Nell's home is lovely! This was my first Airbnb experience, and I found it to be a positive one. The bedroom was private and comfortable (bed firm, but not too stiff - good assortment of pillows). The bathroom was clean and stocked with extra toiletries, which was nice. (water pressure and temperature were also good!) The listing was very much as described, with one exception: the cat & dog were downstairs more often than the listing let on. But they were well-behaved (as noted). Nell brewed coffee every morning and offered bagels/cereal/etc.

We had some great chats and I really enjoyed Nell's company! When rain poured unexpectedly hard, she offered an umbrella and allowed me to use her dryer for my wet clothes.

As for the neighborhood, it's great! Literally just one block away from Alberta Street which has tons of great coffee & tea (Barista, Townshend's), vegan & vegetarian fare (Bye & Bye, Back to Eden, Vita Cafe), and shops. I practiced yoga at the lovely Sun Gate Studio. There's also a Co-op not too far away if you want to grab snacks for the house.

I recommend this Airbnb and I would definitely stay again on future Portland visits.