Our private detached garden studio sits in the heart of a quiet residential neighborhood and is a short stroll to top restaurants, food carts, and shopping in hip SE Portland. The space is compact; about 240sf; but cozy, bright and a great place to unwind after a day of exploring Portland!
Our newly-renovated, cozy studio includes a comfy queen bed, vaulted ceilings, full bathroom, kitchenette, and small sitting area. It's fully detached from the main house, so offers complete privacy. Skylights, french doors, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows provide views of the west hills and flood the room with an abundance of natural light, even on the grayest of drizzly Portland days. It's small; about 240sf; but the space is well utilized with many amenities such as wireless Bluetooth speaker, Portland maps and guides, and comfy pillows and blankets to make it feel like home. The space is best suited for guests seeking a cozy place to relax and recharge after a day of exploring Portland; It's quite small, so if you're needing more of a "hangout spot" this may not be the best fit.
The studio has a full bathroom with shower (no tub). The kitchenette includes a mini fridge, sink, instant hot water, coffee maker, microwave and everything you need for reheating leftovers from the many restaurants and food carts nearby. Complementary tea and coffee are provided along with a long list of restaurant recommendations. There’s a growler available for filling, which you can do at The Imperial Bottle Shop on Division Street and at many local breweries and grocery stores nearby.
The detached studio sits at the end of our shared driveway within a fenced-in, beautifully landscaped garden behind our home. There's a small outdoor space behind the studio with a bistro table and adirondack chair for the exclusive use of guests.
Our family lives in the main house on the property and we're quiet and respectful of our guests. Should you need anything at all, we're a text, phone call or knock on the door away. We try to meet our guests face-to-face at least once during their stay and are always happy to make restaurant or sightseeing recommendations. We strive to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, but also respect your need for privacy.
We love living in the heart of the Richmond neighborhood! Nestled on a quiet, residential street, we're a short stroll (about 1/3mi) to two main restaurant and retail districts of SE Portland; Division Street and Hawthorne Blvd. A 4-block walk brings you to a bus stop that can get you most anywhere else in town. Our location is best for guests wanting to experience Portland from a local's perspective; If you'd rather be in closer proximity to downtown touristy areas, our location may not be the best fit.
A short walk from the studio brings you to food, shopping and entertainment (to name a few of our favorites): PokPok, Salt & Straw, Ava Gene's, Bollywood Theater, Blue Star Donuts, Food Cart pods, Little T Bakery, St Honore, as well as a myriad of boutiques, shops and independent movie theaters on Hawthorne, Clinton and Division streets.
You'll likely meet some friendly neighborhood cats during your stay, but due to severe allergies, our studio is pet- and allergen-free. You may also spot our eyepatch-wearing, kung fu-performing neighbor (and good friend) practicing in the street, sometimes alongside his 5yo daughter. He’s a world-renowned martial artist and teacher, is super friendly and adds some true Portland character to our otherwise sleepy neighborhood!
Depending on traffic, we're about a 20-30 minute drive or Uber/Lyft ride from the airport. Once here, we're 0.2 mile walk to bus line #2 on Division Street and 0.3 mile walk to bus line #14 on Hawthorne Blvd. Those two lines will get you to most places in the inner city. It's about a 15 minute (depending on traffic) bus ride to downtown. The closest light rail station is about 1 mile away at SE 12th and Clinton, which will get you to destinations farther out. Car- and ride-sharing services are aplenty and our street T's into a neighborhood greenway (residential street where bicycles and pedestrians are given priority). We're about 4 blocks from a city-sponsored bike share location which rents bikes by the hour or day (Nike Biketown). Our neighborhood has been rated a “walker's and biker's paradise" with a walk score of 90 and a bike score of 97.
Although the curtains offer full privacy, they are not room-darkening and morning light really does stream through the windows, french doors and skylights! Although we do provide sleeping masks, if you require a dark room to sleep in the mornings our studio may not be the best fit. There is plenty of free street parking in front of our house. Body wash, shampoo & conditioner, towels, hair dryer, small ironing board, iron and other essentials are provided. We launder all linens in scent-free detergent, but please bring your own personal hygiene products if you are sensitive to fragrances. There are empty under-bed drawers in lieu of closet and dresser space. You can find hangers in one of the drawers and clothes can be hung from the hooks on the wall and/or the drapery rods. The studio has its own adjustable thermostat and air-conditioning unit; keep the space as warm or as cool as you'd like!
