Shift Vacation Rentals
Eco Modern Vacation Rentals in Portland, Oregon
We are Klaas and Michelle a Dutch/American couple, who feel that traveling, is a fantastic way to connect with other people. It opens hearts, minds and souls. Basically we thrive on travel. We met while Klaas was bicycling (yes, on a push bike) thro
**We generally only accept 4-night stays especially during spring, summer, and holidays. However, we welcome shorter requests when the calendar allows, so please feel free to contact us about this. If you are interested in a shorter booking send an inquiry first before using instant book.** Quick Facts: 4 bedrooms (3 queen beds & 1 double down twin up bunk bed) 2 full bathrooms with tile showers Open floor plan for the living, dining room and kitchen Welcome to Shift Vacation Rental’s Mississippi District location! We have a stunning urban oasis; a few minutes walk from the fun and trendy N Mississippi District. This newly revived area has become one of the hippest places to shop, dine and drink. The street is lined with chic foodie restaurants, live music venues, and a bevy of bars, boutiques and brewpubs. Colorful buildings line the main thoroughfare of Mississippi, while historic and charming residential neighborhoods surround the area. This fully remodeled home will be beyond your expectations. Flooded with light and handmade touches this house is an amazing transformation of a 1920's bungalow. The house was remodeled for use as a vacation rental and set up perfectly for people to gather and relax in. As you enter natural light from windows and white clapboard wood surround, makes you feel like you've entered a sweet farmhouse. The open floor plan captures the kitchen, living room and dining room perfect for family and friends to gather in. Everything you need from a coffee grinder and maker, to cookie sheets, to blenders are all provided for you. The kitchen is stocked with plates, glasses, etc to serve a big family dinner at the gorgeous wood dining table. It is stocked with everything from toaster, microwave, ice maker, blender, good knives, you name it. But, you may not even want to cook as you are within a few minutes walk from some of Portland's finest eateries. The first floor has 2 bedrooms, and one full bathroom. One bedroom has a queen bed, while the other has a double down/twin up bunk bed. The bathroom has a beautifully tiled shower, with large rain shower head. Walk downstairs and you enter into another entertaining area, with TV, games, and cozy seating area. A perfect spot to send the kids to play while the adults hang upstairs. Downstairs has 2 bedrooms each with a queen bed. There is also a full bathroom with beautiful tile and a double shower head! There is a parking spot in the lot next door, and free street parking should you need more. The house sits on a lot with another vacation rental, a 5 bed-3 bath, stunning modern home. You can rent both for larger groups, workshops, reunions! If you need more rentals we also have a duplex, a 5 minute drive away in the Alberta neighborhood. Contact us for more details. We are fully permitted and compliant with the City of Portland. Permit number #TL90949.
Quick Facts: 3 bedrooms (2 with queen beds / 1 with two twin beds) 1.5 bathrooms Patio Laundry Cable TV High Speed Wifi (Data is 1.2 terabytes. 200MPBS) A/C Fully stocked kitchen Free On-street parking Well behaved pet is allowed, $175/pet fee. Please let us know when making the reservation if you are bringing a pet. This is a modern, bright and airy garden-level unit with a large, open living, dining and kitchen area and all the amenities you need (from wifi to coffee grinder) to live, work, entertain and explore Portland. When you arrive, a large patio with built-in benches, table and comfortable lounge chairs greet you. Inside, an open living room, dining room and kitchen make a perfect place to hang out with family and friends. Three bedrooms allow for sleeping for 6 people, the couch in the living room or floor futon mattress can be used for extra sleeping space. Sleep great on our all new Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses featuring Serta's latest pressure relief technology and HeiQ V-Block technology for a cleaner sleep surface. What sets this place apart from others? The location: This inner Northeast Portland neighborhood is one of the coolest parts of the city. Alberta Street itself is lined with galleries, boutiques, several of Portland’s top restaurants as well as dozens of casual cafés and nightspots. Eat and drink your way down the street from Indian to Italian to Southern, slurping locally crafted coffee, beer and ice cream. Walking distance to several live music venues, a farmer’s market (summer) an organic food co-op and a top-notch restaurants. Minutes from the airport and minutes to downtown make it the perfect home base for an amazing stay in Portland. One major perk about renting with Shift Vacation Rentals is the coupons our lovely neighbors share with our guests. Frock Boutique, Tin Shed, Bamboo Sushi, Mimosa Studios, Imelda's Shoes, Crafty Wonderland and more....You get discounts to all these wonderful places! So eat, drink and shop- all a stroll away, and all at a discounted price! The house is a duplex. The upper apartment, high gear, can also be rented for even larger group. It’s the perfect home base for wedding parties, reunions, workshops, family getaways, business meetings, etc. Need more room? No worries we have two more rentals in the chic Mississippi District a 5 minute drive away. **We generally only accept 4-night stays especially during spring, summer, and holidays. However, we welcome shorter requests when the calendar allows, so please feel free to contact us about this. If you are interested in a shorter booking send an inquiry first before using instant book.**
