Walkable Sellwood 2BR Apartment

Portland, Oregon
$251 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

This modern 2BD ground floor apartment is tucked away below a classic Victorian. It's a garden sanctuary full of natural light and no stairs required. The apartment was built 2016, blending Victorian charm with modern flow and amenities. Our house has a walk score of 93! Located just three miles south of downtown Portland, the Sellwood Moreland neighborhood is home to coffee shops, restaurants, unique local shops, grocery, Oaks Bottom wildlife refuge, indoor roller rink and city parks with playgrounds. So much to LOVE about Sellwood!



The Sellwood neighborhood of Portland has a friendly village feel with city amenities. It is home to many local coffee and tea shops, restaurants and food carts, unique shops, grocery market, Oaks Bottom wildlife refuge, river beach, Oaks Amusement Park and indoor roller rink and 3 city parks with playgrounds.



The apartment: It's an ~800 sq ft apartment and it comes with a good story. We lifted the original house to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) underneath and scooted the whole house over 5 ft so that the ADU would have its own patio with outdoor seating. It was a quite a spectacle! The result is a 2 bedroom apartment with a spacious living space and a full size kitchen. This well-designed layout optimizes function and beauty. It is furnished to be charming and comfortable.

Bathroom: There are 2 half baths with a total of 1 toilet. The summary near the title of the listing shows 2 bathrooms, which is misleading. We LOVE our bathroom combo, but we do not call it 2 bathrooms. Here's how we describe it. Our bathroom combo includes two separate rooms: (1) one half bath with a toilet and mini vanity and (2) another half bath with a shower with full vanity sink. Even though there is only one toilet, it is so helpful that it is in a separate room from the shower and vanity. It provides extra privacy and convenience and minimizes wait times. We love this feature!

The kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen. Dishwasher, full size oven and is fully-appointed with cookware, utensils, food processor, baking sheets, etc. We provide a drip coffee maker, a French press, a pour-over and a grinder. We provide coffee beans for your first cup, in case you arrive late at night. (We don't want you to have to leave the house before your first coffee.) We provide a few basic seasonings. If you have a favorite, let us know before your arrival, we're happy to add a spice!

Workspace: Digital nomads welcome! We have fast Wi-Fi. It ranges from 250-450 Mbps, which allows 4k streaming and video calls on multiple devices. Most people are drawn to set up at the dining table or the kitchen peninsula, but both bedrooms also have minimalist desks/workstations for more private work sessions.

TV: There is a ROKU tv with Netflix provided. You can log into other services with your accounts if you choose.

Bedrooms: Both bedrooms have super comfortable queen beds to contribute to a great night's sleep. Both bedrooms have closets. We supply linens and towels, of course.

We provide a floor mat suitable for a child. Since the floor is concrete, adults don't tend to be comfortable on a mat.

Traveling with little ones We've got you covered! A high chair and pack-n-play (with fitted sheet included) are provided for your convenience — no need to lug your own gear.

There is a full-size washer and dryer - we provide unscented detergent. Locally made lightly scented soaps and unscented shampoo/conditioner.

Follow the garden path to the left of our front stairs. It will lead to your patio and entrance. No stairs during this stay! We have a keyless lock, for which I will send you a private code for your stay - no keys to manage during your visit!

Guests have a private entrance and a patio for your sole enjoyment. We live in the upper house but because of the location of the private guest entrance and patio, we rarely cross paths with our guests. We enjoy the rare occasions when we do though! Maybe we'll be working in the yard when you walk by!

Lastly, a little more about Sellwood...

Need coffee There are many local coffee shops within walking distance. Tea, instead The famous Portal Tea is 2 blocks away. There are also bubble tea, juice, ice cream and frozen yogurt shops.

Hungry Within easy walking distance, there are 2 cart pods with various cuisines represented, and MANY restaurants along SE 13th.

Eating in Our New Seasons Market is 4 blocks away. They have everything for cooking a full meal and also have hot nourishing prepared foods. And Grand Central Bakery has some of the best sandwiches around.

Shopping Sellwood is still famous for its antique shops. Now there are many other shops, including toys, clothing, gift, spice and rugged handmade backpacks. There's an inviting shop dedicated to board games (Cloud Cap Games) with lots of games available to play in their on site game room.

Nature is at your doorstep. We are minutes away from city parks, a wildlife refuge, and even a river beach.

Other things to note

The apartment is a ground level daylight basement, or as they say in Chicago: a garden apartment. We live in the upper house. We are a family of 4 with a dog. We invested heavily in soundproofing but it is an older home and we did not achieve complete sound isolation. You will hear the dog romping occasionally and humans moving through the living space, you will NOT hear conversations or even voices. We've been hosting this apartment since we built it in 2016 and the pattern is that most people love our place. Don't take my word, read our reviews. Many have even described it as quiet, but at least one guest made it clear that she was really annoyed by the sounds of our life. I strive to provide accurate information so that if you are someone who is seeking silence or is sound sensitive, you can recognize the mismatch in advance. You deserve to be delighted with your stay in Portland!!!

We have an Accessory Short Term Rental permit which is required by the City of Portland: 17-265887-000-00-HO.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Energy-saving Switches Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Jane F.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2026

    Stayed Jan 7, 2026

    This VRBO apartment is so comfortable and well designed that we hope to stay again on our next visit. It is wonderfully located and charming.

