Heron Haus

We really liked the location of B&B - very close to Washington Park, restaurants, in the very hart of the historic resident district. The owners were very friendly and willing to accommodate our special requests (about arrival time). The room was excellent. It actually exceeded our expectations. The only small problem we encountered were ants (just make sure to keep your food in the refrigerator downstairs, and you will do fine). Breakfasts were good too. Excellent selection of teas.

Heron Haus was absolutely everything I wanted for a B&B stay and way more. It's beautifully located just outside the city center, wonderful innkeepers, welcoming, great food, just good all around. I feel the rooms are very reasonably price as they are absolutely comfy and charming. I will definitely be going back to Heron Haus on my next trip to Portland.

Beautiful B&B and helpful host. Fabulous neighborhood. Walking distance to Pearl District and close to Jeld-Wen Stadium. Go Timbers!

Our family had a lovely stay at Heron Haus. It is a beautiful and cozy house in a beautiful and convenient location. Pam and Carl were friendly and offered lots of information about the area (where to eat and where to go, and where to catch the trains). The atmosphere at Heron Haus was quiet, relaxed and down to earth. The breakfast was delicious and served by friendly staff. Our room was clean and comfortable and we loved waking up to the view of the gorgeous green trees and the beautiful blue/gray sky. It was a very nice stay!

favorite place to stay in the Knob Hill district of Portland

This B&B was fabulous - especially the food! The neighborhood is beautiful, Walkable and full of great shops and restaurants.

My wife and I recently stayed two nights at Heron Haus. It was perfect! The house is absolutely beautiful, as is the surrounding area. The neighborhood is quiet, but easy walking distance to streets filled with shops & restaurants. It's also an easy (but moderately hilly) walk to the Portland Japanese Garden and Rose Garden. We will definitely be returning -- highly recommended!

We love the location. We loved walking around the hilly neighborhood, admiring the homes and landscaping. We also loved walking to the shops and restaurants in the Alphabet District. Pam was helpful and gave us highlighted maps of some trails she suggested for us. Breakfasts were wonderful and creative. Our room was clean, spacious, and the bed and linens were comfortable. We would love to stay here again.

Breakfasts were exquisite, hot tea and homemade cookies in the evenings, comfortable bed, we will be back. Great place to stay and see the city!

A truly beautiful Grand Old Home. The restoration and up keep are all top notch. With advanced warning and clear communication my slightly early breakfast was not a problem. The linens are sumptuous! The view from my room was panoramic as the Heron Haus sits up on a hillside. I would definately recomend this lovely place and hope to visit it again!

Great location for neighborhood. Rooms are very large and quiet. I would certainly recommend it for people who need a place to stay in the neighborhood. The owners were very friendly.

I have only positive things to share about Heron Haus. Some highlights: spacious, comfortable room (Makua); fine breakfasts that accommodated our diets (vegetarian); hilly, safe, lovely neighborhood, a walker's dream; evening tea, coffee, port, and cookies; the New York Times and The Oregonian, every day; a relaxed atmosphere; excellent library and living room (common areas). Not since Portugal have I experienced lodgings so nice. Thank you to our hosts.

The property is well kept and in an excellent location near restaurants and shopping and Washington Park. The common area is very large with a comfortable front room and cozy library. A computer is provided for guests' use. Breakfasts were outstanding!! Highly recommended!

We enjoyed a festive Christmas weekend with Pam and Carl. The B&B was beautifully decorated, breakfast was delicious, and the beds were incredibly comfortable after long days of Portland walking tours with our friends. If you're looking for a place to stay in Portland, Heron Haus is the tops!

We needed to spend two weeks in Portland and were looking for a place that would provide a more comfortable stay than a typical hotel. We picked Heron Haus and were very excited that we did. Pam and Carl provide excellent service to their guests. The hotel is clean and well maintained, the breakfasts are outstanding. We highly recommend Heron Haus. Oxana and Serguei

This Inn is beautiful and Pam is so very pleasant without being intrusive. The breakfast was the best and we have been to Inns in the US and Europe.. I told her that her creativity in cooking put her at the top. Great location for walking and shopping and eating along 21st and 23rd.. So glad my son moved to Portland so I could experience this Inn.

