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All paintings are for sale and available to take home with you.
Shopping bag and umbrella on hooks for walking to New Seasons to grab groceries.
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Stairs down to basement level are concrete and steep but have a good handrail and anti-slip tread.
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Stain glass windows of church next door sometimes light up at night ✨
If driving you can park on the street out front or in the driveway. House has two exterior doors both with a keypad for keyless entry, white side door off driveway and front yellow door.
This is an entire home with a duplex set up ~ perfect for couples traveling together or family/friends that prefer some extra privacy.
Private entrance with keypad at yellow door
Killingsworth Max Train Station - 4 block/ 5-10 min walk
Our best local natural food store - 10 minute walk
Rose garden with fountain and park, great destination for a walk, bike ride or picnic.
Bike rental - 4 blocks away
Electric scooters to rent all around Portland & usually available within a block radius of the house
Coffee shop “The Stacks” just a block away.
Spitz & Old Gold - good food and booze - only 2 blocks away
Alberta Arts district - eclectic area w murals, shops, bars and food scene. Last Thurs street fair in summer.
Mississippi Ave Food Cart Pod - endless delicious food options, cool street w shops to explore
Brew cycle pub tour
Famous bookstore that takes up a whole block.  Explore the Pearl district and Nob Hill / NW 23rd nearby.
Moda center is only 3 miles, short train or bike ride away
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry
Japanese Garden
Chinese Garden & Teahouse
Mt Hood National Forest
Multnomah Falls
St John’s Bridge
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Portland Saturday Market - every Sat & Sun at downtown/waterfront March-Dec
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Urban Fern Bungalow ~ steps to shops/MAX/food! - Portland

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  1. United States
  2. /
  3. Oregon
  4. /
  5. Portland
5 guests
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Vacation Home•Entire place

Registration ID: 19-110162-000-00-HO

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About this place

Entire bungalow home with a duplex set up ~ perfect for two couples or family wanting two separate spaces that join together.

Welcome to the Urban Fern Bungalow! This light-filled 1920's bungalow was completely remodeled, combining vintage Portland charm with modern comfort and amenities. Perfect location in a close-in Portland neighborhood with great access to the city. On a major bike street just blocks from the MAX train, shops, restaurants, food carts grocery & more. Walk/bike/train to everything you need! Easy to get around w/out a car but also plenty of free street parking & off street parking in the driveway.

The space
*PLEASE read all my house rules and details below to make sure you have a successful stay ;-)

This is an entire house, it has a duplex set up - each level has one bedroom with queen bed, one full bathroom, kitchen, living room with sofa bed and private entrance. The two levels are connected by a door (can be locked or left open) off main level kitchen that leads to laundry room and down basement stairs.

Both units are also available to rent separately. View my separate listings to see many reviews :-)

Together this home is fantastic for couples traveling together or family/friends that prefer more separate spaces or extra privacy.

The main level has a private and peaceful back deck to enjoy morning coffee or a drink in the evening. There is an arm chair, loveseat rocker, umbrella and small table with chairs.

LAUNDRY
Laundry room has a stacked washer/dryer with laundry soap provided.

PARKING
Plenty of free street parking out front, also you are welcome to use the driveway for off street parking.

PETS
We love traveling with our sweet pug Meatball so want to extend the same courtesy! 🐶
One well-behaved, fully potty trained & under 50 pounds dog allowed, will consider two small dogs. Strictly no cats or any other animals. $50 fee per stay. *Be sure to include your pet on your reservation. Doggie care package provided with bowls, blanket, towel & poo bags. Pick up after your pup, wipe dirty paws and keep on a leash when outside. Do not leave alone uncrated or for an extended time. Keep off furniture & bed, if yours insists cover with dog blanket for them to lay on. You are responsible for any excessive cleaning needed or damage caused by your pet.

EXTRA AMENITIES
After booking I will send you a link to my amenities shop which includes early check-in, late check-out, stocked pantry, fresh flowers & more.

Guest access
Entire house with two entrances, front garden and back deck.

Other things to note:
Kids
Not a good fit for young kids as there is no child proofing or kid gear/supplies and steps down to basement are concrete and steep.

Church Next Door
Having the old church next door is lovely. Most people enjoy hearing the soft music from the church if on the back deck Sunday morning or Wednesday evenings for jazz night. Sometimes the beautiful stained glass windows light up in the evening!

Bathtub
The bathroom on main floor has a claw foot tub/shower combination. Many guests love this old home feature but some may find it difficult to climb in/out of the tub to shower.

