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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91600 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Phenomenal Location, Thoughtful Touches, Large House ~ Pets Welcome!
Shift Vacation Rentals ~ High Gear
Quick Facts:
4 bedrooms (3 queen beds, 1 bunk with double below / twin above)
2 full bathrooms
Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen
Fast, reliable WiFi (200 Mbps, 1.2 TB data)
Free street parking
Pet-friendly ($175 per pet; please notify us at booking)
The Location:
Located in the heart of Portland’s vibrant Alberta Arts District, this historic duplex puts you right where you want to be. Alberta Street is known for its creative energy, colorful murals, live music, and some of the city’s best restaurants, cafés, pubs, and independent boutiques.
Step outside and walk to everything — locally roasted coffee, globally inspired cuisine, craft breweries, art galleries, and unique shops filled with handmade goods, vintage finds, and one-of-a-kind fashion.
You’re just:
15 minutes from Portland International Airport
10 minutes from downtown Portland
One block from a major bus line
It’s the location travelers hope for when booking a Portland stay.
The Space:
High Gear is the upper-level unit of this thoughtfully restored duplex and offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms across two spacious levels.
Main Level:
Two queen bedrooms
One bunk room (double lower / twin upper)
Full bathroom with walk-in shower
Open living, dining, and kitchen area perfect for gathering
Upper Level:
Fourth queen bedroom
Loft area with futon and skylight
Beautiful large bathroom
The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need — from coffee grinder and blender to microwave and cookware — making it easy to prepare anything from a simple breakfast to a full dinner enjoyed around the large wood dining table.
Outdoor Living:
The shared side yard features:
Exterior ping-pong table
Picnic table
Propane BBQ
Shaded seating area beneath maple tree
On sunny Portland days, it’s the perfect place to dine outdoors or let kids play freely.
A Shift Vacation Rentals Perk:
When you stay with Shift, you’ll enjoy exclusive discounts from our wonderful neighborhood partners, including Frock Boutique, Tin Shed, Mimosa Studios, Crafty Wonderland, and more.
Eat, drink, and shop your way down Alberta — all just a stroll away, and all at a discount.
Traveling with a Larger Group?
High Gear can be rented together with Low Gear, the 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom garden-level unit below, to accommodate larger gatherings — perfect for reunions, wedding groups, retreats, or business stays.
Need even more space? We also offer two additional rentals in the chic Mississippi District, just five minutes away.
Newly remodeled using sustainable and locally sourced materials, High Gear blends historic charm with modern comfort. We’re confident it will be one of the best stays you’ll experience in Portland.
Fully permitted with the City of Portland (#TL90695)
Quick Facts:
4 bedrooms (3 queen beds, 1 bunk with double below / twin above)
2 full bathrooms
Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen
Fast, reliable WiFi (200 Mbps, 1.2 TB data)
Free street parking
Pet-friendly ($175 per pet; please notify us at booking)
The Location:
Located in the heart of Portland’s vibrant Alberta Arts District, this historic duplex puts you right where you want to be. Alberta Street is known for its creative energy, colorful murals, live music, and some of the city’s best restaurants, cafés, pubs, and independent boutiques.
Step outside and walk to everything — locally roasted coffee, globally inspired cuisine, craft breweries, art galleries, and unique shops filled with handmade goods, vintage finds, and one-of-a-kind fashion.
You’re just:
15 minutes from Portland International Airport
10 minutes from downtown Portland
One block from a major bus line
It’s the location travelers hope for when booking a Portland stay.
The Space:
High Gear is the upper-level unit of this thoughtfully restored duplex and offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms across two spacious levels.
Main Level:
Two queen bedrooms
One bunk room (double lower / twin upper)
Full bathroom with walk-in shower
Open living, dining, and kitchen area perfect for gathering
Upper Level:
Fourth queen bedroom
Loft area with futon and skylight
Beautiful large bathroom
The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need — from coffee grinder and blender to microwave and cookware — making it easy to prepare anything from a simple breakfast to a full dinner enjoyed around the large wood dining table.
