My wife and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary in Portland because we wanted to be in a city atmosphere with amazing food and loads of activities but we also wanted to be close to great hikes and the great outdoors. We stayed between August 24 and August 30 2022. We chose Cedar House because of its fantastic neighborhood location, the perfect size/amenities and of course all the other stellar reviews!
Dharma did not disappoint at all. She was so communicative and gave us a wealth of information from great places to eat to the "must see" things in and outside of the Portland area. Cedar House itself is the perfect size for a couple and it feels like a much larger open space than you might think. A very comfortable bed, nice sized bathroom, workable kitchen space and surprisingly comfortable chairs. Internet was fast and we never felt like we were lacking any amenities. It was such a perfect launch pad to breakfasts, dinners, shopping, exploring and extensive hiking. We found the neighborhood to be quiet at night during our stay. We were out exploring most of the day.
Location is (in our opinion) one of Portland's best neighborhoods for good food and drink. Just a couple blocks away are some of the best eateries, breweries, coffee houses and fun stores in town. Pick a style of food and it's likely to be within a short walk either on Vancouver / Williams or a short walk over to the charming Mississippi Ave. There are some truly famous food trailers within a short walk and even after 6 days, we feel like we only scratched the surface. It's about a 15 minute drive to/from the airport and there are also several transit stops very nearby. We had no trouble taking the busses and the MAX all over the city, some even directly to hikes! We used the local rental bikes too which were fun. There's really no need for a car in this location unless you want to get out to some of the state parks -- even then you can book tours that pick up in the city. We ended up renting a car on the last day so we could hike in the Columbia River Gorge, which I'd highly recommend, don't forget to reserve a permit if you want to see the waterfalls! It's very easy to do online.
If you enjoy vibrant neighborhoods, warm interior spaces and hosts that will be sure to give you a personalized experience, don't hesitate to book this unit. It will certainly be a pleasure to stay here again. We had a magical stay in Portland and managed to do everything we wanted to do and experience everything we wanted to experience without ever having to stress about it.
With gratitude, Evan and Lynn