Marlene's place is the best place you can stay visiting Portland! My wife and me love her place! the view of the forest to the city is breathtaking! it is closed to the city but far enough to give you the feeling of a mountain hideaway. it is also so closed to Forest Park, you can just walk down the street and enter Forest Park trails. The place is clean and charming. We found everything we need there. Marlene was so considerate! we had an early flight back and she left the pathway light on for us when we leave; i just mention about it once when we check in. Overall, her place is a must if you like to experience how beautiful Portland scenery is and stay close the city.