All I can say is, look no further. Louise & Jill’s place is as enchanting as it looks. This is my 3rd time to PDX and I’m interested in moving to PDX and wanted to come in an off season to really just immerse myself in the neighborhoods. I was here for 12 days and really was looking for a place I could see myself relaxing in when I didn’t want to have a full itinerary. Truly, a place to call home. After reading tons of reviews and scouring pics of potential places... I was continually drawn back to this home and it was because of the little details that mattered to me in a big way.
Pulling up and being immediately welcomed by Louise, fresh baked homemade chocolate chip cookies and a fridge stocked with some necessities to get you settled in before having to immediately run down the street which btw is so convenient because you have two great options for groceries literally less then a half mile away. Before utilizing the coffee which was Peet’s btw :) in the airbnb, I would walk to Starbucks in the morning just to wake up, but if you wanted more of the local gems you could go either direction and two amazing options are within walking distance (Saint Simon & Costello’s). All of these were incorporated into my stay. Louise and Jill’s place is central to all the neighborhoods I wanted to be close by... less then 2 miles to Hawthorne St which was where I stayed last time when visiting and could be there within 10 mins to have brunch with friends at my favorite brunch spot, jam on Hawthorne. Alberta, Belmont, Division, 28th all great spots to shop, dine, hangout and all within minutes of their home.
But as excited as I was to visit all these places, some days it was incredibly difficult to head out because I was just so content in the little home. :) Beautiful natural lighting so I could write each day, linens were so cozy and warm, not to mention the fireplace to cozy up and read when the rain was making its way through during the day. The hotel thick fresh towels, being able to do laundry, the surprise text from Louise bringing you up fresh homemade potato bread on a Sunday night. It was these little details that made all the difference to me. My flight was delayed heading back home and Louise was kind enough to offer me an extra night if there were any issues. I normally want complete privacy when I’m on vacation with friends but since this was my first time to PDX on my own these little touches and knowing you have wonderful hosts a text away if there are any issues is why the next time I am back in the spring, I’ll be staying here again. Louise & Jill, thank you so much for making me fill incredibly welcomed and at home during my visit to PDX. Lots of love and see you again soon! :)