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Reviews of Designer Owned House on Vibrant Williams Avenue near Mississippi

Designer Owned House on Vibrant Williams Avenue near Mississippi
Portland, OR

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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank You!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us! It made for such a special time! You were both incredibly gracious, attentive, and thoughtful hosts. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Blacksburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house, great location.
The house is very cute and in a great neighborhood. Beds & pillows were very comfortable. Check in and check out easy. I think a house manual would have been helpful. We are tech savvy but the tv was difficult for all of us to figured out. We couldn’t find dish towels. We ate out but still had a few dishes to wash up after coffee or snacks. I didn’t want to run the dishwasher for a few cups or glasses, so ended up using paper towels. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and neighborhood !
We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful house in Portland! It’s located in a wonderful neighborhood on a safe street with lots of safe street parking. The house was surrounded by restaurants, shops and a grocery market that was local, fresh and had an extensive prepared food and cafe section as well. ( We got delivery from it too!) The house was so easy to check in and out of. It was spotless, so comfortable and had a fully stocked kitchen. The kitchen was spacious and had a large, clean dining table. The bedding was very comfortable and there was extensive room in the closets and dressers for all our clothes (and in our case, for our athletic equipment). We came to town for a week for a national sports tournament at the convention center and the street was quiet for getting a great sleep every night. The neighborhood is very respectful with noise. The convention center was only an 8 minute drive and PDX was 17 minutes away. We also brought our tiny dog and he was so cozy and happy. There’s a good sized, nicely maintained yard that is fully fenced. The host (Don) was responsive, kind and welcoming. We felt so lucky to find such a lovely place and I’m convinced that my tweens did so well at the tournament because they were rested and relaxed at this house. Thank you so much! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, beautiful and clean home away from home
Thanks Don and Nicole for letting us stay in your beautiful house. We love that it is nicely decorated, and with all the books to indulge in. It is very spacious for our family of eight, and thanks for getting the new couch to accommodate our children. 100% +++++
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't complain if I tried
Everything was exactly as advertised and everything we needed for our weekend stay was in easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diamond Polishing Systems D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Communicative
The property manager was very nice. He reached out to be sure that everything was going good with the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip away
Absolutely perfect! So much to do, see and eat within walking distance!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 13, 2024
Hi Miguel, Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S., Munster, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This is a great property, nice and spacious, with a huge backyard. It suited us well and was very comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Han L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot in Portland
A group of friends met up in Portland to attend the Grizzlies vs Trailblazers! The neighborhood was clean and safe, parking was easy, and close to good restaurants and a short uber to most places we wanted to visit. The house itself had everything we needed and the rooms were spacious! Would stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edla P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, Great Location
The house was well equipped with many great bakeries and restaurants near by. Don was very responsive and gave us lots of recommendations.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING Location! Clean and as advertised!
I'll first start with Don was amazing to work with. He was communicative, caring, and ensured that our group would be well taken care of. It makes such a difference when the owner/property manager goes above and beyond, and I can truly say this was a wonderful way to start off our group trip! The location is phenomenal. It's directly on Williams and walkable to anything and everything the neighborhodd as to offer including bars, restaurants, New Seasons, coffee, etc. etc. It's also a hop, skip, and a jump to Mississippi where we spent most of day 2. While Williams is a busier street, there is plenty of parking a block over. The house itself is charming. We spent quite a bit of time hanging out on the front porch and just people watching and catching up. The house has a lot of character and also has a very nice backyard. It was clean, there is A/C (which was a requirement by our group), and it is well maintained. We had a great experience from start to finish and we would not just recommend this property but we would stay here again in an instant!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house in great neighborhood
Nice updated house on a slightly busy street but very convenient to lots of restaurants, coffee shops ands bars. Much quieter area than other popular parts of Portland. Nice kitchen, living area and bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devonna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place in a good neighborhood.
We really enjoyed our stay at Don's place. Very nicely appointed, and it was great to have the washer/dryer available. Nice big kitchen table, which was appreciated not only for meals, but the many board games we play. Comfortable beds. Our only suggestion is it would be safer to have some sort of rail on the stairs going upstairs to the bedrooms; that turn around the corner was difficult for us seniors without one.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends geataway
Wonderful home, it had everything we needed and was in a great location, thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2023
Happy New Year Irene, Thank you for the nice comments! We loved having you. Best, Don

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
Had such a wonderful time, the location could not be any better. The house was perfect for our small thanksgiving dinner. The beds are so comfortable. Would definitely would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Great property convenient to great restaurants and parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic spot
The house was clean, chic and comfortable, the location could not be better, and communication with the host Don was easy and pleasant. This is my new go-to home away from home in Portland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2022
Thank you Ben!

