I hesitate to say what I want to say because I really want to keep this wonderful place a secret where I can stay whenever I come.
The simple fact is that Amy's place (and Amy personally) is AMAZING. It's beautiful, with great furnishings and flexibility and the location in North Portland's Arbor Lodge neighborhood is perfect. It's around the corner from GrindHouse coffee where I went every morning for coffee and bagels. There's a terrific taqueria right next door, a little bodega on the corner and New Seasons market 4 blocks away.
There's a lovely garden to sit in and read, or write. A cute doggie and two kittens (none of which are bothersome, but very friendly). It's a cool basement apartment with clerestory windows in every room so there's light, AND cool in the summer.
Location Location Location... for me, it's one block from my daughter and her family. Nuff said there, yet in addition it's a short distance (4 blocks from the MAX to downtown, and pretty much anywhere), A short walk to three different main bus lines and an easy walk to Peninsula Park to look at the roses.
Finally, Amy herself is a delight. She's super friendly, VERY communicative, and fast in her responses.
Truly... I've been staying all around PDX in Air BnB places for 8 years, and Amy and her lovely home are my favorite.
I will be back (assuming I didn't just shoot myself in the foot).