3515 NE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97212

The first floor apartment of this "Old Portland" home has a spacious, airy feel with red oak floors and exposed woodwork throughout.The remodeled kitchen is well appointed with stainless steel appliances, birch cabinets and maple floor. Sit at the butcher block table for a casual meal or relax in the kitchen nook by the gas fireplace.The dining room table seats 6 and the original crystal chandelier creates "antique" ambiance.The living room is furnished with comfort in mind. Get warm and cozy by the gas fireplace. Listen to music or watch a movie on the flat screen TV and DVD surround sound system. We provide an eclectic mix of CD39;s for your listening pleasure and movie rentals are located close by. If you like to read by the fire, two bookcases are overflowing with books of all genres - something of interest for everyone.There are two bedrooms, the "red room" and the "purple room" both with queen size beds. A new Whirlpool stacking, high-speed washer/dryer combo is conveniently located in a closet in the purple room. The hide-a-bed couch in the living room provides an additional double bed. The bath has a tub-shower and classic white tile floor. Plush towels and locally crafted soaps are provided. Sit on the front porch and "watch the world go by" or lounge under the cedars in the privacy of the back garden. There you can enjoy the stone patio and listen to the music of the tiny creek as it flows into a pond surrounded by boulders and blooming plants. Watch the dawn of the day or enjoy the stars from the garden39;s private hot-tub.Evening concerts in summer are occasionally hosted in the music studio. You can arrange for private rental of the studio by appointment.We are ten minutes from down-town Portland and, whether you39;re interested in the Alberta Arts District, Last Thursday, the Rose Festival, Blues Festival, world class dining or simply to experience our quirky Portland culture, it39;s easily accessible from our location. Right across the street is the Fly Awake Tea Garden featuring rare specialty teas and hand crafted sweets in a special garden setting. Other shops such as The County Cork Irish Pub, Ginger Salon, The Little Tattoo Shoppe, The Freehouse Lounge, Urban Wine Works, Destino Coffee, Starbucks, Sugar Me Boutique, Blossom Acupuncture and Massage, Whole Foods and more are within 3 blocks. Acadia Cajun Grill, is across the street. About the Acadia, Zagat says: 147;Mind-blowing148; barbecued shrimp and other 147;dressed up148; Cajun-Creole favorites combine with Southern 147;hospitality148; to carve out a 147;little slice of New Orleans148; at this Sabin bistro." Beautiful Irving Park with basketball and tennis courts is located 2 blocks west. Public transportation and Zipcar rental are within 2 blocks. The famous Alberta Arts District is about a ten block walk to the north and bike rental is available if you are interested in experiencing the "bikeness" of Portland. A postal service and public library are two blocks away.If you39;re looking for a comfortable, fully appointed, two bedroom apartment with a wonderful garden and "location, location, location" this is the place for you.