Contemporary, Private, Independent Alley House

• Wow! Great place and Esther and her husband couldn't have been nicer!

  Wow! Great place and Esther and her husband couldn't have been nicer!

  • Guest Jen M.
  • Date of stay 02/14/13
  • Review Submitted 03/21/13
  We stayed at the Alley house for 1 month with our 7 month old daughter while we were transitioning from Germany back to Portland. Esther was so nice and helpful. And the apartment is new, clean, and has everything you would need for a stay in Portland. We had what we thought was a small leak in the bathroom (turns out it was my fault - condensation caused by steaming veggies for home made baby food- oops). But when I called Esther she was very responsive and helpful. Other plus is the location and parking in the garage, which with a baby was great! Thank you Esther for a lovely stay!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Cozy, well designed private apartment in great location

  Cozy, well designed private apartment in great location

  • Guest C&L
  • Date of stay 12/12/12
  • Review Submitted 01/15/13
  The Alley House is a cozy apartment that we loved to call home for the month we stayed in Portland. This well designed space is beautifully equipped both functionally and esthetically. It offers complete privacy in a quiet residential neighborhood in one of the nicest areas in Portland. All of the necessities are within a short walk, yet the central location makes getting around the greater Portland area very easy. The owners are thoughtful, attentive and responded promptly to our questions. The apartment is nicely maintained and the furnishings make for a very comfortable and welcoming place that feels like home. We are frequent VRBO renters and this is a special place and a great value!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Home from home.

  Home from home.

  • Guest Portland Pals
  • Date of stay 09/01/12
  • Review Submitted 12/11/12
  The Alley House was our home from home for three months this fall. We could not have been more comfortable. The apartment is brilliantly designed and decorated with lovely original artwork. The kitchen was larger than you might expect for such a small space and very well equipped. Having a secure garage was a bonus that also gave us space to store our bicycles. Many evenings in the early fall were spent on the charming porch. The alley is very quiet at night with nothing to interrupt a good night's sleep. We look forward to returning.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Well-designed and fun space

  Well-designed and fun space

  • Guest Radio Ranch
  • Date of stay 06/01/12
  • Review Submitted 08/15/12
  This adorable apartment is stylish, clean, comfortable, and great fun. Everything you need is there, whether cooking a meal with fresh supplies from a farmer's market, reading by the fireplace, or on the porch watching the sunset. It's easy to get to any other neighborhood or hop on the freeway to go to the beach or the mountains. I rarely used my car, just my bike or the train. Get a bike map and learn Portland that way, especially the Esplanade on the waterfront and the Springwater Trail. The owners are interesting people who will take care of you well. The neighborhood has beautiful homes and landscaping and shopping and restaurants are nearby. Don't miss the guided tour of the Japanese Gardens.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Worth Every Penny

  Worth Every Penny

  • Guest Stephen, Jon and Chili
  • Date of stay 09/01/11
  • Review Submitted 07/10/12
  We spent the months of September and October in the Alley House while we looked for a home here in Portland. The property is a wonderful retreat in a beautiful neighborhood. The unit is nicely appointed with everything you could need for your stay. The owners provide you with complete privacy even though the are only a backyard away, but are willing to help in any way to make your stay comfortable. The unit is located in Portland's NE neighborhood full of wonderful old homes, beautiful gardens and an excellent local shops and restaurants with in short walking distance. The neighborhood is also close to downtown and the Pearl District providing access to museums, theaters, local shops and restaurants offering meals prepared with locally grown fruits and vegetable, along with fresh seafood from the coast. We had an excellent stay and would gladly return had we not found a home of our own in the city. We do recommend the Alley House to friends and family that come to visit. You will not regret staying here if you can find a time slot that is vacant. Go properties like this are hard to find. Book it if you find a time vacant that fits your schedule or changes your schedule if there is a time vacant as it won't be for very long.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• A Real Gem

  A Real Gem

  • Guest JC
  • Date of stay 08/01/11
  • Review Submitted 06/10/12
  I rented the utterly charming alley house twice in 2011 for a month each time. This place will always be my first choice to stay. It is secure, private, clean, comfortable, and well appointed with a delightful porch to enjoy the mornings and evenings. All photos and descriptions are very accurate. The owner is genuine, warm, and gracious. Shopping ammenities are superb in the neighborhood with ecletic shops, unique bookstores, two farmers' markets, restaurants galore and a super mall with movie theaters and ice rink. Public transportation is so convenient to downtown and to the city's other unique neighborhoods. The garage is certainly a plus if you prefer to have a car. I would recommend this vacation home to anyone who truely desires to experience a wonderful Portland neighborhood. Put a bird on it!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Comfortable and Easy

  Comfortable and Easy

  • Guest Dale
  • Date of stay 03/05/12
  • Review Submitted 06/05/12
  The Alley House Apartment is ideally situated so that is quiet and yet a short walk to shopping and restaurants. It is fully equipped so that when we come from a long tiring flight we just quickly unpack our bags and we are done. We are very comfortable there. We have stayed twice now and hope to come back next year as we have family in the area. Esther and her family are gracious hosts, never intrusive. The neighbors are pleasant and there is a garage for parking. We feel very safe and at home when we stay at the Alley House Apartment.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• On sabbatical

  On sabbatical

  • Guest on sabbatical
  • Date of stay 10/01/11
  • Review Submitted 12/29/11
  We found this apartment to be comfortable, well furnished, tastefully put together, and very comfortable for our month long research stay. Big windows in the living room/kitchen space brought in good northern light. Secure garage and independent entrance, a lot of privacy and quiet, plenty of storage space for bikes, clothing, food. We especially enjoyed the easy access (a few blocks) to shopping, groceries, restaurants, train line, and it was only 15 minutes by bike to downtown. Wonderful trees in the neighborhoods, lots of good walks near by. We would definitely return!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Cozy & Calming Retreat

  Cozy & Calming Retreat

  • Guest Kelly
  • Date of stay 11/20/10
  • Review Submitted 10/12/11
  I adored my stay in this alley house! It's a lovely oasis nestled in the beautiful and historic Sullivan's Gulch neighborhood. Beautifully-appointed with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. I especially enjoyed lounging on the lovely porch and snuggling up in front of the fireplace. It was a perfect home away from home!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Charming, clean, great area, great owners

  Charming, clean, great area, great owners

  • Guest Poetlandia
  • Date of stay 04/01/11
  • Review Submitted 07/27/11
  We stayed here for a month (ish) before we could get into the condo we purchased. Alley House is utterly charming and comfortable and I love the neighborhood. The owners have taken care to furnish this unit with attractive furnishings and kitchenware. It's very pleasant and light to sit in the bright living room on a dark Portland day. It wasn't warm enough for my tastes to sit on the porch, but I can imagine sipping a glass of wine and it's great having the sense that you can get outside when you're feeling closed in because of the weather. There is parking and the area feels safe and there are restaurants and shopping galore, all very close. We had a car but the busline is close and I think you could manage staying here without a car. I'm sorry we didn't explore this neighborhood before we bought our condo.... There are stairs but it's an easy climb. The owners are on-site so you know they care about their rental unit.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Winter Rates  November 1st - May 1st $2050.00
Summer Rates May 1st - November 1st $2250.00
One month minimum rental. 
Cleaning Fee $100.00
Garage included
Linens included

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