I just returned from a wonderful experience at Steve and Donna's place (aka retreat). I came to Portland at a time where the weather was more rain than shine and I found their clean, safe, welcoming suite a great place to dry off, rest comfortably, and set off again to explore Portland. The location is walkable to downtown, SW & NW Portland, and very accessible to the Alberta area via public transportation. As a solo female traveler, being able to walk the very quiet area (similar to SOHO or Georgetown) without qualms was reassuring. They provided a comprehensive listing of things to do and restaurants in the area which was invaluable to a pretty clueless first time visitor to Portland like myself. They also made a conscientious effort to make my trip as good as possible (e.g. suggesting places to explore where I can avoid the rain). Definitely recommended for a private, warm, true B&B style of stay!