**We generally only accept 4-night stays especially during spring, summer, and holidays. However, we welcome shorter requests when the calendar allows, so please feel free to contact us about this. If you are interested in a shorter booking send an inquiry first before using instant book.** Quick Facts: You are renting 2 separate houses on 1 lot 9 bedrooms (4 in front house & 5 in rear house) 5 bathrooms (2 in front house & 3 in rear house) Both houses have an open floor plan with kitchen, living room and dining room Both houses have washer/dryer Welcome to Shift Vacation Rental’s Mississippi District location! We have a stunning urban oasis; a quick walk from the fun and trendy Mississippi District. This area has become one of the hippest places to shop, dine and drink in Portland. The street is lined with chic foodie restaurants, live music venues, and a bevy of bars, boutiques and brewpubs. Colorful buildings line the main thoroughfare of Mississippi, while historic and charming residential neighborhoods surround the area. When renting this property you get two separate houses. First is our 4-bedroom, 2-bath totally remodeled bungalow set up perfectly for gathering or relaxing. The house has an open floor plan with lots of natural light and great for people-watching along Mississippi District! There are several designer touches, reclaimed wood, and incredible reuse ideas. The kitchen is fully-stocked for cooking, baking, or just keeping it simple with a cup of coffee in the morning. The main floor has 2 bedrooms, and one full bathroom--one room has a queen bed and the other a double down/twin up bunk. Walk downstairs and you enter into another entertaining area, with second TV, games, and cozy seating area. A perfect spot to send the kids to play while the adults hang upstairs. Downstairs also has 2 bedrooms each with a queen bed. There is a full bathroom with beautiful tile and a double shower head. The second house is a 2000/sf newly built modern house at the rear of the lot. The house is vast and open with tons of light. The kitchen is fully-stocked. The main floor is ADA (those with wheelchairs, walkers, crutches or impaired mobility will be comfortable). Upstairs is a family room, with cool hanging hammock chairs, second TV, and cozy couch. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs--three with queen beds and one with a double down/twin above bunk bed. There are also two tiled bathrooms; one with a bathtub, the other with a walk-in shower. A balcony finishes the area off, the perfect place to enjoy a beer, sneak away for an intimate conversation, or sit and fill up on the Portland vibe while people watching from the rocking chairs. Outside, each house has a picnic table. Front Break has a large patio facing Albina Ave. The rear dining area is more private with large table, benches, and plantings. The side yard, has benches creating a lounge zone with outdoor grill and dart board- wonderful for summer evenings. There is one parking spot on site for each house. You need more houses to book? Don't worry we have a duplex about 1.5 miles away on Alberta Street. Please get in touch for more information. We are fully permitted and compliant with the City of Portland. Permit number #TL90949.
**We generally only accept 4-night stays especially during spring, summer, and holidays. However, we welcome shorter requests when the calendar allows, so please feel free to contact us about this. If you are interested in a shorter booking send an inquiry first before using instant book.** Whole House Alberta Quick Facts: You are renting both parts of the duplex so you have 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms! 7 bedrooms (4 in top part- 3 in lower part) 3.5 bathrooms (2 full in top part- 1.5 in lower part) You need to walk outside to access the units, they aren't connected on the inside Step into an authentic Portland experience in this amazing totally remodeled 7-bedroom duplex, located in the heart of the Alberta Arts District. Walk to coffee, dining, unique shops...or people-watch from the large bay window or cozy patio. Alberta Street is never short on variety--from juggling bicyclists to dogs dining with their owners at the Tin Shed Cafe (across the street!)...pubs, co-op grocery, galleries, and shops...and you can easily walk to it all. We have partnerships with many of the local stores, giving you incredible discounts- a major perk with renting this house! The house sleeps up to 15 guests and was designed and used as a full time rental. We provide fresh linens, a fully-stocked kitchen, flat screen TV, wifi, and all the comforts of home. A well behaved dog is allowed. The pet fee is $175. The upper level has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths plus a patio facing Alberta Street. The lower level has 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths and large patio just off the side yard area....Each unit has a full kitchen, living/dining space, and a washer/dryer. Many guests use the upper level as the socializing/dinner area..and save the lower level for guests who need some quiet time...or great for a place for the kids to hang out. To clarify, this is a true duplex with separate entrances (you cannot enter the units from the interior) but a very popular choice for large groups. One unit is entered from the front and one from the back. The side outdoor area is spacious and includes a large picnic table, grill, and a very cool play structure for the kids. 15 minutes to the airport, 10 minutes to downtown and there's a bus stop on the corner. Best of all, it's within an easy drive to all that Portland has to offer-from hiking near Mt. Hood, a zoo visit downtown, a day trip to the incredible Oregon coast. Plus directly outside your door is Alberta Street- the authentic, local neighborhood vibe will welcome and amaze you. There are so many bars, cafes, stores and restaurants all within a lovely stroll. This rental has it all--location, comfort, and space! Need more space? We have two other rentals in the chic Mississippi District. We are fully permitted and compliant with the City of Portland. Permit number #TL90695.
