Abraham is a warm, thoughtful host and a delightful person. It's easy to see why he's an Airbnb Superhost.
All of our communications with Abraham, both before and during our stay, were quick, easy and very informative.
Once we arrived, he met us at the house and gave us a detailed tour and description of the amenities, then answered all of our questions about various activities, entertainment spots, day trips, etc. He'd provided an assortment of yummy, healthy breakfast foods, as well as two bicycles (plus helmets, etc.) and a large array of local maps, Where to Eat/Play brochures, and travel books about Portland and environs. Over the next few days, he checked in by text to ask whether we needed anything; and he replied very quickly whenever we had any questions.
Abraham's house is a peaceful, tastefully furnished haven, with gorgeous wooden floors, soothing colors, a bookcase full of interesting books, and a very well equipped kitchen. He encouraged us to use its herbs and spices when cooking, and to help ourselves to figs from the backyard tree if we liked. Overall, the house has a peaceful, welcoming vibe--very pleasant.
There was a heat wave during our stay, and although there's no AC, the house's central air system and window fans keep things at a pleasant temperature; even after the hottest days, the nights were comfortably cool.
The house is located in a quiet neighborhood, a five-minute walk from the public train system. The New Seasons grocery store, also a five-minute walk away, has lots of organic produce, baked goods, cheeses, meats, etc. It's not cheap, but it's less expensive than Whole Foods, I'd say, and the quality is great. In general, the neighborhood features cute, fun pubs, boutiques, ice cream shops and coffee places--there's lots to see and do, and of course Portland is a very cool city, only minutes away by car or public transit. We took the train into town several times--a 15-to-20-minute ride--and it was quick, quiet, and clean.
The bottom line: Abraham is a great host, and we're grateful to have stayed in his home. He gave us the perfect welcome to Portland and its surroundings, and we look forward to going back!