OK this place was RIDICULOUS. I'm picky. I would rather spend more $$ on nice places and travel less than stay in cheap but uncomfortable places. I've stayed in some nice places. This place was the absolute most beautiful AirBnB I've ever seen! 5 stars all the way--wish I could give it more!
The host went above and beyond. We were in Portland on Sunday June 27, the hottest day on record (literally). They emailed me the day before to make sure I know about the extreme weather, they turned the AC on early, they made sure we were comfortable.
But even without that extra care--the house itself is just amazing. It's gorgeous! Much bigger than I expected. My friend (who is pickier than I am, and a fan of architecture/design/remodeling), couldn't believe the place. I booked and didn't tell her about it, because I was worried it wouldn't be as nice as the pictures suggested. I was wrong. It's better! She wandered around the house remarking on every little detail. The house has been remodeled with so much love and exquisite taste.
It's big. It's PERFECTLY clean. It's well-stocked. It has a killer location for exploring Portland. The towels are nice, the beds are super comfy, the kitchen appliances and dishes are high-end and beautiful.
I didn't think the place would live up to the pictures b/c it was such a good deal. They could charge twice as much for this place! This is the special kind of AirBnB that makes your rental as much a part of your vacation as the town it's in. We didn't want to leave.