We spend three nights at ArtfulLife II and it was a wonderful experience. This is the ideal location if you want to explore NW Portland, and is right in the middle of all the action on 23rd and 21st streets. You're surrounded by excellent restaurants, shopping and night life.

We used this as our home-base for a trip where we explored not just PDX, but the Columbia River gorge, Hood River, Mt. Hood, Mt Rainer - it's an easy drive the the highways when you need to get out of the city.

The house itself is an old house that is converted into a few units, and AFLII was the perfect size for my wife and I. We stayed during the summer while it was a bit hot outside (90 degrees or so), and the lack of air conditioner is not a problem. One large window opens in the bedroom, and another smaller window in the living room to keep air flowing.

The kitchen had everything we needed. There is a small TV for unwinding after a long day, but if you're watching too much you're wasting time, get out there!

Highly recommend the parking space if you are driving, parking in NW can be tight!

AFLII is the best way to experience Portland, if it's available jump on it, we will certainly be coming back!