ALL THE STARS! All of 'em. I stay in Airbnbs frequently but have rarely experienced a place as comfortable & welcoming as this one.
Maureen & Rick have created a gem of a place, but their thoughtfulness & hospitality put this "purple shed" over the top: it's a shining gem in Portland. The house is generously stocked with amenities--they've thought of everything!--and gorgeously appointed. But the small touches have made this my new go-to place in PDX: things like a brand-new kitchen sponge (...do you know how many 5-star Airbnbs have disgusting, dirty sponges on the kitchen sink? 98%), a basket of fresh muffins, etc.
Maureen & Rick deserve even more stars for flouting the lamentable Airbnb standard of imposing a cleaning fee and then asking for guests to... well, clean. We appreciated their generosity of spirit when we left.
Honestly, while I wish Maureen & Rick tons of success with this Airbnb, I just hope that it isn't booked solid the next time I travel through Portland!