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Ideally Located, Modern & Artistic Large House ~ Pets Welcome!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Portland, OR
  • Alberta Street
    1 min walk
  • Alberta Arts District
    1 min walk
  • Lloyd Center
    6 min drive
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    17 min drive

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About the area

Portland

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Portland, within a 10-minute drive of Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Portland State University and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Oregon Health and Science University.

What's nearby

  • Alberta Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lloyd Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Moda Center - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • North Prescott Station - 4 min drive
  • Portland Union Station - 15 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roseline Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Big Burger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bye and Bye - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Radio Room - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ideally Located, Modern & Artistic Large House ~ Pets Welcome!

**We generally only accept 4-night stays especially during spring, summer, and holidays. However, we welcome shorter requests when the calendar allows, so please feel free to contact us about this. If you are interested in a shorter booking send an inquiry first before using instant book.**

Shift Vacation Rentals~ High Gear Quick Facts:
4 bedrooms - 3 with queen beds 1 double down/twin up bunk bed
2 full bathrooms
Open floor plan with living room, dining room and kitchen

This historic duplex is located in the heart of Portland's most unique neighborhoods. Alberta Arts District, where there is always something unbelievable to look at, like people riding bikes while juggling. Amazing restaurants to eat at, it's home to Portland's culinary creativity. Fun pubs to have a drink, locally brewed beers won't disappoint. And loads of independent stores to purchase gifts adorable dresses and funky jewelry, awaits you. The best part is it's the location you hope to get when book a vacation rental. Walking distance to all on Alberta Street. 15 minutes by car from the airport, 10 minutes by car to downtown Portland. The bus stop is a block away and there is free street parking.

High Gear (the upper level of the duplex) has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. An open living, dining, and kitchen area. The first floor houses 3 of the bedrooms. 2 with queen beds and the third with a bunk bed (double lower and twin above). The first floor also has a full bath with walk in shower. The second floor houses a fourth bedroom, loft area with futon and skylights, and a gorgeous full bathroom.

The kitchen is fully stocked from coffee grinder to microwave oven to blender. You will be able to cook up a feast and eat in comfort at the wood dining table.

One major perk about renting with us at Shift Vacation Rentals is the coupons our lovely neighbors share with our guests. Frock Boutique, Tin Shed, Mimosa Studios, Eco Vibe Apparel, Imelda's Shoes, Crafty Wonderland & more....You get discounts to all these wonderful places! So eat, drink and shop- all a stroll away and all at a discounted price!

The side yard boasts the coolest kids hive play structure, picnic table, charcoal BBQ, and yard games. In the nice weather its a perfect spot to enjoy a meal or let the kids run free!

A well behaved pet is allowed. The pet fee is $175.

The house had been newly gutted and remodeled using sustainable and local materials, and has inspiring touches throughout the house. It promises to be one of the best vacation rentals in all of Portland.

For larger groups, this house can be rented along with low gear the 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom rental located in the lower section of this duplex.
Need more space? Please check out our two other rentals in the chic Mississippi District.

Internet is fast and reliable! The amount of data is 1.2 terabytes. 200MPBS

We are fully permitted and compliant with the City of Portland. Permit number #TL90695.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Michelle Ruber

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 90695

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ideally Located Modern Artistic Large House ~ Perfect for Groups
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Ideally Located, Modern & Artistic Large House ~ Pets Welcome! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing! Home away from home.
Just book! Owners are incredible host who care about your comfort and experience. Property is clean, in a great location and is well stocked with everything you need. We visited Portland for my Sisters wedding, Michelle and Klaas’s house was perfect for the gathering. We had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alberta St.
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with space for all of us.
The property looked small at first, but exceeded my expectations. I was also a little worried that it was on a busy street, but I had the most restful sleep there of our entire vacation. Great neighborhood with good restaurants and interesting shops. I would stay there again. Parking on the street was subject to availability, but we were lucky.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Accommodated all of our needs during our stay indoors and out. BBQ and ping pong were a bonus. Big open space and plenty of dishes, glasses and cutlery to accommodate our extended family for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
Fantastic location and spacious house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arti S.

