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2 blocks to cafes &shops in SE Portland's Sellwood neighborhood
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m
Popular amenities
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Portland, OR
- Place, Reed College4 min drive
- Place, Lewis and Clark College7 min drive
- Place, Oregon Health and Science University11 min drive
- Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Two half bathrooms / one toilet
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
2 blocks to cafes &shops in SE Portland's Sellwood neighborhood
Our 2 bdrm space is a ground floor apartment full of natural light. No stairs required. The main Victorian house was built in 1892, the lower apartment in 2016, maximizing charm with modern flow and amenities. Walk score of 94 - walker's paradise! Many coffee shops, tea shops, juice shop, restaurants galore (ethnic cuisines, BBQ, Pubs, sushi, pizza, burgers, etc), grocery market, bus and light rail lines, wildlife refuge and 3 city parks, including Westmoreland Nature Play park. So much to LOVE about Sellwood!
This is an ~800 sq ft accessory dwelling unit (ADU) built in 2016 and it comes with a good story. We lifted the original house (built in 1892) in the air to build the ADU and scooted the house over 5 ft so that the ADU would have its own patio with outdoor seating. It was a quite a spectacle! The result is a 2 bedroom apartment with a spacious living space and full size kitchen.
Bathroom: There are 2 half baths with a total of 1 toilet. Our bathroom combo includes two separate rooms: (1) one half bath with a toilet and mini vanity and (2) another half bath with a shower with full vanity sink. Even though there is only one toilet, it is so helpful that it is in a separate room from the shower and vanity! You know who I'm talking about. We love this feature!
Our place has 2 comfortable queen beds, plus 2 tri-fold mats. We provide all linens. The mats are slightly smaller than a twin and generally intended for children, but some adults tolerate them.
The kitchen is fully functional and fully equipped, including gas stove, microwave and dishwasher. (But beware, there are many good restaurants in this town to tempt you to dine out.)
Access: Follow the garden path to the left of our front stairs. It will lead to your patio and entrance. No stairs during this stay! We have a keyless lock, for which I will send you a private code for your stay - no keys to manage during your visit!
This is a fun place to stay and a fun neighborhood to visit!
We LOVE living in Sellwood!
The apartment is a ground level daylight basement, or as they say in Chicago: a garden apartment. We live in the upper house. We are a family of 4 with a dog. We invested heavily in soundproofing but it is an older home and we did not achieve complete sound isolation. You will hear the dog romping occasionally and humans moving through the living space, you will NOT hear conversations or even voices. We've been hosting this apartment since we built it in 2016 and the pattern is that most people love our place. Don't take my word, read our reviews. Many have even described it as quiet, but at least one person was really annoyed by the sounds of our life. I strive to provide accurate information so that if you are someone who is seeking silence or is sound sensitive, you can recognize the mismatch in advance. You deserve to be delighted with your stay in Portland!!!
We have an Accessory Short Term Rental permit as required by the City of Portland. Permit #17-265887.
A little about the Sellwood neighborhood in Portland:
Sellwood has a friendly village feel. It continues to evolve with new shops, restaurants, services and food carts moving in regularly. We find ourselves leaving the neighborhood less and less because most of our needs can be met right in our own neighborhood. Need coffee? There are 7 local coffee shops within walking distance. Tea, instead? Two blocks away, there are 2 tea shops and one is in a retired red caboose! Hungry? Within easy walking distance, there are 2 cart pods with various cuisines represented, and MANY restaurants along SE 13th. Eating in? Our New Seasons Market is 4 blocks away. They have everything for cooking a full meal and also have hot nourishing prepared foods. And Grand Central Bakery has some of the best sandwiches around. Shopping? Sellwood used to be famous for its antique shops. It still has some, but now there are many other shops, including toys, clothing, gift, spice and craft supplies. There's even an inviting shop dedicated to board games (Cloud Cap Games) with lots of games available to play in their on site game room.
This is an ~800 sq ft accessory dwelling unit (ADU) built in 2016 and it comes with a good story. We lifted the original house (built in 1892) in the air to build the ADU and scooted the house over 5 ft so that the ADU would have its own patio with outdoor seating. It was a quite a spectacle! The result is a 2 bedroom apartment with a spacious living space and full size kitchen.
Bathroom: There are 2 half baths with a total of 1 toilet. Our bathroom combo includes two separate rooms: (1) one half bath with a toilet and mini vanity and (2) another half bath with a shower with full vanity sink. Even though there is only one toilet, it is so helpful that it is in a separate room from the shower and vanity! You know who I'm talking about. We love this feature!
Our place has 2 comfortable queen beds, plus 2 tri-fold mats. We provide all linens. The mats are slightly smaller than a twin and generally intended for children, but some adults tolerate them.
