The Portland Perch

Settle into The Portland Perch, a sunny one-bedroom condo on the top floor of a vintage brick courtyard building in St. Paul's Historic Hill District, tucked between Cathedral Hill and Summit Hill. With windows that fill the space with natural light, it feels more like a quiet treetop hideaway than an apartment. The space is simple and comfortable: a queen bedroom, a full bath, a kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, and a living room built around a classic tiled fireplace and a deep sectional sofa. A desk tucked into a sunny window nook makes working from home easy. Roll out a yoga mat (they're provided), grab a book off the shelf, or step out to the shared third-floor patio overlooking the building's courtyard. Step outside and you're in one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the Twin Cities. Grand Avenue's cafes, bakeries, and shops are two blocks away, Summit Avenue's Gilded Age mansions are right around the corner, and the Cathedral of Saint Paul is an easy walk. Available for stays of 30 nights or more, The Portland Perch is a great fit for travel nurses, visiting professionals, remote workers, and anyone relocating to St. Paul. THE SPACE 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom — about 650 sq ft — Sleeps 2 - Bedroom: Queen bed, dresser, closet, and TV - Full bathroom with a tub/shower - Kitchen with granite counters, an island cooktop, wall oven, stainless fridge, dishwasher, and coffee maker - Living room with a tiled fireplace, large sectional sofa, and wall-mounted TV - Dining table for four - Dedicated workspace: desk and chair in a sunny window nook - Combination washer/dryer in the unit, plus a full laundry room in the basement for bigger loads - Central air conditioning - Wi-Fi - Keypad entry to the unit - Yoga mats, books, and a card game - Extra storage built into the couch and footstool, handy for longer stays OUTDOORS AND PARKING - Shared third-floor patio overlooking the building's courtyard - Free street parking out front (no assigned spot), with a nearby lot on the corner of Portland and St. Albans LOCATION AND THINGS TO DO NEARBY The Historic Hill District is known for tree-lined streets, Victorian architecture, and an easy mix of local cafes, restaurants, and shops. Distances below are approximate. On Foot - Grand Avenue (2 blocks): Boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops, including sourdough, bagels, and coffee at Razava Bread Co. and pastries at local favorite Bread & Chocolate - Summit Avenue: A walk or run past one of the country's best-preserved stretches of Victorian mansions - Selby Avenue: Neighborhood restaurants, plus groceries at Mississippi Market, a local co-op - Cathedral of Saint Paul and the James J. Hill House (about 1 mile): Two of St. Paul's most iconic landmarks - Mitchell Hamline School of Law (about half a mile) A Short Drive - Downtown St. Paul (about 2 miles): Wild games and concerts at Xcel Energy Center, the Ordway, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and Rice Park - Minnesota State Capitol (about 1.5 miles) - Hospitals: United Hospital, Children's Minnesota (St. Paul), and Regions Hospital are all within about 3 miles - Colleges: Macalester College and the University of St. Thomas are within about 3 miles - METRO Green Line light rail (Dale Street station, under a mile): Connects downtown St. Paul, the University of Minnesota, and downtown Minneapolis - Downtown Minneapolis and MSP Airport: About 20 minutes by car - Mall of America: About 25 minutes by car OTHER THINGS TO NOTE - Smoke-Free Space – Please keep the indoors fresh for everyone. No smoking inside. A $300 cleaning fee applies if smoking is detected. - No Parties or Events – You're welcome to have a visitor or two and enjoy small get-togethers during your stay. Please keep things respectful. Large parties, events, or activities that cause extra mess, damage, or disturb the neighbors are not allowed. - Guest List – For everyone's safety and comfort, only registered guests are allowed unless we've chatted and approved otherwise. - Quiet Hours – Please keep noise to a minimum from 10 PM to 8 AM so everyone, including the neighbors, can relax. - Pets – Pets are not allowed on this property. The building strictly prohibits dogs. Thank you for your understanding. - Third-Floor Walk-Up – The condo is on the third floor and is reached by stairs only, with no elevator. Please plan accordingly if you have heavy luggage or mobility concerns. - Shared Patio – The third-floor patio is shared with neighbors. Please be respectful and leave it as you found it. - Monthly Stays – This home is available for stays of 30 nights or more. - Parking – There is no assigned spot for this unit. Street parking out front is usually easy, though it fills up on Sunday mornings with nearby church services. - Security – There are no cameras at or inside the unit. With sunny top-floor views and one of the Twin Cities' most walkable neighborhoods right outside, The Portland Perch is a comfortable place to call home for a month or more in St. Paul. Minimum age to book this property is : 25