Jos was an amazing host and his fancy newly modeled basement was the best place my girlfriend and I have stayed so far!
Jos and his family were super welcoming and offered up many great local suggestions on food, drinks, and adventure locations. I’m so glad we took his recommendations as they were exactly what we were looking for when visiting Portland for the first time. He guided us to little hidden gems that weren’t as popular for tourists and made us feel like we were home.
I am incredibly impressed with Jos handyman skills (but really much more than that) as he built the basement himself over a period of time. Every space is well thought out and we didn’t feel cramped at all after staying there a week. All the appliances were very high tech, easy to use, and new. We cooked at least a meal a day there and never needed to ask for any cookware as it was already supplied for us. There are a few grocery stores that are a quick train ride away, as well as coffee shops, bars, and restaurants.
I feel like we got along with Jos and family really well. It’d be hard not to like them! We are so grateful for their hospitality!