The house was super clean and very, very well arranged for our family of 4 adults. Just fyi, there is a door at the botttom of the stairs to the 3rd bedroom, providing privacy. (We weren’t sure from the listing.) The residential neighborhood is beautiful, full of lovely craftsman houses. We loved walking to beautiful Laurelhurst Park every morning. We felt very safe walking in the neighborhood. The house is equally close to a huge Safeway in one direction and Whole Foods in the other. There are lots of restaurants close by. The a/c worked great during a heat wave.

This was our third stay. This time my 89 yr old Dad and his wife joined us. We had a wonderful time visiting my son and his girlfriend. We took walks, talked over coffee, cooked dinner, dined out, went on road trips, and played games in the house. It is the perfect house, in the perfect location. We love staying there.

Great property, great location. Would stay again.

The property was centrally located surrounded by charming houses. The place was comfortable and plenty of room. The owner does live next door, and as we had an old friend visiting, I was concerned needlessly that our late night reminiscing might be disturbing. This never seemed to be an issue and we did respect the house rules as agreed upon. It is a clean, open space with room for up to 8, with 2 more beds upstairs. Having lived in Portland before, the location couldn't have been better. We absolutely had a great time!

This is a well equipped rental in a very walkable neighborhood. The bedrooms are cozy, the kitchen has most everything you might need, and the living room and dining room are light filled and lovely, looking out over the beautiful trees that make Portland such a visual treat. This is our second time visiting this house. It has maintained all of the attributes that I looked for the first time. The hosts are friendly, and get back to any inquiries quickly. We had a very relaxing get-away.

We really enjoyed our stay in Portland. Great location and the house was adorable. Had all the amenities needed plus!

Peaceful, quiet, spacious. Lovely backyard and beautiful old growth tree that can be seen from kitchen window.

House was clean and ready upon arrival, which was LATE due to delayed flights. Laurie left the lights on for us, which was a welcome gesture. House is close to a bus line, which made it easy to get around.

This house was so cute and clean! We loved the openness of the floorplan and the large bay window in the den, as well as the basement space. The beds were all so comfortable and the bedding was so amazing that I came right home and ordered exactly the same for our beds! The property owners were so gracious and there were fresh flowers in every room. We had a wonderful time and we will be requesting this property again when we return to Portland in the future.

A very well kept home with good amenities, good communication with owners, down to earth folks, great location near public transit and a lovely community,

Clean, bright, lots of space. Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry have everything you need. Great location on a quiet street with a lovely, private yard. Closet full of games, smart TV, maps and travel guides. There’s no reason to look elsewhere. I love this spot.

Very nice rental. Clean and comfortable, well stocked home. Quiet neighborhood while being close to restaurants and shopping. Will definitely stay here again.

We were five adults from NJ visiting family in the Portland Metro area. We were provided everything we needed plus! Spacious urban location yet a quiet, safe neighborhood. So much available in walking distance. Thank you for sharing your home Laurie and Matt!

Stayed here on our visit from NY to visit my son. The house is clean, comfortable, light filled, and quiet. The rooms are thoughtfully appointed with everything you need, while also feeling airy and uncluttered. It was the perfect spot to hang out, share meals, do art, watch movies, etc. The location is great for walking, eating, and day trips. This is the spot for me. I would plan my trip to stay here again. My favorite VRBO experience to date.

This home was fantastic! It is much bigger than the pictures make it seem, and there was plenty of room for us to get settled in and spread out and feel comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet but so close to almost everything we wanted to do. Our only issue was that there aren't many 3-prong outlets (the home is older) - there are several in the bathroom, but only one bedroom had 3-prong outlets in the outlet strip. Other than than rather minor inconvenience, our stay was fabulous and we would definitely stay here again!

Overall great experience.

Great location,well stocked with dishes,large fridge made for meal for 6. Comfortable beds with lots of room.

The house worked well enough for our purposes and owners were responsive and helpful. Main drawback was only one convenient bathroom for three bedrooms. Also one room needs a more comfortable mattress.

We enjoyed our stay at the Buckman Neighborhood. It was quiet, spacious, well decorated and in a great location. The beds were very comfortable and the private parking spot was nice to use. Laurie was such a friendly and welcoming host. We had a great time!

Laurie’s property is as described in the pictures plus a modern bathroom w shower downstairs. Everything is well thought out: blow dryer, laundry detergent, shampoo, etc. kitchen is fully equipped relative to pots and pans, dishes, culinary gadgets. You do need to bring coffee, spices, etc. which is to be expected. We had a great time using public transportation to go to the Rose Garden and other downtown attractions. The bus was very simple and close. The food trucks are about 3 blocks away and became a routine for dinner. Lots of yummy choices. You are able to park in the driveway so no hunting for a parking space despite the downtown location. Used the rental car to go to the coast and hike Multnomah Falls (both are must-do’s) for those who like outdoor activities. Laurie’s home is spotless. Highly recommend!

