This was my second stay in two weeks and if I had my way, I would never had left. It was perfection in every way, even in ways I didn’t expect, mostly because of the hospitality and kindness of Kyra and her whole family. From the moment you arrive until you depart, you will feel like you are at a plush, elegant luxury hotel. The location is incredible, directly across from beautiful Laurelhurst Park but Kyra’s garden and the grounds actually outshine the Park. Her flowers are spectacular and a fresh bouquet greeted me on Day one of each stay.
Anything and everything you want and need is in the apartment. There is a fully equipped kitchen but it is close to many great eateries and Whole Foods so you may not need to use it. It was nice to have coffee (Keurig maker with a selection of tea and Starbucks coffee) in the morning before heading off tho!
There is also a washer and dryer with laundry which was so nice to have as I was in the middle of my vacation. It was the first trip to Portland where I didn’t have to haul dirty clothes to the laundrymat!
The bed was so comfy and as I am from Hawaii, my bed had an extra comforter since Kyra anticipated I might need it! As there was an easy to operate temperature control, I stayed nice and warm no matter how cold it got.
What was really beyond my expectation was how Kyra accommodated any unexpected request I made. My flight got in hours before check in but Kyra graciously told me that I could go into the room as soon as I landed because it was ready for me. My departure flight was after check out at 3 pm and once again, Kyra told me to take my time leaving. A friend needed to stay with me for a few days at the last minute and Kyra not only set up a futon with sheets, blankets and pillows but also made the effort to greet my friend and congratulate her on the concert she was having in Oregon! My friend was so impressed with not only the room but with the friendliness of Kyra and her husband Brian.
This was my first Airbnb booking as I am more of a hotel kind of person. I was reluctant about trying something new and was expecting the worst. Instead, it was the BEST stay in the BEST place with the BEST host and family.
I know you will love it here, I truly did!