Multnomah County Homestays

I have lived in Sellwood for over 20 years and, in our opinion, it's by far the best place to be in Portland... welcome! If you are coming for work, to visit with family, or simply want to explore and relax, you are sure to find comfort during your stay!The SpaceThe private studio is very quiet, offering a cozy space you will quickly settle into. It has been built to match the style of the bungalow home built in 1915. While it doesn't have a kitchen, everything is new... refrigerator, toaster, coffee pour over, and hot water pitcher. All the furnishings, linens, and Smart TV... all are new. Very clean and comfortable, naturally cool in the summer (fantastic insulation), warm in the winter... this space is settled in the magical town of Sellwood. Many have shared that this is the best VRBO they have stayed in. We are grateful for the overwhelmingly positive response.Guest accessWe have a seasonal garden, a terraced, outside space in which you can listen to the soft sounds of a water feature.Other things to noteNetflix is available!Username: Sellwood HomePassword: walkintheparkWe realize Oregon is a cannabis friendly state, however our property is not. It has been with a great deal of thought that we have come to this decision. Please refrain from smoking or vaping of any kind, anywhere on the premises. Thank you!License number18-264040-000-00-HOAbout pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Government ID will be needed during booking process..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 20.About events:No events allowed.

Savings Alert: We're just back to VRBO so to get our search rank up there, we're offering bargain rates (from the $179/nt that Grandpa's often goes for). We've hosted for 20 years and have a solid track record. Grandpa's Bunkhouse is a stand-alone cabin in our backyard kitchen garden, and it really was our grandfather's. Expect pride of ownership from 3 generations, appointments that speak to family and Pacific Northwest history, and a homestay that is simply a cut above. AMENITIES -Kitchen w/ copper farm sink & compact range and refrigerator--We repurposed Grandpa's old-growth fir workbench for the counter -Coffee maker with wear-ever filter -Queen bed with linens from LL Bean -Bathroom with 5-star tumbled stone shower, rain head, skylight -Vaulted 14 foot yellow cedar ceiling -French doors open out onto 4-season organic garden -Mitsubishi mini-split for heating and ac -Washer/Dryer -Wireless internet -Smart TV screen for your devices -Patio in common area for outdoor dining & lounging -Weber gas grill in common area -Sustainable no-chem gardens front, back, curbside -Private covered porch with seating Our grandparents bought the main house for their retirement, and it's been in the family since 1950. We have enjoyed hosting travelers since 2005 first in our daylight basement studio, Auntie's Hideaway (#724637), and since 2014 in our backyard cabin Grandpa's Bunkhouse (#594594). We accept dogs & cats guests in both studios. Our pet guest fee is $75 per pet guest. LOCATION OFF MAJOR BOULEVARD: -Easy access to downtown (20 min), airport (10 min) and the Columbia River Gorge. We are 2 blocks off Sandy Blvd, one of Portland's major thoroughfares which makes getting around quite speedy. -15 minutes from 3 of Portland's Eastside neighborhood districts: the Beaumont, Mississippi Avenue, and Alberta Arts FELINE ALERT: We have 2 cats who roam the premises, so we cannot host travelers with allergies. PARKING: Ample free street parking in front of our home. BIKE: Secure (uncovered) tethering for bikes in the backyard. Bring your own cable and padlock as the posts are too large for u-locks. INTERNATIONAL CREDIT CARDS: There is an additional charge for using international cards. Please inquire. MORE INFORMATION ON OUR HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD We Johnson's are of the mind that life is art, and we've had this property since 1950. So whether you choose our more affordable lower level basement suite with galley and stunning shower (Auntie's Hideaway) or our lovely stand-alone backyard studio with vaulted ceilings (Grandpa's Bunkhouse), expect to walk into charm and history--as well as quality. We are of relatively humble means here, but what we do, we try to do right.*The Grounds: This home is reminiscent of a Tuscan garden. Between the back beds and the front curbside gardens, your host Jean Johnson, grows much of the family's own organic produce year round. Our LL Bean picnic table seats 6. A flower garden and fountain make for an exceedingly inviting scene. *The Neighborhood: We are 10 minutes from the airport and 20 to downtown. Also 3 of Portland's hip neighborhoods--The Beaumont, Alberta Arts, and Mississippi Avenue--are 15 minutes away. We're also on the east side of the city, where it's easy to hop on the freeway to the Columbia River Gorge, which is listed as a National Scenic Area. We are in walking distance is Noodle Flat, where many of Portland's Asian restaurants line Sandy Boulevard--and Otto's Wood-Fired Pizza packs 'em in nightly. A major grocery is 3 blocks away, as is the historic Fairley's Pharmacy where you can sit at the lunch counter from the 1920s and order malteds made on the old fashion green machines. Annie's Doughnuts is just around the corner, and their fresh French crullers with maple icing are well worth the stroll. And for those interested in meditation, Dharma Rain Zen Center is 10 minutes by car, as is the Grotto. Espresso and croissants worthy of Portland's food culture are also 10 minutes by car over at Grand Central Bakery and Jim and Patty's on Fremont, as is Black Bird, an excellent unpretentious wine bar. Our neighborhood is safe to jog in and walk at night. Families with young children grace our block, and parents are often out with their charges for happy hour in the evening--spontaneous street gatherings at which guests are always welcome. Happy trails...We hope to see you soon. NOTE: The Johnson House donates a portion of its proceeds to the following: The Northeast Community Center.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Tobacco smoking and vaping is not acceptable here, both inside the studio and outside in the yard or in front of our home..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

Elegant, private king bedroom studio suite with magical private greenhouse, private entrance, desk and ensuite bathroom. Enjoy radiant tile floor heat, charming greenhouse seating nook, spacious 2-person shower and an amenities cabinet with microwave, mini-fridge, teakettle & flatware - ideal for simple breakfasts or reheated leftovers. This spacious room is ideal for 1 or 2 guests who want an entirely separate private space and charming "interior garden" porch, but who don't need a full kitchen.This studio suite is unique in that it is an entirely separate, hotel-room-like space designed for your privacy and independence. This airy master suite is four steps down off of our driveway, entering through a very unique private victorian greenhouse for your enjoyment. The studio suite encompasses a portion of the basement of our rebuilt victorian home, fully daylit to the west with additional windows facing north and east, so it feels like a split lower level and not like a basement. It is an entirely separated and private apartment, entirely private for guests. The unique victorian greenhouse features your seating area and table, great for reading, games or breakfast in warmer weather - or in the winter, it ranges between 40 and 60 degrees and can be enjoyed with a wrap like a covered porch. This suite is perfect for travelers who, not needing a full kitchen or house/apartment, prefer a private and well-appointed bedroom and bathroom to call their own during their stay, with a private entrance that allows for independent check-in and check-out and all of the amenities that you would expect in a higher-end hotel room, including snacks and refreshments, tea and instant coffee, coffee maker for your own grounds, a microwave, mini-fridge, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, fresh towels and bedding and thoughtful, luxurious furnishings, tile and finishes, dimmable lighting and higher-end bathroom fixtures. The room gets a lot of direct sunlight in the afternoon, and features high-speed wifi and a modern desk overlooking the "interior garden" of the greenhouse and the expanse of sky through all of that glass. The tiled shower features two shower heads with plenty of room for couples. While some travelers love the unexpected interactions they discover with shared rooms in shared houses, our daylight basement guest suite offers a bedroom and bathroom accommodation that is simpler than an entire apartment, but with all of the advantages of a totally private space for those that prefer privacy and independence, as well as a very unique and romantic greenhouse space that is something special to experience.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.