Far from Ordinary, Close to Downtown: Some Dec, Jan Open Portland, Oregon Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 160919

Welcome to "Buckman House"...

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Location: Portland, Portland Metro, Oregon, USA (1 mi to heart of downtown, 15 min to PDX, .6 mi to PDX train) View Map

Accommodations:  House, 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-8)

.....UNIQUE and QUIET.....HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD.....

BUCKMAN HOUSE is a beautifully furnished home, where families and friends can spend time getting re-aquainted. All the while enjoying many fun games, fine cooking amenities for all your self-catering needs, and a nice collection of art and collectibles. It has become a gathering place for travelers near and far. COME EXPERIENCE BUCKMAN HOUSE FOR YOURSELF!

Located less than 1 mile from downtown on Portland's trendy east side, the Buckman House is close to everything: Convention Center, Rose Garden Arena, Coleseum, OHSU, PSU, OMSI, Lloyd Center, Doug Fir, The Farm, Le Pigeon, Old Wive's Tales, Waterfront Park, I-5 & I 84.

You'll be staying within a short distance of not only downtown, but also great restaurants (The Pigeon, The Farm, SE 28th's restaurant row, etc.) live music & theater, Buckman School Playground (climbing structures, PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL, and is dog friendly), Tri Met (mass transit), Several grocery stores are within a few minutes by car.

This unique home has been furnished in a 1940's and 50' decor with high quality furniture, art work, collectibles, "retro" new appliances as well as new high quality pillow-top beds. There are PENDLETON blankets and throws throughout! These things give the Buckman House a very "homey" feel! There are "peek-a-boo" views of downtown from all west side windows.

Whether you visit for work or play or both, a stay at the Buckman House will bring added meaning to your stay.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: central air
  • Washer: Fisher & paykel
  • Dryer: Fisher & Paykel
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • King Bed: the king is made upon request by attaching 2 twin beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed (4)
  • Bunk Bed
  • Crib (2) : play N' pak crib = nice newer crib on wheels
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library: kid and adult films
  • CD Player (2)
  • Stereo System (3)
  • Music Library (2) : eclectic music collection in living room, eclectic record collection in rec. basement with very nice systems in both. CD/Radio in kitchen for added convenience/fun
  • Shared Pool: public parks & rec pool 1 block away- indoor check portland parks and recreation website: Buckman School Pool
  • Ping Pong/Table Tennis
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: retro(new) appliances- gas stove and refridgerator (same brand Rachel Ray uses on her cooking show
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: very nice cooking untensils: pots, pans knives, etc...
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave: this is kept in a cupboard to save counter space, but is very convenient
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Gas BBQ with burner on patio
  • Deck/Patio: pleasant patio with tables and chairs
• Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): house has free WiFi. with access for up to 3 laptops
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: friendly, housebroken, non destructive dogs allowed: $45 fee per pet (1 time only)
  • Kid Friendly: Furnished by kid loving couple, Buckman House is full of intriguing child hood art, objects and games. Jim is a Frisbee expert and enjoys teaching people skills
  • Smoking Not Allowed: basement/garage included
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Miniature golf

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Fall, Winter & Spring Rate...$180/nt...$1100/wk...$3400/mo
High Season Rate...$220/nt...$1400/wk (*Christmas, New Year's Holidays)
Summer Rental Rate..$199/nt...$1300/wk..4,000/mo..(June, July, August)
Peak Rate....$230/nt..$1400/wk Easter, Mem.Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving)
3 night minimum stay for Peak Rate dates
4 night minimum stay required Christmas/New Year's(*rate applied for 2 weeks)
Plus lodging Tax,  $15 per person > 6 *MONTHLY GUESTS WELCOME*
$300 deposit required. One well behaved dog allowed,  No smoking.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/10/09
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  Holly Gardner , Tucson, Arizona
  • 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!
• 04/05/09
  Positive Rating
  Corinne , Schererville, IN
  • 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!
• 03/16/09
  Positive Rating
  
