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The Magic House, Heart Of Portland
Portland, OR

Beoordelingen

9,4

Uitzonderlijk

Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 22 van 31 beoordelingen" "
Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 7 van 31 beoordelingen" "
Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 2 van 31 beoordelingen" "
Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 0 van 31 beoordelingen" "
Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 0 van 31 beoordelingen" "

9,2/10

Netheid

Beoordelingen

10/10 – Uitstekend

Lily G.

Positief: Netheid
Quick friends trip
We loved the house itself, the location was PERFECT for taking walks to get coffee in the morning and doing some shopping or even nightlife. The property owner was incredibly responsive and helpful. Would highly recommend this house!
3 nachten verbleven in april 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Theresa S.

Positief: Netheid
Unique & Quirky Lodgings
The walkable neighborhood was beautiful. We stayed in late April and everything was in bloom in the neighborhood gardens. Restaurants and vintage stores abound. Grocery store in walking distance. Pulling out of the driveway was tricky due to the traffic but we had one of us guide us out each time. This place is old and interesting, creaky stairs and old hardwood floors. I felt it was very clean but just remember, it's old! My husband and I wanted to stay in the Magic Attic but decided the steep stairs were too much for us so our daughter stayed up there. We did our best to abide by the "shoes off in the house" policy. I never go barefoot at home because it hurts my feet and these floors are old and beat up so I'm not sure why the policy. The beds were comfortable but the living room couch and chairs are NOT. It seems the backs are too low. The dining room chairs are hard wooden chairs so basically there's no place comfortable to sit when you are at home but we were gone all day long so we managed. The tub/shower combo on the second floor is what I used and I would strongly suggest bringing a couple of clothespins to hold the curtain closed because cold air blowing in on you in the shower is very unpleasant! Seattle's Best coffee is provided in the kitchen and two of the rooms. The filtered water in the kitchen tastes really good. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash is provided. If you need distilled water for your CPAP machines, look in the closet by the second floor bathroom.
4 nachten verbleven in april 2024

8/10 – Goed

Kenneth M.

Positief: Netheid
Unique place but noisy
The art and unique decor makes the stay interesting. Two of the bathrooms are nicely updated. One bed is in the living area. The road noise was problematic. Unlike the property description which states the house is off of a busy street - the house is directly ON a busy street. The noise was accentuated by a pothole immediately in front of the house which created accentuated noises from trucks and buses. Ear plugs were worn by some while others changed room.
1 nacht verbleven in maart 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Kristen R., Lexington

Positief: Netheid
Unique house
We enjoyed staying at and exploring this unique house.
1 nacht verbleven in februari 2024

8/10 – Goed

Mike G., Yakima, WA USA

Positief: Netheid
Fun Funky Artsy Old House
Six adults in Portland for a cheer competition weekend. The house worked out well for us. Good location relative to the convention center. Plenty of room for all of us including a few more for dinner. Kitchen worked well for us. It was a blizzard weekend but the old house stayed warm. The TV is newer and smart. Everyone was happy with the house and our weekend together.
2 nachten verbleven in januari 2024

6/10 – Redelijk

Kristin N.

Negatief: Netheid
Magic Window Covering (please!)
The Hawthorne District is a wonderful place to base your Portland visit. And the Magic House aligns with "Keep Portland Weird". Neat art and the right amount of funkiness. The bedrooms were appointed with vintage furniture and maybe vintage mattresses. The beds were soft (and some were a bit uneven) with the loft room being the exception. It was modern and clean in design and had a firmer bed. We were travelling with two elders and the stairs were tricky for them as the house, like others of its age, have steep steps. I very much wish that the dishes and inside of the microwave were clean. I wish that there wasn't a mildew stained shower curtain in second floor bathroom. And I really wish that there was a window covering in that same bathroom since I stepped out of the shower only to realize a neighbor was looking right at me (ewww). Owner was communicative and helpful in advance of our visit. We got a clear set of expectations and rules (including no shoes allowed inside and parking directions) before we arrived. We had some communication challenges (perhaps due to a new phone) during our stay - which was fine - and after our stay when he helped to facilitate a return of an item left behind. Unfortunately, he was both slow to respond to me and to his support team (giving them my address) making the cost to return the item prohibitive within the desired timeline and it had detrimental impact on us. I am grateful for the extra effort it took, though.
5 nachten verbleven in december 2023

10/10 – Uitstekend

Rebekah O.

