You will want for nothing in this lovely, spacious condo located in Portland's chic and vibrant southeast side. I could go on and on about the many thoughtful amenities the host, Jarrin, provided, but here's a quick overview:
Top ten things we loved about the place:
1. The large, well-equipped gourmet kitchen with brand new appliances and high-end cookware and meal prep tools. Portland has some amazing eateries, and we certainly indulged in those, but we also enjoyed whipping up some yummy meals from the fresh goodies we picked up at the Saturday farmer's market downtown. I cook a lot, so you can trust me when I say that the large, bright, and airy kitchen is decked out for foodies.
2. The roomy living room with its 65" TV screen and multiple streaming services -- for when we just wanted to get cozy and watch the tube.
3. The street-level private entry. We were so grateful not to have to lift our bags up flights of stairs, and the keyless private entry made it feel like we owned the place.
4. The full-size washer and dryer. These really came in handy after a couple of beach and hiking trips.
5. Plenty of closet and drawer space. The walk-in closet in the master BR was especially lovely.
6. The large bathroom with walk-in shower and heated floor. I never knew how much I wanted a heated bathroom floor before -- it was just dreamy.
7. The collapsible picnic cooler, picnic basket, and blanket that Jarrin thoughtfully provided. We used them all while on day trips to the beach and hikes around Mt. Hood. You'll also find some reusable ice packs in the freezer. I liked the collapsible cooler so much I ordered one for myself online.
8. The easy check in and check out -- and the privacy in between. Jarrin reached out right before we arrived with all the deets we needed to settle in but otherwise left us to enjoy the place on our own.
9. The location. The house is located in a nice close-in PDX neighborhood. Although the street is fairly busy, we always found a parking spot nearby and noise was never a problem. Trader Joe's is just a .5 mile drive or walk and Starbucks is just around the corner. For your morning coffee run, though, we recommend Seven Virtues Coffee Roasters -- a quick 10-min walk east on Glisan.
10. Did I mention the heated bathroom floor?
Things we didn't like about the place:
1. [crickets]
Seriously, if you get a chance to book this airbnb for your stay in PDX, do it. I can't recommend the place or the host highly enough.