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Charming, Private, Detached Studio!

Apartment in Portland with kitchenette and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Place, Lewis and Clark College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon Health and Science University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon Zoo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

STUDIO

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Charming, Private, Detached Studio!

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 Space
The 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 access
We have a seasonal garden, a terraced, outside space in which you can listen to the soft sounds of a water feature.
Other things to note
Netflix is available!

Username: Sellwood Home
Password: walkinthepark

We 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 number
18-264040-000-00-HO

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Government ID will be needed during booking process.

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 18-264040-000-00-HO

About the area

Portland

Southeast Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this apartment. Washington Square Mall and Jantzen Beach Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Oregon Zoo. Oaks Amusement Park and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Lewis and Clark College - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Oregon Health and Science University - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Moda Center - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Oregon Zoo - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Oaks Park Station - 13 min walk
  • Tigard Transit Center Station - 14 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Junbi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sebastiano's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pik Nik Park Food Carts - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sellwood Food Carts - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Muddy Rudder Public House - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, Private, Detached Studio! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, Private, Detached Studio!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, Private, Detached Studio!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, Private, Detached Studio! located?

Located in Southeast Portland, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sellwood Riverfront Park and Willamette River. Oaks Amusement Park and Lewis and Clark College are also within 3 miles (5 km). Oaks Park Station is 13 minutes by foot and SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was located in a nice area with parks and shops nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Clean. Great location. I’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great -quiet and comfortable studio

Nice quiet property and neighborhood. Parks nearby. Easy drive to Moda Center and downtown Portland. Found great gluten free food around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best neighborhood location

Love walking everywhere in the coolest neighborhood in Portland.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

We loved the neighborhood. Lots of walkable food and places to see. Ideal stay for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space

Great space, felt safe and great neighborhood. Super convenient as well as great communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Education specialist

Lovely cottage with lovely assistance when needed. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C., Montague, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retreat

Amazing quiet, secluded and clean retreat. Would hope to stay here again, if available. Close restaurants, shopping, but also hidden from all the above. Thank you for such a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

When I visit my daughter at Reed, I always look for something convenient, safe and cozy. I won’t have to look again as this will be my go-to for future visits! Great attention to detail and an easy walk to Portal Tea cafe where I spent hours working and drinking the best tea! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Celia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and roomy

For such a small place, it didn't feel one but small. We already live in small area, (450 sf) but for some reason, because of the openness, it seemed larger. Owner listed some great places to eat and took advantage of his suggestions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sina and Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space and location

Great location to explore Portland and surrounding areas. Great space. Very private and cozy. The kitchenette (microwave, mini fridge & tea kettle/coffee station) worked great for us. Lots of nice places to walk to. The host was very responsive and kind. Great having off street parking. Would stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, cute and close to everything!

This was my 2nd stay here and my only regret was that I couldn’t stay longer! The hosts were so accommodating when I requested to leave my luggage a few hours before check in time. I had a lot of expensive medical equipment with me that I needed to get out of my car on a very hot day, and they bent over backwards to make it happen. Thanks for everything! Hope to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely experience

It's a very nice, quiet unit on a tree-lined street, with some great eateries within easy walking distance. The studio is beautifully appointed with lots of thoughtful touches. Every time we thought "I wonder if there's a...", the answer was always yes. 10/10 would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overwhelmed with VRBO ads!

The place was neat and tidy. The only water in kitchenette was in jug with a spigot. Big city water usually is not desirable to drink so this most likely was a plus. My only complaint ( and mostly my carelessness) when i went to my inbox to get the check in code that I had not made a note of elsewhere there were at least 100 if not 10,000 ads with the label VRBO and. I couldn’t isolate the one I needed. After about an hour it finally popped up!! Like I said that was not Scot’s doing. I loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could’ve been better