**We generally only accept 4-night stays especially during spring, summer, and holidays. However, we welcome shorter requests when the calendar allows, so please feel free to contact us about this. If you are interested in a shorter booking send an inquiry first before using instant book.** Shift Vacation Rentals~ High Gear Quick Facts: 4 bedrooms - 3 with queen beds 1 double down/twin up bunk bed 2 full bathrooms Open floor plan with living room, dining room and kitchen This historic duplex is located in the heart of Portland's most unique neighborhoods. Alberta Arts District, where there is always something unbelievable to look at, like people riding bikes while juggling. Amazing restaurants to eat at, it's home to Portland's culinary creativity. Fun pubs to have a drink, locally brewed beers won't disappoint. And loads of independent stores to purchase gifts adorable dresses and funky jewelry, awaits you. The best part is it's the location you hope to get when book a vacation rental. Walking distance to all on Alberta Street. 15 minutes by car from the airport, 10 minutes by car to downtown Portland. The bus stop is a block away and there is free street parking. High Gear (the upper level of the duplex) has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. An open living, dining, and kitchen area. The first floor houses 3 of the bedrooms. 2 with queen beds and the third with a bunk bed (double lower and twin above). The first floor also has a full bath with walk in shower. The second floor houses a fourth bedroom, loft area with futon and skylights, and a gorgeous full bathroom. The kitchen is fully stocked from coffee grinder to microwave oven to blender. You will be able to cook up a feast and eat in comfort at the wood dining table. One major perk about renting with us at Shift Vacation Rentals is the coupons our lovely neighbors share with our guests. Frock Boutique, Tin Shed, Mimosa Studios, Eco Vibe Apparel, Imelda's Shoes, Crafty Wonderland & more....You get discounts to all these wonderful places! So eat, drink and shop- all a stroll away and all at a discounted price! To see the fabulous array of places surrounding the rental visit: www.block14pdx.com The side yard boasts the coolest kids hive play structure, picnic table, charcoal BBQ, and yard games. In the nice weather its a perfect spot to enjoy a meal or let the kids run free! A well behaved pet is allowed. The pet fee is $175. The house had been newly gutted and remodeled using sustainable and local materials, and has inspiring touches throughout the house. It promises to be one of the best vacation rentals in all of Portland. For larger groups, this house can be rented along with low gear the 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom rental located in the lower section of this duplex. Need more space? Please check out our two other rentals in the chic Mississippi District. Internet is fast and reliable! The amount of data is 1.2 terabytes. 200MPBS We are fully permitted and compliant with the City of Portland. Permit number #TL90695.
**We generally only accept 4-night stays especially during spring, summer, and holidays. However, we welcome shorter requests when the calendar allows, so please feel free to contact us about this. If you are interested in a shorter booking send an inquiry first before using instant book.** Quick Facts: 5 bedrooms (4 with queen beds 1 with double down twin up bunk bed) 3 full bathrooms with tile showers Main floor is ADA accessible Open living room, dining room and kitchen layout Welcome to Shift Vacation Rental’s Mississippi District location! We have a stunning urban oasis; a few minutes walk from the fun and trendy N Mississippi District. This neighborhood has become one of the hippest places to shop, dine and drink in Portland. The street is lined with chic foodie restaurants, live music venues, and a bevy of bars, boutiques and brewpubs. Colorful buildings line the main thoroughfare of Mississippi, while historic and charming residential neighborhoods surround the area. This brand new modern home will be beyond your expectations. Flooded with light and handmade touches this house is ideal for large groups. The house was built as a vacation rental and set up perfectly for people to gather and relax in. As you enter a wall of windows and warm cedar wood surround draws you in. The large open floor plan captures the kitchen, living room and dining room filled with artistic designer touches. Everything you need from a coffee grinder and maker, to cookie sheets and blenders are all provided for you. We are thrilled to have the main floor as ADA (those with wheelchairs, walkers, crutches or impaired mobility will be able to get around). There are no steps to enter the house, or anywhere else on the main level. The bathroom has grab bars at the toilet and shower, and there is a curb-less shower entry. Upstairs opens to a family room, with cool hanging hammock chairs, a second TV, and cozy couch. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs. 3 with queen beds and one with a double down/twin above bunk bed. There are also 2 tiled bathrooms; one with a bathtub, the other with a walk in shower. A balcony finishes the area off, the perfect place to enjoy a beer, sneak away for an intimate conversation, while people watching from the rocking chairs. Rear Break has a private paved dining area that is super romantic with large table, benches, and plantings. The side yard, houses the lounge with outdoor grill, that space is shared with Front Break. So who knows, you could meet your future partner there!?! There is a parking spot on site for your car, and plenty of free street parking should you need more. You need more houses to book? On the same lot we have front break a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom house. Also in the Alberta Arts District we have a duplex. High Gear, the upper half is 4 beds and 2 bathrooms. While Low Gear has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. We are fully permitted and compliant with the City of Portland. Permit number #91818.