My wife and I have had great experiences whenever we've stayed in an Airbnb, but this one was special. First of all, the cottage is beautiful -- thoughtfully decorated and stocked, functional and attractive kitchen and bathroom, comfortable bed, a private patio to sip beer and kombucha on, and a really cool little single-serve espresso maker. The location was perfect for exploring the amazing restaurants and shops on Division and Hawthorne and getting out of town was easy when we wanted to visit the Gorge. Beyond all of that, what made this place truly special was Lucy and Ian. They were great communicators through Airbnb messages (we felt at home as soon as we booked the place) and the design and thoughtfulness of the info packet that awaited us when we arrived kind of blew our minds. There was an easy to understand map complete with dozens of personal recommendations for restaurants, activities, shopping, and parks, idiot-proof directions for operating the combo washer/dryer (which, btw, life-changing?), and so much more. We felt like we had personal guides to the city. Long story short, if you're looking for a place to stay in Portland, this is it. Book it now before it's gone. Just try to avoid whatever weekend my wife and I decide to return to Portland.