I wish that I could give this place 10 stars (perhaps that would not be enough). We were travelling as a small family - two adults and a toddler and we were excited to find a place that was described as family friendly. There were so many things that made this a special place, but I will try to highlight some of the features we liked best.
Location - The studio apartment is located in a beautiful family friendly neighborhood and the host's home beautiful with a gorgeous flower garden in the front yard. While the home itself is nestled away in a quiet neighborhood you can walk to the end of the street and find Hawthorne which is a street full of restaurants and shops. We were even able to walk to food truck courts and Mt. Tabor. It was the perfect blend of family friendly and an urban experience. When we wanted to head downtown to The Pearl we could easily catch a bus nearby which allowed us to avoid the hassle of downtown parking.
The Space - The hosts went to great lengths to create a beautiful, minimal space that works great for families. It was clean, there was an abundance of guidebooks and reading material and there were even fresh flowers in the vases. Our daughter was thrilled with the carefully cultivated wooden toys provided and they were stored in a built in (so no worries about hazards there). The space also has a washer and dryer (with eco friendly detergent provided) - a totally great perk when travelling with a child. We are already looking forward to our return visit (not sure when, but it won't be soon enough).
The Hosts - Stephanie and her family were incredibly welcoming and so wonderful to chat with. They were very respectful of our private space when in the apartment, but we very much enjoyed chatting with them! The house book also had wonderful suggestions as far as local restaurants (and featured a vegan section). We ate at several of them and especially loved Harlow and Next Level Burger.
We fell in love with Portland on this trip and we are so grateful to have had a wonderful place to stay and equally wonderful hosts who gave a glimpse into their special and unique place in the city. I wholeheartedly recommend this space to anyone looking for a beautiful and chill place to stay, especially young families.