Cozy Inner SE studio w/ fireplace

Kari and Dave's studio apartment was a great place to stay while in Portland. It was cozy and warm. The apartment was clean and modern and the bed very comfortable. While there, it rained and the temperature was cool enough to enjoy a lovely fire with our complimentary bottle of wine provided by the hosts. It was an excellent alternative to staying in a hotel.

the pictures and descriptions of this studio are deceiving, which was really disappointing because it has a lot of great potential. smell -you are greeted by a strange smell when you enter the studio. piss? dead animal? i don't know, but it didn't go away. kitchen- filthy. we were left a bad bottle of wine with 2 very dirty wine glasses. "breakfast fixings" = undated eggs, bit of butter, starbucks grocery coffee. no soap in kitchen, paper towels, or hand towels. bathroom- filthy. used soap in shower, wrappers left on the shower floor and around the toilet, dirty toilet seat, dead cockroach in the middle of the floor. no extra toilet paper (we ran out the 2nd day). used bath towels, and a complete distaster under the sink where bathroom supplies should be. living room- filthy. bed not made and very creaky. an air mattress would have been more comfortable. couch pillows missing their covers with unidentified stains all over them. smells. very. bad. the total uncleanliness of the place was pretty disturbing and we had no communication with the hosts even though we could hear them through the door. it is not private feeling at all. it really feels like you are entering someone's house and hiding in there until it is time to leave. the yard is a mess. it's too bad because it is a great neighborhood and generally a nice house which deserves to be cared for, but there just seemed to be a total lack of common sense about providing a clean place to stay. In response to the host's comments: It is also not my responsibility to teach and/or tell a host that should be providing a clean environment to guests that used towels and bars of soap, dirty dishes, trash on the floor, stained linens, and dead bugs are unacceptable when a simple walk-through before a guest arrives would pretty blatantly point out the negligent housekeeping and sanitation. I would expect to have to have that kind of communication with a 1 star cheap hotel with multiple rooms but a guest house of 1 studio bedroom should know better.

Staying in Portland was an interesting change of pace during our Pacific Northweast trip, after the hustle and bustle of Seattle, we drove down to Portland to experience all of the "weirdness" and I have to say, we had a great time! The farmhouse was a beautiful spot, and the location was great! We were in walking distance from an amazing Thai Restaurant in Portland, Pok Pok. Kari and Dave were also very cordial and accommodating hosts, and their animals were great to be around!

Kari & Dave were wonderful hosts, went above and beyond with their awesome hospitality. The apartment is very comfy, has everything you could possibly need on your travels and is in a wonderful location on a beautiful property! I had a great time and experience staying with them and would recommend this place for anyone! Thanks again!

Kari and Dave's studio was clean, well appointed and well stocked. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. The selection of music CD was beyond compare!!

Great little space in my favorite part of Portland. Husband and I stayed for a couple of days while in the midst of a local move. Kari and Dave were very accommodating and hospitable. The space is cute and has some nice touches. We'll recommend it to guests that we can't fit in our new house!

Lovely place, amazing location, friendly hosts!

Its a nice place tucked in se portland we were there late at night and out early the tv did not work the room was not ready when we got there at 815 minor things but i felt the place was over priced i would go again if i could not find another place

Gracious and attentive hosts. Very pleasant stay!

After a excruciating drive of 11 hours, seven snow storms, hail and lots of rain, we arrived in Portland to find our reservation could not be met by our original host. Kari had us in to her place as a replacement within the half hour of our request. Life saver. The place was indeed "cozy" and after settling in we felt right at home. Enjoyed the stereo and her wide range of music. The fireplace was very romantic and ample dry wood was supplied. The longer I was there the more at home I felt. This place would not be for someone wishing complete autonomy as the apartment is attached to the house but our hosts were not intrusive and able to be contacted when I had any questions or requests. Very nice folks and I will be requesting to stay again with them in the future. Great quiet neighborhood, all the grocery and restaurant you could need within walking distance. Cooked a few meals myself and the kitchen though small was adequate for anything I could have needed.

Kari and Dave are great! Their place is conveniently located with pretty easy access to downtown by car or bus. Moreover, they are in the heart of a great neighborhood with the hopping Hawthorne and Belmont districts just a few blocks away. Aside from that, their place has a cozy, homey feel, the bed is comfortable, coffee is hot - and the hospitality warm. I'd definitely stay again!

Amazing hosts! They had many good suggestions and tips regarding Portland. The neighbourhood was great, with much to do within waking distance. The room was cozy, comfortable and clean. I'd definitely stay here again.

Kari and Dave are great! They will give you as much or as little attention as you wish. Comfy House. Like staying with friends.

I had a wonderful stay with Kari and Dave. They left excellent instructions for me and welcomed my arrival at midnight!!. My room, bath, the house was clean and comfortable. They even treated it like a true BNB and made great coffee and scones in the morning. I appreciated some suggestions about hwere I woud rent a bike. Thank you Kari and Dave.

I had a bit of a glitch with my unplanned late arrival but Kari and Dave were very helpful and flexible about it. I have to thank them for a wonderful experience. The room was great and I will visit again!

Clean and friendly stay--great location and a very reasonable price! I would not hesitate to stay there again.

There are many places to stay and visit that make Portland a gem of a city, and Kari and Dave's haven of a home is definitely one of them. Everything about the home(and this wonderful couple) said welcome: their beaming smiles, their inviting restored farmhouse and a bedroom that spoke of how much thought was put into creating an environment for the weary traveler. It is a place to laugh, to rest, to be quiet, to rejuvenate and to return to after a day of exploring. I will definitely stay here again, and would encourage anyone else who has the privilege to do so also.

Kari and Dave were great hosts, and their house is warm,unique, and inviting. For the price it was a great place for our one night stay. Their recommendations for food and wine were spot on, the neighborhood was safe and convenient.