Vacation Rentals by Owner

A wonderful month in Portland

Guest: Roger & Sandra (Salinas, California)
Date of Stay: 03/22/12 Review Submitted: 04/29/12

We spent a wonderful month here awaiting the birth of our granddaughter. We had the upstairs apartment, which was beautifully furnished with a fabulous kitchen. Plus, when our daughter, Son-in-law & our 6 year old granddaughter arrived, there was plenty of room for all of us to enjoy. We loved walking & admiring the beautiful old homes in this neighborhood, and were delighted to be so close to restaurants & shopping as well. The place is beautifully maintained inside & out (we took advantage of the BBQ and back yard area on nice days) and the on-site manager was immediately responsive to any issue that came up. (Like locking ourselves out one day.) We would happily return here for another stay.

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

Lovely home away from home!

Guest: Roger & Sandra (Salinas, California)
Date of Stay: 03/22/12 Review Submitted: 04/29/12

We spent a wonderful month here awaiting the birth of our granddaughter. We had the upstairs apartment, which was beautifully furnished with a fabulous kitchen. Plus, when our daughter, Son-in-law & our 6 year old granddaughter arrived, there was plenty of room for all of us to enjoy. We loved walking & admiring the beautiful old homes in this neighborhood, and were delighted to be so close to restaurants & shopping as well. The place is beautifully maintained inside & out (we took advantage of the BBQ and back yard area on nice days) and the on-site manager was immediately responsive to any issue that came up. (Like locking ourselves out one day.) We would happily return here for another stay.

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

Perfect home for our stay

Guest: Timothy Miralla (Providence)
Date of Stay: 08/11/11 Review Submitted: 12/24/11

We come to Portland often, and this time we returned to Irvington House with friends as well. First time staying upstairs, though we had viewed it before. Such a great apartment! Great for cooking and sitting around drinking wine and enjoying the local food! Lots of privacy and the kitchen is a total gem. We visited Acadia on Fremont St, quite a nice find. Park Kitchen is great, Higgins is solid as well. Paleys place blew my mind. one thing of note: There are quite a few stairs going to this apartment. 5 from the street to the property, another 6 up to the foyer, 5 more to the door to the apartment and 12 up to the second floor. Its quite the workout when you are BBQing or just coming or going. I didn't mind it that much of course, it kept the weight off. overall a great experience! We are definitely coming back. Thanks Mark, Tim Miralla

Owner response:Yes there are a few stairs in the property. All of these houses were built during a time when it was normal to have lots of stairs, smaller closets and plaster walls. In my opinion, its part of the allure of the property. Thanks for coming back so often Tim!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great weekend!

Guest: bunderwo (Phoenix)
Date of Stay: 07/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/12

We spent a wonderful weekend in Mark's place in Portland. Coming from Phoenix, Portland was truly a 'sight for sore eyes' with all its greenery; and Mark's place is so restful! Classy, cool and quiet. Parking was easy, and we left the car there and took the light rail everywhere... even to the airport to meet friends. We enjoyed a peaceful morning stroll, past several historic craftsman homes, a couple blocks to a terrific coffee house, and cooked dinner in a far better kitchen than we have at home. Mark's pride of ownership is evident in every corner of this roomy home. I can honestly say the Portland trip was made more memorable because of Mark's place.

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

Can't get any better!

Guest: John (Fremont California)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

Our stay was very pleasant and accessibility to places of interest and dining was convenient. Public transportation is everywhere and easy to use. The amenities in this house are very pleasing and tasteful. Super comforting and home-like in feel...Favorite thing personally was walking down to Peet's for my morning cup of coffee.3 minutes! My wife and I plan for this to be a regular place for us to stay when we visit Portland.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A crazy nice homey condo

Guest: Vespagirl (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 12/28/11

We stayed in an upstairs apartment during a whole week in Portland. Someone put a whole lot of money into renovating this place - it retains all the charm of the period PLUS has every modern convenience you can think of. Furnishings - furniture, beds, sinks, appliances, the quality of everything was top-notch. We are outdoors people and being in Portland during a beautiful week of weather was fantastic, but we honestly felt so good to be staying here at the end of the day because it was really the best of everything you could ask for. Peet's Coffee is a short walk, the MAXX too. Really good restaurants are literally half a block away. I can't say enough about the details of this apartment, we were seriously ready to move in permanently. Highly recommended. The outdoor grill and backyard were the highlight of the parties we threw while we were here.

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

AMAZING

Guest: hsoa (Oakland, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/10

All I can say is WOW! This was an amazing place to stay in. The location is perfect and the caretakers were great with questions we had. The house looks better than it does on the website. Thank you for the great experience. We spent 5 days here...wish it could have been more. Portland is an amazing town and this house is thick in the middle of it. Again, thank you!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lovely Home

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

We spent four nights at the Irvington House. The house is lovely! We were 2 couples and we rented the entire upper floor. This gave us 1 1/2 bath. Each couple had a private bedroom. We did not use the futon/sunroom. The home is spacious; the beds very comfortable. We rented a car, so I am unable to give any review of the transit system. We used this home as a base to exlore Portland, Columbia Gorge, and Cannon Beach. It was extremely easy to travel into and around Portland from this location. There is only on street parking, but we never had trouble finding a spot near the house. We needed assistance only once and the caretakers immediately responded. We would not hesitate to recommend this place. It is lovely, extremely comfortable, and in a great location.

