Kevin is truly a top-notch host. I would definitely stay at one of his properties again. I could go on and on, but here are highlights beyond the star questions: - Fantastic info about the neighborhood, etc. and things to do in the time leading up to arrival - Supportive when we had a wi-fi problem (I'm sure he'll update instructions info for the next guest) - Great restaurant and hike recs - Supe…
Ellen
Across thousands of reviews, guests consistently highlight the same things.
Walkable Locations
Guests love being steps from restaurants, coffee shops, and parks in neighborhoods like Hawthorne, Alberta, and the Alphabet District.
Clean & Well-Designed
Professional cleaning between every stay. Design-forward interiors with quality linens, fully equipped kitchens, and hotel-level amenities.
Responsive Communication
Our local team responds quickly — before, during, and after every stay. No call centers, no bots, no runaround.
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We manage 275+ vacation rentals across Portland, Oregon and have hosted over 80,000 guests since 2016. Below are real Portland vacation rental reviews from Airbnb, VRBO, and direct bookings on StayPortland.com.
3BR/3BA • Garfield Retreat • Modern Build • Walkable
We (group of 3) stayed for a week while in Portland to celebrate my brother's birthday. We had a wonderful time and were so happy with the space. It was exactly as described, and Kimberly had great communication from booking to checkout. Access to laundry was a huge plus as it allowed us to pack lighter since it was a cross country trip. Having the bedrooms upstairs and separate from the living an…
Mikayla
2BD/2.5BA • Parking • Deck • Luxury Vibes
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What you see is what you get. Guests consistently note that our homes match or exceed the photos and descriptions.
Thank you for everything. I truly enjoyed my stay and appreciate your hospitality. The location is excellent, especially being so close to work and downtown Portland while still being removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. It provided a great balance…
Matthew
The house is very nicely decorated and just like the pictures, plenty of amenities and aircon. Street parking was easy and location is very walkable - grocery store is 10 min walk. Coffee around the corner. I love this location. Street was quiet and felt safe…
Jessica
Stayed at 3BR Townhome | Alberta Art, Eats, & Style · Alberta Arts District
Great affordable stay in a convenient location. The place was clean, comfortable, and well situated for getting around. Overall, a great value and a pleasant experience.
Paul
We had a great stay! The location is excellent, lots of walkable restaurants in the neighborhood and Kimberly gave us a list of recommended places. We had no issues finding street parking right out front during our weekend stay.
Katie
The house was really lovely and had everything we needed for a great stay. Parking in the neighborhood is first come first serve so just plan for that. Easily walkable neighborhood with quick access to rental bikes/scooters or transit. Overall great stay!!
Kayla
Mikes place was just as described. Very clean and we felt safe as it is in a gated building. Restaurants, coffee, and shops were close by. Overall we had a good stay.
Kinsey
The house was spacious and equipped with everything we needed. We absolutely loved staying in Hawthorne and the place made it convenient to walk to all the restaurants and shops! The only issue we had was with noise - could hear traffic throughout the night an…
Anne
Stayed at Heart of Hawthorne! Newly Remodeled, 99 Walk Score
AJ was a great communicator and had a lovely home! We had an amazing stay and will definitely be back!
Sarah
Stayed at The Tiny Farmhouse on Alberta · Alberta Arts District
We had a great stay. Place was spacious with 2 bedrooms, great location for access to NW and the Pearl.
Stefanie
Stayed at Nob Hill 2BR Sleeps 6 • Steps to NW 23rd
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