The location of this unit is fantastic! Everything is within walking distance, including a small grocery store across the street. We spent the weekend in Portland to celebrate our anniversary and found everything from a spa to restaurants, all within a 15 min walk. The unit is small but a good size for two people. It is well stocked with everything you would need for a short-term stay.
Now for the cons, the communication from the host is the worst I’ve experienced. They rely on pre-constructed emails and messages that don’t answer your questions. I attempted to reach out to them twice with questions, and both times I was ignored.
The parking was also a big challenge. The pre-constructed messages will tell you that you have to park on the street, but they will fail to mention the signs that say 2 or 4-hour limits on the parking. If you arrive at night, it is hard to see the signs that say the restrictions are from 9 AM to 7 PM. They also don’t mention that the “Smart” parking lots referenced in the pre-constructed messages are, at best hard to find on google, maps, or any other app. It would have been extremely helpful to know that I could have downloaded the “ParkingKitty” app to help manage the parking fees between the hours of 9 AM to 7 PM.
All in all, it was a great stay after the stress of the parking situation was resolved, and I was able to research on my own the answers to my questions.