Positief: Netheid
Would def stay at Magic House again
The house was old & lovely, full of character & charm. Location was great for taking walks & located < 10 min from something fun in every direction. I loved that there were multiple coffee makers in almost every room! The driveway was a bit tricky to back out of at times but we managed without incident. We would definitely stay again, but we may ask for an additional fan if it’s another super hot summer 😊 The artwork is unique & beautiful. And the guys played the guitar & piano thanks to the host making both available. Although there are many terrific restaurants nearby, we cooked several meals at home & used the grill outside one night. Everything was wonderful!
5 nachten verbleven in augustus 2023

8/10 – Goed

Eric F.

Positief: Netheid
Portland Magic House but not magic location
Love the space for a large family or group of friends. Great energy inn the home, although obviously it can be (often is?) rented out for four separate parties (master bedroom, third floor, rest of home, Magic Barn). The location near the Hawthorne neighborhood in SE Portland is convenient, but...it's right on Cesar Chavez Blvd., so it is almost always noisy and a real thrill to pull off and onto the busy street. If it was a block away or so, it would be perfect! But still worth staying at.
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2023
Reactie van VrboOwner op 26 sep 2023
Hi Eric, Yes, as stated in our property description, this is a central urban location on a fairly busy street. It has been fine for people who are accustomed to that, and people who are not accustomed to urban traffic may wish a quieter, less central location. The downside of successful vacation rental homes in quiet residential neighborhoods is that they can be a nuisance to the neighbors. Our neighbors do not notice our guests coming and going, so our guests can feel 100% welcome! I advise all our guests to wait for the light to change when backing out of the driveway. I hope that addresses anyone's concerns, and we hope to host you!

10/10 – Uitstekend

Brenda S.

Positief: Netheid
May 18-22
Loved the house and the location - loved the funky vibe. The attic was very hot when we arrived on May 18 (over 85 degrees). It was my understanding from the listing that each bedroom had a window air conditioning unit. We would have liked wash clothes to wash our faces and to use in the shower.
4 nachten verbleven in mei 2023
Reactie van VrboOwner op 13 sep 2023
Thank you for your feedback Brenda! Each room has window unit AC in the summer. We had an early heat wave in mid May, and we had not yet installed the AC units for the summer season. It usually doesn't get that hot until July! I'll ask the cleaning team why there were no wash cloths. You may recall that Hobie lives onsite in his own apartment, please text him if you need something.

10/10 – Uitstekend

Mo M.

Positief: Netheid
We loved this home
The Magic House was the perfect spot for my sister, her two teenage daughters and me. We each had our own spacious, comfortable rooms. The location is ideal— near lots of great restaurants and shops and only a short drive to downtown Portland. The house is as described. We found it to be gloriously funky and whimsical. The sculptures in and around the property are amazing. Check-in and check-out was super easy. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Todji!
3 nachten verbleven in maart 2023
Reactie van VrboOwner op 13 sep 2023
Mo and family were great guests and we would be happy to host them again! Recommended!

8/10 – Goed

Nicky L.

Positief: Netheid
Spacious, comfortable home.
The location is great in many ways. The only drawback is the heavy traffic on 39th Ave., but it was much less noticeable than we had feared. Parking on the side street Harrison was no problem.
4 nachten verbleven in december 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Betty Jean R.

