Kate’s home is genuinely beautiful and even better than advertised. As soon as you walk in the house you’ll find yourself surrounded by all these artistic pictures and drawings hanging on the wall as well as statues. Kate will make sure you get your coffee in the morning and offers a wide variety which you could choose from (including decaf). Plus, you can get to drink it at the table she has set up in her beautifully landscaped backyard while performing tasks on your laptop (if you’re a workaholic like me) and enjoy the fresh air and squirrels casually jumping around. The guest’s room and bathroom on the top floor are perfectly separated from other areas so you’ll have a neat, private and quiet space for yourself. The bed is super comfy and you’ll sleep like a doll on it; it was definitely one of the best, if not the best airbnb bed I’ve slept on! She’s also set up about two dozens of books in your bedroom which is very thoughtful. The bathroom is very spacious and beautifully decorated, and the shower/tub are hygienic and clean.
Kate herself is an amazing person inside and out, and she is very accommodating. I was doing a fieldwork study in Portland for a couple of days and therefore was out in the sun a lot. As soon as she realized, she helped me out with offering me sunscreen, a water spray to keep myself cool under the sun, and anything else I needed. Be sure to ask and she’ll go out of her way to help you. We also had many interesting chats together in the mornings, and I personally learned a lot from her. This place is definitely worth the value, and I will visit there again if I am back in Portland. All the best to Kate, and hope others enjoy their stay there as much as I did!