Notes from the host
#22 Hamilton
This spacious, completely furnished, two-bedroom apartment is in Southwest Portland, conveniently located just six minutes from Portland State University (PSU) and Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU). A block away is a bus stop with frequent buses to downtown, the MAX light rail line, and to Lewis and Clark College. It's a short walk to the tram that connects to OHSU. The well-known Elephant's Deli is close by, about a half mile down Corbett Ave. The apartment is close to the South Waterfront, several parks, and nearby shopping centers and restaurants. It is practically downtown, yet situated on a quiet street with no outlet. This means practically no traffic in this safe neighborhood. Bring your bike and store it safely on your private deck.
The surroundings are park like, with trees providing shade in the summer. In winter, when leaves are off the trees, there's a view through to the Willamette River. Comfortable outdoor chairs on the deck invite you to sip your morning coffee or enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. You'll have all the amenities of the city yet feel as if you're staying in a tree house. For your convenience, you'll have off street parking in your dedicated parking space.
Living room: Lots of windows. Smart TV. Coffee table. Access to private balcony with outdoor chairs and coffee table.
Kitchen: Light filled breakfast nook with a table seating up to four. There's a four burner stove and oven. Fully stocked kitchen with dishes, cookware, silverware, some Tupperware, spices, oil, and coffee. Washer and dryer. Full sized fridge.
Bathroom: Tile shower with bathtub. Cabinet with some extra storage.
Bedrooms: Queen sized beds, closets with hangers, and dressers for your clothes
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Other details to note:
I have learned over time that every VRBO is different and every guest's expectations are *very* different. It is my goal to make sure that I am as transparent as possible up front so that you can make the best choice for yourself on where you would like to stay.
PET POLICY: I've recently begun accepting pets, as scary of a risk that is for me! All pets must be approved in advance. You must confirm that the animal has no history of property destruction, indoor urination/defecation, aggression, or excessive noise. I expect you to have the animal with you or crated when you're not home. In order to maintain an allergen-low environment for other guests, I have our cleaners do deep cleans after every animal stays there and hire a carpet / upholstery cleaner if necessary. Any undisclosed pet will result in a large penalty. FEES: Dogs and cats: 14 days or less: $100 // 15 days or more: $200. This fee does not cover any damages caused by the pet that result in excessive cleaning or repairs
ESAs / Service animals: If you have an ESA animal please send me a copy of the paperwork including the letter from your healthcare provider. If you have a service animal trained to help you with a disability, I will be asking you the following legally allowable questions: 1) Is the service animal required because of a disability? 2) What work or task has the animal been trained to perform? (Your disability does not need to be disclosed)
NOISE: No excessive / sustained noise allowed. No parties. No yelling. Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am. This building is well insulated, but you do have neighbors above you and beside you. You may likely hear muffled voices, muffled music, occasional muffled dog barks, and people coming and going from the building in the shared stairwell. You may also see other tenants on their (separate) balconies. Also, with the doors and windows closed, you will not hear the highway. However, when you open the doors, you will hear the far-off sound of highway noise -- not individual cars or trucks (more like the ocean ;-))
NO SMOKING: No smoking anywhere on the property, not even the balcony. Smoke travels to other tenants' apartments.
CLEANING: Sometimes a cleaner does a poor job and it catches me (and you!) off guard. Please let me know if the cleaner missed something(s) important and allow us to fix the issue. I assure you that we strongly value cleanliness and any lack of cleanliness is not on purpose. I do want to advise, however, that this apartment was built in the 1970s and there is only so much you can do about regular wear and tear aside from an apartment remodel. So, I please ask that you keep this in mind when booking. I do not have luxury rentals – just cozy, clean, lived in spaces.
