Ratings based on 34 Guest Reviews
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by A traveller
Magic stay at Magic House!
Posted Jun. 19, 2024 on HomeAwayWe had a great stay at Magic House. There was a lot to do in the beautiful area and the place was clean and accommodating with a fun personality!
by A traveller
Wonderful Place to Stay
Posted Jun. 4, 2024 on HomeAwayWe have loved our time in The Magic House. Our group of 7 had plenty of room to spread out in this comfortable house filled with beautiful art. It’s by far one of the cleanest homes we have rented in the past. We were so surprised to find everything to make coffee on the premise and wonderful in room coffee bars. Todji has created a peaceful place to call “home” while in Portland. A special thanks to Hobie who was so gracious to work with. It was truly an amazing place to stay for 5 days.
by A traveller
Great Location; value and host
Posted May 31, 2024 on HomeAwayGreat location for older family fun. Walki g distace to stores, movie theater, bars and entertainment
by A traveller
Engaged Host
Posted May 22, 2024 on HomeAwayTodji was easy to communicate with.
The location was good, only slightly difficult pulling out of the driveway in the morning onto a busy street. Walking distance to some decent restaurants and amenities.
by A traveller
Quick friends trip
Posted Apr. 29, 2024 on HomeAwayWe loved the house itself, the location was PERFECT for taking walks to get coffee in the morning and doing some shopping or even nightlife. The property owner was incredibly responsive and helpful. Would highly recommend this house!
by A traveller
Unique & Quirky Lodgings
Posted Apr. 28, 2024 on HomeAwayThe walkable neighborhood was beautiful. We stayed in late April and everything was in bloom in the neighborhood gardens. Restaurants and vintage stores abound. Grocery store in walking distance. Pulling out of the driveway was tricky due to the traffic but we had one of us guide us out each time. This place is old and interesting, creaky stairs and old hardwood floors. I felt it was very clean but just remember, it's old! My husband and I wanted to stay in the Magic Attic but decided the steep stairs were too much for us so our daughter stayed up there. We did our best to abide by the "shoes off in the house" policy. I never go barefoot at home because it hurts my feet and these floors are old and beat up so I'm not sure why the policy. The beds were comfortable but the living room couch and chairs are NOT. It seems the backs are too low. The dining room chairs are hard wooden chairs so basically there's no place comfortable to sit when you are at home but we were gone all day long so we managed. The tub/shower combo on the second floor is what I used and I would strongly suggest bringing a couple of clothespins to hold the curtain closed because cold air blowing in on you in the shower is very unpleasant! Seattle's Best coffee is provided in the kitchen and two of the rooms. The filtered water in the kitchen tastes really good. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash is provided. If you need distilled water for your CPAP machines, look in the closet by the second floor bathroom.
by A traveller
Unique place but noisy
Posted Mar. 8, 2024 on HomeAwayThe art and unique decor makes the stay interesting. Two of the bathrooms are nicely updated. One bed is in the living area. The road noise was problematic. Unlike the property description which states the house is off of a busy street - the house is directly ON a busy street. The noise was accentuated by a pothole immediately in front of the house which created accentuated noises from trucks and buses. Ear plugs were worn by some while others changed room.
by A traveller from Lexington
Unique house
Posted Mar. 1, 2024 on HomeAwayWe enjoyed staying at and exploring this unique house.
by A traveller from Yakima, WA USA
Fun Funky Artsy Old House
Posted Jan. 23, 2024 on HomeAwaySix adults in Portland for a cheer competition weekend. The house worked out well for us. Good location relative to the convention center. Plenty of room for all of us including a few more for dinner. Kitchen worked well for us. It was a blizzard weekend but the old house stayed warm. The TV is newer and smart. Everyone was happy with the house and our weekend together.
by A traveller
Magic Window Covering (please!)
Posted Jan. 20, 2024 on HomeAwayThe Hawthorne District is a wonderful place to base your Portland visit. And the Magic House aligns with "Keep Portland Weird". Neat art and the right amount of funkiness.
The bedrooms were appointed with vintage furniture and maybe vintage mattresses. The beds were soft (and some were a bit uneven) with the loft room being the exception. It was modern and clean in design and had a firmer bed.
We were travelling with two elders and the stairs were tricky for them as the house, like others of its age, have steep steps.
I very much wish that the dishes and inside of the microwave were clean. I wish that there wasn't a mildew stained shower curtain in second floor bathroom. And I really wish that there was a window covering in that same bathroom since I stepped out of the shower only to realize a neighbor was looking right at me (ewww).
Owner was communicative and helpful in advance of our visit. We got a clear set of expectations and rules (including no shoes allowed inside and parking directions) before we arrived. We had some communication challenges (perhaps due to a new phone) during our stay - which was fine - and after our stay when he helped to facilitate a return of an item left behind. Unfortunately, he was both slow to respond to me and to his support team (giving them my address) making the cost to return the item prohibitive within the desired timeline and it had detrimental impact on us. I am grateful for the extra effort it took, though.
