Want the perfect Portland experience? You’ve got to try Nick’s place. So where to start…I’ll save the best for last.
The 1 bedroom apartment… First, it’s brand new and seemingly very large. Additionally, it has everything you could possibly need, including a big sectional couch and big screen TV. A separate work space, desk, lights, and yes…a power strip. Nick’s thinking! How about the washer/dryer? Yes! Extra blankets under the bed…but awesome heaters in every room. A fully stocked kitchen, and A COOKIE!
Best part… Location, location, location!!! Nick’s place is located in one of those quintessential Portland areas where you have a mixture of neighborhoods (yes, quiet neighborhood) & small business / restaurants / bars beautifully blended. Just a 3 minute walk in one direction, choose from taco stand, Asian, BBQ…pizza and more. Walk 10 minutes the other direction and you’re on some bigger more commercial street of sorts with shopping, great coffee shops and some of the more unique places you expect to find in “Portland”. No car needed. Walkability score, 110%!
Was there anything negative? Certainly not by my standards. But there were a couple things that are just part of the experience. Since the apartment is below the house, I could hear the puppy race across the room to greet it’s humans. In three days, this happened 2 times. So, more it made me happy. And if you have a car (which you really don’t need), you probably won’t park right in front of the house. You may need to search for a minute and walk a block. Again, not a problem in my world.
I really wish I had more time to stay. In fact, if I had the ability to work remote and travel, I would rent this FOR AN ENTIRE MONTH, just to live the Portland experience. BTW, Nick’s place is underpriced for the offering. I’m not sure why. But I would consider it among, if not the best valued AND experience I’ve had any of the Airbnb’s I’ve stayed at.