We stayed for a week with our family of 4 and the most useful things to know would have been that the bedroom layout is not traditional, bedroom curtains do not provide darkness, and laundry is coordinated through the owner (not truly full access to a washer/dryer). One bedroom is off a hallway but the other is perhaps a former office/study and in order to access the hallway with bathroom traditional bedroom you need to pass through the "2nd bedroom". It's a very sweet house in a good location and the owners are very nice.
Wonderful location- in a quiet neighborhood with direct access to downtown (once you navigate windy roads and great views). Cotta coffee is just a few blocks over - a coffee shop run out of a houseâs garage!Keith is a wonderful host and has appointed the apartment with the greatest assortment of art. The deck off the living room is a great spot. The bedrooms require a group that is friendly with one another - access from the back bedroom to the kitchen and front room is through the second bedroom - but it worked well for our group of collegiate runners in town for the Portland Track Festival.Iâll be ba k here again next time Iâm in Portland - with or without a group of runners!
We had a sporting event at Multnomah Athletic Club and the house was in a perfect location only minutes away. Had all the amenities we needed. Great neighborhood central to the zoo and many other activities.
Close to the hospital. House is spacious and equipped with a full kitchen. Parking is a bit of an issue. If you get there before the homeowner you have to move your vehicle so they can plug there car in. There are steps to get up to the house or a steep walkway coming down from the street above so probably not good for people that have mobility issues
We felt very lucky to find this property in an area close to the apartment of the family member we were visiting and in such a nice area. The host was very accommodating and responsive and the property was as described or even better! The kitchen and dining room were fully outfitted and spacious so that we were able to host a small gathering of family and friends for brunch instead of having to go to a restaurant which would have been difficult for one of the attendees.
The place was perfect for me and my two sisters. Very comfortable and safe. However it was difficult to find with the twisting roads and closeness of the homes. Also, the roads were very narrow and steep making it difficult navigating the area.
Our family enjoyed our stay in such a well kept historical home. Especially in the middle of a great city. The host was especially thoughtful. Great memories.
Perfect place for family dinners, hiking within walking distance- an all around perfect retreat. Thank you to Keith and Rocio for opening up your wonderful home to us and for all the tips about the area!
Owners Keith and Rocio live in upper duplex. Keith is a Portland native and Rocio hails from Colombia. We enjoy traveling and speak English, Spanish, some Italian, French and German. We are happy to share travel tips in our beautiful state. The house comes with a 7 ft Mason and Hamlin grand piano. Serious piano players can use with prior permission.
What is cool about Stanhope Cottage is you feel like you are in the country but you are just a stone's throw from the fun cafes and shops of some of Portland's most interesting neighborhoods. If you like exercise the neighborhood is excelling for walking (including forested trails and old Portland neighborhoods), jogging and biking.