Kenan met us outside as we arrived, as her husband and some running friends were preparing to leave for the Hood to Coast race (hope they had a blast!). We were only there for one evening (would have loved to stay longer), so we got settled in the studio loft, which was just as it is pictured. It's bright, airy, and private. On a jog that evening, I ran through the neighborhood, which seems family-friendly and tight-knit. Families were gathered at a stationary ice cream food truck a block away--their kids drawing with chalk on the sidewalk. One house nearby had an outdoor chicken coop. Gorgeous craftsman-style homes, sidewalks a-plenty. A street blocks away is lined with restaurants, coffee shops, and stores. We really liked the neighborhood. No trouble parking either, which was nice since we were doing day trips but staying in Portland at night.

We got to talk with Kenan a little more that evening and found her to be warm, friendly, and relatable. We talked about Airbnb, hosting, their neighborhood, and our travels in Portland, which she kindly asked about.

What I loved most about the house: the shower room. Neat design and very functional. Second best was how bright and cheery it is (we only got a little bit of rain!).

Bottom line: Stay here! It's a great place in a safe, friendly, walk-able neighborhood.