Michael was a stellar host. His place in Alberta Arts District felt like a home away from home. Incredibly comfortable bed, couch, bathroom, kitchen; everything is right where you expect it to be – and Michael walked through the whole place with me before my multi-day stay to ensure that I was comfortable with everything. Made himself easily available by text/phone in case there were any issues, but honestly there was nothing even remotely close to an issue.
I had an incredible stay and recommend that anyone considering this house in Portland just go ahead and book it now. If you're looking to be able to walk a very short block to the main drag (NE Alberta) for countless activities, want to pull right up outside the house every night and not remotely fight for parking, and want to feel like you're in your own home once you close the door behind you... Michael's place is the one.
Seriously one of the best places I've ever stayed in Portland and I'll certainly be asking to stay here again soon.
WiFi worked perfectly throughout my trip – no complaints there (which was a concern since some other reviews had issues; I assure you there were none). There's regular cable for TV viewers, but I brought my Chromecast and had no problems getting it set up quickly. Was primarily a work trip for me, which ended in a few nights drinking wine and falling asleep on the couch after a long day, which said a lot for how comfortable and homelike the place feels. Kitchen is ready to go for whatever you need. Nescafe coffee maker was most excellent in the mornings. Countless nearby restaurants, bars, and a co-op market made food and drinks super easy to come by.
Laundry in the basement if you need it. Ironing board and iron upstairs. Good water pressure in the shower, which is a rarity in some of these places. And beautiful plants growing in the greenhouse out back if you're into it. Even a couple good books to read on the shelf.
Great host. 10/10