Liked: Cleanliness
You can’t pick a better property in Portland
It’s in the Alberta Arts district. You cannot pick a better location or property. We loved every thing about it. We were a group of 7. Mix of kids, teenagers and adults. Lots of amazing restaurants around- and good options for skip or Uber eats for late night delivery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
A really wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Base camp for family gathering
Lovely, cute place in a really fun, vibrant part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving trip to see our family
We rented this house to spend a long weekend over thanksgiving break with our family in Portland. It was a wonderful location, cool artsy vibe, and plenty of room for everyone. The owners have done a wonderful job remodeling this classic Gem. We will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Corinne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute location in heart of Alberta arts district
Adorable place right in the Alberta art district near to one of my favorite sushi spots. Clean property. Lots to do in the area. Safe neighborhood. 4 stars because I wish there was some coffee available in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Everything about the stay was great. The overall security of the facility give me peace of mind. The interior was clean and well-maintained. It was within walking distance to many points of interest. I would stay here again if I were in Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was an amazing house and location!
The house was very neat, artsy and cozy. I loved the area and people watching on the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house-great location!
This house has an incredible location close to everything. It also had incredible AC to come home to after an 100 degree day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed T.

Liked: Cleanliness
I’ll be back…
Stylish, spacious, great location! Hosts have carefully considered the comfort of their guests and made their property one of the best short term rentals I have ever enjoyed. Six adults and two dogs had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location for Fun
We had an amazing time and the house was a big part of that. Perfectly located with shops and restaurants right outside your front door yet still private. You can't ask for a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nila and Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property/Ideal location
Such a pleasure to have stayed here! Family vacation with 6 adults, plenty of room and thoughtfully furnished with all the essentials. Comfortable beds, house was well insulated so we couldn’t hear anyone below us or in the bedrooms at night. Kitchen and baths were roomy and also fully furnished. Awesome location with great restaurants nearby and convenient a large number of Portland activities. Michelle and Klaus were super hosts, offering lots of great suggestions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the ❤️ of the Alberta Neighborhood
A charming, spacious property, with lots of pizzas…extremely well located in the Alberta neighborhood. Walkable to numerous, great restaurants, several parks and beautiful neighborhoods to explore. We enjoyed the treats and our hosts hospitality! This property is a GEM!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie F., Maple Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Alberta retreat
We were in town for a tradeshow. The location was very convenient for accessibility, dining and everything we needed. Home was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and house
The house is well stocked, modern and comfortable, and plenty of room for our group to spread out. We loved the location as well; right across the street from some of the best coffee and chai in Portland.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for our Portland exploration!
We spend the holidays in this lovely and well equipped home. Lots of room to spread out, and the 6 of us never felt cramped even with the snow and ice in Portland the first few days that kept us inside more than we expected. Kitchen was perfect for preparing our holiday meals, and the living room provided the space to watch our December tradition of the Great British Baking Show. Loved the neighborhood. Great options for food and drink, and the people were always friendly. Portland is a winner! We will certainly try to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Very enjoyable, good property for large group of people of various ages
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it
Best place in Portland!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Stars
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

eileen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great neighborhood
We enjoyed our stay very much. There were so many unique restaurants and shops steps away from our house. Michelle is a wonderful host and stopped by to say hello as she was out wandering the neighborhood. The house is clean and well equipped with whatever you may need. Beds are super comfy. We were able to get up and walk our dog to Alberta Park where there is a place you can have the dogs off leash. Parking is easy in the streets right off of Alberta and we found it to not be very difficult to get out of the city to explore some river beaches. Highly recommend this house. Eileen
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in the heart of Alberta st. Lots to do locallly
Wonder property and very responsive owners
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022