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

Irvington month long stay

Guest: Sharon A. (Oakland, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 04/21/10

We spent a full month at this house, working, exploring and deciding whether we wanted to make a full time move to Portland. The house is lovely, very comfortable and perfectly located. We got into the habit of taking an afternoon break for espresso at either the Mio Gelato just up the street, or walking down to Cafe D'Arte a few blocks the other way. The location was so convenient, downtown was a quick bus ride away, and everything in Portland was easily accessible. Great neighborhood for walking around! We've recommended the house to friends.

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Guest: Peter, Gill, Lottie & Ben (England)
Date of Stay: 09/08/09 Review Submitted: 09/08/09

We spent a fantastic week in this beautiful and welcoming home and didn't want to leave! Irvington is charming with many beautiful homes and we loved exploring the friendly neighbourhoods on the east side. Safe and easy walk to many great restaurants and shops and regular buses into downtown. Perfection!

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

Just as described...this property is lovely and was a great home base for the week I spent in Portland. No details overlooked. Owner was a joy to communicate with and onsite managers were very friendly and helpful. A beautifully updated and appointed home with lots of charm. You will love it! The street is a bit busy so parking can be a bit challenging, but we always managed to find a spot close by.

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Home base for bride's family

Guest: Lysa (St Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 08/05/08 Review Submitted: 12/08/10

I'll always remember this home as an oasis of calm and comfort during an otherwise hectic week. My husband and I brought family into Portland for our August '08 wedding. (We even travelled since we had been relocated to Missouri 3 months before our wedding!) The flexibility to rent the basement and attic separately was perfect for our changing needs each night, as family was arriving at different times. The home provided large meeting spaces -- fantastic kitchen and backyard -- as well as perfect get away quiet spaces. Plus, the neighborhood is beautiful to roam with many fantastic shops within walking distance. Close proximity to Pearl District was fantastic, too, since that's where we ultimately said "I do." This home holds a special place in my heart, and will always be at the top of my list for future family trips into PDX.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Coleman Family (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 05/23/08 Review Submitted: 05/23/08

What a great home! We stayed here in March 2008 with our son, daughter-in-law, and 3 year old grandaughter. It is beautiful, a great location with buses that pass in front of the house, and has all the comforts of home with character. The wine and cheese shop down the street is a nice find. Our deposit check was in the mail when we arrived home. An overall great experience. Thank you.

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Guest: Virginia, David & Valencia (El Cerrito, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/16/07 Review Submitted: 04/16/07

Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at the Irvington House. The apartment is BEAUTIFUL & very well-appointed. The location was so convenient-we definitely got to know Broadway's great shops, restaurants, coffee & desserts-- so nice to be just a few blocks away. It was a good 'home base' for trip to Washington Park, downtown, etc. The host was such a sweetheart & very helpful in getting us around town, giving us ideas for outings, etc. My 4 year old LOVED her sunroom bedroom-so cozy. We are looking forward to our next visit to Portland & hope that Irvington House is available then, too!

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Guest: Nenguye Nyong (Providence RI)
Date of Stay: 01/05/07 Review Submitted: 01/05/07

We really enjoyed your place when we stayed there this winter. It has been set up very nicely and includes everything you could possibly need. It is by far, the nicest vacation rental home I have stayed in. Definitely looking forward to a return trip, though we will probably coming in the summer. Nenguye Nyong

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Guest: Erik and Renee Good (Heber, AZ)
Date of Stay: 03/02/06 Review Submitted: 03/02/06

We loved your home in Portland. Everything was wonderful, especially the free wine and the book of your favorite restaurants. The neighborhood was great and the houses in the area were beautiful. I have never had Espresso before, and your machine was great!! We would recommend this house to anybody. We are definitely coming back again soon! Renee Good

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Guest: Hanna DeMaster/Santiago Tenesaca (Newberg, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 02/27/06 Review Submitted: 02/27/06

We stayed in this house in Portland to celebrate our second anniversary. There's nothing bad and everything good to be said about the house and the time we spent there. It felt like home but also included so many of the luxuries we don't have in our own home. The bed was comfy, the living room cozy, and the location perfect for doing the things we wanted to do. The gelatto place down the street is AMAZING! Great location for walking places when the weather is good and perfect location for getting into downtown within a few minutes. The house itself has been set up to be classy and charming, with lots of little details added in to make it a perfect place to stay.

Owner response:Im so glad you like the place!! Thank you for leaving it in great condition and please come again!

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Guest: Andrea mortensen (hayward ca)
Date of Stay: 02/15/06 Review Submitted: 02/15/06

We stayed there for just two nights and parts of three days, but I really wish we could have stayed longer. Your house is gorgeous and I would definitely stay there again!! It's just so cozy and welcoming. I love the coffee house on the corner and Pacific Kitchen around the corner is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to! We will make our plans to come again in the summer!!

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