Ok this review might be lengthy so if you don't stick around and read it all then just know this: You are absolutely crazy if you don't stay in Brendon's little cottage. It was the perfect stay for us and we are seriously already planning when we can go back.

First: The studio was CLEAN, smelled good, STOCKED with snacks, treats, breakfast items, beer/wine, mini fridge, toaster oven, mini kitchen. Perfect to eat some meals in. The shower was amazing. The bed was comfy and smelled so fresh and clean.

Second: Brendon leaves a binder that is FULL of places to eat, see and transportation options. It was so fun to have all the to-go menus at our fingertips and maps to all the best sites and hikes! TUNNEL FALLS is a MUST SEE HIKE. Everywhere Brendon suggested we go we fell in love.

Third: Brendon is also a GREAT communicator and will give you as much or as little info as you'd like. I even locked us out one of the nights and his sister in law came to our rescue within MINUTES to let us back in. If you need anything at all, he texts/calls back promptly to address it. I also would text him and say "Hey, where's the best brunch in town?" and he would reply back with like 3 different options it was like Siri haha.

Fourth: The place was in a quiet, green, beautiful and clean neighborhood with no unwanted noise. A 5 minute walk to grocery store and some great bars and places to grab a bite. I truly felt like I was staying with family. It was so comfortable and felt like our little home for the week we were there.

We don't know why anyone would stay in a hotel because Brendon's place is a STEAL of a deal.We didn't even expect to get there and have bagels, cream cheese, bananas, waters, fruit, chips etc. It was like Mom set it up for us.

Portland is a great place to go for a long weekend. Just enough to see in that amount of time. We even drove out to the Oregon Coast to Cannon Beach and it barely look us over an hour. A gorgeous scenic drive.

Of all the "touristy" and local spots we wanted to go (besides the beach) we never drove more than 10 minutes. Everything was so close together it was really convenient and the place has a great location.

OUR FAVES:
Salt & Straw Ice Cream (amazing homemade flavors)
Por Que No Tacos (worth the wait--we ordered takeout)
Tabor Tavern (bomb burgers & drinks)
Portland City Grill (amazing views of city--a definite splurge)
Tunnel Falls Hike (12 miles round trip to a breathtaking waterfall)
Cannon Beach (1.5 hour drive to coast, cute shops and cafes)
VooDoo Donut (Open 24/7 but prepare for a line no matter what)
The Saturday Market (Tons of food trucks and performers--really fun)
Whiskey Bar (fun night out, good drinks, music)