We highly recommend the Owl’s Nest. My husband, daughter and I spent 5 restful nights there while visiting our children who live in the Sellwood area and near Lewis and Clark. Perfect location for so many reasons! Easy access to walking paths, nature preserves, grocery stores, cafes, restaurants—and our kids. And...the neighborhood is so quiet. We woke up every morning to the peaceful sounds of birds chirping.
You can tell that the owners took great care in designing and furnishing the Owl’s Nest. It is minimalist without being bare—and spotless. The layout is spacious upstairs with a large closet, desk and sitting chair. The walls have maps of the Pacific Northwest and the bedside tables have great books if you didn’t happen to bring one. The bed is exceedingly comfortable! And while rather compact, the bathroom is laid out very efficiently, providing nice towels, various bathing and personal products, as well as an unique rock shower floor. The three of us had no trouble sharing it, even though our daughter had to access it through our bedroom. Not a big deal for us.
The downstairs kitchen is nicely appointed. Butcher block counters and blonde wooden drawers and shelves are generously stocked with coffee, tea, sugar, and various other food products, with milk in the fridge. Handmade coffee mugs add a nice touch and the floors are beautifully polished concrete. And while we didn’t make anything other than coffee and cereal during our stay, we did enjoy the occasional takeout. There is a microwave, French press, pots and pans, as well as a full size oven and fridge/freezer.
Our daughter slept well on the downstairs futon and appreciated the thick curtains that kept the room dark. The living area also has a record player, books, guides and so much to help support your visit to Portland. You can even borrow an umbrella. (Which we did—thank you!)
Thank you, John and Edith, for sharing your special home. We hope to stay there again during our next visit to Portland.