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3 Mi to Downtown Portland: Lush Flat w/ Fire Pit

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Portland Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 850 Sq Ft | Stairs/Stone Walkway Required
Exterior | Single-Story Apartment | 4 Mi to OHSU
Private Patio | Self Check-In | 4 Mi to Moda Center
Living Room | Smart TV | Free WiFi | Board Games
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

3 Mi to Downtown Portland: Lush Flat w/ Fire Pit

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 0.8 Mi to Willamette River Park

Get the most out of your next stop in Portland, staying at this charming vacation rental! With a cozy interior, serene patio, and prime location just 3 miles from downtown, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment makes the perfect base for exploring. Tour the OMSI, catch a game at Moda Center, or spend an afternoon on the trails at Forest Park! Then, return home to cap off each day with some time relaxing by the fire pit.

-- THE PROPERTY --

25ASTR-PER-00383 | BZT-0573360128 | TLT-0011085824

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds
- Additional Sleeping: 1 foldable crib

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV w/ cable, DVD player
- Magnetic dartboard, board games, books
- Dedicated workspaces in bedrooms
- Electric fireplace
- Dining table, children’s table

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private patio & yard space, volleyball net
- Fire pit (firewood provided)
- Outdoor dining set, gas grill

KITCHENETTE
- Refrigerator, air fryer, Ice maker, portable induction stove
- Keurig coffee maker, toaster
- Dishware & flatware, cooking basics
- Complimentary snacks

GENERAL
- Self check-in, free WiFi
- Washer & dryer (detergent provided), clothes steamer, trash bags/paper towels
- Towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Central heating & A/C
- Universal device chargers, basic sewing kit

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- Homeowner on-site

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story apartment on lower level
- Stairs & exterior stone walkway/steps required to access

PARKING
- Driveway (1 vehicle)
- Free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

- 3 miles to downtown, Portland State University, Portland Art Museum, OHSU
- 4 miles to Moda Center, Providence Park
- 5 miles to Washington Park, Oregon Zoo
- 4 miles to the OMSI
- 7 miles to Forest Park, Leif Erikson Trail
- 14 miles to Portland Int’l Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story apartment is located on the lower level of the home. Guests must use a stone walkway and steps to access the entrance in the backyard, where 4 stairs are required to enter the unit
- The homeowner lives on-site, in the completely separate upstairs unit, and may be present during your stay

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About the area

Portland

Southwest Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this apartment. Portland Aerial Tram and Portland Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Hoyt Arboretum. Check out an event or a game at Moda Center, and consider making time for Oregon Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • George Himes Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fulton Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Terwilliger Parkway - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Burlingame Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Willamette River - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bancroft St Stop - 4 min drive
  • Portland Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Phat Cart Hillsdale - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moonlight Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elephants on Corbett - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a magical place! Dora warmly welcomes guests with warmth and fresh pastries from her own hands!This is an easy access to all places yet feels like a safe landing spot after your busy Portland day. The beds exceeded typical stays….especially the heavenly pillows!!Dora is just an amazing host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Very Enjoyable

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The space was welcoming and the host's were very thoughtful. The outdoor space was divine (even with it raining most of the time!). We were able to walk to the bus stop and get downtown very easily.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2025
Hi Ginger, thank you so much for your lovely review. I am so please our efforts to create a space our guests would enjoy has been successful. I hope you and your friends will visit us again when Portland is sunny and rain-free.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Parthipan

Was absolutely delighted with the home

House was amazing beds were really controllable and soft would totally recommend nice place
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2025
From the owner: "Thank you guys for the very kind review. I am so pleased that you liked the accommodations, especially the beds. I know how important it is to have a good night's sleep, especially when you are traveling. I would also like to commend you all for being such great guests. You left the flat in such great condition. It is much appreciated. I hope you come back soon."
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gweneth

