Hosts:
5 stars
Martin warmly greeted us upon arrival and provided an excellent AirBnB experience. The flawless ratings do not lie. Most organized host I've seen and extremely accessible. Martin provided fantastic local tips - the best was hiking "Angel's Rest".

The apartment:
5 stars
Extremely organized and clearly planned out properly to accommodate travelers. Clear directions everywhere. The place was spotless, clean, secure, quiet and gives a great Portland experience. The funny Portlandia guidebook and helpful maps and books were a great touch. The only sounds we heard were the occasional footsteps upstairs when in the bathroom - not a big deal whatsoever.

To detail the level of care the hosts took: they purchased a powerful air conditioner in anticipation of the heat wave.

Note: this is a converted basement with adequate natural lighting. However, if you're in need of big windows, this is not an option.

The location:
4 Stars
Simply a matter of personal preference. This is located in what some may consider a "gentrified" area. Some lovely surrounding homes interspersed with some in need of TLC. Would have preferred to be closer to water. However, we discovered excellent dining and drinks 1/3 mile away on Divison Street with the infamous Pok Pok and sister restaurant Whiskey Soda. The dessert place Salt & Straw is also popular for good reason.

The price:
5 stars
Affordable and reasonably priced. Excellent value.

Overall:
We'd be honored to be allowed to stay here again, and bring our children next trip up.