Dive into the vibrance of Portland in bloom!
NEW eco-conscious lodging options
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Lively seasonal events happening throughout the city
This is the best time to book a visit with the Portland Eco House.
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Exciting New Rental Options
Introducing the newest additions to the Portland Eco House family: the Patio Suite, Patio Cottage, Patio Villa and the Main House.
When it all began
Summer 2017 is when I took the leap and opened the Portland Eco House to visitors to this fair city, welcoming them to shared-home overnight accommodations in two upstairs bedrooms. Soon after, I added the Patio Suite, a separate studio apartment that sleeps one to two guests in total privacy at the back of the house. This I named as such because its exterior entrance from its covered porch is reached from the spacious secluded side patio to which its guests are given full access to enjoy.
Shifting gears
When the pandemic hit, I was forced to put a pause on the shared-home accommodations inside the house. But that didn’t stop me from continuing to host guests in the Patio Suite or from converting the house’s original detached garage at the far end of the side patio into the coziest-ever Patio Cottage, which guests have been raving about.
Since then as well, guests who’ve been traveling to Portland with one to three others have been booking both the Patio Suite and the Patio Cottage combined as the Patio Villa, by which they’ve been able to kick back in exclusive use of that patio.
The main house
The latest addition to the Portland Eco House family may turn out to be your favorite: If you prize memories of pre-pandemic stays in either the Quiet Place room or Serene Space room upstairs and have been wondering if you could return for a stay in the house again, you’re in luck! That’s because the Main House has just now been opened for you to book and enjoy all to yourself and up to four of your travel companions.
As you plan your trip to Portland to partake in some of the eco-conscious fun lined up here for this spring and summer, take a gander at all these New Accommodations, and book one today!
The Main House
Enjoy all to yourself and your travel companions this beautiful historic home with its large back patio.
Patio Cottage
Experience cozy eco-living in this charming cottage, designed with sustainability and comfort in mind.
Patio Suite
Find a tranquil stay in this suite, with a spacious bath, modern amenities and eco-friendly design.
Patio Villa
Traveling with friends or family you want to stay near but not sleep in the same space with?
The exclusive entire Patio Villa with its totally separate two units is yours.
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Get a Free Night Stay … and More!
As a token of my appreciation for your support, I am thrilled to announce the opportunity for you to become a Portland Eco House VIP!
Enjoy one night free* for every 14 nights you book direct with me or via the Portland Eco House website. In addition, for as long as you remain a VIP you will get $30 off each time you stay four or more nights in a row. Stay tuned for other VIP goodies in the works!
To become and remain a VIP, you only have to take these simple steps:
1. Leave a review of your most recent stay on the Portland Eco House website, if you haven’t left one already on the site or via another platform that you booked through.
If you left a review on Booking.com but not on Portland Eco House, leave one on Portland Eco House. If you’re not sure how to do that, drop me a note at relax@portlandecohouse.com, and I’ll send you the link to where you can do that.
2. Leave a review on the Portland Eco House website after each time you stay in the future.
3. Leave a review of your most recent stay on Google and after each time you stay in the future. To do that, go to Google’s reviews for the Portland Eco House here: Portland Eco House Google Reviews. If you don’t have a Google account, simply use your current email address to create one.
Once I see that you have left these reviews, you will be all set up for the Portland Eco House VIP treatment! If you’ve already left reviews on both the website and Google, you already are VIP — keep it up! And if you have any questions at all about this, please don’t hesitate to text, call or email me!
*Please note these qualifications for this special deal: All 14 nights must be booked directly with me or via the Portland Eco House website, instead of any third party platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo or Booking.com. The night credited as complementary after your 14th night must be part of a minimum four-night booking and will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Please also note that I cannot guarantee that any particular dates will be available when you search for dates to book.
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Fun, Eco-Conscious Spring & Summer Events
May through August, 2024
Photo by Taylor Griggs/Bike Portland
Nothing says “spring” and “summer” in Portland more than all the fun and eco-conscious outdoor events slated for the town’s long three months of warm, sunny days.
These events range from the open-air Saturday Market and Farmers Markets, to the neighborhood street fairs, the Rose Festival and its numerous crowd-pleasing parades and other activities, the summer-long Pedalpalooza Bike Summer with its wacky casual rides open to all, historic home tours, brewfests, bike and foot races, and more.
Fun times, summer in this city!
If you never knew what good clean fun you could have in the spring and summer in a city, check out this guide of events, mark your calendar, reserve a few nights at the Portland Eco House during this heavenly season, and find out just how much fun!
Check out below a sample of the fun times in store. For a more complete list, go here: Fun, Eco-Conscious Spring & Summer Events
- When: June 1 – August 31
- Where: All throughout Portland
- What: Bike Summer, also known as Pedalpalooza, is a summer-long open-source festival of organized casual bike rides celebrating the joy of riding and community. Lots of fun, and a great way to catch the spirit of Portland and its neighborhoods and people.
Come for the first ride on June 1, when thousands of cycling enthusiasts turn out, many on their weirdest rigs (tall bikes, tandem bikes, mini bikes) and in their most festive gear.
Don’t miss it — rent a bike ahead of time at Everybody’s Bike Rentals only three blocks from the Portland Eco House.
Photo by Jonathan Maus/Bike Portland
- When: May 24 – June 9
- Where: Downtown Portland’s Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park and throughout inner city Portland.
- What: Since 1907, the Portland Rose Festival has inspired locals and visitors alike to gather and celebrate the Rose City and its spirit.
The Rose Festival’s big events are the Grand Floral Parade, Starlight Parade, Junior Parade, Queen’s Coronation, CityFair and Fleet Week.
Portland Rose Festival Parade
- When: July 4 – 7
- Where: Downtown Portland’s Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
- What: On four stages at the height of summer and within eight acres of the park, blues, rock, and bluegrass/country acts from around the country converge. This year’s festival is headlined by Ben Harper.
Portland Waterfront Blues Festival
The Providence Hood and Portland To Coast Relay
- When: August 23 – 24
- Where: From Mount Hood to the Oregon Coast
- What: The Providence Hood and Portland To Coast Relay is the most popular and largest running and walking relay race in the world, annually drawing participants from over 40 countries and all 50 states.
Known as the Mother of All Relays, the event takes 8 to 12 member relay teams 198 miles or 128 miles (from Portland) from the iconic top of Mount Hood to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. The event has sold-out for 36 straight years and on lottery opening day for 31 consecutive years!
Recuperate from your run or walk at the quiet, peaceful Portland Eco House.
Providence Hood to Coast Run
Visiting Portland? Book your stay at the eco-friendly, vegan-friendly Portland Eco House.
I had a wonderful stay at this suite! The host was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making sure I had everything I needed. The place was immaculate and felt very private, perfect for relaxing after a day out. Its location next to some fantastic restaurants was a huge plus. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient stay!