Basement Studio
Home has been remodeled but is old so although the layout is very functional & open please note that the queen bed is in a tight spot. It is possible to squeeze by bed to access closet but it is tight.

Access to basement apartment is down steep concrete stairs, there is a good handrail and anti-slip flooring but please don’t book if uncomfortable with steeper than normal stairs.

I sound-proofed the ceiling as much as possible but you still may hear some footsteps from main level.

There is a Tosot de-humidifier by the door that keeps the air fresh, it turns on automatically and has an automatic pump. It is quiet (peak sound level 52 decibels) but if too noisy you can turn off, I also have one near basement stairs.

Also if you are tall you may feel that the ceiling height is low (but is typical for basement height)

Registration details
19-110162-000-00-HO

What this place offers

41 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Balcony
Outdoor dining area
Laptop friendly workspace
Smart TV
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
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Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

No children allowed

No child proofing or gear provided. There are children's games and toys including a wooden train set.

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

Meet the Host

Brooke

Host

English
Member Since
September 2026

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Scenic views

Bamboo surrounds back deck for privacy and natural view.
Garden view

Location

CityPark

Getting around

Home is located in the Overlook neighborhood in North Portland. Centrally located between the popular destinations of Downtown PDX, Alberta Arts, Mississippi Ave, Williams Corridor, Dekum Triangle & St John's making it the perfect base camp for exploring Portland.

Max train station 8 minute walk and connects with downtown, zoo/forestry center, airport etc.

Williams Corridor - 1 mile
Dekum Triangle - 1 mile
I-5 Interstate - 3 blocks
University of Portland - 2.6 miles
Keller Auditorium - 5 miles
PDX Airport - 6 miles
St John's Bridge/Forest Park - 8 miles
Bus stop - 1 block

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
5 People
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties

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GroceryNew Seasons Grocery - 5 blocks, our best local natural grocery store, awesome salad & soup bar, quick healthy food & area to sit/eat/drinkFred Meyer (Freddies) - 1 mile - large box store, good organic sectionPlaid Pantry - 1 block - quick snacks, beer/wine/kombucha, ice cream, staplesVieng Lao Oriental Food Center - walking distance, good selection of stir fry veggiesGrocery Outlet - random gourmet items, great prices especially on wineCoffee ShopsPrince Coffee - newly opened, closest less than a block, fancy, also have wine & foodThe Stacks Coffeehouse - 1 block, stacks of books, zucchini muffins are so good!GrindHouse Coffee - 1 block - walk up, only outside seating, great coffee & bagelsFlavorspot - waffle food cart, waffles are wrapped up for easy grab and goRed e cafe roastersMadrona Hill - smoothies, paninis, lovely walk nearby along the bluffPosies - children play area, good selection of food and baked goodsWoodlawn Coffee & Pastry - food & sweets are AMAZING! Park next-door is lovelyBloodbuzz - next to food carts & fire pit, on Mississippi AveTake Out (only 3 blk walk)Papa Murphys - walk and grab a pizza to cook yourselfThai Ginger - fast, delicious, recommend the crab fried rice, pad thai & curryBurrito Azteca - fast, cheap & delicious Mexican foodSushi One - great for take out or dine in, neighborhood favoriteMilk Glass Market - healthy deli items to grab on the goAtlas Pizza - pizza by the slice, combo deal is a great value, delivery after 4pmRestaurantsThe Old Gold - 2 blocks, whiskey bar, local favorite, gets busy, nice patio & outdoor seating, good food, popcorn & beer battered fries are yum!Spitz - 2 blocks - Mediterranean, veg, gluten-free & vegan options - cool atmosphereMio Sushi - rolls and bento are great, good value, weekday lunch specialO CHA Thai KITCHEN PDX - new owner/food really good, big portions, lots of seatingMilk Glass Market - breakfast & brunch, cool atmosphere, nice patio, baked goods, cocktails, soft serve ice cream & quick deli meals for a picnic or to take hikingDouble Mountain Brewery - 3 blocks - just opened (new location) great beer & cider, gourmet pizza, nice ambiance, outdoor seating on sidewalk.Mio Sushi - 10 min walk, good rolls & bento, lunch special on weekdaysSaraveza - Good food & beer/cider (no cocktails) heated seating, order & pay thru convenient app. Walking distance.Haymaker - cool atmosphere, good food & drinks. Walking distance.Fire on the Mountain - delicious wings, beer and all things friedTin Shed Garden Cafe - Local fav breakfast spot, big covered patio, Alberta Arts.Boke Bowl - food is amazing, Brussel sprout salad is insane! Close to East bank esplanade/waterfront & OMSIEem Thai BBQ & Cocktails - nock your socks off delicious, recommend the adult slushy drinks, sweet & sour chicken, spicy cauliflower, bbq fried rice & brisket curry. One of my favorites, great atmosphere.Kayo’s Ramen Bar - delicious ramen, great gluten-free noodles & vegan optionsHenry Dumpling House - freshly made dumplings, delicious veggie platesPorQue No - Quirky & fun spot w fresh delicious Mexican healthy Mexican food & fancy juice cocktails. Very Portland, explore Mississippi Ave afterBollywood - delicious Indian food, cool atmosphere, walk around Alberta Arts afterMatador - killer happy hour, upscale Mexican food, romantic & funTiny Bubble Room - awesome patio (heated seating & cool private pods, amazing cocktails & cajun foodLovely’s Fifty Fifty -  gourmet pizza & ice-cream, fun street w shops to explore afterGravy - Famous breakfast spot, fun street w shops to explore afterPine State Biscuits - great breakfast spot, walk around Alberta Arts afterSalt and Straw - famous local ice cream, crazy flavors, always a line out the doorPubs & BarsThe Old Gold - 2 blocks - local favorite, gets busyHaymaker Bar - 6 blks - cool atmosphere, good food and drinksDouble Mountain Brewery - 3 blks - good beer & ciderProst - German Pub, recommend walking down Mississippi Ave afterSeraveza - big selection of bottled beer & cider, no cocktails, great heated outdoor seating. Walking distance.Noshpit Sandwich Bar - 2 blocks, arcade & barAdvice Booth - 2 blocksBarlow Tavern - 8 blks, dive bar, fried chicken - need I say more!McMenamins Chapel Pub - delicious beer & cider, great happy hour (all day Sunday) fish tacos, cajun tots & burgers are yum!Burrito Azteca - 1 block - delicious Mexican food, dive bar - shot/beer/burrito dealSwift - my favorite dive bar, young/local twist, mason jar cocktails, cheap foodThe Alibi - tiki/dive bar, karaokeVictoria Bar - Large covered patio, lots of vegan food optionsFood CartsArborlook Beer Garden - walking distance at Greely & Ainsworth behind bottle shop, great atmosphere, fire pit. Live music & sports games.Lombard Food Carts - Captured Porches Beer gardenArbor Beer Lodge & Carts - Close/near New Seasons, large indoor seating, eventsMississippi Ave Food Carts - corner of Skidmore & Mississippi, nice walk from houseAlberta Carts - 2 cart pods down popular NE Alberta St (Alberta Arts District)Hawthorne Asylum - Very popular food carts in SE, huge fire pit, very PortlandiaCathedral Park Food Carts - St. Johns, new/nice/heated seatingSaturday Market - weekends Mar-Dec, downtown waterfrontPortland Food HallMovie TheatersKennedy School - must see - movie theater, restaurant, bars, soaking pool in old renovated schoolSt Johns Cinema - pizza, beer etcBagdad - newer movies, McMenamins beer/cider/wineTransportationMAX Train - 4 blks - Search "Trimet Trip Planner" or maps appNikeTown Bike Rental - 4 blocksE-Scooter Rental - parked misc nearby on Denver near Killingsworth & The Stacks Coffee shopBus stop - 1 blockPDX Airport - 6 milesUber/Lyft - usually very quickEmergency RoomLegacy Emanuel Hospital - 2801 N GantenbeinUrgent CareProvidence Express Care 4340 N Interstate AveZoom Care - 3872 N Mississippi AveMisc.Yoga (both hot and regular) - Firelight Yoga - 5 blocksMassage - Sole 2 Sole Foot Reflexology & MassageAcupuncture - North Portland Acupuncture ClinicChiropractor & Massage - Overlook Chiropractic - 2 blocksSalon - Bombshell - 2 blocksSitesDowntown (Pioneer Square) - 4 milesSaturday Market - Downtown/WaterfrontAdidas Headquarters - 7 blocksMississippi Ave/Food Carts - 9 blocksPeninsula Rose Garden - 1 mile, International Rose Test GardenAlberta Arts - 2 milesWilliams Corridor - 1 mileDekum Triangle - 1 mileUniversity of Portland - 2.6 milesSt John's Bridge/Forest Park - 8 milesOMSI - Science MuseumJapanese Garden, Chinese GardenZoo / Children’s museum / Forestry CenterHikes/AdventuresPortland 4 T Trail - experience the Trail, Tram, Train & Trolley all in one day!Waterfront Loop (option to rent a multi person bike)Forest Park, Aboretum, Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge,Mt Hood, Oregon Coas

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