This is a really beautiful place! I booked it for a weekend trip but it's the kind of Airbnb you wish you could stay longer once you're there. It's not only a beautifully modernized vintage space full of great antiques and lovely decor, it's also got everything you could need - from all the kitchen and bathroom basics to fancy tea, salt, robes, and lots more. I had a couple of issues with my stay, but it was overall a really nice spot.
Pros:
- Great location near to most everything you'll want to do in PDX - I went to a lot of different places and didn't have to drive more than 15-20 minutes in any direction to go where I was headed.
- Further to this, you don't have to go far - I had two of my favorite Portland meals of all time within a block of this place at Ripe Collective and Yui.
- Spacious, well-decorated, all the basics and then some provided.
- The apartment itself is so beautiful - the bathroom is lovely with great art deco light fixtures, vintage tile, and built-ins, but also has a bidet which is rare for Airbnb rentals. I didn't cook during my stay but the kitchen was modern and fully equipped for a great meal.
- The window a/c was especially welcome on a hot, smoky weekend.
- The host responded to all of my messages in a timely manner.
Cons:
- The listing says free parking on premises, which isn't true - when I asked for parking details before check-in, I was told it was actually street parking. It was tough to find a spot when I arrived (around 515pm on a Friday) likely due to the restaurants and bars in the vicinity, but I eventually found spots back in the neighborhoods. With Portland's random street parking rules I was never sure if my car was in a legal spot; I wished my car was closer or in a secured space.
- There were two men in the apartment when I arrived. They said they were there to fix the internet, but I hadn't received notice from the host about this so I was a little uncomfortable. They left within 15 minutes and didn't return, but it was unexpected and I would have appreciated they do this before check-in or that the host let me know in advance.
- I was woken up at 740am the next day by someone using a band saw, sander, and hammer in the apartment next door. When I messaged the host, she said they were working on the apartment for a Sunday check-in. She noted they weren't supposed to start work until 9am and said she would follow up with them. Unfortunately, it never stopped so I was unable to get back to sleep.
Overall, I think this is a great spot and I would recommend it. I think the issues I encountered were unfortunate but also probably specific to my stay (other than the "free parking on premises" in the listing, which should be changed) - especially considering the other glowing reviews. A great place in a great neighborhood.