My stay at Dona's Airbnb was fantastic! I worked remote from her Airbnb for 2 weeks, so I spent a lot of time in the unit and got to know the area well. The unit was very cute, cozy, & comfortable, and I loved that it had a fully functional kitchenette (stove, oven, microwave, & mini fridge), as I cooked some meals during my stay.
Personally, I think that one of the best things about Dona's Airbnb is the location. As a woman travelling alone, I felt very safe walking about in her neighborhood and in the Laurelhurst area! There are food carts, a coffee shop, & a wine bar only 3 blocks down (within a 10-15 minute walk), Hawthorne Avenue (has tons of restaurants, thrift shops, & grocery stores) is only about a 20-25 minute walk, and Division Street (more restaurants & breweries) is about a 30-35 minute walk! I love to walk and explore new places, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better place to be. Dona's place is also about a 15 minute Uber or Lyft ride away from the Pearl District, Mississippi Street, and Washington Park, which were great places to explore as well.
Most importantly, Dona was incredibly kind and accommodating. She and her family made me feel incredibly welcomed and gave me lots of suggestions for things to do in Portland, along the coast, and in the Mt. Hood area. Dona was also incredibly responsive, answering my messages quickly, and was kind to let me use her washer and dryer early in the morning and late at night.
Ultimately, I can't recommend Dona's place enough! This was one of my best Airbnb experiences - the comfort and kindness I experienced while staying there was unparalleled.