John and Fran are amazing hosts, and the cedar cottage is in an incredible location- steps to Mount Tabor for having woods in the city, and right between several hot spots on Hawthorne and Division for eating, drinking, and exploring. We stayed at the cottage with our dog for about 3 months after moving to Portland to get our feet under us for where to live in the city, and John and Fran could not have been more accommodating and helpful. Our stay and interaction was a wonderful balance of having them available when wanted/needed, but also having our own space. The cottage itself is really nice; practical and functional, exactly as described with having all the amenities you would need for day-in and out living, and having an attached deck and shared yard space was really great especially with a dog. The neighborhood is quiet and very safe, with plenty of on-street parking for our car, and easily accessible for calling taxis or to have food delivered. We would hands-down stay at the cedar cottage again, and will be recommending John and Fran's place to friends and family when they come to town.