Lori was a really nice host who gave clear communication on a laundry list of items (just about everything you can think of, she has answered in her handy guide that she sends to you prior to coming).
What I loved:
- Lori's place was really clean!
- Lori has little notes that make it easier for you as a guest; notes ranging from how to use the different remotes, to a note saying that you can use a USB in the bathroom, even a note that mentioned that she left a little treat for my fur baby! So thoughtful!
- Charging strip on the nightstand next to the bed
- Shampoo, conditioner, and soap dispenser in the bathroom
- More than enough plates, cups, cutlery, napkins
- Comfortable bed; the bed also has a massage and adjustable feature. We didn't use them...but thought that was a neat thing to have
Some things to keep in mind (not necessarily bad. Mostly just an FYI because it is a basement unit):
- The windows are a bit small, so there isn't too much natural sunlight
- The floors from above creak a little from the upstairs unit
- It takes about a minute for the hot water to come out
- The water boiler(?) just sounds louder than normal, simply because it's in the "kitchen" area
Overall, Lori was a lovely host. We didn't have any questions during our stay, but I'm sure she would have been attentive if we did. The location itself is roughly a 10-15 minutes drive from downtown Portland, which isn't bad at all.