Quaint English Cottage Garden Apt.

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My boyfriend and I had a great time staying at Sue & Bob's cozy studio. The place is darling - no detail has been overlooked, making the whole week we stayed there quite comfortable. The studio has a full kitchen and even a washer/dryer. Sue and Bob were wonderful and friendly hosts, and we look forward to staying at their place again!

Sue Carter-Low missed her true calling - she should have been a historic preservationist or interior decorator. Her house is unique, historic and exquisitely renovated and remodeled, as is the "Cottage Garden Apartment" in which my husband and I stayed. Sue's attention to detail and thoughtfulness in regards the comfort of her guests was evident everywhere, and she clearly has an elevated aesthetic sense that makes a stay in her home a complete delight. We loved the small kitchen with authentic, retro fixtures and equipped with every possible tool or utensil one might ever need. Brick stairs lead outside to a private bricked courtyard, (not usable by us in November, sadly, so best appreciated in the summer months!). The kitchen floor is tile and the bedroom is warmly carpeted. Antiques and clever, thematic decorating touches abound. The apartment is part of the house's basement, but is spacious with deep, leaded windows and there is no oppressive, claustrophobic basement feel. In summer months, it would be even better, especially with the use of the courtyard.
The Laurelhurst neighborhood is a quiet, historic residential development in Portland from the 1920s, with curving streets and diverse historic homes, wonderfully situated and close to many amenities, including a terrific microbrewery (Coalition Brewing at 27th and SE Ankeny).
Our hosts, Sue and her husband Bob, are warm and conversational without being intrusive and very generously allowed us to view the interior of their beautiful home, decorated in full holiday splendor.
As an art historian with an interest in Oregon historic architecture, our decision to stay in Sue and Bob's English Cottage apartment was inspired.

The cottage was perfect for our stay in Portland. All of the decorations were so neat and it had all the amenities you could ask for. Bob and Sue were beyond gracious and helpful during our visit and we can't wait to come back and stay again! Thank you!

Such a well-appointed and cozy basement apartment! Wish we'd had more time to explore the neighborhood but it was a perfect spot for us while visiting John's daughter. We wish we'd had more time to just curl up with our books on one of our rainy afternoons! Thanks, Sue and Bob, for a lovely stay.

A charming little apartment with all the necessaries. The accommodations
were perfect for my five-day stay. The kitchen, albeit small, allowed four of us to tuck around the table for the occasional breakfast or informal pizza gathering. Bob and Sue are ideal hosts. They are lively and well informed about the history and high points of the area. They went well beyond the call of duty to ensure my every need was met.

The Garden Apartment is a lovely basement apartment with many special touches such as plush towels, down comforter, period kitchen decor, fresh fruit, coffee and tea, instant oatmeal, popcorn, etc. to make your stay very comfortable. The home is located in the Laurelhurst area of Portland with good streets for walking and a lovely neighborhood. It is easy to reach any area of Portland with highway 84 close by. Sue and Bob are welcoming hosts and enjoy interacting with guests. Our only problem was the furnace coming on at night which we were not used to in our own home.

We only stayed one night, but this place was great! Bob and Sue were wonderful, and the area was beautiful. Everything about it was awesome, and we will be coming back again.

We had a very special stay at this quaint, cozy and warm garden apt. Sue and Bob were helpful and friendly hosts, sharing their beautiful home and garden with us. We highly recommend their place for its beauty, convenience and amenities. Thank you, Sue and Bob!

very hospitable hosts ... cozy apartment with many extras including yogurt in the fridge and flowers/fruit on the table ... an umbrella at the ready for the drizzle ... a binder full of tips and directions. Go! You'll really enjoy your stay.
Claire & Keely

If you want to experience Portland and its people, I can't think of a better way than staying with Sue and Bob in this charming little cottage appartment. It is decorated in a style that takes you back to a simplier place & time. Experience a real treat having your breakfast in your own private enclosed court yard, surrounded by gardens that would make Martha Stewart weep. Sue and Bob proudly share their historic home and take every opportunity to make your visit memorable. . I spent 15 days in this little haven during my last visit to Portland for my daughter's wedding. I would highly recommend staying in this quaint cottage. There are not many places where you can stay away from home that you will feel more at home. Plus, you will have the pleasure of meeting two of Portland's finest hosts and bring home memories of two new friends.

We enjoyed the privilege of staying in the main house. It was an historical marvel...especially their perfectly remodeled kitchen that reflected the era while offering every modern convenience. Sue was so welcoming and left great information about the neighborhood, transportation and attractions as well as terrific restaurant recommendations (we loved the 2 we tried). The home is beautifully decorated, in keeping with the period but our favorite spot was the garden where we spent hours! It is a delight both day and night! This is a jewel in a lovely, classic neighborhood.

Hi, my name is Maggie and I have known Bob and Sue for many years and they are both very lovely, kind and generous people. They are a very fun couple, very artistic and really do have a zest for living a good life!! They throw fabulous parties and everyone always has a great time...

Their home is absolutely GORGEOUS! You truly will love the location as the neighborhood is one of the prettiest in Portland. Their backyard is very private and so relaxing and their rental apartment is really adorable and has everything you possibly could need for a vacation away from home.

I can promise you - YOU will be very pleased if you choose to stay at Bob & Sue's.