Kathryn's place was absolutely amazing. A beautiful room in a beautiful home, located in a very cute and quiet little neighborhood. Close enough to everything to be easily connected, but far enough from the hustle and bustle of downtown to still be cozy and quiet. The room was very comfortable and well laid out, with plenty of towels, water bottles, a wonderful Nespresso machine, and a very comfortable bed. I would honestly equate this to more of a small (and very cute!) studio apartment than a hotel room, so it's an absolutely incredible value. The shower in particular was great, especially after a long day of walking around the zoo or exploring downtown. Kathryn is wonderful and accommodating host, quick to respond to questions, and very kind. I truly look forward to the possibility of staying with her on future visits, as I do come to Portland regularly.