  • Ana L.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Clean, Kitchen excellently planned and equipped , host was clear warm and responsive. Family friendly

  • Tony T.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Host was great, apartment was great conveniently located very close to family and town. Would highly recommend.

  • Justin B.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2025

    Stayed Nov 20, 2025

    This is an amazing rental and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great Portland experience. The rental is incredibly clean and has many great thought out details for your stay. The host is very nice and accommodating. The location is great with many shops and restaurants in walkable distance. I appreciate the hosts commitment to a welcoming, clean, and non-toxic space. No gross toxic air fresheners is great! Thanks so much for a great experience.

  • Leah Z.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Very attractive and comfortable property, we enjoyed our stay while visiting our daughter Lewis and Clark. The location can’t be beat for coffee, food, and shopping. We’d like to stay agin when we come back!

  • Neil F.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    The apartment was beautiful, clean, and slightly whimsical. And Lorie is a great host. It had everything we needed and is in a terrific location, within walking distance to good bakeries, cafes, restaurants, shopping, and the river. If we ever need a place to stay in Portland, we will definitely try here first.

  • Heather H.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    This was - from start to finish - a lovely experience! Lorie is responsive and friendly, and the property is clean, tastefully and creatively decorated, and thoughtfully outfitted.We especially appreciate how close the house is to Sellwood-Moreland’s restaurants and shops. Given the opportunity, we’d gladly rebook!

  • Jonathan R.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    The property had a perfect amount of room. Its location was good for access to the local area and, if needed, the commute to downtown Portland was fairly quick and easy.

  • Peter S.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    As perfect as it could be.

  • Molly A.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Lovely stay in this ideal located property. It was clean and everything that was advertised. My family loved being in Sellwood and walking around the neighborhood with cute and delicious restaurants nearby. Also, the property was cool since we were there on some very hot days. Everything was where you would expect it to be if this was your own home….it was comfortable and private.The check in process was easy and thoughtful. Thank you, Lorie, for making our experience wonderful.

  • Simon M.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Wonderful apartment in a very walkable area with a helpful hostess. We would happily stay again.

  • Elissa W.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    We had a great stay here! The apartment was well appointed, everything was as shown and described. Lorie was extremely responsive before and during our stay when we had questions. Loved the area! Very walkable, a fun natural area for the kids to play and several restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Merrill W.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    Perfect stay! Lorie was very communicative and has done a fabulous job of ensuring that guests are comfortable and have all they need. The apartment is charming with lots of nice touches. We enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor spaces as well as the lovely, lively neighborhood. Highly recommend and would stay here again ! Thank you!

  • Nydia b.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Lovely place and neighborhood

  • Martina S.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 11, 2025

    Lorie's place is my absolute favorite place to stay in Portland! The apartment is very comfortable, clean and conveniently located. Love the Sellwood neighborhood and its great cafés, restaurants, antique and vintage shops, and the park -- all within walking distance. Favorite places to eat include Nama Ramen (amazing poke bowls!) and Zenbu Lounge (sushi). My family and I have stayed here multiple times and look forward to future visits!

  • Gary M.

    Submitted May 24, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    Very livable and well laid out accommodation with great walkable location in Sellwood.

  • Nora B.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    Really couldn't have been nicer. The beds are comfy, the kitchen is well stocked, the living room is comfy, there's a nice place to sit outside, and Sellwood is a great neighborhood to explore. The owners are considerate and helpful. Stay here!

  • David M.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Good location for our family of four to explore Portland and surrounding area.We spent our time visiting the surrounding area from the Columbia Gorge to Cannon Beach, but really enjoyed the stay and would spend more time around the Sellwood area.

  • Zoe A.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Another annual Portland adventure and we were lucky enough to stay in Lorie’s rental again. We love Sellwood and this rental is the perfect place to enjoy our favorite Portland neighborhood. Sellwood has all you need in walking distance. There’s always tons of close street parking. And the unit itself has everything you need and then some. It feels cozy and comfortable and you’ll love coming back to it after fun at the Oregon Zoo or Powell’s! We are already looking forward to going back again next year!!!

  • Anna L.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 6, 2025

    Our trip was short but we were able to explore waterfalls and hiking and the adorable community around our VRBO. Great atmosphere and delicious coffee! A great place to relax and make memories with friends.

  • Gary M.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    Very nicely laid out apartment in a good location.

  • Beverly A.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2024

    Stayed Nov 13, 2024

    Very comfortable beds and well-appointed kitchen. Property manager very helpful. TV a bit limited, brought our own roku stick

  • Erin M.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2024

    Stayed Nov 4, 2024

    Great location, easy walk to restaurants. The apartment was a good size for our family of 4 and beds were super comfy. Lorie was wonderful- very responsive and helpful! We loved Portland and the surrounding areas. We can’t wait to come back!

  • Martina S.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    This is my favorite place to stay in Portland. Lorie is a wonderful host! The house is very comfortable and clean and the location is perfect. Such a lovely neighborhood. I'd love to stay here again on my next visit.

  • Laura S.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    We loved our stay. Everything was very clean and comfy. Super easy check-in and very simple check out. Lori was very welcoming and accommodating when we need to add a person to our group and quick to respond when we asked a question. The booking was for an apartment in a house but we had our own entrance and it felt very private. Great neighborhood within walking distance to bakeries and restaurants and a quick drive to Downtown. Thanks for a great stay!

  • Dianne B.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    Nicely appointed and comfortable unit. Near great food, grocers, and neighborhood bars and restaurants.

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