Lovely 2 bedroom home built in 1938 and full of character with an abundant garden and greenhouse - a tranquil retreat perfect for friends, family, business, dogs, cats and other pets ($25/night/pet, $100/week/pet, or $250/month/pet, details in house rules). On a quiet street but 1½ blocks to the center of Kenton: MAX light rail station, shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and park. The ideal spot for all your Portland adventures from downtown to the surrounding wilderness and everywhere in between!
Neighborhood:
Incredibly walkable, just 1½ blocks to the center of Kenton with restaurants, bars, light rail station and amenities...
• Restaurants: Posies Bakery & Café, Presso Coffee Bar, Po' Shines (cajun/soul), Pizza Fino, Swift & Union (gastropub), Casa Maya (Mexican), Derby (Filipino/Brunch & Dinner), Eatin' Alive (brunch: plant-based, gluten-free)
• Bars: Kenton Club, Parkside, Mayfly Taproom
• Amenities: MAX light rail station, park with playground, library, post office, convenience store, bicycle repair, auto repair, shops, and more within 2 blocks!
• Grocery Stores: neighborhood bodega (1½ blocks), Fred Meyer (½ mile), New Seasons (1 mile)
Living Room:
Stretch out on the sectional couch with room for six. Crack open the front door to listen to the murmurs of the fountain in the front yard. Enjoy the sun streaming through the South-facing picture window.
• 42" HDTV with broadcast antennae and Roku to access all your streaming subscriptions: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, Hulu, Apple TV+
• big comfortable custom sectional couch seats 6.
• fireplace for use with LED candelabra only.
Dining Nook/Work Space:
Enjoy this sunny space with South and West windows and shades, perfect as a workspace and for mealtimes.
• seats up to 6 with two chairs and banquet seating.
Purple Bedroom:
Have a good night on the queen bed with CR Best Buy memory foam mattress and true blackout curtains over the sliding glass door (with child safety lock) that opens to a little back deck overlooking the vegetable garden.
Green Bedroom:
Sleep tight on the queen bed with CR Best Buy inner spring mattress and curtains (not quite blackout) over the sliding glass door (with child safety lock) that opens to the back patio overlooking the pond.
Bathroom:
Treat yourself in our 2021 remodeled full bathroom with combination tub, shower and wand.
Greenhouse:
Surround yourself with nature, rain or shine, in our 11x17 greenhouse with seating area. We've got all kinds of subtropical plants: banana tree, lemon tree, lime tree, tree fern, and more!
Kitchen:
Cooking in our spacious, functional, well-stocked 1990's kitchen is a real joy says your veggie farmer host who loves to cook. We adore this remodel in excellent condition. You'll have starter amounts of pantry items, condiments and supplies that, depending on your habits and length of stay, may or may not need to be supplemented by you.
• Appliances: dishwasher, microwave, electric stove, oven, hood that exhausts outside, refrigerator and freezer, garbage disposal in sink.
• Small Appliances: stand mixer, hand mixer, food processor, instant pot, coffee maker, electric kettle, electric scale, and toaster.
• Cookware: stainless steel pots and pans.
• Bakeware: cookie sheet, jelly pan, baking stone, baking dishes and tins.
• Tableware for 8: Plates, bowls, saucers, cups, mugs, forks, knives, spoons, and more.
• Miscellaneous: mixing bowls, storage containers, kitchen utensils, measuring cups and spoons, colander, salad spinner, and more.
• Pantry Items: herbs and spices, flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oil, vinegar, peanut butter
• Beverages: coffee and tea.
• Condiments: ketchup, mustard, relish, jam, mayonnaise, sriracha, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Asian fish sauce.
• Supplies: aluminum foil, plastic wrap, parchment paper, sandwich bags, paper towels, sponge, scrub pad, brush.
Laundry:
Laundry room is located in the basement.
• Front load washer
• Dryer
Front Garden:
Before I became a farmer, I poured my creativity into this garden to keep my sanity in law school. It's entirely edible. Dwarf apple trees screen out the street, blueberries line the sidewalk (for sharing with passersby), perennial fruits edge the garden, annual vegetables and strawberries fill the raised beds, and a fountain with spitting frogs attract birds and distracts from city noises. Sit on the south-facing front porch and enjoy the sun!
Back Garden
Our back garden is secluded, you won't see the neighbors and they won't see you. We've worked back here for 20 years to turn it into an oasis. I learned masonry skills while building the pond and 40 foot long stream. The annual veggie garden is yours for the picking. There's multiple spots to sit and rest, eat a meal, read, chat, and or just enjoy the view. The chicken coop and run in the back are currently unoccupied.
Incredibly walkable, just 1½ blocks to the center of Kenton with restaurants, bars, cafés, light rail station, park with playground, library, post office, convenience store, bicycle repair, auto repair, shops, and more! Fred Meyer (supermarket) is ½ mile away, New Seasons (upscale supermarket) is 1 mile away.