Outdoor Living:
The shared side yard features:
Exterior ping-pong table
Picnic table
Propane BBQ
Shaded seating area beneath maple tree
On sunny Portland days, it’s the perfect place to dine outdoors or let kids play freely.
A Shift Vacation Rentals Perk:
When you stay with Shift, you’ll enjoy exclusive discounts from our wonderful neighborhood partners, including Frock Boutique, Tin Shed, Mimosa Studios, Crafty Wonderland, and more.
Eat, drink, and shop your way down Alberta — all just a stroll away, and all at a discount.
Traveling with a Larger Group?
High Gear can be rented together with Low Gear, the 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom garden-level unit below, to accommodate larger gatherings — perfect for reunions, wedding groups, retreats, or business stays.
Need even more space? We also offer two additional rentals in the chic Mississippi District, just five minutes away.
Newly remodeled using sustainable and locally sourced materials, High Gear blends historic charm with modern comfort. We’re confident it will be one of the best stays you’ll experience in Portland.
Fully permitted with the City of Portland (#TL90695)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 90695
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Portland
Located in Portland, this holiday home is in the city centre. The Grotto and Portland Aerial Tram are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hoyt Arboretum and Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oregon Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Moda Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.

Portland, OR
What's nearby
- Alberta Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Alberta Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Alberta Rose Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Concordia University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Legacy Emanuel Medical Center - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Radio Room - 3 min walk
- Memoire Ca Phe - 1 min walk
- Tin Shed Garden Cafe - 1 min walk
- Bye and Bye - 4 min walk
- Terra Mae - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kindra R.
1 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood spot
Kindra R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura T.
8 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portland
Laura T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patipan P.
1 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Stop in Portland
Patipan P.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
David W.
7 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
David W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Grace H.
27 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit!
Grace H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kaarine M.
31 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Alberta Home
Kaarine M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren P.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house and amazing neighborhood
Lauren P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick N.
30 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Patrick N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tami G.
12 Mar, 2018
Great location! Wonderfully fun house
Tami G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
10 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Amy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen E.
10 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Base camp for family gathering
Karen E.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa G.
20 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing house and location!
Lisa G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ian T.
25 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Complete Alberta Arts district experience!
Ian T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kylie K.
17 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house-great location!
Kylie K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ronald H.
22 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars
Ronald H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
16 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in the heart of Alberta st. Lots to do locallly
Julie C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joseph H.
22 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location for Fun
Joseph H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
24 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved it
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nerissa H.
1 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and house
Nerissa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eddie F.
20 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alberta retreat
Eddie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
25 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing! Home away from home.
Joseph C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony E.
18 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
Anthony E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy L.
1 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Kathy L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dane C.
9 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Dane C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Michelle Ruber
Myself and my Dutch husband, Klaas, are obsessed with travel, design, nature, hiking, and biking....We have combined all of these things into our vacation rental business. During our travels we constantly note what makes things feel unique and special and then incorporate them into our location. We want our guests to feel super comfortable. We can do this by making sure the kitchen is fully stocked, linens and towels are high quality, internet is high speed, the house is super clean. We also want people to feel that they are in Portland, not just anywhere. We do that by using locally made materials in the construction (tiles, flooring, art work), providing lots of info and books about the area, creating an insiders guide of our favorite places, and we have collaborated with locally owned shops who give discounts to our guests.
Why they chose this property
I think our rental has many unique areas- from a large side yard filled with interesting kids structures to corn hole which is a game that friends can play and enjoy for hours. Inside the house has bike themed interiors from hanging tricycle lights to handle bar coat racks. We wanted the house to be comfortable for guests, so details such as reading lights above the beds were put in every room. We hope you love your stay!
What makes this property unique
This amazing rental is located in the heart of Portland's most unique neighborhoods, the Alberta Arts District. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a large living room, and all of the amenities you need to feel right at home.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Dutch
Premier Host
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