Foodie Paradise - Division, Hawthorne, Clinton. Walk to some of the hottest restaurants in Portland and the US, or cook your favorites in your own full gourmet kitchen. Within walking distance to Salt & Straw, Castagna, Blue Star Donuts, New Seasons Grocery, the amazing McMenamins Bagdad Theater, and many more of our favorite neighborhood spots.

The space
THE URBAN OWL is a private daylight basement apartment located below our 1916 Hawthorne bungalow where we live. The Urban Owl is completely private with its own entrance, its own private garden courtyard, and no shared space with the owners.
KITCHEN: There is a full kitchen including a full sized Gas Stove, microwave, dishwasher, blender/processor, and refrigerator. If you are fellow foodies and love to cook, we have also provided some basic oils and spices for your use. You should find all the pots, pans, tools, etc. to enjoy your own home cooked meals. We are located in one of Portland’s best known foodie neighborhoods so why not enjoy both cooking and dining out. The DINING area seats 4 comfortably, 6 if you get cozy. BUSINESS/DESK AREA: There is not a separate desk however the dining area is configured with extra power outlets and a desk lamp to facilitate using it as a functional work/study area.
BATHROOM: Marble shower with fluffy towels & washcloths. Amenities including Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower/Shave Gel, and Hair Dryer.
HELPFUL Extra Amenities: For your convenience we also have a luggage scale, extra phone chargers, alarm clock, white noise machine, umbrellas and some extra rain jackets, just in case!

Guest access
The Urban Owl is your private suite with private entrance. We live upstairs however there are no shared spaces. You also have access to a private garden sitting area with BBQ* that is not shared with the owners. You are welcome to use the porch area which would be considered shared space. (BBQ is available June through September.)

2023 COVID Update: Many restaurants and venues are now once again open, however some venues including medical facilitats may still require masks and some are take-out/outside dining only. For your favorite spots, we recommend using online reservations (even if this is not something you have typically done before.)

Other things to note
THE OWL has STAIRS: The Urban Owl is a daylight basement with 7’ ceilings and beautiful light. It has a PRIVATE Entrance with EXTERIOR STAIRS (4 Stairs up from the sidewalk, and 11 stairs down to the door.) We welcome guests of all abilities however please know that you will need to be comfortable navigating several stairs each time you access the property. BEDROOM: The bedroom area is separated from the rest of the living area by heavy velvet curtains. It is a plush Queen-size bed that is approximately 32” off the ground. Access to the bed is narrow and a step stool is provided if you need an extra bit of lift. Many of our guests have loved the bed enough to purchase the same for their own home.

License number
16-278815-000-00-HO