I booked Hayden’s BnB for one of my friends who is visiting from New York City. The review is based on his stay.
A+
The location of this BnB is great - walkable to restaurants, bars, cafes and a grocery store. It is also easy to grab a Biketown and explore the other residential / commercial districts of Portland.
Just OK
The big surprise was the lack of a few basic items including: a closet, a place to hang a coat or jacket, hot water in the bathroom sink, a was cloth and window coverings in the bathroom window (which is adjacent to the window of the apt next door). Thank goodness it was empty!
The BnB’s photos in the listing gives you a sense of a modern, well lit and well-appointed apt. Well that too came as a surprise: the apt is in an old rickety bldg, the floor creaks and the door feels cheap and not secure. The furniture and appliances are real (well placed), but it all feels like a “prop” for a photo shoot is the best way to describe my friend’s experience.
Last but not the least, when we dropped off some snacks for my friend (his plane was arriving late), the BnB smelled like a cat was living there. Albeit we did not see any.
All the imperfections of this BnB would have been ok if we didn’t pay $1k+ for the entire stay.