We really enjoyed our time here. We were 4 adults—two in their 20s—and the house itself and the location were both terrific. The owners clearly have made efforts to make the stay both comfortable and memorable: great bedding, nice eco bath products, very cool decor, lots of books to borrow, games to play, ROKU enabled TV, guides to Portland, a thoughtful supply of kitchen spices, etc.
And Hawthorne Street is super fun, with everything you want within a few blocks: lots of restaurant options, groceries, yoga, coffee, independent stores, bars, great walkability to other cool neighborhoods, etc.
The only things that weren’t ideal were that there was a large construction project happening right next door, and the work started at 7-7:30am (weekdays) or 8am (Saturday). It was loud and unexpected.
This is also a shoe-free rental, which we didn’t know until after we booked it. It’s understandable: It’s a two-unit property, and this rental is upstairs, so the no-shoe policy keeps the noise at minimum for the people downstairs (maybe the owner?). And, well, shoes are dirty!
Yet … it’s cold in November in Portland! And having to take shoes off downstairs and walk up cold wooden stairs into a wood-floored apartment (there are area rugs in all the rooms), was definitely not as comfortable as we’d have liked.
Despite these things, we loved the space, the neighborhood, the care put into the space, and the helpful communication with the owner. I definitely recommend.