Private Room in Apartment
Homey Bright Room - Lents Neighborhood
Portland, OR, US
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 Shared bathroom
Vegan Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Rissa
Portland, OR · Joined April 2022
I was born and raised in Portland, and I enjoy traveling near and far (mostly near since covid). I've always loved animals, and have been meat-free since 2008, vegan since 2019. I find joy in being outside - paddle boarding, hiking, camping - trying new foods, crafting, drumming, roller skating, and cooking/baking.
My Lifestyle
I'm a child-free leftist who feels protective of and responsible for animals and the planet, with a strong affinity for the ocean. I'm Buddhist-leaning, and value building community connection across moments and years.
Fun Facts About Me
I've never been stung by a bee :0
Favourite Books, Music & Movies
Recent favorites, because I can't pick favorites of all time: Books - The body is not an apology, What happened to you?, We do this 'till we free us Music - Matt & Kim, Fleetwood Mac Movie - Being John Malkovich
Favorite Quote
"You don't have to do anything sensational to be loved by others" -Mister Rogers
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Refrigerator
Heat
Oven
Hot water
Stove
Wifi / Internet
Microwave
Blender
TV
Netflix / HBO
Cookware
Large salad bowls
Water filter
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Living room
Kitchen
Laundry – washer
Laundry - dryer
Balcony
Free parking on premises
Free street parking
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Meal Preparation
Tour Guide
Overview
Capacity
2 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegan
Minimum stay
1 night
Check-in
8AM - 10PM
Booking window
3 months
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
Air mattress
1 bed
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
I'm walking distance from two rad vegan spots. I love giving recommendations! My neighborhood is not central, but is easy to access by transit, or by car/Uber (near the freeway). By transit, it's 30-60 min to popular locations, or by car it's 15-30 min to popular locations.
Neighborhood map
Location
Portland, OR, US
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Guest Reviews
What guests say after staying
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
This is a quiet place to stay, among trees and hillside views. A full vegan kitchen, shared bathroom, and cozy living area with all the streaming services. I’m in the Lents neighborhood, 20 minutes walk to our little "downtown." My neighborhood is not central, but you can get around easily by transit (30-60 min to popular locations), or by car/Uber (15-30 min to popular locations). Off-street guest parking is available with enough heads up for me to get you a parking pass. Free street parking is always available. It’s also quite bike friendly - I live off a 30 mile bike trail.
The space
I have a tall, full size blow up mattress I set up in my spare room/office. The space is your private space at night, but I might need access to storage in the room during the day. I WFH, so I'll be around during the day, but I don't use the office when I have guests. Off-street guest parking is available, but limited. In the spirit of "Couchsurfing" this room is indeed free! If you need to stay more than 2 days, I ask for a small contribution to utilities, which can be discussed at the time of booking inquiry. I’m usually early to bed (9/10 pm) and early to rise (6/7 am). Depending on the day, I can be flexible to accommodate guests. My house is unique - it's very quiet and the complex is tight knit, we keep an eye out for each other. It's also near popular houseless camping areas (Springwater Cooridoor). I personally am not phased by campers, and have felt fine walking around my neighborhood. That said, safety is different for everyone. If you have questions about my neighborhood, let me know!
The kitchen
In addition to the appliances listed, I have a small air fryer. I keep an all-vegan kitchen and household; please only bring vegan foods into the home. Thank you!
Other things to note
Trying to make this work while in a pandemic! Let's communicate openly about Covid exposure and any symptoms we might be having. I'm sure we can find a work around if someone is sick. Depending on my availability, I could grab dinner with you, take you on a hike, or show you a favorite tourist (or local) spot. I am on the third floor, so it's not ADA accessible.
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
Smoke detector
Fire extinguisher
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Flexible
Cancel up to 24 hours before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Not suitable for children (2-12 years)
Not suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Not suitable for companion animals
No parties or events
No smoking
Vegan-only cooking / food storage
Please remove shoes as often as possible. Due to it being a quiet complex, please respect the neighbors by following 10 pm-7 am quiet hours. I can accommodate long-term stays on a situational basis, with a daily fee discussed prior, to cover the cost of utilities.