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PDX Launching Pad - 2 bedroom house in a close-in, quiet Portland neighborhood.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Portland, OR
- Place, Oregon Clinic7 min walk
- Place, Ridgewood Park8 min walk
- Place, Amaterra Winery18 min walk
- Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
PDX Launching Pad - 2 bedroom house in a close-in, quiet Portland neighborhood.
Our duplex home is in a residential neighborhood - close to St. Vincent’s Hospital and minutes from downtown, the Pearl District, and Portland's old-school Nob Hill. Our location is a perfect launching pad for all that Portland offers: great restaurants, our famous food truck scene, and the Pacific Northwest outdoors.
As vetted Hosts, we've created a space using our knowledge of what travelers look for when booking their next vacation - comfy beds and linens, updated throughout, private working space, and a small backyard with outdoor furniture.
Our rental is in a duplex next door to full-time residents in a quiet residential neighborhood- just a few miles from the city center. Easy access to the mountains or beach - only 90 minutes in either direction.
Recently the home was updated from top to bottom with our future guests in mind. We are set up to provide a great night’s sleep. We have super comfy mattresses, high-count cotton sheets, fluffy down comforters, and pillows. Each bathroom is stocked with thick cotton towels, soaps, and shampoo. Take a long shower or soak in the tub - you have access to both!
Here for work, we have a nice workspace set up in the primary bedroom with task lighting and a large desk. Or you can spread out in the dining room. High-speed internet is available throughout the home.
If you need to do a load of laundry, we have a washer and dryer on site and plenty of soap. A small iron and ironing board are also on-site to freshen up your packed clothes.
Our home is a great place to connect with your local family and feel like part of the community. We are located near Portland's prestigious St Vincent’s Hospital and the home is a perfect place to support a loved one - just a short drive or walk away.
Sports venues less than 15 minutes away: Providence Park, Portland Rock Gym-Beaverton, Evergreen Curling Center, Multnomah Athletic Club, and Tualatin Aquatic Center.
This is not a party house or a place for large gatherings. We are respectful of our full-time residents and have quiet hours in place from 10 pm - 7 am. Ring camera enforced.
Our guests have access to the entire right side of the duplex - no shared space. The home has a small, private backyard through a sliding door in the dining room and primary bedroom.
We look forward to welcoming you to our place.
As vetted Hosts, we've created a space using our knowledge of what travelers look for when booking their next vacation - comfy beds and linens, updated throughout, private working space, and a small backyard with outdoor furniture.
Our rental is in a duplex next door to full-time residents in a quiet residential neighborhood- just a few miles from the city center. Easy access to the mountains or beach - only 90 minutes in either direction.
Recently the home was updated from top to bottom with our future guests in mind. We are set up to provide a great night’s sleep. We have super comfy mattresses, high-count cotton sheets, fluffy down comforters, and pillows. Each bathroom is stocked with thick cotton towels, soaps, and shampoo. Take a long shower or soak in the tub - you have access to both!
Here for work, we have a nice workspace set up in the primary bedroom with task lighting and a large desk. Or you can spread out in the dining room. High-speed internet is available throughout the home.
If you need to do a load of laundry, we have a washer and dryer on site and plenty of soap. A small iron and ironing board are also on-site to freshen up your packed clothes.
Our home is a great place to connect with your local family and feel like part of the community. We are located near Portland's prestigious St Vincent’s Hospital and the home is a perfect place to support a loved one - just a short drive or walk away.
Sports venues less than 15 minutes away: Providence Park, Portland Rock Gym-Beaverton, Evergreen Curling Center, Multnomah Athletic Club, and Tualatin Aquatic Center.
This is not a party house or a place for large gatherings. We are respectful of our full-time residents and have quiet hours in place from 10 pm - 7 am. Ring camera enforced.
Our guests have access to the entire right side of the duplex - no shared space. The home has a small, private backyard through a sliding door in the dining room and primary bedroom.
We look forward to welcoming you to our place.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Portland
West Haven-Sylvan, a neighborhood in Portland, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hoyt Arboretum and Tualatin Hills Nature Park, while Beaverton Civic Theatre and McMenamins Crystal Ballroom are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Moda Center, and consider making time for Oregon Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and rock climbing nearby.

Portland, OR
What's nearby
- Oregon Clinic - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Ridgewood Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Reservoir Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- West Sylvan Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Amaterra Winery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Café West Restaurant - 8 min walk
- The Little Store - 20 min walk
- The Pit Stop Sports Bar & BBQ Grill - 4 min drive
- 808 Grinds - 19 min walk
- Outback Steakhouse - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin B.
Jul 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood convenient to everything
Erin B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Morgan L.
Sep 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Morgan L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ritch J.
Sep 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portland Explore
Ritch J.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ellen D.
Mar 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and serene
Ellen D.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay in a great location
Melissa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adam B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
Jul 5, 2025
Mary R.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jim and Shannon Fuhrer
We are local landlords, who accidentally embarked on the short-term rental business about 9 years ago when we started renting our vacation home in the Columbia Gorge. We love sharing our knowledge of the area with our guests - their families, co-workers, and friends. Shannon grew up in Portland and as a couple, we've been in Portland for 30 years. We love art, food and outdoor activities and are happy to share our personal favorites with our guests.
Why they chose this property
This neighborhood is a quiet, multi-generational neighborhood of duplexes. Located just off of HQY 26 and 217. Minutes from downtown Portland, premier hospitals (St Vincent's, OHSU, Legacy Emanuel, and Good Sam), and PDX industry (Nike, Intel, Columbia, LAM, etc.). We love that we are also 90 minutes to the Oregon Coast, Mt. Hood, Columbia Gorge, and Willamette Valley.
Public transportation is just a short walk from the home, but a car is advantageous.
Grocery stores and restaurants are nearby.
Public transportation is just a short walk from the home, but a car is advantageous.
Grocery stores and restaurants are nearby.
What makes this property unique
Modern and recently updated throughout, this home is clean, elegantly furnished, and sophisticated. We created the space with our guests in mind - comfy beds and linens, a deep couch, and an awesome kitchen for the traveler: quality dishes and flatware, a gas range, and a nice collection of cooking tools.
We also stock an ever-changing collection of morning items and snacks for arrival.
We also stock an ever-changing collection of morning items and snacks for arrival.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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