We stayed at Heron House several years ago under the "old regime" and came back anyway - and we're pleasantly surprised to find the establishment under new management. The rooms are clean and cozy (gas fireplaces keep them warm!) and the new hosts are friendly and charming, and the location is any easy walk from some of Portland's outstanding shops and restaurants. As somebody else said somewhere, if you've been avoiding Heron Haus, it is more than safe to go back now.

Heron Haus is lovely. The breakfasts are amazing, definitely five star. The rooms are elegant and comfortable. I highly recommend this Bed and Breakfast

We spent a week at Heron Haus and loved it. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Pam's culinary skills make breakfast the best way to start the day. The port and home made cookies make a nice bedtime treat. This is a great value.

Heron Haus was great! Hosts Pam and Carl were very accommodating and the breakfasts were excellent (as were the evening cookie treats). We felt right at home. Bed and pillows were both quite comfortable. Easy access to Nob Hill dining & shopping. I would have preferred the listed amenities include bathrobe and TV but not including that on the information was better than including it and not having the amenity available. We would definitely stay there again, and will recommend to our friends.

Heron Haus is one of those to-do's when you visit Portland. Absolutely fun and gorgeous neighborhood. Thanks for the delicious breakfast Pam! We could tell you enjoy cooking.

Extremely good breakfasts; friendly innkepers, room was excellent (except floor squeaked loudly - but no one below). Would definitely stay again for the inn and the location so near many great restaurants in the Nob Hill area of Nortghwestern Portland.

We always feel at home when we stay here, the breakfasts are wonderful, Pam and Carl are lovely warm people.

I love this B&B. My husband and I have spent 3-4 nights at a time here, during 6 different visits to Portland over the last 17 years. We loved it when it was run by the previous owners, and we love it even more now, under the care of the current innkeepers. Pam is a very helpful and welcoming innkeeper. The food is much better than it was when the B&B was run by the previous owner. The rooms are spacious and well supplied. The beds are lovely and comfortable. We love the location, close enough to downtown but in a much quieter and upscale area near Washington Park and Forest Park. We always hike both when we are in Portland and this B&B is close enough to walk to the trails. The only reason I am giving Heron Haus four stars, rather than five, is because on our last trip, a couple with their 21 month old toddler was staying at the B&B and the fussy toddler kind of ruined the ambiance of the place. I understand that it is the nature of toddlers to cry, throw things, generally throw a fit. This is why they should not be staying in a B&B like Heron Haus. Some B&B's have separate cottages, or allow patrons to eat in their rooms. This is not the case with Heron Haus. Heron Haus has one dining room and all must eat breakfast at the same time in this one small dining room. A crying toddler, making lots of toddler noise caused all the adult patrons to have to yell over the din she was creating. If the B&B does not have separate quarters for babies, perhaps children under 5 should not be allowed. In the future I will be more careful to check the policies about such things before booking reservations at B&Bs, even ones where we've stayed previously. I hope the current innkeepers at Heron Haus will reconsider their policies about allowing babies and toddlers..

I would recommend the Heron to anyone. The interior and grounds are beautiful; the rooms are elegant, spacious and comfortable. The breakfast fit my dietary limitations and the staff was helpful.

We stayed for 2 nights to attend a wedding at the Hoyt Arboretum. Heron Haus is in a great location, close to shopping and restaurants, but still in a quiet neighborhood. We stayed in the Mahuna room and it was huge and very comfortable. We did not eat breakfast at Heron Haus because we needed to get out early to get stuff done, but it looked like a wonderful spread and served by friendly people. We would definitely stay here again.

This is a lovely property in a quiet residential neighborhood convienient to restaurants and parks. The staff were very pleasant and helpful, and the breakfasts were delicious. I would definitely stay there again.

