Evermore Guesthouse

Evermore Guesthouse is great if you are looking to stay at a big house that has a colonial feel. It is located in the southeast part of the city. The appearance and smell has a colonial, older feel. I stayed at the 2^nd Floor Suite and I had plenty of room with a balcony. The one drawback is that there is no television. However, the internet is very strong (make sure to connect to the second floor network) so I just watched my television shows the next morning. There is also a complimentary breakfast. It looked edible but I did not eat any of it. There is too much amazing food nearby for me to waste room. The Evermore Guesthouse is also less expensive than name brand hotels. Moreover, it provides its own parking lot. Its sister Guesthouse, Bluebird Guesthouse, is a lot cheaper than the Evermore Guesthouse. However, it does not have its own parking lot and is apparently not as nice (e.g. shared bathroom). Regardless, I highly recommend the Evermore Guesthouse if you want to try something different at a better price than a name brand hotel. I also had trouble finding it at first. The sign is small. It is on the intersection of Southeast Clinton Street and SE Cesar E Chavez Boulevard with entrances on both streets.
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This is my 4^th time here and I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in Portland. I’ve stayed downtown before and it’s awful. SE Portland is the place to hang and Evermore is the place to stay while hanging.
Somehow, they just get it right. The rooms, breakfast and fresh coffee, everything is done well.
All the rooms are nice, however I’m partial to the 3^rd floor suite. Double balcony and a ball and claw tub make this room spectacular. The bathroom also has a large double sized shower.

Beautiful house and rooms, very quiet but in a happening part of town. You can walk to a ton of great bars and restaurants in under 10 minutes and the surrounding neighborhood is beautiful! It was a great price for how warm and modern it was. Great bed and shower, no complaints!

We were so pleased with this place! We had the first floor apartment which had a nice little kitchen and it’s own door so you could come and go without even having to go through the common areas and a little patio with a table and chairs. And there’s AC which was very important since we were visiting during a heat wave! I know some people like that whole social scene of a B&B but that’s not my thing at all. But I prefer being in a house in a neighborhood versus a big impersonal hotel, so this guesthouse really fit the bill! They even had some gluten free pastries among the other continental breakfast choices. It’s a short walk from anything you might need –lots of restaurants, bars, a Rite Aid. It’s also just very cute to look at, not super fussy and full of antiques or anything, just very attractive and comfortable.

What a gem! We stayed for one night in the Third Floor Skylight room, and would stay again! The «check in» was super easy, they send a code via email for the front door code, and your room key is in the door with a note on the bed — I enjoyed the hand’s off approach. The house is beautiful, the room was the perfect temperature and a good size. We took advantage of some breakfast snacks and coffee, and took them back up to our room. The area has so many fun, delicious, awesome things within walking distance. It was a great value, I wish would could have stayed longer!

When in Portland, this is my go to B&B. From the moment you walk in, there are two gorgeous stained glass pieces adorning the stairs up. My favorite room is the third floor suite which is huge! There are two separate private balconies, a sofa, and a large modern bathroom that included dual shower heads and a claw foot tub which was perfect for some R&R in the B&B :)
The communal kitchen has some good healthy breakfast options and a plush french door under cabinet refrigerator.
My only gripe was not having an iron to use during my stay (believe me I combed my room and communal area to try and find one!) The innkeepers are pretty hands off so I couldn’t flag them down to request one either– a bummer that impacted my wardrobe choices during my stay for sure. Clearly, this is one small hiccup in the vast splendor that is the Evermore. Sky is the limit if they outfitted their rooms with an iron and some toiletries (forgot mine and had no other recourse but to walk to the market and stock up).
Look forward to my next stay there in May!

This is our second stay at the Evermore Guesthouse. We have been very satisfied with the accommodations and the «hands off» service. My husband loves the Gluten-​free options. The mornings sitting around the common dinning table is a good time to meet people from all over.
I highly recommend any of the rooms.

Comfy, low-​key, you can stay and never even see the inn-​keeper. Good location near Division, close to Hawthorn. Comfortable bed. Nice morning food sampling, strong coffee.

