We travel to Portland/surrounding area often, and Karen’s place was a dream. So many thoughtful touches. From the freshly baked brownies to the s’mores kit for the fire pit to providing both firm and soft mattresses to choose from in the bedrooms. It was perfect. We came up for a show, and it just so happened to be Valentine’s Day weekend, so we planned on spending time exploring the city, but wanted a space we could really sink into at the end of the day. Karen did not lie about this being a COZY getaway. We found ourselves spending more time in the space sitting by the fireplace, using their hot tub, and battling for the coziest chair you will ever sit in. The couch was a close runner up! In the spirit of Valentines Day, Karen planned to bake some monster cookies, and delivered some to our door. The gesture was above and beyond anything we could expect, and the cookies were DELICIOUS. The neighborhood felt very safe, walkable, we weren’t able to take the bikes out, but the neighborhood was perfect for that. Karen made our stay feel very special, we are planning our next trip out for the summer, and there’s no question about where we’re staying. Thank you so much!