You quickly run low on superlatives trying to describe Monica & Alex’s unit. My wife and I stayed there for six nights and it was perfect for our needs.
— The North Portland (NoPo) neighborhood of Arbor Lodge (and especially their street, which consists of tidy, cottage-sized houses end-to-end) was quiet and parking was always available in front of their house. We visit Portland frequently, but this was our first time staying in NoPo; we found it to be a fairly convenient base for accessing shopping, eateries, and the like all over town. Rarely was something more than a 20-minute drive away.
— The unit possesses a clean, modern Scandinavian aesthetic that we love and clearly little expense was spared outfitting it. Everything — appliances, bathroom fixtures, furniture, lighting, custom closets, even the smart phone-activated lock on the front door — is very high-end and clearly was thoughtfully chosen. Even the aspect of the house was cleverly designed: virtually all of the unit’s many windows face south or north, so direct sunlight and oppressive afternoon heat are largely kept at bay.
— Massive windowed doors directly access Monica & Alex’s full backyard patio, which has multiple tables, scores of chairs, and is a great place to enjoy either morning coffee or afternoon beer/wine.
— Finally, no review would do justice to the place without saying a word about Monica & Alex. They are really fine hosts — helpful, informative, accommodating, and open to feedback. It was nice knowing they were never more than a responsive e-mail (or knock) away.
In short, we absolutely would recommend their place and would definitely return...