Our second visit...

Guest: Northwest (Seattle WA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/14/08

We have returned to Portland and were happy to find the 1908 House available for our use. Thanks again for a wonderful place to make a "base" camp for our Norther adventures. Once again it was stocked to the hilt with all that we could possibly think of. We love your kitchen and the fact that you have included all we need to prepare our meals at the house. And what a great BBQ! We sat by the firepit in the rain! It was just too nice. See you again in the Spring.

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

1908 House

Guest: L (Boston)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 12/24/11

This beautifully appointed historic home was ideal for our family get together to celebrate a special birthday. It had everything we could have imagined for our cooking and party preparation. Holiday decorating was a huge bonus.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Mostly good, some bad

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/09/11

Pros: Lots of beds. Well equipped and well stocked, nicely furnished (maybe too crowded with both toys and furniture). Lots of toys and games in basement. Bsmt refrigerator stocked with soft drinks for us, bottle of wine for us. Large dining room. Wonderful front patio over garage. Cons: It was way too hot in the house, unbearable most days and hot at night too (August). Only a few windows open, most are fixed. Upper floor has two bedrooms, no shower (tub only). Ceiling in basement was really low and the ceiling material appeared to be hanging sheets. Owner kept $100 of my damage deposit for mostly weak reasons that I felt were unjustified.

Owner response:Jery, I am so sorry you had some disappointment, we really strive to make sure everyone is VERY happy, It is unfortunate that you arrived during our HOT week, but am confused by your comment about windows, ALL rooms have windows that open and we have A/C in both upstairs bedrooms.

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The 1908 House was perfect for our family reunion!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 10/08/11

Our family of 6 adults, and three children wanted to find a place in Portland to be together so we could cheer our son on during his Half-Ironman race. This house was perfect for that! We all had our own private bedrooms with plenty of space for the grandchildren to sleep near their parents. We enjoyed the outside patio, with its vined walls for privacy, in the evenings, as we reminisced about our fun that we had had that day. We we so happy with the basement, game room space. The two toddlers enjoyed all the toys available and the adults competed in pool and foosball. We took advantage of the large screen TV in the lovely living room space watching several of the huge selection of movie DVDs available. The backyard was a very fun place to relax watching the children play in the grass while we barbecued our meals. We were so happy with the large dining room which allowed all of us to eat together at the same time. There was even a high chair for us to use. Honestly, I have never rented a place with so many amenities and supplies galore!! There were all kinds of soaps, lotions, candles, kitchen utensils, DVDs, books, games, extra blankets, pillows, gorgeous dishes and stemware...I could go on and on. I was truly unbelievable!! The house was decorated in beautiful period-looking pieces that really complimented and house and the furniture was all so comfortable! Everyone thought their mattresses were very comfortable, as well. That is important to us, as we hate waking up with a backache from a bad mattress. The house was VERY clean. Many times I feel that I need to bleach everything in the kitchen, but did not feel that way at this place. It was impeccably clean! We really enjoyed where the house was located, too. It is right on an historical path that leads about a mile through historical homes in the neighborhood. You can set your phone to hear information about the houses during your walk. Just fabulous!! The neighbors were friendly and there was no excessive noise our entire stay. We would definitely stay at this roomy, beautiful house again! And I would recommend it to anyone desiring a place to rent in Portland.

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

Very comfortable w/ Great game room

Guest: Joe G. (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/29/11 Review Submitted: 10/07/11

We had a great stay at the house. Clean, comfortable, well-stocked kitchen made our stay feel like home. The game room was great - everything for kids and grown-up kids too! Especially liked the vintage Galaga full-size arcade game w/ no quarters required. The house is in Oregon City, and we took the bus about 45 min. back and forth to Portland. Lisa made it easy to rent and stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Fantastic house!

Guest: Bryce (Sacramento)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/07/11

Excellent rental, I would highly recommend this VRBO to anybody looking to experience the Portland area. Also, Lisa is very, very accomodating, and is one of the better landlords I've had. My party had an issue with the hot tub latch being broken before we got there, and there was confusion about whether we had broken it, but Lisa took our word that it was broken before we got there and returned our deposit in full, which we were VERY appreciative of. Thanks for a great stay!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

We had a blast!

