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★Perfect for Families- Portland's Sweet Spot-Friends The Ginkgo House, 4 bath ★

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Welcome to The Ginkgo House. 5 bdrms/4 baths, fast WIFI, free parking, permitted
Dine in or Dine out- everything to make a locally inspired meal or eat take- out
The Ginkgo House-perfect for larger groups, free parking, great WIFI
Homer's Hideaway -main level full bathroom (*1st) designed for HomerHumor
Plenty of space to come together, and also have privacy

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Portland, OR
  • Alberta Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Oregon Convention Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Moda Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

"Blue Rain" King Bedroom on Main Level

1 King Bed

"The Ginkgo Leaf" Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

"The Starlight Room" Twins' Bunkbeds’ Bedroom -Upper level

2 Single Bunk Beds

King Bedroom - Lower level

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Twins' bedroom - Lower level

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

"Homer's Hideaway" Bathroom #3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Full Bathroom Lower level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Ginkgo Leaf en suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Twins' Bathroom - Upper level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

★Perfect for Families- Portland's Sweet Spot-Friends The Ginkgo House, 4 bath ★

★ The Ginkgo House – Spacious & Private in Alberta Arts ★
Your vacation rental home is within three blocks of vibrant Alberta Street, Kennedy School, dispensary, grocery, pharmacy, local boutiques, liquor store, coffeehouses, bars, bakery, and restaurants headlined by well-known chefs: farm-to-table cuisine, fusion meals, craft cocktails, and so much more – a real foodie haven .

★ Prime Location in NE Portland ★

*15 minutes to Downtown Portland, PDX, the Oregon Convention Center, MODA Center, Japanese Gardens, with easy access to the Columbia River Gorge, The Coast, and all points in between
*1 block from the 72 bus line and easily accessible to public transit

★ Perfect for Large Groups, Families & Remote Work★
*5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 stocked kitchens ready for your creations
*Fast WiFi, Smart TVs, ample seating and workspace
*Free, easy street parking
*Step-free lower-level entrance with a full kitchen for guests with mobility concerns
*Family-friendly with cribs, high chairs, toys, and games

★ Unique Layout for Privacy & Togetherness★
The Ginkgo House is a side-by-side townhouse-style duplex, offering two separate living spaces with their own entrances while still allowing for group gatherings in spacious common areas.

• Unit 1: A three-bedroom, three-bathroom private unit spanning two floors.
• Unit 2: A two-bedroom, one-bathroom private unit located next door on the street level.

Breakdown of the 3 floors:
Unit 1:
*Upper Level: Primary King bedroom with ensuite bathroom: “The Ginkgo Leaf Room”
*2 X Twin bunkbeds + hallway bathroom: “The Starlight Room”
*Main Level: King bed + “Homer’s Hideaway” bathroom + open-concept kitchen / living / dining areas-large enough for the whole group
Unit 2: *Step-free lower level:
2 bedrooms: Queen bed and 2 Twin beds + shared bathroom + full kitchen / living area

★ Outdoor Living & Accessibility ★
*Front porch for morning coffee or evening drinks
*Private backyard patio with seating, BBQ, round couch

★ Important Booking Details ★
*All guests (including infants) must be counted in the total guest count, place all children in “child” section and leave infant section empty
*$25/night per guest over 8 guests
*No Unbooked guests, large gatherings, or parties
*No smoking indoors (weed, cigarettes, vaping, e-cigs)

★ Communication & Check-in Process ★
*After booking, you’ll receive a rental agreement via email to confirm guest names and details. I’ll need your email address.
*A couple of days before arrival, I’ll send a Welcome Email with all key information
*Check-in: After 4:30 PM | Check-out: By 10:30 AM

Note: While the units are separated (horizontal), some noise may transfer between floors (vertical), not between duplex halves.
This setup offers the best of both worlds—private space when needed and a comfortable area for spending time together.

For security: The property has Ring video doorbells at the front entrances.
Some noise may transfer between vertical floors, while each unit is private.

★ Questions? Message Me Before Booking! ★
I respond quickly and want to ensure your experience is seamless and enjoyable—just like our past guests!

