Location Description

The William Waters House, is a 1911 prototypical old Portland gem. Just across the Willa downtown, combines new renovation and modern amenities with the charm and character of vintage Portland. The home is in the cultural center of the city, 5 minutes to downtown, 5 minutes to the hot Alberta Arts District, and 5 minutes to the equally trendy Mississippi street restaurants, cafes and bars. The impeccably appointed William Waters House resides in the upscale Irvington neighborhood, a national historic district noted for remarkable architecture, and just one block from 16 acre Irving Park, into which our street dead-ends. Irving Park offers tennis and basketball courts, children’s playground, open fields and wooded, rolling hills. You'll enjoy a very spacious, freshly renovated 1st floor apartment, with living room, dining room, kitchen, one bathroom and two bedrooms with king beds, plus a bonus side room with daybed. Please note that while this is a generously sized apartment on the 1st level of a historic home, there is a 5 guest maximum, and parties are strictly prohibited. Features include: 10 feet high ceilings Large original windows throughout New stone entry and new oak floors throughout Original vintage fixtures Rough hewn stone fireplace New pristine quartz countertops. Well equipped kitchen with pots, pans, serving dishes, silverware and dishes for 8 people, French press, various kitchen utensils and tools. Kitchen appliances include Vitamix blender, Cuisinart coffee maker, food processor, toaster etc. Microwave available upon request. Please note there is no dishwasher. Linens and towels provided, along with organic bath products Solid hardwood live-edge dining table New, high-end mattresses. One king bed is from Nectar (gel memory foam) and the other is from GhostBed (latex and gel memory foam). The single is a new memory foam mattress from Zinus. All mattresses are CertiPUR-US Certified, free of flame retardants. Fast Wifi Xfinity Cable TV Netflix Apple TV Bluetooth speaker New fast and efficient furnace (and central air conditioning) Original artwork throughout Books, magazines, games and puzzles Tennis rackets & balls, umbrellas, picnic basket Only non-toxic, green, sustainable house cleaners are used. Guest access You will have exclusive use of the entire 1st floor, a generously sized apartment with separate entrances and complete privacy. The front porch is shared, but the porch furniture is for your exclusive use. While visitors are welcome, please note there is a 9-person maximum on the property. To discuss exceptions, please contact us in advance. Please be conscientious of the neighbors while socializing outside. A smart lock keypad allows for convenient self check-in upon arrival. Check-in time is anytime after 3:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am on the day of your departure. Our cleaning schedule can be tight, making the hours between check-out and check-in necessary in order to thoroughly clean between guests. Respect for Neighbors The William Waters House is on a quiet residential street and we have amazing neighbors on all sides. We strive to maintain positive relations with them, so for this reason we ask that you respect house rules around the 9-person maximum, noise level and parking. Interaction with guests We enjoy meeting guests upon your request but also understand and respect your wish for privacy. We live in the upper unit and are always available by text or phone to address any needs you have. Other things to note The William Waters house is a 3-story historic home and the upper levels of the home are a separate unit which we reside in. While generally very quiet, there is some minimal sound transference. Quiet hou