The Urban Nature Hideaway - 1BR close-in private garden apartment

Welcome to our cozy apartment hideaway, surrounded by nature and close to urban amenities.

Our property is in a family-friendly neighborhood of Milwaukie, situated just outside of Portland city limits, with bike paths and green spaces surrounding us. The yard and garden sanctuary provide a tranquil place to sit, relax and restore.

Our apartment is conveniently located in the Ardenwald neighborhood, within 10 minutes of downtown Portland. There's a bus stop within short walking distance, and the Max station is less than a mile away.

When you step into our peaceful basement apartment, you'll be greeted by artistic and simple amenities. The space has natural light and an open kitchen/living room.

The plant-filled bedroom has a queen-sized comfy bed and ample storage for your belongings. The sun warms and fills the bedroom in the afternoon, drawing you in for a relaxing siesta.

The cozy living room has a full-sized futon couch that folds down into a bed, with several relaxing chairs, books, natural touches and a TV. This open area is created as a restful sanctuary, where you're invited to unwind - stretching on the yoga mat or meditating on floor chairs.

Adjacent to the open living room/sitting area, is a mid-century kitchen that includes a sink and full-sized refrigerator, an induction 2-burner stove top with cookware, a toaster oven and toaster, a coffee maker, electric tea kettle and kitchen island with 2 chairs. All basic cookware and kitchen supplies are provided, in addition to tea and coffee. There's a cozy breakfast nook with a table that seats 2.

The bathroom provides a clean and simple design, with toilet, sink, shower and basic toiletries. We're just a text away if you've forgotten any essentials!

There's a washer and dryer for your use in the apartment.

We use natural cleaning products throughout the space, and have other nature-based touches like bamboo sheets on the bed, and all-natural cotton/wool mattresses for the living room couch and bedroom mattresses.

The apartment will accommodate 3 people (4 depending on age and size, for an additional nominal fee), including families with children. A selection of handcrafted wooden toys, children's games and books are provided for our guests. There are also books for grown ups, like nature guides and local plant and tree identification.

We can provide you with a Pack-n-Play (upon request) with laundered sheets (for an added cost).

You have private full access to the apartment, which is located in the basement of our home. It has a separate outside entrance and keypad entry.

As you arrive, you'll follow a softly-lit stone path that winds around the property and through the garden, leading to the downstairs access located in our backyard.

There is free on-street parking directly in front of our house. We live near public transit, have a bus stop within walking distance, and many urban bike trails surrounding us.

The apartment is located in a safe, quaint neighborhood on a tree-lined walkable street. There is a neighborhood cafe within a 5 min walk. We're situated mid-way between 3 Portland-area community hot spots (Sellwood, Woodstock and downtown Milwaukie) that are a 5 - 10 min drive away. Each of these urban neighborhoods have great local restaurants, eateries, coffee houses, interesting shops, amazing Farmers Markets and antique stores.

Our family lives in the house above the apartment.

We're respectful of quiet times, and are asleep by 10:00p, usually waking around 6a weekdays (later on weekends). You can hear movement and muffled conversation in our comings and goings. We have 2 grown children and 1 tween who are considerate and easy going.

We have friendly domestic pets and urban farm animals that live on the property, reflective of an iconic Portlandia lifestyle. You'll likely see chickens strutting through the backyard, a bunny hopping in the bushes, our dog playing, or our cats lying in the sun. In season, our guests receive fresh organic eggs from our hens🥚🐣 and are welcome to a sampling of veggies, fruits and herbs from our gardens.

No smoking of any substance is allowed in the apartment or on our property. We appreciate your mutual respect of the land and our home while you are here. Thank you.

We pride ourselves on creating a simple, restful and home-away-from-home environment, where you can relax and fully unwind after a day of exploration, adventure and visiting with friends and family. We offer local area suggestions for activities, dining options and attractions, and are available for whatever level of interaction would be supportive during your visit.

Past guests have shared that we go above and beyond to offer a personalized and nurturing touch.