This perfect little Studio is located on the corner of a lovely NE Portland residential neighborhood just one block up from Alberta Street, and the coolest slice of the Alberta Arts District. Walk just one short block down to Alberta, and you’ll find yourself in the midst of some of Portland’s most iconic restaurants, pubs, art gallery’s, boutiques, vintage shops and more. Some examples of what you will find just steps from the door of this studio are Pine State Biscuits, Proud Mary’s Cafe, the infamous Salt and Straw ice cream, Dar Salam, La Bonita Food For The People, Bella’s Pizza, Radio Room, Bollywood Theater, Cafe Vita, Case Study Coffee Lounge, The Alberta Cooperative Grocery, the historic Alberta Theater, Collage Art Supply, Blind Insect Gallery, Imelda and Louies shoe store, Frock Boutique, and so, so much more. And that just Alberta Street! Walk a few blocks in the other direction, and in 5 minutes you are at the always stunning Alberta Park, or a few more blocks and you’ve arrived at the historic and unique McMenamins Kennedy school. And a few blocks in yet another direction brings you to the wonderful New Seasons market, Extracto Coffee Roasters, ( where the baristas are true artists!), DAME restaurant and wine bar, The Expatriate takeout, Lovejoys Tea Room of Portland, Bless Your Heart Burgers, and The Peoples Yoga. This is not an exaggeration. You are literally within 5-15 minutes walking distance to all these places and much more. And yet this area of Portland also affords you the opportunity to stay in a quintessential NE Portland neighborhood, where the turn-of-the-century homes are as inviting, eclectic and diverse as the people who make up the community. I spent most of my time exploring the neighborhoods and took most of my photos of all the amazing homes and old, colorful, detailed architecture. No two houses are alike in the Alberta Arts District. Here, you will find an awesome, safe, family vibe mixed with a creative, urban, inclusive feel that’s both inspiring and totally fun to be around. You’ll love it.
I found this studio to be everything I wanted in an AirBnB stay. It is COMPLETELY private. The house itself sits on a corner lot, and the room is located in its own private wind off on the corner side of the house. There is a private pathway and gate entrance, your own little private patio with table and chairs, private entrance with easy key pad, and when you walk in to the studio, two of the walls have windows facing the street with excellent light and people watching views. The best thing about the windows is that the house sits away from the street a bit, and is beautifully landscaped with big trees, etc, and the windows themselves have drapes that are very easy to adjust, so you can have plenty of natural light and views without feeling exposed. Inside, the place is stylish and cozy. There is a great big, very comfortable couch, plenty of little tables, a smart TV, a cool little handmade kitchenette, and the little studio bathroom is great! So stylish and also high functioning- perfect hot water, water pressure, just enough space to be comfortable... it was just perfect.
Alex’s AirBnB was such a great place to stay that I didn’t want to leave. Although I didn’t see her once while I was there, she checked in with me my second day to make sure I was settled and had everything I needed, and managed to make sure I felt welcomed and well cared for. I honestly can’t wait to come back to Portland, and when I do, this will be the first place I look up when it comes to finding lodging.
Do it... you will not regret it!