The kitchen is fully functional and fully equipped, including gas stove, microwave and dishwasher. (But beware, there are many good restaurants in this town to tempt you to dine out.)
Access: Follow the garden path to the left of our front stairs. It will lead to your patio and entrance. No stairs during this stay! We have a keyless lock, for which I will send you a private code for your stay - no keys to manage during your visit!
This is a fun place to stay and a fun neighborhood to visit!
We LOVE living in Sellwood!
The apartment is a ground level daylight basement, or as they say in Chicago: a garden apartment. We live in the upper house. We are a family of 4 with a dog. We invested heavily in soundproofing but it is an older home and we did not achieve complete sound isolation. You will hear the dog romping occasionally and humans moving through the living space, you will NOT hear conversations or even voices. We've been hosting this apartment since we built it in 2016 and the pattern is that most people love our place. Don't take my word, read our reviews. Many have even described it as quiet, but at least one person was really annoyed by the sounds of our life. I strive to provide accurate information so that if you are someone who is seeking silence or is sound sensitive, you can recognize the mismatch in advance. You deserve to be delighted with your stay in Portland!!!
We have an Accessory Short Term Rental permit as required by the City of Portland. Permit #17-265887.
A little about the Sellwood neighborhood in Portland:
Sellwood has a friendly village feel. It continues to evolve with new shops, restaurants, services and food carts moving in regularly. We find ourselves leaving the neighborhood less and less because most of our needs can be met right in our own neighborhood. Need coffee? There are 7 local coffee shops within walking distance. Tea, instead? Two blocks away, there are 2 tea shops and one is in a retired red caboose! Hungry? Within easy walking distance, there are 2 cart pods with various cuisines represented, and MANY restaurants along SE 13th. Eating in? Our New Seasons Market is 4 blocks away. They have everything for cooking a full meal and also have hot nourishing prepared foods. And Grand Central Bakery has some of the best sandwiches around. Shopping? Sellwood used to be famous for its antique shops. It still has some, but now there are many other shops, including toys, clothing, gift, spice and craft supplies. There's even an inviting shop dedicated to board games (Cloud Cap Games) with lots of games available to play in their on site game room.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Children
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Yes, we absolutely, positively welcome children.
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
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Lock the doors
Please start the laundry loaded with the used towels. Thanks!
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Property Registration Number 17-265887-000-00-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. Consider McMenamins Crystal Ballroom for a night out or Oaks Amusement Park if you're travelling with kids.

Portland, OR
What's nearby
- Reed College - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- Lewis and Clark College - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
- Oregon Convention Center - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
- Moda Center - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
- Oregon Health and Science University - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bertie Lou's Cafe - 3 min walk
- Moreland Ale House - 2 min walk
- Junbi - 4 min walk
- KAEDE - 7 min walk
- Sellwood Food Carts - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
26 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Neil F.
21 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neil F.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elissa W.
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Elissa W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
16 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend visit
Gary M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martina S.
8 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
another wonderful stay
Martina S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dianne B., Phoenix, USA
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful
Dianne B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Molly A.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendid Sellwood
Molly A.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
3 August 2017
Great location and wonderful accomodations
Michael B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
10/10 Excellent
Leah Z.
31 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leah Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather H.
8 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peter S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Simon M.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Portland apartment
Simon M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Merrill W.
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around wonderful!
Merrill W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nydia b.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space and location
Nydia b.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Martina S.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My favorite place in Portland!
Martina S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Gary M.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nora B.
26 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place!
Nora B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
David M.
21 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet apartment in great location
David M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zoe A.
18 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
Zoe A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna L.
10 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portland adventures
Anna L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beverly A.
28 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location for Getting Around Great Neighborhood
Beverly A.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin M.
23 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Erin M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable stay in a great neighborhood
Laura S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dianne B.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to Be Back
Dianne B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl B.
27 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will stay here again!
Cheryl B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Lorie Clements
After meeting in Boulder and moving to California, we visited Portland in 1999 and were smitten with the city. We bought this house later that year. We have since been joined by 2 beautiful sons, a dog and some ducks and some chickens. We love Sellwood and have thoroughly enjoyed watching this Portland village change and grow over the past 18 years.
We lifted our house and built this 2 bedroom apartment and started welcoming guests. It has been a delightful experience!!! We look forward to continuing to be inspired by all our guests with their spirit of travel as they explore our Sellwood village setting, the rest of Portland and the beautiful surrounding sites.
We lifted our house and built this 2 bedroom apartment and started welcoming guests. It has been a delightful experience!!! We look forward to continuing to be inspired by all our guests with their spirit of travel as they explore our Sellwood village setting, the rest of Portland and the beautiful surrounding sites.
Why they chose this property
We have created a cozy, clean, and modern place to give you the authentic Portland Experience.
Languages:
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