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
Thank you for staying at your wonderful house. It was so cosy and thoughtful set up. We enjoyed it very much and the neighborhood is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Funky Neighborhood
We live in the San Francisco Bay Area and this was the first time visiting Oregon. The house was nice and in a great neighborhood with amazing coffee shops/breakfast, next door Taqueria, bars, etc. really fun! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon D., Loveland, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay for the NCAAs
There were three of us in town for the NCAA basketball tournament. Easy public transportation to Moda Center. Home is in a great location to explore the Williams, Mississippi, and Alberta districts. A very comfortable home and easy communication with Don. Would definitely stay again the next time in Portland.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teddy B., Clearwater, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything within walking distance
Our seventh stay at this home, it really does feel like home away. Original art, fully-functioning kitchen (We love to cook), and wonderful linens and beds—what’s not to love? Can’t wait for our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and great location
Will definitely be back, again. 2nd visit this time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teddy B., Clearwater, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay every time
Located in a fun area of Portland, this home has so much that keeps us coming back (six times?)—Original art, comfortable furnishings, fully-equipped kitchen, and spacious yard. Step out your front door and walk to dining and libation. Hosts can point you in the right direction, to all the area has to offer.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2021
Hi Teddy, It is always a delight to see you both. Happy Thanksgiving! Best, Nicole and Don

8/10 Good

Ellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Great location with awesome restaurants nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm week in Portland
Excellent property in the middle of a great neighborhood. The bedroom AC units came up huge during a few 100+ degree days.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Excellent location and lovely accommodations! Very convenient from the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti E., Maui

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Location is convenient to awesome restaurants that you can walk to. Street parking was easily available. Kitchen had all the amenities needed and more. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2021
Thank you Patti! We loved having you. I hope we can host you again in the future. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Teddy B., Clearwater, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for couples or small family
My husband and I have stayed here a handful of times. We’ve brought our adult children or our grandchildren. There’s plenty of space. The neighborhood is condusive to going out for meals yet there’s a grocery a short walk away. There’s a front porch with chairs, to watch the world walk by and a back deck for BBQ. The home has many artistic touches and one of a kind pieces. Owners are available for questions but are not intrusive. A perfect home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
Hi Teddy, Thank you for the nice comments and the lovely note you left behind. These nice connections are the reason we do this. Happy August!

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This place was in a prime location and the hosts provided lots of wonderful information which made our stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Nice, spacious, great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Beds comfortable. Very clean inside. Only complaint was no TV reception but otherwise a great place to stay in Portland.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karol D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House
Great house just as described. Perfect location within walking distance to all types of food, gift shops and grocery store. Owner very responsive. Front and back porches. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Choice Spot!
Everything I was hoping for in a Portland home-base I found in this perfect spot. Great communication with hosts, very accurate description and photos, comfortable, warm and great NE location. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect home for my getaway week. Oh, and did I mention the cozy front and back porches to enjoy outside visiting?! Terrific.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Devon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We had a great time at the Boise house. The house was nice and clean and laid out perfectly for the (4) of us. The backyard was a great place to hang out during the Portland summer. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to stay in Portland.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coming Back
This is the Portland experience I was looking for—new neighborhood with a lot of great choices for food. The location was easy for getting to other parts of the city. The home was super comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2020
Hi Kathleen, So glad you had a great time here. It was nice to meet you and your friends! Have a great summer. Don and Nicole

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cute House
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm home in a great location. Wonderful owner.
The home was very comfortable and exactly as described. It was super clean and very well stocked. We stayed for a couple of nights and really enjoyed the location in Portland. Very close to many nice shops and restaurants, and a very nice market. The best part about it was the owner - he was very nice and when we told him what we were interested in (running, restaurants, etc) he sent a ton of recommendations for trails and great places to get a bite! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teddy B., Clearwater, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a pleasant stay on Williams
This home is hands-down my favorite. Location is great for Portland fun but what keeps me coming back is the abundant artwork and comfortable beds! I’ve stayed here 5 or 6 times.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thank you Teddy! We love having you and David. I am looking forward to seeing you again. Happy travels!

