Here’s a description of IndigoBirch: you arrive with a certain expectation based on the airbnb description and photographs. But as soon as you arrive your expectations are exceeded. And after a few more minutes those exceeded expectations are exceeded again. IndigoBirch is just incredible. Everywhere you look there's an expression of what you might need as a traveler. As just one small example, in a closet you will find hanging two comfy bathrobes. Around each hanger is a neatly packaged eye shade in case you have a need for sleep during the day. And below these are two sparkling yoga mats.
The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to perhaps even prepare a gourmet meal. All of the appliances are absolutely first class. The bed is so comfortable that you might have a difficult time getting up in the morning. And, we always love a clean place when we travel. The this airbnb is cleaner than any hotel, inn, or airbnb I’ve ever stayed in my life. Point of fact the word clean does not do this airbnb justice. It is detailed. They whole time we were there I never saw a speck of dust anywhere. In fact, it appeared that it had just opened and we were like the second or third guests. I looked back in the journal on the kitchen island, and saw it had been open for over a year. With plenty of guests. Just amazing.
During our stay, my wife apparently broke her toe at one of the food pods. Barely able to walk, I called our doctor who told me how to treat it, but I needed a first aid kit. No problem, there’s a kit in the bathroom vanity! So incredibly thoughtful by our host, and so helpful that I didn’t have to run to Walgreens to hunt down what was required.
This review would not be complete without mentioning the outdoor space. A few steps from the door is a beautifully landscaped Japanese garden full of peace and a wonderful place just to hang out. My wife and I had coffee there several times which is something we never do at home. We just sat around for an hour chatting, watching the birds, and listening to the gently babbling water running from a Japanese fountain nearby. Such a treasure to enjoy such peace created by this amazing space. On the last night of our stay we asked Curtis, our host, if it would be OK if we had a small dinner party in the garden, which he said was fine. We had family and friends over and sat at the beautiful table in the garden. When our guests arrived, one by one, you could see the wonder come over them as I led them into the beautiful garden. In this space, we had a wonderful dinner with great conversation and as the sun went down the lights hidden in the trees above came up providing a truly enchanting environment. IndigoBirch is now our home away from home whenever we visit Portland. Thank you Curtis for creating such a lovely, comforting, Zen-like environment both inside and out. We are grateful to have discovered and experienced IndigoBirch.