Welcome to our spacious historic home in Portland’s charming St. Johns neighborhood. Original Douglas fir woodwork and creative details create a truly unique retreat. The kitchen is a cook’s dream, fully equipped with high-quality tools including a Vitamix, Raclette grill, and All-Clad cookware. Guests love dining with garden views from the bright, sun-filled dining room.
Two bedrooms feature comfortable Queen beds, plus a bonus room provides space for a fifth guest. Two full bathrooms and flexible living spaces, including a den and office, make mornings and work easy. An upright grand piano is available for all ages to enjoy, and beautiful stained glass windows add charm throughout the home. Free parking is available right in front of the house.
Step outside to a lush garden with a wrap-around porch, fruit trees, and an herb garden with fresh sage, mint, thyme, dill, and oregano. Walk everywhere! Shops, parks, restaurants, bars, a pinball arcade, Sparrow Bakery, Great North for coffee and treats, and the iconic St. Johns Bridge are all minutes away. Fans of the Wildwood trilogy will love that this is Prue’s neighborhood.
Book your stay at this one-of-a-kind Portland retreat—perfect for families, friends, or anyone seeking comfort, style, and local flavor.
In case of Cancellation, if a refund is approved, a 5.5% processing fee will be deducted to cover the payment transfer costs.
⋆Descansa House Rules⋆ 1 - Please remove your shoes when indoors. 2 - Smoking tobacco or marijuana is strictly prohibited 3 - Events and/or parties are strictly prohibited and will result in additional fines and immediate eviction. 4 - Quiet hours are in effect from 10pm - 7am. Please also be mindful of the neighbors outside of these times. 5 - Please turn off lights and lock all doors and windows when not at home. 6 - The number of guests on your reservation should reflect the number of guests staying in the home. Message us if this needs to be updated. 7 - Please do not have any mail or packages delivered to the home. 8 - Spring through Fall is the sugar ant season throughout the Pacific Northwest. Please store items accordingly and clean thoroughly after cooking and eating. Dispose of food waste promptly. 9 - Items left behind can be shipped to you at the cost of shipping + a $30 processing fee. 10 - Excess cleaning may result in an additional cleaning fee. 11 - Violation of house rules may result in eviction and/or monetary fine.
⋆Checkout List ⋆ ☐ Check out by 11am. Unauthorized late check-outs may result in a $50 fee. ☐ Please start a load of laundry ☐ Wash or start dishwasher before leaving ☐ Please remove all perishable items from the fridge (condiments & spices ok to leave) ☐ Sign out of personal media on television/roku ☐ Lock all windows and doors ☐ Message us when you’ve left, if you can!
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⋆Descansa House Rules⋆
1 - Please remove your shoes when indoors.
2 - Smoking tobacco or marijuana is strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 23-067760-000-00-HO
About the area
Portland
North Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tom McCall Waterfront Park and popular attractions include Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and Oregon Zoo. Delta Park East and Hoyt Arboretum are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking.
Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cathedral Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Willamette River - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
St. Johns Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
University of Portland - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Kenton-North Denver Avenue Station - 7 min drive
Portland Union Station - 21 min drive
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Wonderwood Springs - 10 min walk
Mosaic Taphouse - 3 min walk
Burgerville - 9 min walk
No Clucks - 6 min walk
The Great North - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious Craftsman in the Heart of St. Johns pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Craftsman in the Heart of St. Johns?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Craftsman in the Heart of St. Johns on 23 May 2026 start from AU$304, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Spacious Craftsman in the Heart of St. Johns?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Craftsman in the Heart of St. Johns?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Craftsman in the Heart of St. Johns?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Craftsman in the Heart of St. Johns located?
Located in North Portland, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cathedral Park, Willamette River and St. Johns Bridge. University of Portland and Delta Park West are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
7.4
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This property has a private garden w many plants and shrubs that were in bloom while we were there. The house is a well-maintained Craftsman home with stained glass windows, wood floors, and a beautiful staircase. What we enjoyed most was that it felt like a true home, not a rental. Check in was very easy. Finally, I appreciated the friendly tone of instructions for checking in and checking out-it added to the overall sense of welcome in this beautiful home.
Owner cancelled less than 24 hours from stay and offered us a smaller house. Refund came back short and I had to call Vrbo to make it right. Not terribly pleased and there wasn't a ton of remorse.
This property is perfect for a family who wants to be in a very walkable neighborhood close to stores and parks.
Everything was clean and comfortable. Our check in was a little complicated but once we found where to enter (in the backyard) we were good to go. The property rental company was very easy to access and responsive.
Although we didn't have any kids with us
there are plenty of games for kids to play, a piano, which was a nice surprise and a great selection of local books to read which was nice too.
Marcie C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Wendy B.
15 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what I had hoped
We are thankful for the opportunity to stay in Portland to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday.
The pictures show a lush garden, a small pool, and the ad reads that there is AC in the house.
It was a very hot weekend. There is NO AC in the main part of the house, only in the upstairs bedrooms. Our daughter has health issues and I purposefully looked for a house with AC when chosing where to take her. I re-read the ad, and it does not say "no AC in main part, only in bedrooms". It says the house has AC. So we were hot and uncomfortable.
I went to cool off in the pool. It was disgusting. I could not get in there. The water had a type of oily substance floating on top, covering the pool water. Too gross to get in.
The gardens are brown and crispy. Dying plants in desperate need of water.
Part of the house was clean, other parts were not. The dining table was sticky, there were nuts from a previous renter in the hide-a-bed, the dishes in the kitchen cabinet had old, dried food on them, we had to rewash dishes and silverware before we could use them. The kitchen cabinets had old, opened food items. The refrigerator was so full of opened food, we had trouble putting our own things away.
It was a bit of a hot bummer.
The place is great, with lots of character and in a great location, had all the amenities needed and comfortable space. However, we did have an issue with the bathroom sink of the upstairs bathroom was clogged. We informed right away the management and were very flexible as they asked if we could wait 1 more day for their usual person to come in to fix it. Every day we made arrangements for them to come in and fix it, and every day we came back in the evening and nothing had been done, after they assured us every time that someone would come in. It was not convenient to have to brush our teeth using the bathtub, specially when you have little kids. If it was a Hotel, they would have instantly handled it or changed us rooms, and even compensated our stay for the inconveniences caused. It was certainly inconvenient that I had to take out of my holiday time to have to deal with this situation every day, and they would just apologize and say they would come the next day. When I stated my disappointment, they simply said sorry and that's it. We gave them plenty of times to correct the situation during our stay and we were just lied to every day and at the end there was no type of compensation or them trying to make it better. Just for that, even if the place is nice, we would not recommend this place and would not stay in any of their properties, as having a clean place and a working bathroom are plain basic for any lodging situation.
Sheila B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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