We just got back from Debra & Ludger’s place. Visited in the middle of July 2021 & it did not disappoint!
I was nervous & thought that it was going to feel cramped. I can say that the pictures make it look smaller than what it actually is!
We had a great time staying in the bnb. The bed & pillows were comfortable! They have firm & soft pillows just in case.
Although we were in the basement below the home where Debra & Ludger live we didn’t hear much of them & they gave us our privacy which we appreciated very much!
We flew in early and I had asked Debra if it would be possible to check in earlier than 3pm when I booked the bnb. She let me know that there was another guest staying but she’d let me know day of! She messaged us around 1pm to let us check in earlier which was AMAZING & very much appreciated by my partner who hadn’t slept much. The place was nice & clean so it didn’t feel like they had just had another guest in the bnb.
You can grab some groceries as they have a huge fridge, but the bnb is located next to some GREAT food places (Within a 10 minute walk). I 100% recommend heading to Eem (Thai fusion), The Rambler for an amazing Whiskey Sour & Frito Pie, or to Shine Distillery right around the corner (they make their own gin) & have great food!
I’d also 100% double check that places are open by calling ahead. Found out the hard way a couple coffee places around the area are closed permanently, but haven’t been updated online/Yelp.
I was able to put a load in so that we wouldn’t travel back home with dirty laundry. Debra & Ludger were quick to respond to any questions & brought down an iron for us to use!
They have everything you’d need & clear instructions for how to use everything!
I would 100% hope to be staying there again the next time I’m in Portland. The Uber drivers & friends from Portland all said that that area is a nice and safe area of Portland so it brought some peace of mind. We walked around at night & didn’t feel unsafe whatsoever. Uber/Lyfts into downtown came out to ~$22.
Thanks to Debra & Ludger for sharing your home with us! We 100% appreciate your hospitality! 🤍