This was my first Airbnb experience and it was great! My daughter and I stayed at Benjamin & Jamie's place for about a month and a half. The apartment met our needs really well. It was quiet and in a very nice neighborhood.
Location: The location of this apartment is ideal! It is not on a major street, and it's quiet. However, it is easy to get around and a quick drive into downtown. There is a Whole Foods and a Fred Meyer nearby. The neighborhood is very nice and beautiful to walk in during the day. It's close to several good restaurants. There is a nice park nearby with a good walking/running path.
Parking: Parking in Portland can be a nightmare! There is plenty of street parking at this airbnb. Most days we were able to park right in front of the house, but occasionally we had to park across the street.
Hosts: Jamie and Ben were wonderful hosts! They answered all our questions and responded to our Airbnb messages promptly. They were really good at keeping clear and timely communication with us.
While we were staying there, the weather changed from warm to cool nights. They turned on our heat and checked in with us to see what we needed. They were friendly, but also gave us our space. We knew they were there, if we needed anything.
We had to extend our time in Portland, and didn't have a solid end date. They worked with us to extend our stay with them. It was a relief not to have to find another place to stay after being there for a month. Jamie and Ben are both thoughtful and good communicators.
Apartment: The apartment is on the backside of the house, up an outside set of stairs. It is small and quiet, and nicely laid out. The two of us felt like we had plenty of space. The living area has a kitchen that is very functional. It is well stocked with pots, pans, utensils, dishes, glasses and flatware. We made dinner every night and enjoyed eating at the bar. There are some basics available in the kitchen like oil, salt, pepper and some other spices. We don't drink coffee, but there is a coffeemaker and coffee. There is a microwave, toaster, blender, and electric kettle, in addition to the standard appliances found in a kitchen. It was easy to make meals and keep clean.
The sitting room was big enough for us to do lego sets and watch Netflix on our computer. The main heat source is a gas fireplace, which provided a nice atmosphere in the evenings.
The bathroom is big enough for two people to get ready at the same time in the morning, and was extremely clean! The bedroom has a nice desk in it that we used during the day for work and homework. There is a large closet that we kept our things in, and the queen bed is comfortable.
The pictures on the website accurately show the space and what is in it. There is plenty of tables to put things on and storage areas in the bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom. There is plenty of light in the space with the sky lights and large windows.
It is the perfect space for one or two people!