Summary:
✨ Bright NW 23rd Retreat — Vintage Charm Meets Modern Comfort ✨
🏡 Private apartment on lively NW 23rd Avenue
🛏️ 2 cozy bedrooms + full bath, sleeps 4
🍳 Kitchen with coffee maker
📺 TV
🐾 Pet-friendly — bring your furry friends
❄️ AC & heating
🍽️ Steps from NW 23rd's top restaurants & shops.
The Space:
• Located in a classic 8-unit building in Portland’s Alphabet District
• Exterior steps and internal stairs lead to your private apartment, which spans two levels
• Main level includes:
– Living room with Smart TV and vintage charm
– Kitchen with gas stove, microwave, full-size fridge, and Keurig
– One queen bedroom and a full bathroom with a step-over clawfoot tub/shower
• Upstairs includes:
– One queen bedroom with great natural light
– One bedroom with two twin beds, available as one of your two bedroom choices
• This setup is ideal for couples, solo travelers, or small groups using two bedrooms
• Mini-split A/C and heat are provided, with wall heaters as backup
Guest Access:
📌 This listing includes two bedrooms of a larger three-bedroom layout. Choose any 2 bedrooms within your booked home; leave the remaining bedrooms unused. Interested in using more bedrooms than the advertised count? Message us before booking. We can discuss a larger booking configuration if available.
🔑 Self check-in with a door code after your confirmed check-in time
🚗 Metered street parking
If anything comes up, we're a quick message away.
The Neighborhood:
Welcome to Northwest Portland—one of the city’s most iconic and beloved neighborhoods. Nestled in the heart of the historic Alphabet District, this walkable enclave blends old Portland charm with a vibrant, modern lifestyle.
Tree-lined streets and beautifully preserved homes give the area a timeless feel, while just around the corner, NW 23rd Avenue (affectionately known as “Trendy Third”) buzzes with life. This popular stretch is packed with locally owned boutiques, chef-driven restaurants, cozy cafés, cocktail bars, and dessert spots like Salt & Straw and Papa Haydn. Whether you’re up for a leisurely brunch, window shopping, or an evening of wine and small plates, it’s all right outside your door.
Outdoor lovers will appreciate exploring Washington Park—home to the world-renowned Japanese Garden, International Rose Test Garden, and Oregon Zoo. Just beyond that lies Forest Park, one of the largest urban forests in the U.S., offering over 80 miles of trails to explore on foot through lush Pacific Northwest wilderness.
Cultural highlights are also close at hand. Spend an afternoon browsing the Portland Art Museum, catch an indie film at historic Cinema 21, or explore nearby galleries and pop-up events.
With its unbeatable mix of walkability, dining, nature, and culture, this location offers an authentic Portland experience that keeps guests coming back.
Getting Around:
🚶 Walking — The Nob Hill / Alphabet District is one of Portland's most walkable neighborhoods. NW 23rd and NW 21st avenues are lined with restaurants, boutiques, cafes, and bars.
🚌 Bus — TriMet Route 15 (Belmont/NW 23rd) runs along NW 23rd Avenue with frequent service to downtown.
🚲 Biking — BIKETOWN bike-share is available in Portland; check its map for current nearby bikes and stations.
🚗 Driving — Street parking is available (read signs for time limits and meters). Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is another option.
✈️ Airport — PDX is reachable by car or MAX Red Line; check TriMet’s trip planner for connections from the neighborhood.
Other Things to Note:
📌 This listing includes two bedrooms of a larger three-bedroom layout. Choose any 2 bedrooms within your booked home; leave the remaining bedrooms unused. Interested in using more bedrooms than the advertised count? Message us before booking. We can discuss a larger booking configuration if available.
Exterior steps and an internal staircase lead to the unit; upstairs room choices require another staircase. There is no elevator.
This apartment is located in a multi-unit building, so conversations, doors and activity from neighboring apartments can be clearly audible. The unit faces a lively central street — an unbeatable location, though some ambient city noise is possible.
No dedicated parking is available, but metered street parking surrounds the building. Follow posted signs and payment instructions.
The clawfoot tub/shower requires stepping over the side and can feel tight. There is no guest laundry or outdoor seating. Luggage storage before check-in or after checkout is available under the building’s storage policy.
🚭 No Smoking or Vaping
Smoking and vaping are not allowed anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors. Guests who wish to smoke or vape must leave the property completely.
Interaction with Guests:
We're available by message anytime and typically respond within minutes. We're local to Portland and happy to help with anything - from restaurant recommendations to a quick answer at midnight when you can't find something. We keep a hands-off approach unless you need us, and when you do, we're right there.