My fiancee' and I had a wonderful stay at Tyra's place. It's a beautiful third floor loft apartment with a deck that offers an incredible view of Portland.
We arrived late at night, but Tyra took the courtesy of leaving some lights on the main house and leaving a light on in the loft Airbnb. Also, the staircase leading up to the loft has a string of lights along the railing to prevent any stumbling while going up and down the stairs.
The apartment itself has a wonderfully cozy and sleek design. There's a nice modern kitchen area with many amenities, cute living room section, and a very clean well stocked bathroom. And the bed is very comfortable with a small window that overlooks the street so you can keep an eye on your rental car if you have one.
In addition to her terrific place, Tyra was an exceptional host. We never physically met her, but her text check-ins throughout our stay were excellent and very helpful. And she offered a lot of great Portland travel tips and restaurant suggestions.
The loft is located in the Eliot neighborhood of Portland and it’s a very close walk to many great restaurants, shops, and breweries. It’s a fantastic location and perfect center to quickly maneuver to other Portland points of interest.
Additional Pros
-Plenty of parking on the street in front of the house
-A nice welcome assortment of snacks greeted us as we arrived at the loft. The kitchen also had tea and coffee that we used.
-The thermostat is very easy to use and offers both heat and AC.
-There’s a nice vertical fan in the closet we used at night.
-Lots of excellent Portland travel magazines and brochures on the kitchen table and living room coffee table.
Minor Cons
-Wifi was a little spotty for my iPhone and dropped out multiple times, but much better for my fiancee’s Android phone.
-Construction on the house next to us woke us up a couple mornings. Don’t expect to be able to sleep in too late while this is going on, but it’s most likely temporary.