Unit: My husband and I are avid travelers and believe in immersing ourselves within the community to fully enjoy the vacation location of choice. When choosing our "home" for our babymoon/anniversary trip, City Chic in PDX's Hottest Hood was an excellent choice. The unit is a basement unit, but don't let "basement" scare you. The space itself is spacious and modern, with ample natural light, plus many creature comforts:
- Fully appointed kitchen: We appreciated the cute mason jar cups, french press and tea pot, in addition to the plethora of kitchen supplies.
- Large Samsung flat screen TV: with xfinity cable paired with a couch with a pull out bed, which made it cozy for enjoying the Warriors game.
- 2 heaters that keep you toasty during the frigid early mornings and late evenings.
- Comfy queen sized bed with plush comforters and fluffy pillows.
- Bathroom: has a shower/tub combination with a rainfall shower head. The water pressure was strong and the water was always warm. We felt like we were in a hotel, as the bathroom was stocked with shampoo, conditioner, soap, q-tips and cotton circles.
The unit is accessed via a personal lock code, which allowed keyless entry. Located steps away from Division Street, allowed us easy access to central exploring, dining, and coffee shop lounging. It's on a tree lined neighborhood that was family friendly and quiet. We would often see many bike riders, runners or families pushing their children in strollers. There was no safety concerns and we always felt safe. Parking was a breeze and ample.
Hosts: Danielle and Khaatim were very communicative and responsive. They care about their guests, as evidenced by their constant contact and personalized attention to a few of my concerns. Prior to booking the unit, I noticed the lack of window coverings. I sent Danielle a message and she immediately replied and informed me that they would install window coverings prior
to our stay. This was not something I expected, nor anticipated they would accommodate, but I was so thankful and very impressed at her customer service. Danielle was also aware of the reason for our visit (celebrating our babymoon/anniversary) and she was so kind to offer her expert advice with navigating through the wonderful foodie world of Portland and helping us nail down the "must eats." Upon checking in, Khaatim was so kind to assist us with the keyless entry and warmly welcomed us into their space. They are wonderful hosts, that are super responsive, responsible and respectful, and their genuine kindness made our stay so special.
Overall: My husband and I are already planning our next stay with Danielle and Khaatim, once our baby is born. This is a unit we would recommend without reservation to our friends and family. It has everything you need to live comfortably in a home away from home, knowing that you are never alone, as you have wonderful hosts should you need them. Thumbs up!