Beautiful clean space that was the perfect landing pad for the weekend. Felt more like staying in a hotel sans TV than a typical Airbnb experience, which worked out wonderfully for me. Keyless entry was a breeze, and eliminated the need to coordinate check-in/out with Emma. I especially loved this b/c my schedule didn't need to be set. The location wa super convenient. There are trendy coffee shops, bars, and restaurants in every direction, and of course, Trader Joe's being across the street was super convenient. I stocked up on snacks for the drive back to Seattle.
There are a few notes that I'd like to pass along for future guests to keep in mind that were a bit of a surprise. These did not negatively impact my stay or rating, but it would have been nice to know beforehand.
- Parking is no longer free, and can be a bit of challenge because the neighborhood is quite popular. However, I seemed to always find a space within 3 blocks of apartment any time I needed to re-park. Meters are enforced Mon-Sat 9am-7pm ($1.60/hr as of Nov 2017), and can be paid for 4hrs at a time with CC. (e.g. I paid the meter on Sat right at 9am in my PJs, then went back to bed for an hour. Got back up. Went to brunch nearby before having to pay the meter again.)
- Kitchen is actually just a hotplate, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, sink, and largish mini-fridge. This was totally fine for me, since I rarely cook when visiting Portland because most meals are eaten out with friends or family.
- Shower/tub area has a lower ceiling than the rest of the apartment, so the shower head is low as well. This is only noticeable if you're on the taller side of the spectrum. I'm 5'9" and fit in the tub to take a shower just fine. I did need bend to get my head under the shower head when washing my face and hair. For those with long hair, it would also be good to note that the water pressure isn't amazing.