This was the best Airbnb stay I've had. I was in Portland for 2 weeks and Laura's apartment was perfect in every way. First, the location is in the eclectic (and quiet) Boise neighborhood and walking distance to Williams and Mississippi Streets with more restaurants, breweries, music, wine bars, and shopping than you'll have time for. It's also close to 2 bus stops that will take you over the river into downtown in about 10 minutes. The apartment sits behind the main house and has a separate entrance so you don't disturb anyone.
The apartment is gorgeous, very clean and well appointed. It has a contemporary and minimalist design with concrete floors (great for my allergies), sliding wooden closet doors, large windows to allow plenty of light and Ikea style furniture. It is perfectly sized for 1 or 2 people (possibly 3 with the sleeper sofa). It was also very clean and Laura even had a cleaner come in after one week to clean (at no charge to me).

Although the kitchen has no stove for cooking, it was no problem (who would want to cook with the amazing choices of restaurants and food trucks so close by). I used the Keurig each morning (Laura provided coffee pods!) and stocked the mini fridge with snacks and drinks. As a bonus, I enjoyed picking ripe figs each morning from the tree outside the kitchen window.
The king bed is very comfortable and there is more than ample closet space for clothes and luggage. The bathroom is very nice with a large walk-in shower, heated towel rack, and an extra bathroom heater which I used on two chilly mornings. Laura provides plenty of thick lush towels as well as plenty of bathroom supplies (soap, shampoo, toilet paper).
Laura was such a great source of information during my stay. She was always quick to respond to my many text messages with questions about the bus, grocery store, restaurants, and other suggestions.
I really felt at home in Laura's apartment and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Portland who wants a more local experience.