Traveled to PDX for a sisters' weekend. I am normally a hotel girl all the way, but the prices were outta control. My sister uses Airbnb for her family's annual Mexican vacation, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I am so glad we chose Hawthorne Wisteria Retreat! What a perfect little well-contained unit, on a gorgeous, leafy, flower-filled street! Not knowing the Portland area well, I was delighted to find that the Hawthorne area was both easily walkable and navigable by car - no parking issues. We parked our rental on the street of our "home" and it was never a challenge.
The check-in instructions were simple and clear. The unit made me think of a place that Kinsey Millhone of "A is for Alibi" repute would love - the space was thoughtfully and efficiently used. Full sized amenities including washer/dryer and dishwasher. It was clean and cozy.
Of note: The bed is a full-size, I believe, so it might be tight for two to share unless you're newly-in-love or big time cuddlers. The sis and I are neither, so she opted for the futon and I had the bed. While the pillows were a bit too firm for my liking, that's totally a personal preference. If I find myself in Portland again, I will absolutely try to stay here! I loved feeling like a local; walking the neighborhood was so fun - interesting homes to look at, amazing greenery and flowers, a chill vibe. We petted a local cat we met wandering the street. Being a suburbanite, I was happy to find a Safeway nearby and of course the ubiquitous Starbucks; my sister was delighted by the many local coffee shops, bakeries and shoppy-shops, as we call them. Proximity to so many fun things was a treat! Thank you, Sari - we could not have been happier!