Very tastefully furnished with great attention to detail. We really felt we were sharing the host's home with its spacious rooms, library and pretty garden. The rooms themselves were large and comfortable so you could equally spend time in these. Providing coffee/tea at 7.30am, iced tea when you came in from touring and then port and home made biscuits in the evning was a nice touch. The breakfasts were imaginative and beautifully presented with fresh fruit a key feature. On the one occasion my husband felt he would have appreciated some toast and jam to finish off with as the portions were smaller but the next day it was more than adequate. We would certainly return.

We stayed at Heron Haus in this middle Aug for three days. It was really beautiful and cozy place to stay in nice area. Mrs.Pam was very kind and nice person and the breakfast were wonderful everyday with excellent coffee. We wish we could stay more! The room was big enough to three people and nicely cleaned. We will go back to Heron Haus for sure again!!

Heron Haus is a wonderful place to stay in Northwest Portland. The Inn is beautiful, the innkeepers and staff are friendly, the food was excellent, and the location is perfect.

We stayed at heron haus for 2 nights while visiting Portland,Oregon on a northwest vacation. The room was nice. Bathroom could have been updated. Breakfast was yummy. Good location to get to things in the city. Walking distance to lots of things to do and to city transportation system.

The location of Heron Haus is terrific: within easy walking distance of 23rd street and the Pearl District. Also close to the downtown streetcars. This B n B has changed hands, and hence the physical environment has been upgraded a bit. We missed the warmth and enthusiasm of the previous owners, but overall this is a worthy place to stay. It would be nice to have a map of the area that actually includes the streets with Heron Haus and 23rd street, as the map in the rooms (from Powell's bookstore) is of an adjacent area, but doesn't show those staying in the B n B how to get there.

The innkeepers were affable and informative, the breakfasts were delicious and accommodated vegetarians, the house is big and beautiful and the location is perfect for walking to 23rd Avenue, the Pearl district and Washington Park. The high-season rates were competitive with a hotel, with a nicer stay. Recommended.

Great location near NW Portland shops, dining and the Rose and Japanese Gardens. Not far walk from the trolly line, which will get you downtown and into the Pearl District. Lovely breakfast. There was everything we needed in the room and it was large, but design is just not that special. Driveway to the house is very steep and narrow. All said, though, we would stay here again as the location is great and the place is acceptable.

We truly enjoyed our stay at Heron Haus! Pam and Carl are great hosts. The house is lovely with several comfortable spots such as the library, parlor, and garden patio to sit and relax. Their restaurant suggestions were perfect. We really got a feel for Portland's foodie culture. Heron Haus is perfectly located in the Nob Hill area - within walking distance to many restaurants and shops as well as big beautiful homes and gardens. We would definitely stay there again and recommend Heron Haus to anyone visiting downtown Portland.

The property is absolutely beautiful. We had a wonderful stay. The accommodations both in the room and on the main floor were wonderful. We loved the outdoor sitting area and since we had such nice weather, we didn't take time to enjoy the lovely indoor sitting room. The breakfasts were delicious; my favorite was the blintz casserole, yum!!

Our recent stay at Heron House in Portland was just perfect. Pam and Carl are great hosts. Pam even helped us find a computer store in Beaverton to get a special cable we forgot for the laptop. More to the point, Heron Haus is situated in a great location - within walking distance to both Washington Park via a back way and to the great restaurants around 23rd Avenue. We highly recommend Heron Haus and really hope to come back soon!

fantastic breakfast! Neat room and great location. Didn't hurt that it didn't rain the day we were there and we went to the rhodadendron garden in full bloom

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the heron Haus B & B in Portland Oregon. I selected it because it was close to my daughter's house and it appearred charming on the website. They were quite understanding when I had to change my arrangements three different times during the week prior to arrival. My arrival was very late and they were quite very accommodating. The rooms are lovely and very comfortable. The breakfast is beyond any expectations. I did not expect 3-4 delicious courses and that breakfast lasted me all day until supper that evening. My particular room included a spectacular view of downtown Portland and the gardens. The bed was super comfortable and the space was very generous. Parking was easy and the location was close to many shops and restaurants alsthough also very secluded and quiet. I will not hesitate to stay there again. It is indeed a great home away from home.

Food was delicious, service was friendly and helpful, location was perfect. I wouldn't stay anywhere else!

