Summary:
✨ Historic 1907 Charmer Steps from Hawthorne Blvd ✨
🌇 Walk Score 99 — bars, shops & cafes at your door
🛏️ 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4 comfortably
🍳 Brand-new stainless appliances & dishwasher
🛋️ Smart TV, fast WiFi & laptop-friendly workspace
🚗 Free garage parking included
❄️ AC & heating for year-round comfort
🔒 Private entrance — no shared spaces
🍽️ Heart of Hawthorne district. Garage + street parking.
The Space:
Nestled in Portland’s vibrant SE Hawthorne District, this beautifully remodeled 2BR/1BA home blends historic charm with modern convenience. With a Walk Score of 99, you’ll have eclectic shops, bars, cafés, and restaurants just steps away.
• Bedrooms – Two large bedrooms with three new queen beds, down comforters, duvets, large pillows, closets, dressers, and luggage racks.
• Bathroom – Recently updated with modern fixtures, fresh towels, and toiletries.
• Kitchen & Dining – Stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, plenty of cookware, and a dining table for eight. Includes a single-serve coffee machine with pods.
• Living Area – Comfortable seating, stylish furnishings, Smart TV with Netflix + channels, and gas fireplace.
• Amenities – Fast WiFi, heating & A/C, in-unit laundry, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, cleaning supplies, and board games/books.
• Parking – Free parking in driveway for two vehicles.
• Notes – Urban setting with nearby traffic and restaurants may not suit all guests. Entry requires a short flight of stairs.
Nearby Attractions (Walking Distance):
◾ McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub (3-min walk) – Historic theater & local brews
◾ Powell’s Books on Hawthorne (5-min walk) – Beloved independent bookstore
◾ Por Que No? Taqueria (7-min walk) – Portland’s favorite tacos
◾ Salt & Straw (8-min walk) – Iconic small-batch ice cream
◾ Blue Star Donuts (10-min walk) – Gourmet donuts with creative flavors
◾ Laurelhurst Park (15-min walk) – Tree-lined park with trails & pond
Nearby Attractions (Quick Drive):
◾ Downtown Portland & Pearl District – 9-min drive
◾ Oregon Zoo – 15-20 min drive
◾ Portland Art Museum – 12-min drive
◾ Columbia River Gorge – 35-40 min drive for hiking & waterfalls
Guest Access:
Guests have exclusive access to the 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, including the kitchen and living area.
The Neighborhood:
Often compared to San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, Portland’s Hawthorne District is renowned for its vintage shops, restored theaters, street performers, and vibrant creative characters. This eclectic mix makes it one of the city’s top destinations for both locals and visitors. Adding to its charm, the neighborhood boasts a standout food scene, making a day spent on the bustling Southeast street an effortless delight.
Getting Around:
🚶 Walking — This neighborhood sits between the Division and Hawthorne corridors, two of Portland's best streets for dining and shopping — both within easy walking distance.
🚌 Bus — TriMet Route 2 (Division) and Route 75 (Cesar Chavez) provide frequent service to downtown (~15 min).
🚲 Biking — BIKETOWN bike-share stations nearby. Portland's bike lane network makes cycling easy and safe.
🚗 Driving — Free street parking available (read signs for restrictions). Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) typically arrives in under 5 minutes.
✈️ Airport — PDX is about 14 minutes by car or a quick MAX + bus connection.
Interaction with Guests:
We're available by message anytime and typically respond within minutes. We're local to Portland and happy to help with anything - from restaurant recommendations to a quick answer at midnight when you can't find something. We keep a hands-off approach unless you need us, and when you do, we're right there.