We found this property for our two-week stay in Portland. We have three young children and wanted room for them to play inside and outside. This house met all of our needs. Everything is comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked, and the location is quiet but accessible. It is an older house--reminded me of my grandma's house in happy ways--so it wasn't luxurious. Matt and Laurie answered our questions and checked on us through the app but otherwise left us to our own devices. We appreciated that there are two grocery stores less than a mile away, and lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance. The biggest attractions in Portland are 10-15 minute drive, so this house was very convenient for all of our sightseeing. I also appreciated having a driveway instead of trying to find street parking. One thing potential visitors should know is that there is a very nice bathroom in the otherwise unfinished basement. If you have mobility issues, that bathroom isn't accessible. Our family mostly just shared the bathroom on the main floor because our kids didn't like going into the basement alone. Overall, happy with our stay here and we would stay here again if traveling with our children.

Great clean property, roomie for 6 adults

This home was very comfortable, laid out well, with thoughtful attention to details that mede the stay enjoyable. Central location easy to walk to good local restaurants at all price levels. Shopping, parks, and downtown all close by.

Beautiful flowers welcomed us and it has everything we needed!! Perfect stay for a family and we would love to stay again when we have a chance.

The rental property was just perfect for my family 4 & its layout. Its location is just short distance to downtown. My son officiated a well attended destination wedding & the venue is over a mile from this property. It is walking distance to nice eateries, bus stops. The place is clean, cozy & comfy with good beds, Downs comforters, soft sheets, plenty of large towels.. It’s a home away from home. Matt & Laurie were very considerate & kind to our requests .I highly recommend this place if you plan of staying for 7 days or beyond. Love those fresh flowers in every room. Again, thank you so much!!!

We have rented 7 VRBO properties over the past 6 years. Not only is the Belmont property inexpensive for what one gets, it is very convenient to restaurants, shops, etc. As such we walked to shop and for breakfast at Cricket (highly recommended ). Our best revisited restaurants: La Moule and Broder; best new one: Chachka.

Laurie and Matt's house worked very well for us East Coast grandparents to meet our southern Oregon son and granddaughter in Portland for her Spring Break. There were many conveniences in being in that neighborhood, from multiple grocery options to a variety of restaurants and shops, and the house was central to exploring other areas in Portland. The house itself was well appointed, with a fully equipped kitchen, a variety of games and books, laundry facilities, and very comfortable beds and soft linens. While it did not affect our family, the second bathroom in the basement area might be difficult to reach for those unable to tackle stairs or for young children to navigate there on their own. The third bedroom on the upper level (generous in size, with twin beds) also requires stairs and using the bathroom on the main floor. Laurie and Matt, the owners, were very responsive, from our first inquiry through our week there. We were welcomed with a beautiful vase of tulips on the dining room table and other flowers in the three bedrooms on our arrival. They live next door, so are available for assistance or advice, if needed. We would not hesitate to rent this house again if we visit Portland with family.

The duplex is clean and well maintained with comfortable beds and plenty of homey touches. The neighborhood is convenient for walking in Lone Fir Cemetery as well as restaurants and shops. The property is lovely and well kept. Laurie and Matt were helpful when needed and otherwise honored my privacy. I recommend this rental.

The house was extremely clean and updated. The beds were very comfortable and the linens were high quality. Everything you need is within walking distance. There were products that were left by previous renters which was great for us since we traveled across country. We also left some supplies for the next renters. Made life a lot easier.

We came with family for the Thanksgiving week, and just loved this place of Laurie and Matt's. It is in a lovely neighborhood, with huge, lush trees. The nieghborhood is full of big,old houses, yet very private. The home is adjacent to Laurie and Matt's. They were very available and very respectful of our price. The home was pristine and welcoming at the same time. Well supplied to make our visit comfortable. I hope we can return!

We stayed for the week while my mom was at OHSU recovering from a major surgery. The commute was short and easy, basically a big loop from Belmont back around to Harrison. The area was quiet but very close to shops, cafes and interesting stores with Safeway 2 city blocks away. The house had everything we needed, except a crock pot ;). The beds were comfortable and the neighborhood was safe. Great stay, Thank you!

We had a wonderful stay at this house. So much room for my family. The kitchen was very well stocked, and although we didn't use it very much because we were in and out so much, it was great to be able to make toast and grab a quick cup of coffee. The beds were very comfortable and lots of nice fluffy towels in the bathroom. I highly recommend this house for your stay in the Portland area.