Jenny and Esmund were great hosts, and their cottage made for one of the best AirBnB experiences I’ve ever had. The building is nicely designed to utilize a small space and make it feel homey. The kitchen was fully stocked with cooking supplies; a coffee maker, coffee, water boiler, pots and pans, utensils, stove-stop, microwave, etc. This was great for cheap eating, and a godsend for when we needed to stay inside longer due to smoke from the forest fires. The back patio and garden were lovely to be out in when we were able.
Jenny allowed us to pick from her backyard garden, helped us when we needed to close off the air to the cottage to keep the smoke out, and was pleasant in conversation and giving us information about the area. They provide lots of reading material and their own guide on local eateries and bars. The hosts took our privacy seriously despite being in their backyard, it felt like we really had our own space.
Jenny and Esmund also offered to give us our money back for the end of our stay, once the forest fire smoke became too thick, and most of the city had shutdown. They were very understanding of the whole situation.
While our visit to Portland was cut short, this cottage and the kindness of the hosts made it a great trip nonetheless. Thank you both!