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07/11/2024

This Saturday July 13th is the street fair!! 10am-9pm. It’s the largest street fair in Portland and filled with local vendors, 4 music stages & a bbq rib off. We love this hopping street fair.

06/24/2024

LAST THURSDAY is on!!! June 27th from 6 to 9 PM between Northeast 15th and Northeast 30th. The street will be closed to automobiles and transformed to a wonderful neighborhood festival. There will be a kids corner, live music, food, vendors, and talented local artisans. This is such a fun and interesting street fair to check out!

03/01/2024

I have new REFUGEE DINNER dates! April 18th & May 20th are 2 new dinners. If you are in Portland and looking for a wonderful evening filled with DELICIOUS FOOD, interesting people and heart warming stories- this is for you! All of the money raised goes directly to the refugee family- so it's a great way to directly help people. I think of the evenings as an intimate Ted Talk with yummy food. To sign up for a dinner email: [email protected] with the date and the number of people in your group. I can't wait to see you!

02/19/2024

Had a little interview with Bold Journey Magazine. Bottom line is my parents (Marlene Ruber & Dennis) are my heros! I am so appreciative to what they taught me, how much they exposed me to and all of the love and confidence they poured into me.

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Michelle Ruber a few weeks ago and

02/06/2024

Are you curious about the interior of our Rear Break (5 bedroom/3 bathroom/ADA house) in the adorable Mississippi District of Portland? Check out this beautiful video!

12/12/2023

It’s a perfect time of year for a spa day. A few of our favorite places to enjoy….Knott Springs (). Fun place to go with a group. Gorgeous esthetics in an urban setting. Sante Spa (.wellness) is good for some quiet solo time. The Society Hotel (- Bingen, WA 90 mins from Portland). A great way to spend a day out of the city. Go for a hike, lunch and then a soak in the beautiful Columbia Gorge!

12/04/2023

Someone asked me why I love hospitality…..I love creating spaces that are warm and inviting. I love sharing our secret tips about what we adore in Oregon. I love surprising guests with locally made welcome gifts. I love when guests have a fabulous holiday and we get to be a little part of that celebration. We can’t wait to have you!

11/26/2023

We are tremendously grateful to all of our guests for bringing their energy, dreams, celebrations and love into our houses. We wish you all a fabulous holiday season.

11/14/2023

Let's talk a little tour of the inside of Front Break, the adorable green bungalow. This little lady was built in 1911, as a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom house. We purchased her in 2014 and did a major remodel. Without expanding the footprint, we remodeled the basement to add the square footage, changing her to a 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home. We took down some walls to create an open concept living, dining and kitchen area. Added large skylights and windows to bring in lots of natural light. I smile at all of the guests she has welcomed, so many magical moments!

10/10/2023

Looking for a place for family & friends to gather? Our Alberta location is perfect. High gear, has 4 bedrooms & Low gear has 3. Rent them separately or together for larger groups.

10/04/2023

Head on out to Sauvie Island for some fun corn mazes. We love the message from !! Also is a great place for Fall fun.

10/01/2023

All of our rentals are pet friendly! So you can take your best friend with you.

09/19/2023

It’s apple season in Oregon! Head out to Hood River, it’s a beautiful drive through the Columbia River Gorge. has a fun fruit loop to follow. You can visit wineries, lavender farms and eat delicious fruit.

09/10/2023

September is the ideal month to visit Portland farms. So much delish food, outdoor concerts and the best vibes. Check out for a farm to table dinner & concerts.

08/31/2023

Let’s go !! If you are visiting Portland go to a Timbers soccer game. The Timbers Army is so fun, fans are amazing.

07/27/2023

Oregon you steal my heart!!!

07/22/2023

The magic of Mount Hood! Swimming in high mountain lakes is the best feeling ever.

07/13/2023

Mississippi Street Fair is happening this Saturday 7/15/23 from 10am-10pm. I adore this street fair it’s filled with artists, musicians, food and excellent people watching. It’s a packed day and evening that’s definitely worth a visit.

07/05/2023

So honored to have this amazing review of our Mississippi Ave Location. We cater to large groups coming in to celebrate graduations, weddings, reunions. This review sums up all that we are striving to achieve.

07/01/2023

I am so excited about the beautiful video tour of our Mississippi Location. This video shows both Front Break (4 bed/2 bath) and Rear Break (5 bed/3 bath) homes. You can rent them both at the same time making the location an amazing place for reunions, wedding guests or hosting workshops. Book on our website for the best pricing.

04/13/2023

Bridge City is one of Portland’s nicknames. There are 12 bridges that span the Willamette River and each one is unique. St. Johns Bridge (1931)- my personal favorite, is 408’ and the sole suspension bridge in the Willamette Valley. Its dual gothic-style towers inspired the name of the neighboring Cathedral Park.

03/16/2023

This is a cool program to drive more people to downtown Portland. Eat at a participating restaurant (lots of great ones) the week of March 17-26th. Every entree purchased comes with a Ticket to Dine.
Each Ticket to Dine is a scratch off ticket and your chance to win one of three large prizes.
You can go out as much as you like. Find that lucky ticket, just like Charlie for the chocolate factory! Have fun and eat well.


https://www.tickettodinepdx.com/

Rediscover Portland Dining Find a Restaurant See Prizes Downtown Portland has changed a lot the past few years. The pandemic has altered our once famous dining scene: some favorites have closed, some changed locations, some changed menus, and some new exciting concepts emerged…. Ticket to Dine inv...

02/10/2023

Who’s ready for some winter fun! Skiing, snow shoe treks, sledding! Head up to for all of the fun. It’s about 1.15 hrs from our rentals and such a fun way to spend the day.

01/10/2023

Who is looking for an evening filled with heroic stories, excellent food and cool people?? If you are in Portland on 1/25/23 we have spots open for our Sudanese Refugee Dinner. It's like a mini TED talk and will leave you feel inspired. All money goes directly to the family. So you get to help, meet fun people & eat amazing food! To sign up email me with the number of seats you want: [email protected]. Please spread the word! Thanks!

12/27/2022

We just got a cancellation for low gear over the new year. Our beautiful three bedroom house on Alberta Street. For those looking to come to Portland and celebrate we’d love to have you! You can book direct on our website.

12/25/2022

Happiest holidays! My sincere hope is that you feel loved by yourself and are surrounded by people who adore you. Let’s bring in the light and shine it on all!

11/28/2022

I LOVE this years list of restaurants! Nicely representing all over the city. Portland really does have a cherished food scene, enjoy!
https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2022/11/portlands-25-best-new-restaurants-2022.html?utm_campaign=likeshopme&utm_medium=instagram&utm_source=dash%20hudson&utm_content=www.instagram.com/p/Cle5-33LjrK/

Before publishing our guide to Portland's best new restaurants, we’re naming our 25 favorite nominees. Read why they stood out, then check back in December to see which made the final list.

11/13/2022

The Oregon Coast heals the soul. So beautiful, so bountiful and so much laughter!

11/01/2022

Happiest Halloween to you all!! Any guesses as to what we are?? Hope you are celebrating and eating a ridiculous amount of candy.

10/22/2022

If you are headed out to the Columbia Gorge (which you shouldn’t miss!) we highly recommend stopping for lunch ! They always have creative, fresh food and lovely staff. So so so good!