6 Mi to Dtwn: Portland Area Urban Oasis

Reviews

• Many bad situations in the property, which we will not rent again.

  1/5

  Several bad situations in the property give it a bad review. - two double beds, which we have not slept on for over several decades - both beds, which we had to use separately to be able to go to sleep, came off their platforms as we moved in the night. - bathroom had an antique tub on nice metal feet, but a worthless shower curtain. Only a hand held shower head, and curtains that only went on both sides, not across the head or foot of the tub. My one shower got the bathroom floor sort of flooded as water came out through the decorative openings at the top of the curtains and both the uncovered head and base of the tub. - lots of furniture from Morocco, which looked nice but was generally uncomfortable to sit on. - kitchen items were very lacking. Not 4 sets of plates, and not 4 sets of silverware that we could find. Coffee pot did not work, but they did replace it which was very nice. Overall, one of the worst places we have rented in years. Can't submit without clicking on one star, which it does not really deserve.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Dennis, we're very sorry your stay didn't meet your expectations. We understand the homeowner went to generous measures to deliver a new coffee maker. and they did not hear about any other concerns during your stay. They have never heard complaints about the furniture as previous guests have found it quite comfortable and it is depicted just like the photos. The homeowner works hard to ensure all guests who come to visit have the optimal stay. We look forward to this apartment continuing to host satisfied guests! Best, the Evolve Team

• We wanted to love this place

  3/5

  The location was perfect for a visit to Portland. The wifi worked great. The host were friendly. The sheets seemed clean but the bed had an odor.The space is in a basement which we were fully prepared for - we were not prepared for the extreme dampness - odor and just feel. We even purchased a bag of charcoal in hopes it would absorb odor - it did help. There were a lot of large cobwebs. The extra bedding had large stains. We loved the look of the tub BUT - if you enjoy a shower expect most of the water to be on the floor - I had to adjust the shower curtain but even then with the eyelets water was everywhere. There are plenty of towels but some had a musty smell - others were freshly washed. The coffee pot is a basic simple to use coffee pot but after 10 minutes no coffee. There are 17 chairs in this rental 17 - we counted - and not one is comfortable! We sat on beds or on the floor - carpet seemed clean. We could not only hear the tv from above but understand it. We found it odd that there were instructions for the television - read them - you will need them. The mattress do no fit the frame and would fall if you moved too much. They have fixed the hot and cold water handles - I found out AFTER trying to run a bath with the cold... The grounds are lovely with lots to look at. We were out and about most of the time so this worked for us but there are some things that with an easy fix we would gladly return.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Unique, beautiful, dated

  3/5

  We stayed in the "garden level" apartment, which is essentially the basement of an old church parsonage. It is spacious, beautifully decorated, and certainly a unique property and basement. That said, the apartment is dark, and we felt like we were staying in a basement. The kitchen and bathroom are quite dated, and there is no dishwasher (contrary to the VRBO description). The bathroom has a european tub with curtains on two sides. If you stand to "shower" and hold the sprayer, the bathroom is inevitably soaked. The thermostat is in the upstairs living area, so we basement dwellers were at the mercy of the upstairs guests for temperature control. The owners were friendly and seemed genuinely interested in addressing our concerns. After the upstairs guests checked out, we were given access to the shower in that unit, which is modern and lovely. We'd consider the upstairs unit for a future stay, though it's considerably more expensive. We won't return to the basement.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• A beautiful experience.

  4/5

  We stayed in Apt#1, a basement setting. The apartment was carefully and beautifully decorated with real Moroccan artifacts and was both fun and mysterious and generally (see below) very comfortable. Our grandchildren loved seeing the bits. The garden stands alone. In the City of Roses, Julie's garden is a crown jewel. The basement apartment was a bit cold until we brought out a compact space heater that was available right in the apartment. (The chill factor is because we are of a certain age.) We are eager to rent again from Julie.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Something for all ages!

  5/5

  The property is gorgeous, and Julie went out of her way to accommodate our need for an early check-in. The water features in the yard added to the ambience and pleased the little one! The apartment is enough room for 4+. Even though the unit is a basement unit, there is adequate natural light from the small windows. SO different than a traditional hotel experience, and ultimately so much better. The bed in the master was pretty soft, so some people might prefer the bed in the main room instead. TV package was very good. Access to main roads was good. Neighborhood was a nice respite from Portland proper. We came into the Portland area to tour local colleges, and this property was an excellent place to debrief after a touring day. Would definitely rent this property again!