Marlane's thoughtfulness for her guests and the planet make her air bnb stand out.
The location was just what I needed, and is in a really lovely neighborhood with lots of cool Portland-ish things nearby, but was itself a quiet, calm oasis. The apartment is a basement, and I couldn't believe how warm and light-filled and welcoming it felt. Really cozy.
But what made it special for me was all that went into making the space environmentally healthy and sustainable. She even has a water filter! The radiant floor heat is delicious! And the beds are organic!
As an honorable mention, I really appreciated some of the beautiful design touches--the photos don't do the place justice. The colors are bright and bold, yet feel cozy, not pretentious. I know it's funny to talk about the bathroom, but the counter is a beautiful piece of rough wood, and brings the natural world even closer.
Marlane herself is lovely--gracious and attentive, and nearby if I needed her (though I didn't). We chatted a bit about her vision for the yard, and I hope to be able to come again to see what she creates. I also would be interested in what she does with the window wells--I think it will add a magical quality to the space. Right now they are bare, but they didn't detract at all for me because the place is eye level to the yard.