Thanks you for choosing The Ginkgo House. I look forward to hosting you all.
LU15-269516-CU
LU25-002811-CU

Property manager

Belladonna
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Wooden cribs, high chairs, baby gates, toys :)
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Events

No events allowed
Please discuss this with me PRIOR to booking
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry, (no cigs, e-cigs or weed) IN the property.
We love families! We don't allow animals due to our cleaner's allergies. Please remove your shoes in the house.
We use email to send the rental information upon booking, and a couple of days prior, we send the Welcome Letter.
No smoking (weed, cigs, vape) inside the property or near any of the windows or doors.

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
Note from host: Please discuss this with me PRIOR to booking
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 15-269516-000-00-LU

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portland

Northeast Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this holiday home. Cascade Station and Vancouver Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Oregon Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Moda Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portland, OR

What's nearby

  • Alberta Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lloyd Center - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Moda Center - 10 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • North Lombard Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • Portland Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alleyway Cafe & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Great Notion Brewing - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Just Bob - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jet Black Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boiler Room - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ★Perfect for Families- Portland's Sweet Spot-Friends The Ginkgo House, 4 bath ★ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ★Perfect for Families- Portland's Sweet Spot-Friends The Ginkgo House, 4 bath ★?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at ★Perfect for Families- Portland's Sweet Spot-Friends The Ginkgo House, 4 bath ★?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is ★Perfect for Families- Portland's Sweet Spot-Friends The Ginkgo House, 4 bath ★ located?

This family-friendly Portland holiday home is located in Northeast Portland, within 3 mi (5 km) of Alberta Street, Lloyd Center and Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. Colwood National Golf Course and Wonder Ballroom are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Great property and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trula A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

Great place, there were 5 adults and 2 kids. Plenty of bed options. Toys and games for the kids. Alberta district 3 blocks away, nice to place to eat, shop and enjoy. We weren’t far from a lot of the parks. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

EveAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alberta has it ALL!

I can’t say enough nice things about this property. The manager is kind and attentive, and the home had every amenity you could want. It felt lived in, not like a cold, sterile rental. The location is PERFECT and was within walking distance of every type of cuisine your heart could possibly desire. If you’re coming to Portland, stay here. Full stop!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

The property was fantastic!! Great house with great amenities. The property was very clean and we had everything we needed! Was perfect for a group getaway! The host was easy to communicate with and extremely helpful when we forgot one of our pillows. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Portland property

This house is lovely. Super clean, all the kitchen items you could need, great location. Owner let us check in a few hours early. My only issue was that the owner lives right next door and was a bit in our business the entire week. She was watering plants in the backyard on day 2, spoke with many of my family members and friends on the porch throughout the week. She was pleasant, but I found it weird to have her right there the whole time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely great rental house!

We rented this property for a family gathering and it was great! The house was clean, well stocked and the location couldn't be better. The host was very helpful and answered any questions we had. I would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gingko House

Beautiful, updated property with lots of charm. Very clean. The amenities were plentiful, including lots of extra towels, pillows, and outlets for all our devices. Can't forget the updated kitchen and plentiful bathrooms. You'll never forget Homer Simpson. LOL!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host and location

Extended family were in town for a wedding and wanted to stay together. This place was ideal - 7 of us fit very comfortably in the house and Belladonna was a great host. The location was great - It was a short walk to coffee shops and a choice of restaurants. An added bonus was that it was very close and convenient to the airport (as several of us had early morning flights!).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific place!

This place was terrific! We had a group of family & friends in for several days for our daughter's wedding. The place was clean & fresh with many thoughtful little touches to make our stay comfortable. The finishes - tile, paint & wallpaper - were of good quality and added fun little touches everywhere. The neighborhood was walkable, with restaurants, coffee shops, and a very nice market nearby. The host, Belladonna, was welcoming and concerned to make our stay special. We would definitely recommend this place for any larger group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We loved this house! Decor was so nice and it was very spacious. Had lots of amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accomodations for Groups

We had a staff retreat in Portland and this was the PERFECT house for our group. It was clean, very well appointed, and so great to deal with the owner. Lots of rooms and spaces for everyone to spread out and have their own areas. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rust S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Everything we needed was provided. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Everything was great would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela M., Manhattan Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Great Location

We were a family of 10 visiting Portland for a wedding. This house was perfect and comfortable for all of us. The rooms were decorated just as pictured and the beds were comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet, clean and safe. We had a lot of restaurants and markets within walking distance. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danyele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house!