Cozy apartment, Friendly Host

We had a lovely stay. Dora greeted us with a gorgeous plate of baked goods. Backyard was beautiful, lush, and well-maintained. The kitchen equipment left some room for improvement, but we're big on cooking, and most people on vacation probably aren’t using the kitchen as much as we did. Would absolutely stay here again!!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Susan

Bit of difficulty

The property and amenities were reasonably fine. The place is roomy and was decorated for the holidays. A nice touch. The landlord is living upstairs and was quite attentive. The very big issue is road noise from Interstate 5. If you are at all sensitive to traffic noise in the yard, in the apartment, while sleeping, as I am, you might want to try another property. We had a five night reservation. We left after only one night because of the traffic noise. Very disruptive to our trip. The landlord was understanding and that was helpful to us as disappointed renters.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2026
We want our guests to feel comfortable during their stay, and we’re sorry to hear the nearby road noise impacted your experience. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - The home’s location near the interstate is noted in the listing to help set expectations, and many guests appreciate the convenient access to downtown Portland and nearby attractions. - We understand that noise sensitivity can vary, and we appreciate the suggestion about adding a white noise machine as an additional comfort feature. - We were glad we could work with you regarding the refund for the unused nights. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback as we continue looking for ways to improve the guest experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadja K.

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

Great place

We had a great stay. Dog friendly, close to downtown and lovely property. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Escape to Portland

Dora is a wonderful host! The Urban Escape Portland was perfect for our group—it met all our needs. The central location was ideal for our trip, and thoughtful touches like the private entrance, dedicated parking spot, welcome goodie tray, available snacks, and comfortable beds made our stay especially enjoyable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

This is an amazing host and comfortable place

The bed in the main bedroom is so comfortable - I wish I knew the brand of pillow.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2024
From the owner: ''The pillow is from Serta down filled pillows. Glad you were comfortable, our ultimate goal. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.''
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo S.

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

Lovely place and great host

The host Dora was so sweet providing snacks, and coffee being well stocked was greatly appreciated! The beds were super comfortable. It was a great place for us to stay while attending a wedding nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kori K.

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

Location location location

Very quaint, perfect for three of us. The location was perfect. We would highly recommend this property to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2024
From the owner: ''Thank you Kori for taking time to share your experience.''
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

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

3-DaybTrip

Lovely, comfy and convenient location. Had snacks and fresh baked muffins upon arriving. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tiffany m.

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

Well appointed

Great location and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine A.

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

We loved it here

This was the perfect place for a brief family get-together. The hostess, Dora, was gracious and charming, the yard was huge and perfect for our two small dogs, and the house was well-equipped and thoughtfully supplied. A great value for a pleasant and peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Debbie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
PROS: The apartment was decorated nicely. Beds were comfortable. Apartment was easy to find off the freeway. Convenient to food, shopping and downtown. Dora left an assortment of snacks and pastries for us, along with drinks. Thank You, Dora. CONS: As in the description, this is a basement apartment. Host lives above.There is no sound barrier. You can hear most everything. Vacuuming, walking, TV, etc. You cannot control the thermostat. You must call Dora to change it. There is NO parking in the driveway. You are not told this until after you book. The street is a VERY small, one lane dead end with no turnaround and extremely limited parking. The fire pit furniture and area was covered in leaves and yard debris. Only a couple of the outside seats were usable on the patio as the others were green with algae and dirty. Barbecue grill is dirty and rusty inside. Ice maker had pink bacteria and mold. You can only use one kitchen appliance at a time because it will overload the circuit. Power strips and extension cords everywhere. Lipstick and dried/greasy food on some dishes. Bits of food along the baseboards in the kitchen, game pieces discovered in the living room rug. Hairs in the shower. Felt as if the place was just being cleaned on the surface (don't look along baseboards, etc). We weren't emailed check-in instructions until 4:30 pm. This did not impact our plans, thank goodness, as we were delayed in transit. Overall, not a comfortable stay for us on my Birthday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

I love this place

I stay in rentals all over the country. This one gets my highest rating. The owner has worked very hard to make it so comfortable - the bed was amazing - and everything so clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

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

Portland College Tour

Dora, our host, was great! Fresh flowers, fresh pastry, fresh fruit were all much appreciated attention to details for our family. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Convenient home base.

We are a family of four and loved how this place was set up for kids. We had a couple rainy days and utilized the board games, paper for coloring, children’s books, and the snacks were a big hit. We found our location was close enough to downtown Portland and Multnomah Village (great food, shops, and toy store in this area). The freeway noise is fairly loud when outside (we already knew about this before our stay), but it didn’t stop me from enjoying coffee outside in the mornings in the beautiful, lush garden. Also, we found the house was well insulated and road noise was not a noticeable issue when inside. Dora was very helpful during our stay and provided excellent communication when we had a power outage. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Marion L.

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

Well Appointed Cozy Appartment

Loved the space. Very close to highway so outdoor firepit that was listed likely should not be as the outdoor area was very loud. I am a country mouse though so city noise may not bother others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia O.

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

Lovely Retreat

We stayed here for 11 days during the preparations for my daughter's wedding. The apartment is beautifully decorated and the outside is lovely. In addition to the apartment, we had use of 2 beautiful outside seating areas. Dora, the host, was beyond gracious. She provided coffee and tons of snacks, and was very responsive and generous in multiple ways. We will definitely return if we have the opportunity in the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cynthie

Lovely!

We had a wonderful stay! The apartment is lovely and has everything that we needed. I was a little concerned about the noise level since it is so close to the freeway, but it was pleasantly quiet. Our host was very responsive to my inquiries regarding bakeries and food nearby. We had informed her of our initial late arrival, and she was kind enough to make the couch into beds for us so we could clean up and dive right in. Speaking of the beds, they were very comfortable and my husband slept better than he ever does when we travel. I would definitely stay here again and look forward to our next visit to Portland!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for the kind review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Cozy flat

Cozy flat at the end of a dead end street. So pretty much no street noise. Flat was as described. Fire pit is nice but it was raining most everyday we were there which is no surprise as we also live in the PNW. I would say that having the grass mowed low might have made me slightly more inclined to try the fire. Was very nice to have wood supplied. I-5 South is just down the hill from the back yard. And while it can not be well seen it is well heard when out side. The flat is reasonably laid out. TV works great WiFi is reasonable. Come, and you can go to a different store. Property manager was very accessible. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Comfortable stay with wonderful host

The host Dora was excellent and made the stay extra special. Provided snacks, fruits, milk for the Keurig Latte maker (which we all enjoyed more than we would have expected), and offered to cook us food or any treats/breakfast items. We took her up on the offer and she prepared a wonderful dinner for us, as well as desserts for our first night. in the morning she brought us fresh cinnamon buns that were excellent- among the best buns we've had in a while. The place was well appointed and the TV came with a number of streaming options which was nice since with a child and an infant we were slow moving. Beds were comfortable and the cozy rugs were great for everyone to play on. The backyard had places to enjoy outside including a fire pit. There is some freeway noise, the house is right next to I5. That does make it easy to get everywhere in town quickly. There is a park a short walk from the house, and the surrounding neighborhood has some hidden gems and is worth exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Great Stay!

This space was just as described. It looked like the photos, was very comfortable, and had everything we needed. Dora responded to us quickly and was very helpful! It was perfect for our trip! Thanks for a great stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Super Stay with 5 Star Service from Dora

I am certain Dora is soon be a super host. The small things matter and her attention to detail was amazing. Dora is a professional baker (retired I think) and upon arrival we were spoiled us with homemade cookies. The home is centrally located in Portland so we were able to get around very easily. I highly recommend Dora's retreat. The beds were comfortable. There is a large variety of board games for the family. Very comfortable stay for our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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