If you're looking for a bed and breakfast that is beautiful and tasteful (no teddy bears or doilies), this is the spot for you. Nice owners, excellent breakfast, and spacious house. I had an early flight out on my last morning, and they left some fresh-baked banana bread and some fruit out for me to take on my flight. A great stay!

I was very impressed with Heron Haus in every way. It was beautifully kept up, the rooms were great, and the breakfasts were very, very good. I have food allergies, and Pam made me a gluten and dairy free breakfast each morning - beyond the call of duty. I will surely return. Thank you!

Quiet, great location, warm hospitality, great food... what's not to love about Heron Haus? Definitely will return.

My husband and I drove down from Seattle to spend our anniversary weekend in Portland. We stayed at Heron Haus and were delighted. Our room was very comfortable and very clean, the breakfasts were delicious and gourmet, and Pam (innkeeper) was very gracious and helpful. Heron Haus is within walking distance of the Portland Saturday Market, lost of boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops, so that was perfect for us. We will be back! :)

Everything was beautiful, but breakfast could of been a little larger in its portions. Our hosts were very warm and hospitable. We will definately stay there again and recommend it to others. Thank you, CLiff & Kat Robb

This B&B is one of two I recommend for Portland, each of them offering a different experience. Pam is a wonderful chef. Breakfast is always fresh, delicious and beautifully presents. In addition, the portions are just right so you are not overfed to begin your day. The rooms are all bright and open with wonderful beds and each has a very cozy welcoming feel. In the summer, the sunporch is a serene spot for coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. The neighborhood is one of the best in Portland with an easy walk to the shops on "trendythird" (23rd Ave NW) and a very short drive, long walk, to nearby Forest Park, one of Portland's most extraordinary destinations. While Pam and Carl welcome families, the gymnastics action early in the morning in the room above us with three young children was a little annoying; but the overall ambience of the Heron Haus kept the inner irritation at a minimum.

This was my second time staying at the Heron Haus, and I will definitely stay again! The service, friendliness, and food were wonderful. The location is perfect for walking to restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries...not to mention the fantastic view of the city and the mountains. Truly a gem! Pam P, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We have stayed at this B&B four times in the past year. The room is fabulous, we love the locale - it is within walking distance of just about anything one would want to do, and we enjoy the innkeepers, who always have good suggestions of local eateries and places to go. It has truly become a "home away from home" for us when we have to go to Portland for frequent doctor's appointments. Larry and Gayle, Donnelly, Idaho

Last weekend we stayed at the Heron Haus. It was surprisingly quiet and comfortable in the room on the 2nd floor. A great location from which to walk to the NW shopping area of Portland and to great restaurants (or catch a street car to downtown).

My daughter and I stayed for two nights and fell in love with the Nob Hill area of Portland and the Heron Haus Inn. Some things were average, like the cleanliness and service, other things were exceptional like the views and the food. We would both stay there again and hope to some day. The driveway is narrow and a bit scary, but the parking was worth it. It is close to great shopping and dining and the home is spacious. We did have to contend with some workers that were working on electrical and accidently tripped the alarm to the fire department. We were a bit unnerved as I had to let the firefighter in as there was no sign of the innkeepers - but I did so and told them I was sure it was a false alarm since there were workers there. The innkeepers never did check on us during the alarm issue, I did think that was very odd.

Very large and comfortable room. Convenient off-street parking. Very quiet. Location convenient to popular Northwest restaurants and shopping.

My husband and I stayed in the Kulia room with the spa. It was nice, although I was surprised to find that the spa and the fireplace were in the bathroom. When I booked the room I thought we would be sipping coffee in front of the fireplace and then a dip in the spa afterward. But since the fireplace is up near the ceiling that was not possible. Pam was very nice and made an excellent soufflé for breakfast. This would be a nice place to stay if you are not native to Portland. My husband and I both grew up here and so we know the area quite well. Overall a good place to get away for the night.

Lovely, elegant historic home with gracious hosts and gourmet breakfasts. My home away from home in Portland!

