Wow! In all the airbnbs I've stayed in, both booked by myself and friends/family, this has to be one of my favorites. The community is very cute and very quiet, yet you're just a short drive from downtown Portland and surrounding neighborhoods. The guesthouse itself is beautifully designed and constructed, and stylishly furnished and decorated. Carol went above and beyond to provide special touches that made us feel welcome and well taken care of, including a handwritten note to welcome us, an extensive list of things to do and places to eat, a gift card to the coffee shop up the road, as well as snacks and drinks! The guesthouse also has everything you could possibly need, including things you didn't think you'd need until you do, like ziploc bags for leftover food/snacks, a magnified mirror in the bathroom, and an umbrella. Carol also checked in with us every day to make sure we were having a good stay and asked if we needed anything. With a place so well stocked, I couldn't imagine needing anything else!
A day-long appointment brought me to Portland, but I decided to make a weekend of it, and I'm glad I did. The guesthouse provided some much-needed relaxation, and I can't wait to come back when I have more time to check out those recommendations on Carol's list!