Eat and Drink Like a Champ A very wise person once told me “All you do in Portland is eat and drink.” And you know, in many ways, they were right. But why not? We have some of the world’s finest artisanally crafted cuisine at every price point located in charming neighborhoods throughout the city. […]
Craving the Oregon Coast: Short Drive to a World Away
Did you know you can leave the chaotic world of traffic congestion and busy Portland city life and find yourself in a whole new world just a quick drive away? There are some really unique, super-accessible coastal towns located a short 1.5-2 hour drive from the worries and stress of city life. If you’re car-free, […]
Rainy Day? Fun Indoor Portland Destinations
Let’s face it. Sometimes rain falls even when you’re on vacation, and you asked very nicely for it not to. When it does, don’t despair, just check out some of Ensourced’s favorite indoor Portland destinations and make it an awesome day! Indoor Portland Destinations: Find Your Fun Portland offers visitors world-class museums catering to adults […]
Portland’s Pass-Through Registration, a Win-Win
Updated (with MOU link): 9/5/2019, 3:42pm If you’ve ever seen a video of the Sufi Whirling Dervish dancers spinning in circles while not really moving at all, you’ll have an idea of the complex dance that was performed by short-term rental platforms like HomeAway and Airbnb as they delicately negotiated the potential pitfalls of the […]
Visiting Portland? Try Our Must-See Attractions
Visiting Portland? Get an Eye-full of Our Must-Sees If you’re weighing vacation destination options and considering visiting Portland, chances are you’ve already heard what a fun, quirky city it is – but we’re more than just doughnuts in pink boxes and IPAs. We’ve compiled this list of our favorite spots for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and […]
A Workaround: Portland City Council Amends Transient Lodging Code
In a bold move to enforce compliance with existing Transient Lodging Tax Code, Portland City Council found unanimous agreement when it voted on Agenda Item 565. Voting commenced immediately and Council Members were passionate in their consent. When Council Members spoke, their frustration was palpable. Passage of this amendment comes as a relief to many […]
Airbnb Case Study: Tiny House
Several years ago, Ensourced was approached by a couple who were wrapping up the build-out of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in their backyard. At the time they were deciding between offering it as traditional, long-term rental or listing it on a short-term rental platform. The following Airbnb case study describes how we got started […]
State of PDX: Q1 2018
We’re not going to lie, folks — this winter has been, well, quite vacant at many listings. Besides being our normal “slow” season, the number of visitors felt like it declined in Portland overall and overseas travelers to the US are down an average of 6% for the first half of 2017. By the Numbers: […]
Winterization Tips
Welcome (again) to Portland in the Fall. This is one of our favorite times of the year with a return to hoodies and sweaters, fun seasonal menus and tasty beverages, pumpkin spice everything, lots more board games and movies, leaves changing colors, overflowing gutters and street drains, not to mention muddy shoes and umbrellas! There […]
3 Simple Ways to Make Sure You Pass Inspection
Preparing your home for inspection by the City of Portland can feel overwhelming and stressful. However, if you’ve done your homework, with a minimum amount of investment, you can be in full compliance with local statutes too. Building Code Requirements Make sure sleeping rooms meet minimum the building code requirements for bedrooms when they were […]