I wanted a place with its own kitchen for a weeklong trip, and this charming back cottage in NE Portland exceeded my expectations. The unit and the accompanying garden are very well kept, and show the level of care taken by William and Kieren. Some highlights:
- The patio table with the fairy lights right outside the unit was perfect for having dinner while enjoying the Portland summer nights.
- The mattress is quite comfortable, and the neighborhood is fairly quiet.
- It's also a short walk to Hollywood TC and there's a coffee shop about a 5 minute walk away.
- The smart lock was really simple. Inside, there's a purse-sized flashlight that guests can borrow to light the path when coming back to the unit at night. I ended up not using it, but it was a thoughtful touch and may be helpful in months when the sun sets earlier.
- The welcome binder included all the info I needed to make sense of the appliances. The combined small washer/dryer is a great addition, though just remember that it will take longer than a regular washer/dryer to go through the cycle.
- Having A/C was a blessing, since it's not that common in Portland.
- The unit really is like one of those IKEA model apartments where everything is somehow squeezed into 100 square feet. The kitchen was surprisingly well equipped for such a tiny cottage.
- William and Kieren checked in during my visit and offered to refill any supplies that had run out and I had a lovely chat with Kieren in person in the garden.
- The only quirk of the place that I'd caution future guests to watch out for is that the soap dispensers get a bit of buildup in the nozzle and end up squirting all over the place!
Overall, a very nicely decorated and well equipped cottage, and I'd love to return on a future visit.