Paul's wifi network at his apartment is justifiably named "The Artist"; his home is an absolute artistic masterpiece! My jaw dropped at how perfectly the earth-tone colors on the walls matched perfectly with the various pieces of contemporary art, and yet somehow paired perfectly with the antique furniture. Oh, and did I mention the awesome view of the Pearl District? In addition, the queen-sized bed was extremely comfortable, the water pressure in the shower and toilet were great, and having a washer and dryer at hand is really convenient!

The building itself is a beautiful example of Art Deco architecture, and garage access was very easy to use. It's location in the Pearl District makes a perfect launchpad to walk around the neighborhood, the Willamette River waterfront, and Downtown.

Paul was a very gracious host, and extremely helpful in providing and PDF guide about what to see, eat, and drink in Portland. He even let us check out a little bit later, just so we could get a few more hours in to check out the food cart pods downtown. I would highly recommend renting Paul's apartment, and would do definitely so again, next time I'm in town!