I absolutely loved this guesthouse. I’ve never stayed in a guesthouse or B&B before but figured it’d be the perfect place to stay for an authentic Portland experience. My husband and I stayed four nights in the third floor suite and would absolutely stay in this guesthouse again. The room was large, open, and clean. There were two private balconies and a very large modern bathroom. I enjoyed a good soak in the claw-​foot tub and the large shower had two shower heads. The room also had a mini fridge which was very convenient. The communal areas were clean and comfortable.
The only non-​perfect part of my stay was fighting through the other guests for coffee each morning which I was only able to successfully do one of the four days. There is one slow coffee pot for the whole house which was full the entire time we were there. I suggest either a second coffee pot or something like a Keurig machine. However, this was only a tiny thing and doesn’t affect my overall opinion of the guesthouse.
I highly recommend!

We stayed here in the 3^rd floor skylight room for 4 nights. It was such an awesome room! It was an awesome house in general… I peeked my head into the unoccupied rooms just because I was curious! Like most others have said, you’ll probably never see the staff, but all the more reason to stay there! They were there when we had a question, but they want to make you feel like the house is your own and you aren’t intruding. Yes, the breakfast lacked at bit, but I didn’t mind because we were exploring and I’d rather go out and find a cute café. Overall, our stay was very pleasant and we really enjoyed the guesthouse.

My husband and I stayed in the 3^rd floor suite for 2 days and it was amazing! We were on a road trip from Anaheim, CA to Mount Vernon, WA to attend my high school reunion and stopped here on our way home. The room was very spacious and the bathroom was a dream. There are 2 sets of french doors that open onto little patios and having them both open creates a nice breeze. There is a decent size window above the clawfoot tub that would be perfect to watch a storm from while taking a bubble bath. The only unfortunate part is that we were sick by the time we arrived so we didn’t really leave our room. Since our room was so perfect we didn’t mind and it was a great relaxing place to stay.
Obviously I fell very much in love with this house and would have happily lived there for the rest of my life. There were a couple things I wasn’t 100% happy about but they were minor. The kitchen is very small and would be had to use if there were other people there at the time (which we never encountered). As others have said, you do not see the owners which can be good and bad. I would like to know there is someone I could have contacted had there been a problem with my room. Mid morning our second day someone did walk into our room while we were lounging about. Apparently there was a mix up and she thought we were only staying 1 night but she apologized and it was fine. Last of all was the food. It says on their site that you prepare you own food which we were fine with. They do have a plate of muffins and such that you are free to take from. When I read that I assumed it would be common types but all the baked goods were from some healthy hipster type place and not my taste. This being Portland I should have figured but it was fine.
Overall we both loved this place and would be happy to stay here again. We would recommend it to anybody we know and hope to return sometime in the future, maybe when there are some good thunder and lightning or even a snow storm.

My husband and I stayed in the 3^rd Floor Skylight Room last week, and I was really charmed by this place. If you’re expecting a more traditional hotel or B&B setting where there’s tons of amenities and staff ready to wait on you hand and foot, this is NOT the place for you. If you’re more into the self serve, quiet, simple almost-like-it’s-your-house type thing, then you won’t be disappointed. The house itself is old and beautiful. It has that smell when you walk in that makes you feel like you’ve gone back in time… some people don’t like that old house smell, but I love it. For most of our stay it felt like we were the only people in the house, which was cool. I came down and night and used the kitchen a little, and took advantage of the fridge space for snacks we’d bought during the day, and the communal kitchen thing was not weird at all. I never saw anybody else in there. The room was adorable, and way bigger than I thought it would be. The way it’s laid out is really unique too, with a little hallway behind a curtain to the right of the bed that leads to your cute little balcony, a closet, and your lovely bathroom with clawfoot tub! Minus one star for the shower curtain that was moldy all along the bottom seam… time to change that out, guys! Also, it’s a little rough for somebody who suffers from extreme arachnophobia like myself, since we stayed in late September which is prime giant spider season, and everywhere in Portland there’s nothing but lush bushes and trees that are ideal locations for their giant webs… needless to say I didn’t go out on the balcony much. But I survived, and there was enough charm to make up for it. I’ve heard people complain that there’s no real breakfast and that the pastries and bagels they do provide are stale… that is true, they were, but geez you’re so close to so many great places to eat, I don’t know why you’d want to have breakfast there anyways. Just head up a few blocks to Hawthorne and you’re set.

