Jonathan was incredibly responsive to us, and the space was just as he had described. If you're visiting in the winter months, I'm sure it goes without saying that you can probably expect a little less of the outdoor space experience, but none the less, the location can't be beat!
Pros:
1. Super comfy bed, clean linens
2. Easy checkin/check out
3. Wifi and other amenities were excellent
4. LOCATION! This spot was right near some of my favorite local haunts from back when I used to live in Portland. If you're visiting good ol' PDX, honestly who cares if your space is huge? You're there to experience the city itself, and the location of this rental was fantastic! Seriously, this is a gem.
5. We didn't see them at first, but Jonathan also provided some beautiful and helpful information booklets that were a really nice touch!
6. The space is a really fun art-deco style. It had me digging around for the history of it because it was so unique.
Cons (OK, minor issues that were probably 90-100% our own doing):
1. The water took quite some time to heat up in the bathroom, and we had a little trouble figuring out which fixtures turned on hot/cold at first too. Just as we were about to ask Jonathan for assistance, we figured it out though. Really, it wasn't an immense inconvenience, just something that might've been nice to know.
2. We visited in the winter (clearly, this is our fault and not anything the host could change), so the pool and outdoor patio area weren't really something we could enjoy unfortunately. The price charged during the winter is incredibly commensurate with the experience though.
Hoping we can stay with Jonathan again sometime during the nicer months! Thank you Jonathan for your thorough communication and hospitality!