This place looks amazing in the photos, but it is even better in person. Our host was readily available from the first moment we reached out to book her place. She was always quick to respond, and have several great suggestions for our visit out to Portland.
I was flying in from Atlanta, which is a 5 hour flight. Siobhan offered to let me I to the apartment before the posted time and I so appreciated having a place to stretch and clean up after a long flight.
The space is decorated beautifully, and the attention to detail is amazing. Siobhan has an eye for decorating and a flair for whimsy that made the space delightful. She has thought of everything: sparkling water and creamer in the refrigerator, coffee and instructions on how to make it, amazing bathroom with yummy toiletries, and the coziest bed you have ever laid on. And, there is the biggest collection of Nancy Drew books I have ever seen.
The WiFi was strong, there were ample outlets conveniently located, there was a hairdryer and an iron, that I needed for a dressy evening. She left out an umbrella and a tote bag, and she has the most comprehensive neighborhood/ Portland binder that I have ever seen.
The neighborhood is lively and easy to navigate My husband and I walked to coffee, brunch, breakfast, and an amazing foot spa. Siobhan had suggestions for local eateries that we followed, and that you should, too.
Try Jam on Hawthorne for brunch— expect a wait but it goes by quickly and you can enjoy coffee, or more, like the lavender mimosa I loved.
We also went to Junior’s for breakfast, about a 12 minute walk through one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in Portland. It’s a tiny eatery, owned and operated by women, and it was delicious.
Only complaint? Never enough time in Portland.
Thank you to Siobhan, and we hope to return soon.