Gorgeous stay in this craftsman home that was full of personality, and the perfect home base for our weekend in Portland. Blake's home is the epitome of what I LOVE to find when renting a vacation home- comfortable , spacious and clean with all the amenities that make a home preferable to a hotel (coffee machine, gorgeous kitchen, laundry, outdoor space, TONS of living space etc) AND the fun/funky decor that made it feel like a home. Not to mention the lovely fire pit out back that was the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring the city.
Booked this spot for a family vacation - myself + 2 adult siblings and parents, and it absolutely exceeded expectations. The pictures are certainly accurate, but do not quite capture the warmth and homey-ness of the rental. There was also an additional bed that I think was listed as a futon when we rented, so that was a great surprise. There is a dedicated work space and monitor which I greatly appreciated having to work a bit while there, and it looked like there were items available for little kids (we did not have any with us so didnt do a full inventory, but one of the rooms looked to have a crib or play pen avail).
In addition to all the amenities, I loved that the walls were decorated with old pictures and articles from local newspapers, there was even some about the history of the home itself! The location was perfect to explore all parts of the city, felt very safe and we were able to finding parking on the street right out front with no issues. We were able to walk to Mississippi Ave and Williams Ave to grab dinner or drinks, and would have had easy access to the rest of the city via bikes/scooters if we didn't have a car. I also know there are also several great breweries close by from previous visits to Portland. The only downside would be that there was no AC (which is the norm in the PNW) and the windows are very old and have protector covers on them, so we were not sure if you could open them if it was super hot out - wasn't an issues during our stay in June, but just something to keep in mind if booking during the summer months.
Thanks Blake for hosting us in your lovely home!