Positief: Netheid
Large home.
Very clean and comfortable large home. Quiet with coffee service in most bedrooms. Nice bathrooms and towels. Comfortable living room. Would stay again.
5 nachten verbleven in december 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Laurie M.

Positief: Netheid
Thanksgiving week with family
Perfect location for dining and shopping in Division and Hawthorne. House very comfortable and well equipped. The street is very busy but was fine overall. Lots of sleeping options but I was chilly at night until i took blankets from another bed. Fun experience!!
6 nachten verbleven in november 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Denise K.

Positief: Netheid
Thanks!
Thank you for a wonderful stay!
3 nachten verbleven in augustus 2021

10/10 – Uitstekend

Lisa L., Lewisburg, PA

Positief: Netheid
Great property, incredible art work
The Magic House was in a great location for us. Grocery stores within walking distance as well as restaurants. The house was clean and had supplies needed to feel at home. Onsite host was quick to answer our questions and readily available. Would rent this house again!!!
4 nachten verbleven in juli 2021

10/10 – Uitstekend

Heather M., Seattle

Positief: Netheid
Family Time
Such a great location and excellent host! We had a wonderful two days relaxing and enjoying walks in the neighborhood. Todji has created a special place for you and yours!
2 nachten verbleven in oktober 2020

8/10 – Goed

terri b.

Positief: Netheid
Nice property but on a busy street
This home worked well for us. Only down side was the busy street out front. Other than that.....all good.
3 nachten verbleven in maart 2019

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jocelyn Hill P.

Positief: Netheid
Enjoyable stay
Todji and Gisele were very friendly and accommodating. Their place is beautiful and interesting. Only 4 stars for communication because we were hoping to do some laundry on our last day, but everything else worked out very well! Thanks for a great time!
6 nachten verbleven in september 2019

10/10 – Uitstekend

William B., Tonawanda, NY

Positief: Netheid
Beautiful artistic home!
Ideal location in SE Hawthorne with easy access to shops, restaurants, parks, and beautiful homes and gardens. Artwork throughout the property provided a magical and eclectic ambiance. Front porch and rear patio added to the relaxing atmosphere of the home.
5 nachten verbleven in juli 2019

8/10 – Goed

Judith L.

Positief: Netheid
Whimsical and engaging
We enjoyed our stay in the company of engaging art work and living, breathing houseplants. The house is well-equipped and comfortable. Mexican cantina a few blocks away provided an excellent lunch.
4 nachten verbleven in juli 2019

10/10 – Uitstekend

derek l.

Positief: Netheid
Great location, friendly owners, loved the history of the house!
It was a pleasure staying here! The location was great and the feel of the house felt like Portland’s history! Will stay again!
3 nachten verbleven in juni 2019

6/10 – Redelijk

Tracey P., Virginia Beach, Virginia

Negatief: Netheid
Nice house but ants, ants, ants!
The property is in a great location, near Division street area. Easy walk or uber to great eateries and breweries. The house is eclectic and filled with the owners awesome art. The beds are comfortable. No one was bothered by the busy street out front. The house is older as describes with creeky floors which adds to the experience of staying in an older property. The house was clean (except for our issue mentioned below). I loved all the plants. Todji is a pleasure to speak to and deal with. We had limited interaction with Hobie who lives in a basement apartment. The one BIG issue we had was ants. After you pay all your installments, you are sent a 5 page document of do's/don'ts and things to do. The document states that the kitchen has "a small amount of ants from time to time" and that the owners "elect not to use ant poison because it goes against their practice of the sanctity of all life." Had I received this information prior to the reservation, I likely would not have rented this property. While I believe in the sanctity of life, I also believe in having food not covered by ants. We arrived early evening on our day of arrival and set out our groceries which included baked goods and fresh fruits. By the next morning, the baked goods and fruit were COVERED in HUNDREDS of ants. They were set on a table next to the refrigerator, away from the sink or windows. We tossed what we had to, put all other food of any kind into the refrigerator. We dealt with ants the remainder of our three night, four day stay. Todji was VERY apologetic, covered the expense of our lost food and set out ant traps. He was VERY responsive to our situation. I am putting this into our review, because I believe that it needs to be disclosed. In my opinion, there is no way that the ant problem is an isolated issue with an ant here or there. Again, this was hundreds of ants all over our food. I spent my final vacation days cleaning up ants! I honestly hated that we had this issue b/c Todji is a pleasure and the property worked quite well for us except for the ants.
3 nachten verbleven in juni 2019
Reactie van VrboOwner op 13 sep 2023
Hi Tracey, Apologies again. I thought the refund that I gave you would make you feel better about this. Like I told you, we have never had issues with ants with any of our guests except you. Please see all our reviews, none of them have had any issues. Thanks again for staying with us. With Love, Todji

