Director of Development & Company Manager at Anchorage Opera
I ♥ ABNB. A member to the company since their earlier start-up days, I used AirBnb to share the lower level in my home in Oregon (and was featured on the home page :) ) Meeting many great, equally traveled people like myself. After relocating back to Alaska, I'm now back to traveling, and using AirBnb from the other side. I love art, fashion, and music. I work in the operatic field on many levels- both on-stage and off. My guest habits are much like my own at home- very neat and tidy! You can see this reflected in my previous reviews, but unfortunately pictures of my home are no longer listed, that would show my love for the modern and zen styling of the east. I am a clean, communicative, and responsible young professional and would love to meet you :)
The host canceled my reservation 16 days before arrival.
October 2010This was our first AirBNB experience and Christine set the bar high. We're rural-living folk, used to lots of privacy and quiet and that is what we found at her home. Christine was available with lots of helpful information, but also gave us the privacy we needed to recover from a very long drive. She's very knowledgeable about the local amenities, suggesting restaurants to our particular tastes. We visited during the hottest day yet this year (100+ degrees) and our room was so well... More »
This was our first AirBnB experience and we definitely had a positive one! The description of "Due West" is accurate, and we would like to echo most of the sentiments in the positive reviews of Christine and her home. The home was lovely, decor minimalist (which we prefer), cats friendly, and Christine offered conversation and travel advice when solicited, but otherwise gave us privacy. We found the bed to be comfortable, and the bathroom was fairly clean, with plenty of shampoo, soap,... More »
Eh.... Not exactly what I was expecting judging from all the overly positive reviews and polished images on the site. Basically just a newer cookie cutter home in the back of an older neighborhood. Room is in the basement and the house looked like the owner was in the process of moving. "Aveda bath products" consisted of an old mostly used bottle of lotion sitting on the bathroom counter. "Suave" shampoo and conditioner in the shower. Toilet hadn't had the bowl scrubbed possibly... More »
Aloha, This was my second time staying with Christine and it was as good as the first time--which was fantastic. It was very nice to see her again and I consider her a friend as well as a polished hostess. I highly recommend a stay with Christine if your business or leisure travels take you through the Corvallis area. She provides a impeccably clean room and private bath, a spacious queen bed with an awesome memory foam mattress (my next major purchase), and the assurance of privacy... More »
I had a great experience at the Zen Room. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom close, private and clean and Christine was a very thoughtful host. I was there attending a conference at OSU, and was happy that her place is both very close to campus and also far enough away for me to feel like I didn't have to conference 24/7. Her cats are quite friendly - I'd stay here again.
the room was very clean, spacious, nicely decorated as well. christine was very friendly. we only stayed for 1 night, we would stay there again.
No complaints about our brief stay recently. The room and downstairs area were spacious and quiet and in general we felt like we had a nice private space. The decor is functional but minimal which meant few hazards to worry about with an infant just starting to be mobile and hands on just about everything. For those that may be concerned about the distance to Corvallis the drive is not bad at all and if you're going further west as we were, the location is perfectly situated for that. ... More »
I booked Christine's place for my son's Grandma and Grandpa. They were in town for his high school grad. They commented on how beautiful and peaceful it was, and both of them were very pleased with their stay.
Christine is wonderful and her home is great. My husband and I recently stayed at Christine's for two days while we were driving through the Oregon wine country and to the coast. Christine's cats were so comforting and if we get a chance to be in the area again we'd most definitely call Christine again.
We're back from a long trip to OR and Christine's place was the first place to stop by for 3-nights stay. It was our first&very positive airbnb experience.My hus and I took our 2 very active kids(6&9yo)w/us...Due to our late arrival at PDX airport, we're very late(near midnight!) but she was nice on phone on the way and at arrival...(Thanks, Christine!)Kids of course appreciated the large space btw.their and our bedrms to hop around. Because of no door at stairways btw.bsmt(guest... More »
Out of all of mine and my girlfriend's AirBnB experiences thus far, Christine's place is by far what every AirBnB place should strive for. Her place is very clean and her guest area is well decorated in a minimalist fashion. Fabulous tempurpedic mattress. Even though she owns 4 fuzzy, lovable cats, my allergies did not act up. If you are feeling chatty, Christine will be sure offer great conversation, but she said a chat wasn't required to stay! Be sure to ask her for recommendations... More »
My 3rd time with Christine was as nice as the first 2! Lots of room, comfy bed, friendly feline company :) It is my home away from home when I am out of town for work!
Wonderful place to stay. Christine is lovely and we adored the cats. would definitely stay there again. We note (as another reviewer did)that her place is about 15 minutes from Corvallis and did not show up on our somewhat out of date GPS. We called Christine for directions.
This was my second stay with Christine in Corvallis. It was excellent, as usual. Love the memory foam mattress! I will stay with her again while in town on business :)
My stay in Anchorage at Christine's was a 5-star experience. The warmth of the home was heightened by Christine's witting and charming personality, making the stay well-worth it. Why would anyone stay in a hotel with a superb opportunity like this? I'm visiting again!