  • My comment will be a little unusual, but I wanted anyone looking for references to the Buckman House to know how professional and helpful Jim is. After many deliberations, our family is not renting from Jim, but not because we weren't impressed with the accommodations or the owner. We simply found we had too many people for the house. Through all the debates about where to rent for our son's wedding in August, Jim was so communicative and friendly, that I felt like I was talking to a friend or relative. On a future trip to Portland, I am certain we will stay at Buckman House, and I am very much looking forward to that opportunity!
• 03/16/09
  Positive Rating
  Judy and Colin Watkins , Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Our son got married in Portland in November 2008 and we were extremely lucky to find Jim's house on the VBO website. We required something that was big enought for my husband and myself plus our daughter, her husband and four girls. The house initially looked small from the outside, but was surprisingly roomy inside. We loved the retro look and the girls just loved the big screen tv and all the DVD's etc. They also had a great time using the basement for table tennis and the sound system. The only downside was 1 bathroom for 8 females -but we managed. It was also in a great location - we walked just down the road to a great Cafe for breakfast - most amazing pancakes. Thanks Jim for your wonderful hospitality - sorry it has taken a while to comment on your great property. We would definitely recommend this place to others. Judy and Colin Watkins, New Zealand.
• 11/17/08
  Positive Rating
  Bonnie , Escondido, California
  • We had several family members coming from out of town to attend our daughter's renewal of vows ceremony. The Buckman House was roomy, comfortable, well equipped, conveniently located, clean and met our needs very well. Jim was a very caring host. The surrounding area had an ample supply of places to eat and grocery stores near by. The neighborhood was quiet and well maintained. An enjoyable stay all the way around.
• 10/26/08
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  Alicia , San Francisco CA
  • Our anual visit to Portland was vastly improved by staying at the Buckman House. It's comfortable beds, extremely clean interior, fabulous retro ammenities and the very agreeable dog policy made for the perfect vacation. The neighbors were welcoming and the location is central and convenient. We can't wait to go back next year! A wonderfully helpful and kind owner, too.
• 09/01/08
  Positive Rating
  Alice ,
  • We stayed at the Buckman House in early July of this year. It's a charming house in a great location. Jim was a wonderful host who made sure our stay was pleasant and comfortable. We certainly appreciate his first-rate hospitality. We often rent houses or condos for our vacations, and I must say that Jim is one of the best vacation rental owners with whom we had the pleasure to know.
• 09/01/08
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  Alice ,
  • We stayed at the Buckman House in early July of this year. It's a charming house in a great location. Jim was a wonderful host who made sure our stay was pleasant and comfortable. We certainly appreciate his first-rate hospitality. We often rent houses or condos for our vacations, and I must say that Jim is one of the best vacation rental owners with whom we had the pleasure to know.
• 08/08/08
  Positive Rating
  Ellen & Bart , Rolde, the Netherlands
  • We have stayed at the Buckman house with our 4 children in de ages 11 through 20. They all had a great time in the basement playing ping pong while listening to some great music, they even played in great yard. For us this house offered much more room and privacy than we would have receive in a hotel. We were able to invite our friends from Portland to have a BBQ in de backyard. We were able to relax together in the livingroom and the house has lot of games for the children to play with. We even received free frisbee lessons from the owner! We truly recommend the house to anybody who is looking for a nice and quiet house to stay in Portland.
• 07/16/08
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  Vanessa Adams , Seattle, WA
  • My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our 4th of July weekend stay at Buckman House. It was clean and comfortable, and we loved walking the neighborhoods and looking at the great old houses and visiting the friendly Portland folks. There were great places to eat close by, as well. We were just a few blocks from Le Pigeon, a highly regarded French restaurant, and just a short drive across Burnside Bridge took us to downtown Portland and Hiroshi, a superb sushi restaurant. When we weren't out enjoying ourselves, we relaxed in front of the fantastic big screen TV with all those cable channels! Buckman House is definitely a place where I would choose to stay again in the future.

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