If we had wanted to find a more cozy, more welcoming, more convenient, more perfect place to stay for our week in PDX...well, we couldn't have.

We knew we wanted to stay in this neighborhood..lots going on, shops, restaurants, good transportation . The listing made it clear it was just what we were looking for, and it was!

Kurt and Nathalie were most friendly and helpful hosts. We had plenty of privacy, but we saw them several times and we knew we could reach them anytime we needed to.

The apartment was really quite wonderful... open, bright and airy. A well-stocked pantry had everything we needed ...coffee, teas, spices, more types of honey than we imagined. Even though the neighborhood was super convenient to cafes, pizza , three (!) great bakeries, a huge food cart pod, mid and upscale eateries, it was handy to be able to whip up breakfasts without even going out the door. Attractive dishes, stainless steel Cuisinart cookware, even a top- of- the -line toaster oven handy for reheating some terrific leftover pizza .

The bed was really comfortable, and even though bustling Division St. was steps away, nights were quiet and restful. Having a washer and dryer right downstairs was a real plus.

The bookshelf had a nice variety, many titles specific to the area..history books, hiking trails, cool places to explore.

The high ceilings, skylights, many windows and the french doors leading to a small balcony flooded the room with light.

Nathalie and Kurt (and tail-wagging Myrna) invited us to share their charming patio . Off-street parking made loading and unloading luggage so easy.

In fact, the only disappointment was having having to finally leave and go home.

But, we'll come back :-)