Future travelers lucky enough to stay with sally and Jake:
We were warmly welcomed by Sally when we arrived at her SW Portland Farmhouse Cottage. As Sally led us down the walkway to our entrance, we were greeted by a plethora of thoughtfully placed containers full of multi-colored tulips just cut from her magical gardens! Then, Sally escorted us into our home away from home and we delighted in its cheerful, brightly-colored interior with its cozy, cottage furniture, country accents, and artistic folk art touches — literally everywhere we looked. It was exactly the unique Pacific Northwest retreat we’d hoped to find. But wait there’s more…Sally graciously wove us through the vintage kitchen stocked for breakfast; the newly renovated bathroom with its heated pebble stone floor, bamboo etched glass window, plentiful supply of towels, and sumptuous fragranced bath supplies; the farmhouse dining room with its vintage upright piano, the living room with its cozy Sunday newspaper reading couch, charming upholstered chairs, and lilies placed on the mantle in celebration of Easter; the two bedrooms with cozy beds nestled high into window nooks and private views of Sally’s gardens — absolutely perfect for morning lingering nestled among pillows and quilts watching the garden come to life. For the final reveal on our welcome tour, Sally led us out onto the first of two private decks overlooking her incredible garden full of blossoming trees, herbs, flowers, pathways, and sculptures — some within view and some hidden along the many garden paths. It was obvious from the moment we entered that Sally and Jake have put decades of love and care into their home. We felt honored to have the opportunity to relax here for a few days. After settling in, we strolled the multiple garden paths offering multiple spots to sit and soak in the springtime serenity, which included the sounds of a babbling brook running through the ravine below that separated the cottage from the back neighbors — adding to the peace and solitude. We found just the right spot to relax in the late afternoon sun and wondered out loud if we’d ever want to venture into Portland, or simply hang out at the cottage! We decided to invite my son and his Lewis & Clark friends for dinners each night. Over good meals, they marveled at the natural beauty and told us they were so grateful to relax from their studies in such a cozy setting just minutes from their campus. We felt blessed to share Sally and Jake’s cheerful Farmhouse cottage with our guests and to enjoy the solitude of the mornings snuggled in our beds! Sally and Jake, thank you for your hospitality, sharing your art and all your extra touches to make our stay delightful. We wish we could give you a 5+ rating and hope to return again soon. We absolutely recommend your Farmhouse cottage for anyone looking for a retreat escape just minutes from downtown Portland.
All the best,
Betsey