6 Mi to Dtwn: Portland Area Urban Oasis

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Milwaukie Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | Stairs Required | 1,450 Sq Ft

Living Room | Full Bed | Free WiFi | Central Heat

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Portland, OR

Reed College
‪7 min drive‬
Oregon Health and Science University
‪9 min drive‬
Lewis and Clark College
‪11 min drive‬
Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Antique Furniture & Ancient Moroccan Doors | Featured on HGTV's Extreme Homes & Oregon Home Magazine

Discover inner peace at this tranquil and historic vacation rental in Milwaukie! Just minutes from Downtown Portland, this cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is the ideal respite between urban adventures. When you're not walking along scenic local trails or riding the Light Rail to everything on your itinerary, relax in the shared outdoor oasis. Book your getaway now!

-- THE PROPERTY --

BR-2025-0025

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom: 1 full bed
- Living Room: 1 full bed

SHARED AMENITIES
- Multiple patios w/ seating & dining areas
- Gazebo w/ string lights & dining set
- Fire pit
- Fountains, statues, artwork
- 2 large gardens
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV w/ cable
- Dining table
- Books
- Antique furniture & Moroccan doors

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven
- Drip coffee maker, French press, complimentary coffee
- Blender, toaster, slow cooker, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware, trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating
- Iron & board, clothes steamer, hangers
- Linens & towels, body wash, hair dryer

FAQ
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM)
- No A/C
- Garden not available
- Homeowner/tenants on-site (separate units)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story apartment, interior staircase to enter
- 1 interior step to access shower/tub

PARKING
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Near the Springwater Corridor Trail, Eastmoreland Golf Course & parks along the Willamette River
- 2 blocks to MAX Light Rail Station: stops at Portland City Center, Beaverton, Gresham, Milwaukie
- 6 miles to Downtown Portland: 5-star restaurants, museums, shopping
- 5 miles to Poet's Beach, 14 miles to Surprise Beach, 26 miles to Cottonwood Beach
- 14 miles to Portland International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story apartment requires an interior staircase to enter, and 1 interior step is required to access the shower/tub
- The property does not have air conditioning
- The parsonage's back garden is not available for guest use
- The homeowner, another tenant, and another bookable vacation rental are on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Milwaukie

Ardenwald, a neighbourhood in Milwaukie, is home to this apartment. Washington Square Mall and Jantzen Beach Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Portland Japanese Garden. Check out an event or a game at Moda Center, and consider making time for Oregon Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

Portland, OR

What's nearby

Reed College - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
Oregon Health and Science University - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Oregon Convention Center - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
Moda Center - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Lewis and Clark College - 11 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek Station - 10 min walk
Oregon City Station - 14 min drive
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pietro's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
‪Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop - ‬8 min walk
‪Jojo - ‬3 min drive
‪King Curry Thai Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
‪Mike's Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 Mi to Dtwn: Portland Area Urban Oasis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 6 Mi to Dtwn: Portland Area Urban Oasis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 Mi to Dtwn: Portland Area Urban Oasis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 6 Mi to Dtwn: Portland Area Urban Oasis located?

Located in Ardenwald, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Willamette River, Sellwood Riverfront Park and Reed College. Oaks Amusement Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away. SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek Station is 10 minutes by foot.

6.4

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2/10 Terrible

dennis g.

18 September 2018

Many bad situations in the property, which we will not rent again.

Several bad situations in the property give it a bad review. - two double beds, which we have not slept on for over several decades - both beds, which we had to use separately to be able to go to sleep, came off their platforms as we moved in the night. - bathroom had an antique tub on nice metal feet, but a worthless shower curtain. Only a hand held shower head, and curtains that only went on both sides, not across the head or foot of the tub. My one shower got the bathroom floor sort of flooded as water came out through the decorative openings at the top of the curtains and both the uncovered head and base of the tub. - lots of furniture from Morocco, which looked nice but was generally uncomfortable to sit on. - kitchen items were very lacking. Not 4 sets of plates, and not 4 sets of silverware that we could find. Coffee pot did not work, but they did replace it which was very nice. Overall, one of the worst places we have rented in years. Can't submit without clicking on one star, which it does not really deserve.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Rita B., Macon MO USA

14 August 2018

We wanted to love this place

The location was perfect for a visit to Portland. The wifi worked great. The host were friendly. The sheets seemed clean but the bed had an odor.The space is in a basement which we were fully prepared for - we were not prepared for the extreme dampness - odor and just feel. We even purchased a bag of charcoal in hopes it would absorb odor - it did help. There were a lot of large cobwebs. The extra bedding had large stains. We loved the look of the tub BUT - if you enjoy a shower expect most of the water to be on the floor - I had to adjust the shower curtain but even then with the eyelets water was everywhere. There are plenty of towels but some had a musty smell - others were freshly washed. The coffee pot is a basic simple to use coffee pot but after 10 minutes no coffee. There are 17 chairs in this rental 17 - we counted - and not one is comfortable! We sat on beds or on the floor - carpet seemed clean. We could not only hear the tv from above but understand it. We found it odd that there were instructions for the television - read them - you will need them. The mattress do no fit the frame and would fall if you moved too much. They have fixed the hot and cold water handles - I found out AFTER trying to run a bath with the cold... The grounds are lovely with lots to look at. We were out and about most of the time so this worked for us but there are some things that with an easy fix we would gladly return.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Greg H.

