My stay at Marianne's place was perfectly private and peaceful. It was exactly as listed and more! This newly built-out subterranean apartment is tucked away under the main residence with a private entry in a quiet, safe, neighborhood conveniently located to other great Portland areas as well as easy access to the freeway. The parking was simple and free- right out front in the quiet neighborhood. Marianne and her husband Rich were extremely accommodating with good tips for my time there and quick communication all around.
I loved the apartment and enjoyed my stay there because of the custom design/layout and the airy and bright feeling. In fact, it didn't feel like a basement at all! It was immaculately clean, with free wifi, and great cell service. The kitchen, linens, and furniture all are new and well chosen for a cohesive design sense that is modern yet cozy (nice art pieces on the walls and beautiful house plants). Marianne and Rich have an eye for quality in their home and their hosting style. I really got the sense that they take pride in their home and AirBnB rental. The cozy, open apartment edges towards luxury because the spacious layout, privacy, the new furnishings, linens and bed are so comfortable and well considered.
The kitchen had everything I needed for cooking including an interesting coffee maker with a built in coffee bean grinder. I absolutely loved the shower- very cool tile and the oversized rain-shower head was amazing!
They live above, in the main house and although I could hear their soft footsteps from time to time, they and their daughter Fiona were very quiet and non disruptive.
Many of the rentals in the neighborhood look similar online but Marianne's place is outstanding because of the privacy, spaciousness, quality and newness. I was surprised that the bedroom and living room were so large- I had plenty of room for yoga and although I stayed there alone, it would easily accommodate multiple people.
I highly recommend Marianne's place and will defiantly stay there again when I am in Portland. Thank you Marianne and Rich!