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The Urban Fern - Walk to Shops/MAX/Food!

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Private kitchen
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Living area
Private kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Popular LocationModa Center6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOregon Convention Center6 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Portland6 min drive
  • AirportPortland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)25 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

Living Room 1

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Urban Fern - Walk to Shops/MAX/Food!

Welcome to the Urban Fern! This light-filled 1920's bungalow was just completely remodeled, combining vintage Portland charm with modern comfort and amenities.

Perfect location in a close-in Portland neighborhood with great access to the city. On a major bike street just blocks from the MAX train, shops, restaurants, food carts grocery & more. Walk/bike/train to everything you need! Easy to get around without a car but if you bring one there is plenty of free street parking right out front.

*PLEASE read details below and my house rules to make sure you have a successful stay ;-)

Your space is the main level (half of duplex), completely private and only accessible to you. I occupy the detached ADU in the backyard, you may see me outside from afar, if so I will likely waive but won’t bother you.

Note: Entire home (both levels) is also available to rent (see my other listing) perfect if traveling with family or friends.

LIVING ROOM
Relax on the sofa, watch Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus & cable (Hulu tv) or curl up with a book. The sofa folds out to a bed with a 8 inch full size mattress. In warmer months, open the back door and the deck is an extension of the living room. Built-ins store games, puzzles, magazines & books.

KITCHEN
A full-size gourmet gas range and microwave make it easy to cook from scratch or reheat your restaurant leftovers. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need including quality knives, pots, pans & cooking utensils, and a dishwasher to save on clean-up time.

Make fresh coffee in the morning with the coffee press or Mr Coffee pot. Or walk to one of 5 coffee shops within a 10-minute walk; the nearest (The Stacks) is just one block away or a little further to my favorite - Blend Coffee Lounge.

BATHROOM
Soak or shower in the vintage claw foot tub. A linen cabinet stores towels and a shelf for your toiletries. There are two large robes folded in the closet for you to enjoy. Window has a screen & an Indow insert for privacy.
*Please note the door to the bathroom is slightly through the bedroom so keep that in mind with guests sleeping on the sofa bed.

BEDROOM
Queen size bed with luxury locally made hotel line 12 inch mattress, down comforter & four pillows.
Bedroom now has own heat/AC & Indow window inserts & screens for a super quiet night’s sleep.
There's a closet with storage for your belongings. A trunk at the end of the bed stores bedding for the sofa bed.

OUTDOOR SPACE
During warmer months enjoy your morning coffee or evening beer on the private deck. There are two chairs, a small table & a loveseat rocker.

ARTWORK
The barn-wood framed prints hanging throughout the home are made by my sister, an amazing watercolor artist. Just in case you fall in love with one they are all for sale & available to take home with you. Greeting cards & magnets are also available for purchase.

You'll have access to the entire main level of the home, private entrance (yellow door) & back deck.
The basement is a separate unit so there may be some limited noise from below but is sound proofed as much as possible.

The only shared space is the laundry room, both units have access to the laundry room but each have their own entrances & secure locks. If you prefer to have no interaction - no problem, just keep the laundry room door closed and locked.
You may see me, my family or other guests if accessing the laundry room. You are welcome to use the washer/dryer, laundry soap is available for you to use.

Other things to note:

Kids
Not a good fit for young kids as this is a duplex, lots of running/noise is not great for the folks below.

Church Next Door
The old church next door is lovely. Most people enjoy hearing the music from the church if on the back deck Sunday morning. Sometimes the beautiful stained glass windows light up in the evening.

Bathtub
The bathroom has a claw foot tub/shower combination. Many guests love this old home feature but some may find it difficult to climb in/out of the tub to shower.

Property manager

Brooke Garrett

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
Note: basement stairs are concrete and steep

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- NO third party bookings, NO guests in the home without prior permission from host, total guests must not exceed 3 people
- No Smoking anything inside the home, if smoking on back deck make sure doors and windows are closed. If you smoke inside you will be charged $250
- Quiet after 10pm, be mindful that this is a duplex and shares a wall (ceiling) with the basement unit.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 19-110162-000-00-HO

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Portland

Located in Portland, this vacation home is in the city center. Powell's City of Books and Jantzen Beach Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Portland Japanese Garden. Oregon Zoo and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry are not to be missed. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 5 min drive
  • Moda Center - 6 min drive
  • Portland International Raceway - 6 min drive
  • Oregon Convention Center - 6 min drive
  • University of Portland - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • North Killingsworth Station - 8 min walk
  • Portland Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Burrito Azteca - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Satellite Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Auntea Ha - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Perlita - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Spitz - ‬4 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spencer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Urban Fern is a gem in North Portland
Fun and excellent unit, great home base for exporing the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F., Citrus Heights, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, cozy place. Very well appointed, with everything you need.
Brooke was very responsive and a great host! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Stayed Jun 22-26 2021 . Brookes place is the perfect size and location. Close to coffee shops and restaurants. Very relaxing home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place, great location. Owner very responsive.
Enjoyed our stay. Very clean and cute house in a great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting in area
We came up for my step-daughter's wedding. It was great to have our very own retreat. I like having the ability to make my own breakfast and the fake eggs at hotels are just gross. This was cute.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brooke Garrett

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I’m from Colorado and have lived in Portland now for 20 years. I’m a full time Reator and busy mom of two teenagers. I love managing my Airbnb, continuing to enrich my space and add fun amenities. I love to travel and learn from other hosts 😊

Why they chose this property

I love the Overlook neighborhood of North Portland. We are close to everything wonderful but feels more relaxed and quiet than the other happening spots. Walkable to fantastic coffee, food, drinks, parks, yoga/Pilates studios, grocery stores and public transport.

What makes this property unique

You get the Portland experience staying in a turn of the century bungalow home. Vintage feel yet remodeled so convenient and comfortable. I’m always adding more amenities to make my guest’s stay even better.
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