When my wife says "this feels like home" it's like winning the Oscars for Best Movie. The moment you walk in from the chilly damp Portland air, you're greeted by warmth, literally warm air, which is also provided in the bathroom (amazing). The award-winning screenplay is the custom-designed House Guide - never seen one that's actually a pleasure to read. The set: a kitchen that you can actually cook in (we did); beds/bedding that made us want to buy them for ourselves, little treats and surprises (definitely open the bath cabinet) all over, like Stumptown coffee, mints, pens. It has raised our standards for what's possible in AirBnbs - and luxury hotels! The house makes the most of a modest lot: every window frames a perfectly composed view and blinds/curtains subtly signal "no need to look."
And then there's the marketing and design that will appeal to the most snobby design fan out there. The house has its own logo, buttons, cards, and other branding that makes it unforgettable.
We'll be back.