A gem of a spot! The space had everything I wanted for my airbnb stay during my trip to Portland with my girlfriend.
First off, the hosts were very easy and chill to communicate with; they were also welcoming and provided us with the necessary information about their space prior to check-in day. When I had questions or concerns (my late late arrival time), they were prompt and understanding. I had no worry that communicating was going to be of any issue during our stay here.
For those who might want some idea of what the local vibe is like; this apartment unit is located just a few blocks south from a main road -- Burnside -- and while it is nestled behind the main house in a quiet part of the hood, it is an easy walk to coffee shops, restaurants, and a convenience store. The neighborhood feels safe at night, despite how quiet it gets after 7pm but it's highly residential and not an industrial or remote part of the city.
The unit was clean; apparent that the hosts make great effort in making sure the space is spotless, organized, and even provide materials for the guests in case you wish to do some cleaning yourself to help maintain the space (while it wasn't REQUIRED, it was nice that the hosts had extra trash bags, dish soap and sponge, etc. to look out for the apartment as if it were my own).
During the winter months, expect the space to feel a little chilly during the night but it shouldn't be much for concern as the space has a heating/air conditioning unit to ease your comfort.
Lastly, there is a lovely orange long haired cat with a bell on his/her collar that greeted us during the day times. Not sure if it belongs to the owner or if it's a neighborhood fuzzball that likes to be social; either way, it was a plus for us!
During our visit to Portland, my girlfriend and I spent our afternoons zipping through town apartment hunting. After long days, we looked forward to coming back to this apartment to unwind and to relax (I love their single comfy chair -- i grew attached to it lol); soft carpeting, comfy chair and sofa, cable tv, and a nights of local food and brew made our nights extra special here.
11/10 would recommend. Spinal Tap level; know what I mean?