Waterfront Pearl - Beautiful decor, perfect views!

Plusses: 1. right on the bank of the Willamette R where we saw all manner of shipping and boating activity, 2. very pleasant owner who seemed to want to make our stay as pleasant as possible, 3. great walking along the river (think flat); we could walk 2.5 miles to the south to our favorite coffee shop; 4. condo was nicely laid out; 5. Portland is a nice city. 6. Covered dedicated parking. Minuses: 1. there is a homeless population some of which is located nearby. Never had a problem but it is sad to see, 2. Couch in living room has seen better days. There is railroad traffic across the bridge just to the south of the condo complex. We didn't mind the very slow moving trains but some might. All in all a great place to stay and I would definitely stay again if returning to Portland.

Perfect location for access to walkable downtown Portland! The view of the river and Steel Bridge from the unit keeps one connected to the heartbeat of the City. The unit was equipped to meet every need - especially in the kitchen. The owners' communications were frequent, helpful, and responsive! Despite some of the turbulence Portland has experienced in the past year, the McCormick Pier residential area was inviting and secure. People were frequently walking the development's trails that connected to the entire Portland waterfront walkway system (both sides of the river). Do not miss the Saturday Market beneath the Burnside Bridge - always a special destination! We relocated recently to Portland from Kansas City and this unit was home to us for two months. We are avid home chefs and enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen that lacked for nothing during our stay. The on-site BBQ grill allowed us to keep up our habit of late-season grilling alive. My wife is also an avid baker and found all the necessary items in the unit's kitchen. While there is a wonderful patio with an inviting sitting area, fall in Portland is the rainy season and kept us from enjoying the outdoor space as much as we would have liked. We were very appreciative of Lisa and Bill who were terrific hosts. From start to finish of our visit, they were in touch and available to answer any questions or resolve any minor issues. Lastly - the proximity of the unit to the Pearl District was priceless! While COVID certainly impacts the restaurant and nightlife scene, the Pearl remains a gem in downtown Portland! Andina and Serratto were particular restaurant standouts. Grocery and wine/liquor stores are in easy walking distance. Our time spent in downtown Portland waiting for a newly constructed home will always have a special place in our hearts!

The unit was as advertised. It had everything we needed for a comfortable month's stay. We like to eat in for most meals and the unit had what we needed to cook including a variety of spices. We loved watching the water traffic from the patio. There is a nice walkway steps away. It is a 5 - 6 minute walk to get to public transportation and a 15 minute walk to Safeway, the closest grocery store and less to Lovejoy Bakery. And Uber was very quick to respond whenever we called. But if you prefer to walk, Portland is very walkable. We found Lisa to be a very responsive owner. We are a senior couple and the condo definitely worked for us. We recommend it.

We really enjoyed our stay in your very well appointed apartment. We had everything we needed and more. It was fabulous to look out at the river and see people and boats and great fun to hear the trains on the Steel Bridge. A walk down the river pathway took us to the Saturday & Sunday market - a great place with many talented local artists. Walking 'inland' over the walkway and past the bus station took us into the Pearl District and Downtown. We did a food cart tour one day with Eat Adventures and that was great - not only giving us the opportunity to sample some great food but also a way to see different parts of the city. Since this was a road trip for us, it was so nice to have a parking spot and even better was the very easy access in and out of Portland. Thanks Lisa and Bill!!