Dan is a great host. His top concerns are that you, the guest feel welcome and at home. It was great to have the full first floor to ourselves- this air bnb rental was the one that has felt the most like just being in our own home, besides when we did have an entire home to ourselves in Scotland. Dan stays out of the way and gives you as much privacy and autonomy as you desire. Some onsite owners can be overbearing and nitpicky, watching your every move- that was not the case with Dan. I totally get the feeling that he actually really enjoys being a host and providing a great space for his guests- this is not strictly a money-maker for Dan, and it shows. Dan has some great plans for expansion, including a tiny home rental in the backyard and communal outdoor space- sounds great, Dan, can’t wait to see how it evolves!
The cats were respectful, delightful and pleasant. They were around enough to feel homey, but not in your face constantly annoying you.
Dan’s kitchen is terrific! This is really the star of the show, and why we chose Dan’s home in the first place. I was traveling with two teenage girls who wanted to do a lot of cooking. Dan’s home has absolutely everything you can think of! It is a chef’s dream, with every gadget and machine needed to create culinary masterpieces! The girls had a blast, and really enjoyed having the tv in there too, so they could watch their favorite youtubers while cooking.
The neighborhood, while not necessarily walkable to a cool downtown with interesting shops and restaurants, was still quite pleasant and quiet. We know portland, so I knew this about the neighborhood before we rented to the place. I knew we were going to have to drive everywhere. But I still enjoyed the neighborhood and each morning I would take a walk and discover something new. There’s a delightful hill just a few blocks away where many many many wild blackberries grow and that was a pleasant walk each morning involving breakfast!and then I also found a Zen Buddhist meditation compound in the other direction that was very quiet and peaceful and enjoyable to walk and sit in. Also, the people I met on my morning walks in the neighborhood were all welcoming and friendly. We would definitely stay at Dan’s home again!