| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 7 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/24/09 |
Positive
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Thank you so much Dan and Ryan! We had the best
time, relaxing in the beautiful house, sitting in the
garden. It was a wonderful experience all around and
we will NEVER stay in a Portland hotel again. We
cooked and watched movies, it was a great trip, thank
you so much! We will be back!!!!!!! |
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Kimberly , Los Angeles California |
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| 10/27/09 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed the cozy envirnoment Dan and Ryan created not only inside the unit but outside as well. Thoughtfully appointed, beautifully landscaped, and well equipped, we nested comfortably. The neighborhood is quiet, eclectic, and tidy. There's a funky "vibe" of ethnic restaurants, a terrific bike shop, book store, seasonal farmers' market,etc. that is charming and inviting. Dan and Ryan are thoughtful hosts: they provided excellent driving directions from my house in Wa. (!), gave us tips about local shopping, and were available to assist us at any time. Thanks for the lovely surroundings and hosting, Dan and Ryan. |
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Anonymous, Port Townsend, Wa. |
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| 10/01/09 |
Positive
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This sweet duplex really is like a retreat, or an oasis in the beautiful city of Portland. The apartment itself and the beautiful landscaping create an atmosphere where one can truly relax after a busy or hectic day in downtown Portland. I was able to ride my bike from here on a daily basis, most steep climbs can be circumvented and wind through beautiful, generally peaceful streets. Another plus is that the trendy neighborhoods of Hawthorne, Belmont, and Laurelhurst are just a few minutes away. Dan and Ryan have remembered every creature comfort that one needs to really “feel at home” in a vacation rental. I only ate out a few times since I enjoyed cooking and hanging out in the very well equipped kitchen. The wifi is great too. This is definitely a place that you will want to visit again and again.
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Kim Davis, Davis, California
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| 08/03/09 |
Positive
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This is a sweet rental unit. Clean, comfortable, close to great food and easy public transportation. The garden is beautiful and the hosts are fantastic.
I highly recommend staying here for your vacation! |
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Anonymous, Santa Cruz,CA
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| 08/02/09 |
Positive
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What hospitality! Even before we got there Dan was
assisting us with locating public transportation so
we could get around (three major buslines within 2
blocks walk!). The place is close to the airport yet in
a quiet sweet neighborhood.
Upon arriving, Dan gave us a wonderful orientation
to sweet Montevilla neighborhood which we then
enjoyed thoroughly over our long weekend stay.
From the farmers market on Sunday, to the
amazing pie and coffee at the Bipartisan Cafe to the
fantastic brunch at the Country Cat - yum! The
new bike shop nearby rents bikes so we were able
to check out the neighborhoods and Mt Tabor park
and not have to rent a car for the weekend. Its all
so close!
The house too is sweet, with new clean interior with
a perfect amount of interesting art and color. The
gardens are inspiring (cutest on the block) - with
fruits and flowers and shade awnings and a sweet
sitting patio.
We were busy with wedding events all weekend, but
the great location of the place (and Dan's
orientation) allowed us to really enjoy the
neighborhood deeply. We also felt we had a
sanctuary to come back home to rest in between
fun events. (Comfy beds too).
This spot is definitely staying on my list for future
Portland trips! Thank you Dan!
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Kirsten Liske, Santa Cruz, California |
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| 07/03/09 |
Positive
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| WE had the wonderful opportunity to spend 3 days at the Garden Retreat. Our first pleasurable surprise was the gracious welcome from one of the hosts, Dan. He made us feel so at home. The home is beautifully renovated with all the comforts of home, and the garden is simply stunning and such a welcome space to curl up with a book or share a glass of wine in the afternoon. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, yet convenient to the city center the Garden Retreat is PERFECT! We will definitely return. |
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Sandi Henry, McKinleyville, CA
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| 07/02/09 |
Positive
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The duplex was perfect for us. The garden area was
outstanding and everything within the home was neat
and clean. I love the updates! |
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MaryKay Hoffmann |
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Homeowner Response:
We are very glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. And we would love to have you stay again.
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