Sara's urban retreat is hands down the best location to stay in Portland. Her home is located less than ten minutes from PDX, and is a stones throw away from a couple bus lines to get you across the city. Hailing an Uber or Lyft to and from this location won't cost you more than $9 each way around east Portland, either!
I came to Portland for my best friend's wedding, and it happened to coincide with the weekend of the solar eclipse. Needless to say, Portland was insane that weekend, and I feared I wouldn't have much of a restful trip.
Sara's home is located in a quaint, quiet residential neighborhood, and no joke, I had the best sleep I've had in months. Her space, located in her subterranean basement turned apartment, is way more spacious than her current photos portray - I was stunned. With a couch in the living room and love seat in the bedroom, I was spoilt with choices of where to sit and relax while answering my emails.
She also has a beautiful back yard with cute overhead lights! It'd be perfect to sit in at night over a glass of wine. If my stay in Portland was longer and the weekend wasn't revolved around the wedding, I likely would have stayed at Sara's a lot more. It truly is a home away from home (but with way better decor-please come refurnish my house!).
Sara is a gracious, accommodating host who was always available to answer my questions and for a quick chat. Of all the Airbnb's I have stayed in, this has been the most amazing location, space, and price point I've booked! This is the only place I'll stay at in Portland so long as her door is open. Thank you, Sara!