We were in town for the Megaband and Portland Road House contra dances, part of the Cascade Promenade, so all we really needed was a place to sleep, but this apartment was much more than that. We concur with the praise that other guests have showered on Kim and Carl. The apartment was cheerfully spacious and bright, even though the mid-March skies were Portland grey and spitting rain now and then. The radiant heat brought almost immediate warmth to our bodies even when we had left the thermostat set low while we were away. We had arranged to claim the key from the lockbox in front, but Kim saw us arrive, greeted us, and opened the lockbox. We were driving to various dance locations, so being close to the Interstate was convenient. Our initial impression was that street parking would be tight in this residential neighborhood, but there were plenty of spaces even when we returned late at night.
As can be seen in the photos, the bed is on the low side, but is quite comfortable. The stairs to the apartment are a little steep and narrow compared to my ideal, but manageable.