Summary:
#StayinMyDistrict Historic Kenton! Private Guest House in popular Kenton neighborhood. Conveniently located to I-5, PDX & blocks to public transit (MAX), you can go anywhere in Portland without a car! Close to Adidas, University of Portland and bordering the Arbor Lodge neighborhood. Walk to local restaurants & shopping, Tastefully updated with comfortable furnishings, 1 bed/1 bath, Washer/Dryer, Kitchen, FREE Parking and private patio! Stay, Relax, Enjoy!
The Space:
#StayinMyDistrict Historic Kenton! Private Guest House in the Kenton neighborhood located in North Portland. Conveniently located to I-5 & b Portland Airport. Blocks to the MAX Light Rail- makes getting around Portland Metro easy without a car! Walk to local restaurants & shops, including Posies, Swift & Union, Cultured Cave Man.
Rest easy in this comfortable Guest House with a separate entrance and private patio with outdoor seating.
Bedroom features comfortable King bed with quality linens and pillows, and closet space and storage for guests personal items.
Updated bathroom is clean with a tile shower, vanity with cabinet space and stocked with Essentials, paper products and high quality linens, for guest convenience. There is a compact stacking Washer/Dryer for guest use. Hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are available at the property.
Enjoy eating in and preparing meals in the kitchen. Kitchen is efficient and includes all of the basics for preparing meals including cookware, dishes, utensils, coffee pot & microwave. There is a small table with seating for up to 4 that can also double as a workspace.
Snuggle up with a book or watch a movie in the living area. Features comfortable couch and large flat screen TV to enjoy a night in! Smart TV with access to Amazon, Netflix and online entertainment. And of course WIFI is also included! Couch also folds out to a full size bed to accommodate additional guests.
Enjoy a glass of wine or your morning coffee on the patio in the private, fenced yard. There is comfortable seating for two.
Pack N Play available.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire home including the private fenced patio. There is a full time tenant in the main house but there are no shared spaces. The driveway is OFF limits as it is provided for the full time tenants!
The Neighborhood:
Portland’s Kenton neighborhood is a dream for early risers, who can choose from a wide selection of delicious breakfast and coffee options. Both results of the revitalization efforts, coffeehouses Presso and Prince each offer a distinct ambiance and an elevated menu of beverages and snacks. There’s no wrong choice here, but Presso’s slightly larger menu and decadent coffee creations (hello, charcoal lavender latte!) are the perfect way to treat yourself. For a quick bite, choose from their selection of specialty toasts or pastry items. More substantial brunch and breakfast options can be found just next door at the brand new establishment, Derby’s.
Walking around Kenton can transport you to another place and time entirely, as the collection of businesses along historic Denver Avenue creates a feeling of small-town living. We encourage you to embrace this narrative and explore the main strip as a tourist. Like many small towns, there are plenty of gems to be found. Among them are the iconic Paul Bunyan Statue, homewares store Mantel, the fashionable Give & Take Resale consignment shop, Speck’s Records & Tapes, Salvage Works reclaimed wood shop, and the curated Kenton Antiques & Collectibles. You can even stop by the Kenton Library to enjoy one of their community-minded events or peruse their inclusive book selection.
Included in Kenton’s main stretch is local staple, Posies Bakery. This coffee and lunch spot is great representation of the neighborhood and its deeply engrained sense of community. Stop in for a snack and join a community of freelancers and local families in enjoying the brightly-lit space.
After you’ve combed through the local businesses scene, it’s time to explore the natural elements that make Kenton’s location so appealing. If travelling by foot, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood’s pride, Kenton Park. Spanning 11.91 acres, Kenton Park is lush with old growth greenery and family-based activities. You can even enjoy the scenery over a cold beverage, as nearby Parkside offers up snacks and drinks with an obstructed view of the park.
For those who prefer their nature wild and untamed, the 10-minute drive to Smith & Bybee Wetlands Natural Area will uncover an oasis. With over 2,000 acres of wilderness, you can explore these wetlands by foot, bike, or kayak. As one of the largest urban freshwater wetlands in nation, Smith & Bybee serves as a habitat for beaver, bald eagles and western painted turtles.
After an evening of exploration, allow yourself to wind down in the modern industrial atmosphere of Swift & Union, owned by Tabor Tavern proprietor Ken “Zig” Naffziger. Swift & Union’s menu executes a range of dishes equally exciting to both meat eaters and their vegetarian counterparts.
In the style of a small town, many of central Kenton’s establishment close around 10. However, Kenton still has a lot to offer night owls. In addition to a selection of dive bars that include the allegedly haunted Kenton Station, Kenton Club and Tavern on Denver, you can also find a robust bill of events at the Portland International Raceway.
Unlike many other neighborhoods in Portland, Kenton seems slower transition to demands of the growing city and it remains, at heart, an intimate community
Getting Around:
The property has a Walk Score of 79 out of 100. Kenton is also considered a “Biker’s Paradise”. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot. Conveniently located in the popular Kenton, North Portland neighborhood. Blocks to Fred Meyer, local restaurants & amenities, Kenton Park, and the MAX light rail station. (0.2 miles to MAX Yellow Line) Easy access to I-5 and the Airport. Closest MAX station is MAX Station on North Lombard. Once you get to the MAX station you can easily access the entire City of Portland. Minutes to downtown, Portland waterfront and Washington Park.
Nearby parks include Farragut City Park, Kenton Park and Peninsula Park. Property is also convenient to University of Portland Campus and the Adidas Campus.
Other Things to Note:
Portland City Code requires that we keep a log with the Name, Address and Vehicle Information for ALL guests. This will be required before check in. If you are renting a vehicle, we will need the License Plate number or we will need to note alternate transportation (ie; air, train, bike) Please provide this information with your confirmed booking.
~We require full names and addresses of ALL adult guests as well as a government issued ID Verified through Airbnb
~ If you will be bringing a vehicle, we need the make, model, and license number
~ You must be over the age of 25 to rent any of our properties.
~You may be required to provide a photo of your Drivers License or Government ID directly to the host. This is for the safety and security of both guests & property Owners, and will be requested at the discretion of Stay in My DIstrict.
~ No additional guests and visitors/guests that are not registered on the reservation booking are allowed to be on the property after 10pm.
~ Smoking anywhere on the property will result in forfeiture of your entire deposit plus can result in additional fees up to $500 for smoke removal.
~ Housekeeping is required and provided every 14 days for an additional charge on all stays over 14 nights.
~ Pack N Play available at the property.
~ This is a private space attached to the main house with a separate private entrance and NO shared spaces
~This property does NOT accept pets of any kind
Interaction with Guests:
We are local. I can be reached by phone, email and messenger. I live in the neighborhood so I can be available in person if needed.
