well stocked pantry with olive oil, organic coffee, herbal teas, etc. The owner was helpful and responsive, and has gone above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. We had a great time!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Awesome place to stay!

Guest: Del (Tacoma, WA)
Date of Stay: 10/16/10 Review Submitted: 10/23/10

My writer's group stayed at the Buckman House for a weekend and we had a great time. Being there was completely effortless. The kitchen was amazingly well stocked. We literally did not lack for ANYTHING and we made a couple of big meals while we were there. It was cozy and comfortable, and we loved the retro decor. There's a charm to this place that comes naturally and makes you feel at home. It was convenient to downtown and there was a grocery store nearby. The neighborhood was fantastic, very quiet and perfect for a group of writers. The owners are extremely gracious and friendly and easy to work with, too. We just can't say enough wonderful things about the whole experience of staying at the Buckman House. It's very family friendly, but it was also the perfect retreat for a group of adults, too. I would recommend it for anyone with a group who wants a great place to stay in Portland. Everything they say in the description is true and then some. My friends and I love Portland and visit often, and the concensus was that anytime we can, we would rent the Buckman House for our stay, and we intend to come back next year for another retreat!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/03/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/10

We spent 5 nights over the Christmas weekend at the Buckman House, with our adult children and grandson. The house was amazingly wellequiped and convenient to all of Portland. The cafe around the corner had great food. We enjoyed the basement recreation room, both the ping pong table and the vintage records. Our grandson enjoyed the playground only a block away. Yes, we recommend it and would stay there again.

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Guest: Holly Gardner (Tucson, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 09/10/09 Review Submitted: 09/10/09

Our family (parents plus 3 boys) had a great week and a half at this conveniently-located house. Within walking distance of the free streetcar, we were able to easily get across the river to downtown Portland for shopping, restaurants, etc. The house had a thriving vegetable garden with fresh tomatoes and herbs. The kitchen was really well-equipped and easy to use. All the furnishings and bed linens were high quality and in good condition. Super clean house. Lots of thoughtful additions like the radio/cd player in the kitchen. Bose CD player in the living room, Flat screen tv. Speakman shower head in the bath. Pendleton blankets on beds. Ping pong table in the basement and a very useful washer and dryer. Would stay again!

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Guest: Corinne 1 (Schererville, IN )
Date of Stay: 04/05/09 Review Submitted: 04/05/09

My family and I stayed here and loved the house. We had four small children and it was such a bonus to have all the "extra" kid things in the house! Plus, there is a cool park in close walking distance! The house is great--has everything you could need and then some. It's great to have someone care so much about their rental. We would definitely stay here again!

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