This is a beautiful guest house in a residential neighborhood. We stayed in the «skylight room,» which was comfortable and interesting, with double doors leading to a small balcony. Breakfast was simple but fine for a busy tourist. Overall, a pleasant and reasonably priced B&B.

I love this place! We are staying in the 3^rd floor skylight room and I was so surprised upon arriving, it exceeded our expectations! It is so spacious and so charming. Private bath is a hugh plus with a bathtub and hot water! The bed is so comfortable and we even have a little balcony with two chairs overlooking the street. I actually feel like I am in my own home and am now so jealous of this 1909 gem. We ran into one of the staff and she was very sweet and made us feel at home. Getting in and out of the house is a breeze, no matter what time of day you may be arriving. Parking and wifi is free, and parking is plentiful! Very close (driving or bike distance) to Powell’s books and other must sees including Bread and Ink, great little restaurant. Wish we were staying longer, but we will be back!

The Evermore Guesthouse made my first trip to the Pacific Northwest PERFECT. The house was immaculate and had amazing, interesting architecture, fresh flowers in every room of the huge common space, delicious organic and local breakfast items, and possibly the best coffee I’ve ever tasted. The details and intangible feel of the house were so cozy and inviting. We stayed in the 2^nd floor bay window room and were pleases with the size, the unique changing room, and the bathroom with huge claw foot tub. The house was fully booked the night we stayed, but we didn’t hear any other guests being loud or coming/​going. Definitely not a place to party, and that was just fine with me!

I stayed here for 3 nights in the 2^nd floor bay window room /​suite and I was very satisfied with my stay.
My king sized bed was comfortable with great, fresh sheets. My room also had a neat looking and useful changing room that connects to an old style bathroom, equipped with a claw foot tub. Everything was clean and the décor was unique and interesting. I didn’t use any of the common space since I was out much of the time, but the space looked inviting.
If you’re looking for a full-​service B&B, this is not for you. I didn’t see any of the owners or staff the whole time and breakfast was just continental (delicious bagels, muffins, pastries, and coffee). However, I found this pleasant because I just came and went and I liked the peace and quiet.
My favorite thing about the Evermore Guesthouse is the location. It’s very close to a few very attractive districts, including Hawthorne, Clinton, and Richmond, and not far from Downtown and the ABC District, among others. It’s also only a couple blocks away from SE Division Street which has many dining and bar options. It’s in a neighborhood that is safe enough to walk at night, and I took big advantage of this. My plan everyday was to take my car and visit further districts during the day, but just walk to restaurants and bars at night so I didn’t have to worry about driving late at night in a city I’m not familiar with or in case I’ve had a few drinks.
If I were to visit Portland again, I would definitely stay here if possible.

I originally wanted to stay at the Bluebird which has the same ownership and seems better known (or at least better Unilocaled.) I’m really glad that the nicer rooms there were booked. Stayed at Evermore 3 nights in the third floor suite and it was pretty damn perfect. The two person shower and giant tub put the Four Seasons to shame (although you can’t watch TV in the bathroom mirror, or anywhere else for that matter, which was a relief for a few days.) Obviously, being a B&B there isn’t room service or a gym (maybe there was actually, I never looked or asked), but there was a nicely stocked kitchen 24 hours a day and when we needed a cab there was someone to ask. That someone was a very nice young woman whose name escapes me. I know people fetishize not seeing the staff at a B&B so I will say absolutely that you are unlikely to run into the staff at Evermore. However, they are there, working hard, and since I took advantage of the awesome common areas (hard wood, comfortable chairs and couches, excellent soft lighting, stained glass everywhere) to read in the mornings/​early afternoons and guzzle free coffee with my free bagels and muffins while my travel companion got in her standard 14 hours of beauty sleep, I can confirm from actual casual encounters that the staff is charming and professional enough for upper-​management track consideration at any four or five star hotel. Really, just a great house to make your own for a few days. The neighborhood was cool as well and exactly what I hoped for as a first time visitor who knew nothing beyond Portlandia and that the Trailblazers sucks.

We’ve just discovered a new favorite place to stay when we need to overnight in Portland. Evermore Guesthouse is perfect. Elegant mansion, beautiful rooms, perfect, unfussy service. We’ll be back.

Comfortable, great location, great price. I will always stay at the Evermore when I comce to Portland.