I loved staying at Christine's home near Corvallis. The room she offers is spacious and comfortable--the wifi was a big plus. There is a large adjacent living area that was great to be able to use to entertain. And Christine herself is kind, friendly and very hospitable. I'd definitely stay here again--so much nicer than a motel. Note that her place is about 15 minutes from Corvallis and did not show up on my somewhat out of date GPS. Best to check directions online or be sure that your... More »
Christine made our first travel experience outside of a hotel room extremely comfortable. Her accommodations were clean, quiet and spacious. We felt like we were alone downstairs in her home! She was very helpful on several occasions during our trip. She is personable and friendly. If our travels bring us to the Corvallis area again in the future, we will most definitely stay with her. We would highly recommend these accommodations to anyone traveling to this area.
Great Place! Lots of space and very comfortable. Christine was very nice and personable. I will stay again in the future!
We would recommend this Place. We hope to stay here again on future visits to Corvallis. Although we missed Chistine on this trip, we enjoyed the company of Bryan as our host. The accomodations were very clean, quiet and relaxing, and roomy: everything we hoped for. Bryan recommended Magenta for dinner in Corvallis; we went and had a very enjoyable time with family. Thank you.
Very comfortable! I stayed 4 nights and highly recommend it. Loved the bed, everything was very clean, and the downstairs was very roomy. The cats were also very friendly :) I plan to stay again! Christine made accommodation for a change in dates without issue. A+
Christine was so accommodating with our last minute plans. We arranged our stay the day before our arrival and it worked out perfectly! We were so comfortable in her home and would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Christine is an amazing human being, full of vigor, compassion and warmth. Her home is immaculate and yet inviting, and the guest quarters (not just a room, mind you) are so relaxing that we had trouble staying away to explore the surrounding neighborhoods & wilderness. She has an eye for simple, graceful decor that puts one at peace after a long day out in the world. The rooms are well kept with soft linens (and fresh mountain air if you open the windows) while the bath/spa is stocked... More »
This is such a wonderful place to stay! Comfortable bed, beautiful, peaceful home and great people! Very private and relaxing. I highly HIGHLY recommend it!
Christine's place is awesome! She knows what she is doing hosting people. The Bathroom was immaculate! The Aveda products were a great bonus. My wife is going to buy aveda products now...thanks christine;). The bed was very comfortable and the house was very peaceful. My wife and I slept very well at her place and had complete privacy which was super nice. If we are ever back in corvallis we won't stay at a hotel. It will be here.
Ah-a room with a view! Christine and Bryan were gracious hosts in a quiet and beautiful area of Corvallis. The zen room was perfect for rest and relaxtion! See ya nest time.:)
Great place to stay, both Christine and Bryan are lovely people. House is v nice indeed.
Christine was a terrific host. From our initial email exchanges, Christine was warm and generous and was timely and descriptive in her responses to my questions. I sensed, immediately, that I was entering into a contract with an organized, responsible person - which is a tremendous comfort when traveling a great distance to an unfamiliar location. Her home is immaculate and her motley crew of felines were a delight. My room and bath were uncluttered and very comfortable. Fine linens, firm... More »
Christine was an amazing host! She was so welcoming and kind. Her home is beautiful and feels peaceful. She made our family feel at home. The bedroom was roomy, well decorated, and the bed was so comfortable!! All of the other reviews were spot on. (Except we're not allergic to cats, and the cats were adorable and sweet!) Thank you Christine for sharing your wonderful home!
Brava! To be honest, while I was intrigued by the airbnb concept, I was also concerned that my first experience go well. So I'm happy to say "A+" across the board. This is a great place to stay in the heart of OSU country. The room and bath were immaculately clean, well decorated, and tastfully furnished (as was the whole house). The bed's memory foam mattress makes you think twice about why you don't have one yourself--and the yes, sateen sheets rock. You essentially have the spacious... More »
What a wonderful place to stay! The house is beautiful and the room is tucked away with your own bathroom in your own corner of the house. The cats are adorable and friendly, and the bed is heavenly. Everything was super clean and well maintained. Christine was a friendly and gracious host and left us a bottle of spring water and had lovely bath products in the bathroom. Better than ANY hotel... DEFINITELY.
Very highly recommended!! The house and rooms are beautiful, well designed, decorated and perfectly maintained. The memory foam mattress is heaven and provided a very restful night's sleep. The guest bathroom is reminiscent of a spa complete with Aveda spa products to complete the spa atmosphere.
The house and room were beautiful, however, although I paid for all the nights I booked, I only stayed the first night. Christine has 4 cats and I'm allergic to cats. Three of us read the description but neglected to see this...She's charming and house is nice.
Was lovely to meet Christine she was a wonderful guest..I would welcome her back anytime...
December 2011Christine and Bill were very courteous and respectful, and left our place extremely clean. It was great to meet and host them. Thanks Christine!
Great guests. Hope they had fun time in New York!
Christine was a fantastic guest. It was great meeting her and her friend during their travels. I enjoyed speaking with them both. I highly recommend Christine to the Airbnb community.
I've stayed with Christine multiples times and enjoyed every minute! The house is beautiful and set on the top of a hill with a great view of the Willamette Valley. Christine is a welcoming and hospitable host who knows great places to check out in the surrounding area. I really enjoy how she presents her home. The clean lines and open space presents an airy getaway free from the hustle and bustle of a urban setting. The room is set in a daylight basement completely separate from the upper... More »
August 2010