My travels to Portland were for business and pleasure. Sarah's home I selected for the basics: a place to rest my head, bathe and work remotely. These wants may seem simple, but for me they were essential. I needed a string of nights of good sleep and the bed here is fantastic. A perfect amount of comfort, and my two nights here got me off to a good start.
The decor is simple and tasteful, not minimalist, and the home's air smelled naturally fresh and clean. I worked on the couch, setup what I needed to work on the spacious coffee table, and generally didn't leave all day, except for a morning jaunt to grab coffee and a pastry just up the street, or in the evening to walk and pick up some sundries from the market.
The location is perfect and I did not drive for three days. Portland had an unexpected chain of sunny days, and Sarah offered to bring over an A/C unit, which I told her was unnecessary but I thought was exceptionally thoughtful.
The small deck beside the entrance has a table and chairs for two, which is swell for having a cup of tea or joe, or taking in the night air. There are two floor to ceiling windows facing the street, and a front door which frames a similarly tall pane of glass. All three have easy to adjust window shades, which I kept closed most of the time — for privacy as well as keeping the place cool.
All in all Sarah's home was an incredible value, as well as comfortable. Its location and working space (fast internet!) are what drew me to it. My two perfect night's sleep are what will bring me back.