I stayed at Melanie's apartment since, even though I live in Portland, I needed a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life as I completed a project. Melanie's apartment was quiet, comfortable and spotless. It was the perfect environment for me to be productive - I'm sure that any business traveller would love this apartment! It's close to the city - only a 15 minute drive away - but still far enough away to be peaceful and quiet. The neighborhood feels extremely safe - there is a park just a block away, and a nice neighborhood shopping district just a 10 minute walk away, with great restaurants and grocery stores. It's also a 5 minute drive from Reed College.
Melanie went above and beyond to make sure my stay was comfortable. She is always available via chat, and since she lives next door, she is around to chat if you need her. Even though I'm a local Portlander, she recommended some excellent restaurants that I had never heard of before. She also offered herbal tea to soothe my aches and presented me with a bouquet of flowers straight from her garden to celebrate the completion of my project. Melanie truly is an amazing host and everyone who stays at her apartment is lucky to have her around!