According to their Airbnb description, Tom & Reba love where they live. And what’s not to love? As a visitor, I enjoyed a comfortable bed and private bathroom in their clean and tidy home.
The neighborhood is residential and pleasant with gardens, big trees, dogs on walks, cats on porches, bikers commuting home or out for an evening ride. But just a couple-minute walk away, the business corridors of Hawthorne or Division Streets offer a more urban edge with food, drink, shopping and spots to take in the local vibe.
Tom & Reba were friendly, willing to chat or leave me to my comings and goings as I liked. During my brief stay, I explored and wandered by bike, on foot and by car, revisiting some old favorites and discovering some new Portland spots, thanks to my hosts’ helpful suggestions.