The place is private, cozy and in a good spot. I didn’t have the best stay though because the studio is attached to a “working garage”. The owner was renovating the garage and was banging, sawing, drilling and making a heck of a racket (enough to shake the knobs on the armoire) . The owner did advise that they were renovating the garage but not until after 2 days of constant racket. Then the roof started leaking and almost on the bed. That’s when I decided to leave. All that said, I thought the host was very nice but this place needs updating . Several boards collapsed off the fence while I was there as well. I feel that this place has a lot of potential but good lord don’t be hammering and banging when I’m trying to rest. It went on one night til after 9:15.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! Very clean, great instructions and very communicative host. I really appreciated the clean sheets with lack of strong detergent smell. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This studio is in the perfect location and very clean! We would happily stay here again when we visit Portland next.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little studio space. We really just needed a place to sleep while we were in town for a wedding and this was perfect. Owners were very accommodating. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is charming and so close to the Sellwood bridge and cute community businesses. Scot communicates clearly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm respite from fun Portland activities

I enjoyed the simplicity and peace this studio had to offer and the hosts were helpful! Would return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

pgdouce

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet place. Great for relaxing away from the hustle & bustle of the city but a short drive to everything. Walking distance to center of Sellwood and two great parks.The only thing about the unit is the lack of a sink to wash dishes in, rinse out coffee maker, etc.Otherwise, terrific place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johno R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice

It is comfortable, quiet and very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HassleCat

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

We like this place because it's comfy, quiet, in a good neighborhood, and conveniently located.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Nuce place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay in Sellwood

Myself and my partner stayed at Scot’s place in Portland for a few nights - and it was amazing. He was super communicative and helpful, and the space had everything we needed for our stay. Not to mention, the location was GREAT. Food, coffee, retail - all within walking distance, so we barely had to drive at all during our stay. Highly highly recommend staying here :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Scot Wavra

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Teacher, father, partner, traveler, life-long learner, and more... life is what you make it and this involves who you surround yourself with daily, monthly, yearly. Connections with people are so important and I am lucky to have a huge network of friends and acquaintances. Sellwood, along with all of the countries I have traveled, have brought people into my life, many of whom I hope to stay in touch with for quite some time. Currently, I'm working on bringing an outdoor, educational experience to children.

Why they chose this property

If you are not familiar with the charm and uniqueness of Sellwood, take some time to explore this place, and all that it has to offer. The studio is in a peaceful, quiet neighborhood in the heart of Sellwood.

To the north, only four houses away, is the infamous Sellwood Park. Walk two more blocks and you are treated with one of the best views in Portland, overlooking a 140-acre Wetland with our city skyline off in the near distance. And, the fully operating, 1910 Oaks Amusement Park and Skating Rink are within a 10 minute walk settled along the Willamette River.

The amazing Sellwood Park is a walk away; If you have time for a walk, this is a must!!! At the northend, you will find a trailhead that leads down and around the 140 acre wetland of Oaks Bottom. It's a beautiful mixture of forested trails, water, and wild life! Either walk out and back or make it a loop. Depending on your direction, you may walk past our old historic Oaks Chapel, the oldest, one-story church in Oregon. View the Willamette River, 100-year-Oaks Skating Rink and Amusement Park, and the city skyline along the way!

Only two blocks to the west from the studio is another park known as Oaks Bottom. The Willamette River and Spring Water Bike/Running/Walking Trail meanders along its border all the way into downtown Portland, 3 and 1/2 miles to the north, and beyond. Head east in the opposite direction, and the bike trail continues for over 40 miles... all this is accessible by foot or bike from our studio.

What makes this property unique

Mixed in with the variety of old homes, many dating back before the 19th century, Sellwood has numerous places to visit. Many family-owned coffee shops (my favorite being the Blue Kangaroo), antique shops, several bakeries (check out Grand Central Bakery), food carts, and dozens of restaurants (Jade is one of the BEST!) are just around the corner. If you were feeling up to it, you can walk to our one-screen movie theater, built with lots of character, for a decent movie price!

These along with dozens of other options are all within a very short walking distance! And, of course, the New Season’s grocery store is only 3 blocks away!

By bike, along the Spring Water path, it's only a 15-minute ride into downtown Portland and the OHSU Waterfront. Those who work in Portland never have to get in their car if desired! Reed College, Lewis and Clark College, and Portland State University are also only a 20-minute bike ride away.

Whether you want to take a yoga class, get a foot massage, take a jet boat excursion on the Willamette, or eat at over 30 different restaurants only blocks away... Sellwood is the place to be. Add this to the vibrancy of our city and the list of things to do... it's endless! You can’t beat Sellwood for the number of things you can do… without a car. Matched with the incredible charm of this place, you will for sure want to come back.

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