8 May 2017

Unique, beautiful, dated

We stayed in the "garden level" apartment, which is essentially the basement of an old church parsonage. It is spacious, beautifully decorated, and certainly a unique property and basement. That said, the apartment is dark, and we felt like we were staying in a basement. The kitchen and bathroom are quite dated, and there is no dishwasher (contrary to the VRBO description). The bathroom has a european tub with curtains on two sides. If you stand to "shower" and hold the sprayer, the bathroom is inevitably soaked. The thermostat is in the upstairs living area, so we basement dwellers were at the mercy of the upstairs guests for temperature control. The owners were friendly and seemed genuinely interested in addressing our concerns. After the upstairs guests checked out, we were given access to the shower in that unit, which is modern and lovely. We'd consider the upstairs unit for a future stay, though it's considerably more expensive. We won't return to the basement.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Anne E., Hawthorne

30 August 2016

Not As Expected

I am sharing this experience to help those travelers who, like me, were taken in by the photos, description, and rave reviews of this property. My son and I were booked for two nights, but stayed for only one and left as early as possible. The day before, we followed instructions and confirmed our arrival and were told the keys were on the table and to make ourselves at home. Despite this, the owner was taken by surprise that we were there and asserted that we owed her more money as we were a day early. It was up to us to contact the rental company and confirm that we were booked for two days and were expected. Things were off to such an awkward start that I left a message while downtown asking whether we were actually welcome to stay. The unit is in a suburb of Portland and is not ten minutes from downtown if you factor in city traffic. It is a basement apartment in an old building. It did have wifi and television, all of which worked well. There are antiques, as stated, and a garden. However it was also dirty, damp, and had spiders. There are exposed vents and pipes throughout. The renters above stayed up until 3 am and you could hear every footstep, toilet flush, and muffled conversation. They did laundry late into the night in the common hallway. We also had some concerns about the safety aspects of the unit. When we voiced our opinions/concerns the owner of this unit did not respond as one would expect. She was belligerent and insisted I was the only dissatisfied renter she'd ever had. Though only a few steps away, she did not come over to see what we spoke of; in fact we did not meet. Instead, our host resorted to name calling and suggested that if we did not like the unit we should leave, though she offered no refund. She deemed us to be people who could not be pleased under any circumstance. That is wholly untrue. My family has traveled all over the world and rented many times. As recently as last week we were in Arcata, CA and I left a rave review for that property on VRBO. This was a two week road trip and we were in various inns, rentals, and hotels and were pleased with each of them, with this one exception. It is impossible to convey the impact this had on us as travelers in a new city. It is important to consider all aspects before making travel decisions. I very much hope that anyone who takes a chance in renting this property fares better than we did.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janie A.

24 August 2016

Janie Arens

What a wonderful quirky haven we found. This is the basement apartment of a 120 year old former church, now rightly known as the St. Jules church of the Perpetual Indulgence. The owner, Jules, has a marvelous sense of design so both this large apartment and the extensive gardens are packed with antiques and interesting objects, many collected from Morroco. Being in the basement we slept cool and comfortably even though it reached 102 degrees outside. It was also well appointed with pretty everything we could need. The only thing we truly lacked we're coasters :-] because we wanted to protect all the fabulous wood furniture! Very quiet and peaceful and we would love to return someday.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jackie M.

19 July 2016

A beautiful experience.

We stayed in Apt#1, a basement setting. The apartment was carefully and beautifully decorated with real Moroccan artifacts and was both fun and mysterious and generally (see below) very comfortable. Our grandchildren loved seeing the bits. The garden stands alone. In the City of Roses, Julie's garden is a crown jewel. The basement apartment was a bit cold until we brought out a compact space heater that was available right in the apartment. (The chill factor is because we are of a certain age.) We are eager to rent again from Julie.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lee S., Austin, TX

6 May 2016

Unique property!

The coolest, most unique property we've had the pleasure of experiencing. The pictures are very accurate, but it's hard to convey how large and comfortable the space is. Very well situated for getting around all of Portland. Walk to the MAX train station that can take you practically anywhere downtown. Love the old claw foot tub. Our only regret was that the weather was sooooo splendid that we didn't spend as much time in the space as we anticipated. Julie, we'll definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

Bedroom

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

About this property