This Portland gem was phenomenal! It was the perfect home base for our 2- week stay in Portland.
First, Valerie is a totally responsive, clear, and helpful host. We had the chance to meet her in person and she was warm and caring- Valerie went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and had whatever we might need for our stay. She not only created a gorgeous home (more on that below), but she had a bottle of lovely red wine and chocolates waiting for us when we arrived- it was delicious and thoughtful.
The house is exactly the way it appears in photos. If anything, the photos didn't fully capture the really gorgeous elements of the house that made it even more delightful- the beautiful silverware and colored knives, the heavy and soft throw blanket, the texture of the crisp, cotton duvet, etc. Even the fold out bed was super comfy and luxurious.
The backyard felt like a little oasis- the jacuzzi is amazing and I had coffee and breakfast outside each morning. I didn't know what I'd think about the synthetic lawn but I really loved it and enjoyed reading and playing with my pup outside on the "grass."
We lived in PDX for 20+ years so were familiar with the neighborhood before we arrived. In addition to the cafes and shops on Fremont, being able to wander around the Beaumont and Alameda areas was relaxing and quiet. The location is really convenient for getting onto the freeway for day trips or taking side streets to different neighborhoods around the city.
I loved this place and would stay here again in a second! Thank you so much, Valerie!