Really enjoyed our stay and Belladonna truly has outdone herself! This place has everything you need and made our vacation extremely enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haley B., Tacoma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great girls weekend

We had a wonderful time staying here. The property is just as pictured- everything is high quality and comfortable. It’s also very spacious with plenty of beds and baths. Bella was always easy to contact and very helpful and accommodating the entire time. We loved the location of the property as well. Highly recommend this house and would jump at the opportunity to stay here in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick V., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, Amenities and Location

Our group of 10 booked this house for MLK wknd. We absolutely loved the space (3 levels of rooms and living space, all exactly as described), the location was super convenient to Alberta Arts and cost only 15-20 to grab an Uber or Lyft to Downtown/Pearl, and the amenities allowed us all to make home cooked meals and do some laundry. Loved the Homer Simpson bathroom! Everyone made sure they took selfies with him! Wouldn’t hesitate to rebook it again if we’re back in town and it’s available
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

kristi e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We had a wonderful weekend at the Ginkgo Guest house! The house was very clean and well stocked!! Belladonna was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

For our large group, is was perfect!

Location: 15 minutes from airport, 15 minutes from downtown, Groceries and liquor store a ten minute walk, Alberta district with fascinating shops, restaurants, and people. Plus the owner lives next door and she is a delight. An excellent choice for our group of 10 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

ardis g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bella has provided everything we could have looked for!

We were three couples using the property. Each of us had their own level with a king bed and either one or two full baths. The house provided us with space to be together as well as privacy for showering, sleeping, etc. Two levels each had an extra bedroom with a pair of twin beds which we did not need, but seemed great if there were families. The lower level was at street level....not a basement. It had its own entrance, kitchen, laundry facilities. An indoor staircase connected it to the rest of the house. Great property.....walking distance to a GREAT bakery and other eating establishments. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay and host!

Great for our large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Portland Getaway

The house is perfectly located in a fun neighborhood, close to the airport. Tons of great places close by and easy access downtown as well. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very chic house!

We had such a lovely time at the Ginkgo House! Our group of five friends were very well accommodated here. Close to everything but not too close to hustle bustle. Loved all the utensils and other special touches. Everything we needed was at hand. The decor was spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

Fabulous home!

This beautiful exceptionally well equipped home was perfect for a our large family. It was very clean and our host couldn't have been more accommodating. Its in a great neighborhood, walkable to shops, stores, restaurants and groceries. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Belladonna

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I’ve lived in, and loved, Portland for 28 years. My children and I love exploring greater Portland and especially our own "front yard" : the creativity and vibrancy of Alberta Street / Killingsworth, with the many restaurants, coffee, beer, kombucha, dispensary, food trucks, groceries, and local shops that our neighborhood has to offer. Alberta Arts prides itself on it's very local flavor

Of course, we are proud to share our neighborhood with other families/employees/singles, too. We don't discriminate. Everyone except for your pet is welcome here! The Ginkgo House is a luxury property we have enjoyed getting creative with . Homer Says, "Come EAT here! "

Why they chose this property

Northeast Portland and, specifically, the Alberta Arts District, offers the best of the The City of Roses with so many incredible eateries (coffee shops, restaurants, food trucks, street carts, cafés, breweries, and more!), shops, museums and other creative outlets, just minutes from our front door. It's also very easy to get aroundm and easy to find.

What makes this property unique

This is one of very few large city- permitted homes in Portland – and this is one of the largest in the Alberta Arts District. Add- in the eleven years of running a short term rental and your reservation is secure. It’s about more than our number of bedrooms, and bathrooms, though: The Ginkgo House is a newer building in a lovely residential neighborhood. And it has everything you'll need. Over the years, we’ve learned from our guests and have gone beyond the basics (fast WiFi, etc.) Everything from hip furnishings and washer/dryer, right down to complimentary toiletries and 2 fully equipped kitchens. We'd love for you to feel comfortable booking, so feel free to reach out with any clarifications.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests