Why doesn't Airbnb offer six stars for hosts that go above and beyond!? If it did, that's exactly what we would have done.
The day we arrived, our flight was the last flight allowed into PDX due to an unprecedented ice storm approaching. Our first day in Portland we spent in the cozy apt and it was great!
The place is exactly as described. Clean, fully equipped kitchen, all renovated and nice, fast and reliable internet, washer and dryer on site, and available parking.
The location is super convenient and you have everything you need nearby (from coffee to grocery stores etc).
These hosts go above and beyond. The apt is marked with everything you need and it's clear that they maintain and care about the property. There were even emergency drs numbers and dentists available. Not that we needed them but perhaps when you travel the last thing you want to figure out is how to deal with a medical emergency. Like, they thought of EVERYTHING.
The night before we left, there was an unprecedented (again) snow storm where Portland got over 12" of snow overnight. Without having to ask, our hosts messaged us to let us know that they would block off the next two days in case we could not get home. While 80% of flights were cancelled and it took us 3x as long to get to the airport and our flight departed, their foresight and kind offer of looking out for us was priceless. We hope to return during the summer and will most definitely stay here again.
If you are reading this and haven't booked this place, you are waiting too long! I've never had such an amazing Airbnb experience as this one. Just blown away.