We had a lovely time staying at Heron Haus. The hosts, Pam and Carl, were very kind and helpful. Our room had a beautiful view overlooking downtown Portland, the bridges and Mt Hood. We could also make out Mt St Helens and Mt Rainier. It was also quiet and private. We enjoyed lingering on the window seat in the library after breakfast. We loved being walking distance from great shops and restaurants. We loved exploring the nearby Pittock Mansion and Macleay and Washington Parks.

This was a great place to stay in Portland. The house has a great charm to it. The service was good and personable. Our room was enormous. The breakfasts were very good. The first morning we had a wonderful soufflé, the second morning we had tasty french toast made with mascarpone. The only complaint my wife and I have is the very short time frame you can have breakfast. You are told to be there between 8:30 and 9:00am. This gave us a certain amount of anxiety realizing that we HAD to wake up, shower and be ready to eat within this 30min window. I think there should be a minimum of a 1 hour window for breakfast. Anyways... that's our only complaint. Everything else was great. The owner gave us great advice on places to eat and things to see. We ate dinner at a nearby restaurant called Paley's Place. It was fantastic. We also walked to the Japanese Gardens from the house. We highly recommend going there (it's still beautiful in winter, and possibly better because of the lack of crowds). The neighborhood surrounding the Heron Haus is amazingly beautiful. We walked and drove around looking at houses for hours. I saw some of the most beautiful and detailed houses I've ever seen. The restaurants, coffee/tea shops, Pubs etc... on 23rd ave and 25th ave are great places to go. The bus system makes it easy to get downtown so you don't have to worry about parking. Portland is the most beautiful modern city I've ever seen. As a yacht captain I've been to every major coastal city in the US, many in Mexico, through most of the Bahamian and Carribean waters, and have been through Europe (my wife and I have been in Italy for 6 months). Portland is definitly a city you must see. The Heron Haus is a great place to call home seeing it. P.S. We did a 3 hour bike tour with a company called Pedal Bike Tours. It was great. We highly recommend it.

Living 4 minutes from this inn didn't diminish its feeling as a romantic, hidden get-away. In fact, though we'd driven past it for years, we'd never seen it from the street, so it truly is a hidden secret--one well worth finding! Thank you for the lovely place to stay and for the delicious breakfast--visiting with other guests in the morning reminded us of our stays in B and Bs in Europe!

Great experience, the breakfast and coffee was excellent and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The driveway into the house is a little treacherous but I still would fully recommend Heron Haus.

3 night stay at Heron Haus was exceptional. Pam was accommodating to our dietary request and scheduling needs and offered great suggestions for dining in the area.

We had a great stay at Heron Haus. Situated in on of Portland's great neighborhoods with great views and accessibility. Room was large with one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in. Breakfast was just right. Will recommend to both friends and family!

Heron Haus is spectacular! Hospitality beyond compare in an ideal location for exploring the city of Portland. The excellent public transit of Portland is a five minute stroll through a lovely part of the city. Breakfast was an epicurean delight, each day something new: French toast, frittatas, blintzes, oh my! We can't wait to return! -Elyse and Jonathan

Kulia room was cozy and the in-room spa was an excellent way to end the day. Breakfasts were extraordinary, not your typical B&B eggs and bacon fare; there were invariably fresh cookies when we returned from our daily outings. Not necessarily good for our diets, but too tempting to pass up.

Beautiful house, great breakfasts, friendly staff and guests. Really great view of the city and Mount Hood. The only issue was that we saw about 10 beetles in our room during the weekend. Ick.

We especially enjoyed being able to walk to the neighboring shops and restaurants. This B&B felt more like a small Inn to us, which was nice. The rooms are nice sized and relaxing. The breakfasts were wonderful! We look forward to another stay.