Guest: Ali Kat (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 06/01/11 Review Submitted: 10/07/11

Four friends and myself came to Portland for a convention and get together. We wanted a place where everyone could hang out between events and at night that didn't require going somewhere or crowding into a hotel room. So we rented the 1908 House. Between all the excess space and extra beds, we had people staying over every night and never got too crowded. Plus we had a surprise birthday party for someone which was great in that house. We plan to come to Portland again next year and hope the house is available. It was great having a fully stocked house for silly things you forget when packing (like a bandaid or something) This house had it all. BTW The king size bed upstairs (we nicknamed it the Sawyer bed because Josh Holloway from Lost stayed at the house) is to die for. We actually still talk about 'The Sawyer Bed' and how nothing else compares.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Home Away From Home

Guest: Blessed Friends (California)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

I rented this place for my wedding weekend. As we entered the house we were amazed to see how beautiful it looked. There were 14 of us and mostly everyone was from California. We all felt that we were at home and forgot about our daily life. At the end of the day it was peaceful to get to the house that feels like home and enjoy the movies, games and even sitting down talking and worshiping God (great environment for this). In addition, the house was very spacious that we (the bridal party) were able to practise dancing for my wedding. This place gave us what hotels couldn't give us. We enjoyed hot tub every single night of our stay and there was tons of towels to accommodate for the group. We also were able to enjoy evening walks in the neighbor hood. My friends still talk about this place and thinks it was the best vacation house they have ever stayed in. We had and left with greatest memories ever! The owner was very nice and loving person. She was always willing to accommodate according to our needs. I had some issues arise last minute and without any hesitation, she offered me a solution which was of my benefit. She is a great person to work with. An awesome and wonderful person! Thank you for all you help and generous support Lisa! I strongly recommend this place to any one who wants to feel "Home away from Home"!

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

The Best Decision We Ever Made

Guest: PleasedBeyondBelief (Salem, OR)
Date of Stay: 07/21/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

I chose to rent this place for my bachelor party weekend leading up to my wedding, and it was the best decision I have made in a long time. Everything about this house is absolutely perfect for any group of men, women, or children of any age. From the spacious rooms to the wide variety of beds, everyone in your group will sleep well and comfortably at this phenomenal house. As far as entertainment goes, this house may work against your plans to visit Portland, because there is so much to do in it that you'll never want to step outdoors! From the three televisions equipped with a vast array of channels to the hundreds and hundreds of videos and DVD's to choose from to the fast wireless internet and X-Box gaming system in the dream entertainment room in the basement, you'll be wishing that there were more hours in the day to spend inside this house. And then there is the outside of this heavenly location. Two gas barbecues for your grilling pleasure along with a spacious backyard with a vast assortment of comfortable lawn chairs and a roomy Jacuzzi. But that's not all! The owner of this house is every bit as loving and welcoming as the place itself, as you will have the highest honor and pleasure of working with her as she makes your visit worth every penny that you spend on your stay here. So if you're reading this and you are wondering where your group of around six people should stay for a weekend, look no further! Because to not stay at this place would be a serious mistake. Book now and get ready for an amazing stay filled with memories and great times that you will truly never forget. For my bachelor party group and I, I know we will never forget our stay and the priceless memories that we made in our time at this house. I can say with confidence that we are already looking for excuses to come back to Portland and rent this place again.

Owner response:WOW - Dillion, thank you. I should make you my new PR person. I am very pleased that 6 young men can enjoy the house as much as a family. Congratulations on your wedding.

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

Family Time

Guest: Bob and Karin (Upland, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

Four generations of our family stayed in "The 1908 House" for a long weekend and we had a wonderful time. When our grandchildren (7 and 3) saw the game room in the basement they were estatic...as were our 30+-year-old children. Competition between the game-players was rampant, and even our 3-year-old granddaughter had fun playing air hockey, My husband's 88-year-old mother had a little trouble navagating the steps, but with help she was right there with us wherever we went and enjoyed every minute of the weekend. The house is very well stocked with just about everything you could want, including equipment for babies and small children. The kitchen had not only the equipment we needed but also staples, which allowed us to cook all of our meals at home, so we were able to relax and enjoy each other for the entire weekend. This house allowed our family to be together yet provided everyone their own space; it was a little slice of heaven on earth. Thank you, Lisa. It was a joy working with you to make this weekend a reality.

Owner response:Karin, Bob and family - - thank you for the sparkling review. It was a pleasure to host such a wonderful family. Thank you for the heads up about the handrail - we went shopping for one today.

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