Most AirBnB's I've stayed at have been wonderful, but only a few have felt like true "experiences" in and of themselves. Curtis's guest suite is absolutely one of those places. I could tell the moment we walked in that he is not your typical host, so I was not at all surprised to learn he is a career hospitality professional with decades of experience working for high-end hotels.
So what makes this AirBnB such a stand-out? Well, to start, let's talk about the heated floor in the bathroom. A HEATED FLOOR FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. It's amazing and will make you want to rip up your own bathroom at home and do the same. And then there are the Bosch, Miele and Smeg appliances, including gas stove (!!!), dishwasher, washer/dryer (!!!), fridge/freezer, toaster, tea kettle and coffee maker: everything you need to make yourself at home, but with nicer stuff than you probably have in your own home. The TV includes a sound bar and all the apps (without having to log in with your own account), the bed is comfortable, the bedding is lovely, the decor is magazine-ready...in other words, it is obvious Curtis has given every single element of the space his fullest attention.
And then there's the hot tub in the Zen garden. It is so lovely to relax in that hot tub at the end of a day spent wandering through Portland on one of its many damp-chilly days, surrounded by an immaculately landscaped yard unlike anything I've ever seen.
Curtis is a dedicated host, happy to make recommendations and well-connected in the area. Do not hesitate to ask him for assistance - it's like having your own personal concierge! Side note: Be sure to eat at Nudi Noodle Place. It's incredible and only a few blocks from Curtis's place.
We will absolutely be returning to this place. My daughter will be attending college in Portland, which gives us an annual (at a minimum) opportunity to take advantage of this magical little hideaway in the city.