8/10 Good

Sara S.

Conference visit
Convenient location, close to amenities. A small hiccup after checkingin. After the cleaning services came to clean the day after we checked in, the property was immaculate. Don reimbursed our first night since we had to change the bedding, towels and deal with the previous visitor's dishes upon our arrival. I would recommend this property to visitors.

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Artful comfort
Excellent communication, friendly owners, fantastic property and neighborhood. Recommend!!

10/10 Excellent

Lydia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved staying here!
Loved staying in this fantastic home! Centrally located. In the middle of the hub of stores, restaurants, cafes etc. Everything was walkable and frankly if you didn't want to leave the neighborhood you would be just fine! The owner was fantastic! Friendly, communicative, and very helpful! My son and I are plant based and I inquired if there were restaurants nearby that we could go to and before we arrived we received a list of recommendations of where we could along with comments about the restaurant, neighborhoods and why we would enjoy the food. Also during our stay we inquired about good trails to visit and we received another list of walks/trails that gave good options. Beds were comfy, house was cozy, bright and sunny (yes we had some sun in between the rain!), the kitchen had everything we needed and it was pretty much a home away from home. There are only 2 nit picky things I can comment on: the bathroom really needs shelves above the toilet or stand under the sink for toiletries. If you are a woman wanting to put on makeup and/or want to layout your lotions/creams eye shadow etc there is no place to put your stuff. The door to the basement which was off the kitchen was missing and it made the downstairs quite drafty. A curtain or door would have been nice to have. Other than the 2 nit picks the home was perfect and we were grateful to have stayed there! Couldn't have asked for a better host! Thank you so much for having us stay in your home we loved it and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home
A great, comfortable, welcoming home in a perfect Portland neighborhood. Stop in at dos hermanos bakery next door for morning pastries. Host has great recommendations and is very helpful and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lesa L., LAINGSBURG

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thanks for staying with us Lesa. Hope you had a great time. Best, Don and Nicole

10/10 Excellent

Pat R., Aledo, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Portland Perfection!
We had a fantastic stay in Don’s house. Don is an informative , excellent host . Never intrusive, but always helpful. The home is beautifully furnished with many very neat art pieces and numerous excellent books. Clean , well furnished and comfortable. The N Williams St/ Boise location of the home is loaded with great restaurants ( try eeM- it is a short walk and unbelievably good!). It’s easy to drive or uBer to any place in the city from the house. Be sure to get Don’s Columbia River Gorge itinerary if you have a car. We did the trip and had a fantastic time! You can’t go wrong staying at Dons place - we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Hi Pat, We are thrilled you had such a great stay. Thank you for all the kind comments. So glad you did the Gorge trip. And yes – everybody – eeM is fantastic. Looking forward to seeing you next time! Happy travels, D

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Very nice, clean home in a great neighborhood for food and drink. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great time. I arranged flowers for my son’s wedding on the back porch and have left a bundle of curly willow. Just could not throw it away nor could I take it back on the plane. Hope you can use it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we were looking for!
My friend and I had a wonderful stay at this cozy home. Everything we needed was right at hand. The surrounding area had restaurants, market and shops that were conveniently located and walkable from the home. The owner Don was able to answer any question we had and should be a tour guide in his next life. We really appreciated all of his suggestions from exploring nature to finding best foods, etc. Our weekend was short, but with his help, we made the most of it! If I return to the Portland area, this is where I hope to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on Williams
From relaxing on the front porch to appreciating all the art in the house, this home is truly a home away from home. My husband and I have stayed here 4 or 5 times and can’t wait for our next visit to Portland.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thank you Teddy and David. It is always great to see you. Super happy you were celebrating this time around. See you in the new year!

10/10 Excellent

Elyse P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
Great location and access to lots of neighborhoods. Host us great, lots of suggestions on places to go. Parking can be tricky with construction nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sapan P., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
We want to come back!
Without a doubt, this house helped make our stay in Portland so pleasant. An amazing house in a fantastic area. We didn't need to explore the city; everything we needed was within a short walk. Communication with Don was excellent. He gave us all the info we needed, and more! And he was really responsive. Overall, we actually felt that our time in the house was too short, and we hope to return to Portland just to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019