As a Portland local, being able to find a cute, cozy and safe place at the Opal 28 apartments while in between spots (especially during Covid) was greatly appreciated. Margot is a super communicative and hard-working host, who I saw taking care of the property regularly. Additionally, I was so glad to be able to bring our pets and even extend our reservation when needed. What could have been a stressful time turned into feeling like we were on vacation with such great proximity to restaurants and especially Oregon Park, where we visited almost everyday. The location itself is tucked right between Restaurant Row and a quiet residential neighborhood. We were able to find parking just fine and didn’t feel like the area was overly trafficked. The location is perfect, as a neighborhood as well as being centrally located within the city, with freeway access and main thoroughfares close by. As mentioned, Spin Laundry is short drive to Broadway; we went there weekly and it was never crowded. An added plus was the new Hollywood Target for groceries and essentials. For the majority of our stay, we walked just about everywhere and rode our bikes to Laurelhurst park often, being less than a 10 minute ride away.
I’ve always preferred vintage buildings over modern with the history and uniqueness they offer. This is why I sought out a stay at the Opal 28 accommodations. Take a minute to read the framed newspaper clippings in the entryway and you’ll appreciate this spot even more. Apt #3 is charming with it’s high ceilings and view into the side garden. With two humans and two cats, we still had plenty of space. There were events in the space below that took place in the 2 months while we stayed but true to what’s stated in the listing description, nothing was out of the ordinary and overly intrusive. As it’s a vintage building in a frequently visited location, noise carryover is to be expected but this wasn’t an issue as the other guests we crossed paths also maintained respecting the space. The apartment itself was a calm and private getaway from the accessibility of all 28th Ave and the area has to offer. As someone who has a thing for vintage bathrooms, my favorite feature was ours with the deep tub, subway tile and hex tile floor details. We cooked regularly in the fully stocked kitchen and never felt anything was lacking. While we used our own French press and coffee, the Nespresso machine is a nice convenience. Overall, we were happy to call this place home for the time we stayed! Much thanks to Margot and her team.