I saw that Virginia is a 'Super Host' on AirBnB before we visited, but I didn't know what that really meant until I met her. From detailed restaurant recommendations (Do we want to walk? What kind of cuisine do we like? Which restaurant is the best, regardless of cuisine? etc...) to local info about bike routes, hikes, and farmers markets, Virginia was an encyclopedia of Portland knowledge. Always friendly and courteous, Virginia stocked the room with wine, coffees, candy and more, and even asked us what we would like for breakfast, and left us groceries!

But what really made Virginia the best host we've ever stayed with was the way she cared about us and helped us when we thought we had left a family heirloom watch. Virginia searched the apartment for us and even peered in the trash (!!) to be sure it was not left behind. Wow. I'm sure we weren't the best tenants, leaving stuff behind, getting Amazon packages delivered (and actually putting trash in the recycling too, oops), but Virginia never complained.

And did I mention the house is beautiful?! I didn't even get to that yet! Amazing views, huge porch, excellent location close to town yet away from traffic. The furniture and accessories are stylish and high quality (as you can probably see from the pictures). The linens were the softest I've ever felt. If you're thinking about staying in a sweet Portland hideaway, this is the place. It's close to SO many cool parks, too. You can't get there without driving through a park or two, and they are definitely walkable. I would recommend getting a car if you want to be going to downtown Portland much, but you may be able to do it by bike if you're skilled. Smoking is not allowed outside, if that's a consideration.

Anyways, great time, great host, great place. Go here & have fun!