10/10 – Uitstekend

Curt K.

Portland Weekend
Good location and the house fit our needs for number of beds and comfort. Great communication with the owner.
3 nachten verbleven in mei 2019

10/10 – Uitstekend

taylor v.

Great Spot
Fun place to stay and great areas to explore!
4 nachten verbleven in maart 2019

10/10 – Uitstekend

Christie H.

Highly Recommend!
Our family stayed at the Magic House and absolutely loved it! The house was inviting, full of character, and had everything we needed for an awesome stay. It was walkable to so many neat things that we wanted to do for our first trip to Portland. In addition, the hosts of the Magic House are just LOVELY to work with! It was the absolute best experience for us. They stayed in contact enough to insure that our stay was everything we needed it to be, without being "too much of a good thing" on contact. You all know what I mean - no marketing ploys! We just found them to be warm, caring and truly interested in our experience being wonderful. Finally, the art that is displayed in the Magic House is just gorgeous! We loved seeing the pieces. Tadji and Gisele are truly lovely people. Hobie made sure we had everything we needed while we were there and was so nice to us. I would absolutely recommend The Magic House if you are planning to go to Portland.
3 nachten verbleven in december 2018

10/10 – Uitstekend

STACY G.

Quirky and Comfortable!
Our family stayed here over thanksgiving and had a great time. The location was perfect, you can walk to 2 different grocery stores, a few restaurants and bars. We did notice a tiny bit of traffic noise in the living room but honestly, you're in a city... it happens! It wasn't enough to distract us while hanging out inside or watching a movie. Definitely shouldn't be a reason not to stay here. It's a very comfortable home with art sculptures throughout the house. There is enough seating for people to hang out in the living room or gather in the dining room. Would recommend for people to stay if you're coming into town!
4 nachten verbleven in november 2018

10/10 – Uitstekend

Bonnie C.

It’s in the center of everything in Portland - restaurants, historic buildings, and other tourist at
The house is full of atmosphere. It’s a great place for friends and/or family to get together to talk and dine.
6 nachten verbleven in oktober 2018

10/10 – Uitstekend

sharon s.

Fun and whimsical
We enjoyed having a home a way from home. Eye candy thru-out the property; filled with all the art and sculptures.
1 nacht verbleven in oktober 2018

10/10 – Uitstekend

Mark T.

The Magic House is truly that.
My family, in Portland for my daughter's wedding party, really enjoyed our stay at The Magic House. The house is very comfortable, the bedrooms are great and very comfortable, and all the amenities were appreciated. But the art! Oh my, truly spectacular and very interesting. We had a lot of fun there. Plus, it's close to a lot of shopping and restaurants. Mark Twitchell
5 nachten verbleven in oktober 2018

10/10 – Uitstekend

Kevin P.

Charming, Fun House
The Magic House was fantastic. Plenty of rooms for us in a great location. Todji was communicative and made sure our stay was going well. Really enjoyed looking at all the art in the home and appreciated all the plants as well.
2 nachten verbleven in juli 2018