I loved the spaciousness of this B&B. Lots of places to read and contemplate on the first floor while enjoying the architectural charm of this early 20th century house. After walking all over the Nob Hill area, I came back, poured myself a cup of tea from Pam's extensive offerings, and found a comfy place in the beautiful library to warm up and read. There is also a charming, enclosed porch (a little cool in the winter) where you can contemplate while watching the stone waterfall. We stayed in the Mohina room which has a very comfortable sitting area in front of a fireplace with views of Portland. It also has ample closet space. The location of Heron Haus is great for walking to and exploring the Nob Hill area boutiques and eateries, and of course, the rest of Portland is in easy reach via the city's impressive transit system. One of the highlights of our trip was walking from the Heron Haus to nearby Forest Park, walking up the Tunnel and Cumberland Trails with a stunning reward at the top of this moderate hike .... the Pittock Mansion with beautiful vistas of the city below. Breakfast at the Heron Haus is fantastic .. especially the tasty, lighter-than-air French toast. We hope to make Heron Haus a yearly retreat.

Pam made a wonderful breakfast each day. She also provided a wealth of information about the area which made my visit outstanding!

Lovely B&B, walking distance to great shops, dining and the tram, large comfortable rooms, charming hosts. Would come again and will recommend to friends.

Pam and Carl are warm hosts. It was a great get away, just wish we had more time. The breakfast was filling enough for the two of us to tramp around downtown and then have a late lunch. The only heads up for Kulia is that the sink is in a different room from the toilet/shower/spa. It wasn't a problem, just unexpected.

The Heron House is a lovely B & B Set in a quaint neighborhood of Portland within easy walking to a charming downtown district filled with shops, restaurants and fun. Rooms were charming, spacious and clean. Nicely decorated. There was a library room, sun room and a lovely outdoor patio with a fountain but we weren't given any instruction if we could actually USE these areas so we were unsure. The morning breakfast was a lovely presentation and served well, but both mornings we stayed the food was very "Sweet". Not quite what we had expected as neither of us are much for sweets. (We over heard a few of the other guests comment also). Better to offer a non sweet breakfast :) The owner is a lovely woman. Very professional and runs the house well. We would recommend this B & B to our friends and family and will be back~

Heron Haus is a certainly magnificent home architecturally. Best if you are in town on holiday or shopping. Breakfasts absolutely superbe (8:30-9:30). Definitely good enough to structure your plans around, if you can. If on business however the 8:30 and 9:30 hours firm, and unfortunate to miss. Arrangements for an iron never came to pass...worked out having a kettle for tea by the last day. A wrinkled shirt and loud stomach grumbles for this conference goer this time! Suggest confirming needs in advance if can't fit into schedule. Very accommodating otherwise. City knowledge and suggestions for shoppers! Price pays for beauty of place. Very disappointed not to get 15% off for contacting and booking on line.

Pam could not have been more accommodating to my sister and me during our two night stay at this lovely bed and breakfast. The place is immaculate and is in a beautiful setting very close to the hip boutiques and cool restaurants of Nob Hill. There was no need for us to venture further than this great area full of mature trees and interesting Victorian houses. Definitely recommend this.

The facility was very nice and the service was also very good.

We just love this B&B. The house is lovely, the service great, the room impeccable and the breakfast was delicious. This is our second visit and we would definitely stay again.

Quick three day get away to Portland. Lovely room, in a wonderful house. You can sit in the library, have a pleasant drink on the patio or get caught up on your emails. Great walks to wonderful restaurants nearby. Easy to get downtown without driving! Pam is a helpful host with up to date suggestions for excursions. Breakfast was a treat! Officially my new favorite B&B. Theresa Calgary

Heron Haus is well run, beautiful and walking distance to a great little shopping/dining district. My room was large with a good desk. There was coffee, tea and cookies for snacks. On the negative side I got bit by a spider at night and the base of the shower was a bit icky. I would stay here again though I just like things super clean and I notice everything. Don't expect the innkeeper to be really jolly/friendly either. Pam is the one I interacted with and she has a reserved personality. She is helpful and does seem to enjoy the B and B. However, if you are used to staying at B&B's run by those fantastic people people you will be disappointed.

I made the trip to visit family and staying at the Heron Haus made the trip very special. The B&B was great to stay at with a nice breakfast to start the day. The hostess made the trip planning easy and arrival welcoming. We liked the historic charm of the B&B and felt at home throughout the stay. We really enjoyed 5 minute access to special little shops and good food. I would definately go back to this b&B and plan on that in the future.