Inner Southeast Portland Comfy & Eclectic Craftsman Home

Stuart is the host with the most, from providing refreshments to welcome us to clear instructions on how to use appliances, etc. He was quick to respond to questions.He even left a cauldron of Halloween candy for us to pass out to trick-or-treaters.

The home is a well a preserved Craftsman style house. The books, magazines, art and objects within reflect the interests of a Renaissance man encompassing in a wide range of intellectual, artistic and physical pursuits that provided an entertaining interior venue. Stewart's recommendations regarding restaurants were spot on. overall, our stay was very pleasant.

The property was wonderful. We enjoyed talking with the owner. Lots of really cool collections in the house and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there

Stuart is a perfect host! What an interesting, beautiful, comfortable home. We really enjoyed our stay

Wonderful, well stocked & welcoming home--rich in history and information--in a great neighborhood. Close walk to great spots--Division, Hawthorne, Clinton districts. Perfect for our extended family visit to our son who lives a few blocks away. Stuart was very responsive & informative--very easy/uncomplicated process. Would definitely stay again!

The John Barleycorn House is gorgeous, and well stocked. Fab music collection and great info about local restaurants.

We had a lovely stay and the walkability to Hawthorne and Division was great. So many restaurants and shops to keep busy for a casual weekend.

A big thank you to Stuart - he was an excellent and very helpful host. The house was well stocked with everything we could possibly need, and really well located. I hope we will have the chance to stay there again in the future!

This place is amazing. I wish we had more than just two nights there. Stuart obviously loves , beer, bourbon and whiskey, his heritage, food, books, and music. This home is jammed packed with information and love. I could spend months there and still only scratch the surface! The nicest touch was the simple act of providing us with everything we could need, even the makings of a fun breakfast complete with a citrus press that we used to make our own delicious hand-pressed orange juice! Great house, great neighborhood! We’ll be back again!

Wonderful appointed home! Stayed with my daughter, and two granddaughters. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Plenty of parking, and the sauna was a plus!

Plenty of room for the family, lots of small amenities that will make it a return destination for us whenever staying in Portland.

Quite comfortable, lots of character, very well stocked, with lots of spaces to spread out and come together. Cozy neighborhood and great food a short walk away. Thanks, Stuart, for sharing!

The John Barleycorn home feels like HOME!! Stuart was an amazing host and made you feel so welcomed in his home. He was available for questions/requests and gave many great suggestions for shopping, restaurants, and other things to do. The art in the home was perfectly curated to the space. It was a charming whimsical space to be for the five days we were there. Everything you can imagine you would need was thoughtfully planned, from the well stocked kitchen, to the extra medications and razors in the linen closets. The beds were SO comfortable, as well. The backyard was artsy, private, and quiet. The neighborhood was close to everything. It was an incredible stay! I cannot wait to come back to Stuart's place. He is a gem of a human!

The owner takes their job as host very seriously, which is not a bad thing! The beds were comfortable, there was plenty of towels, stocked medicine cabinet with necessities, coffee/ tea bar, lots of instructions for how to make ourselves comfortable and make our way around the home and neighborhood. Location is great, only a couple blocks walking distance from lots of shops and food spots. For someone who likes minimalistic atmospheres, however- this place is not for you. The home is filled with eclectic odds and ends, making it quite busy. There are only 2 true bedrooms with big enough beds for an adult. There is a kids room with a kids mattress and trundle bed, and another small room with a twin mattress. I wish we had known the layout before booking as some of our party opted for a hotel to find more comfort. Two of the three toilets are also hidden in a bedroom (one without a door) which made for an awkward stay. Otherwise we found what we were looking for in this spot- a place to sleep and gather between outings.