I needed a simple room for a few days when I found myself having to take a sudden trip to Portland, and Gabriella responded quickly to confirm my reservation and communicate about details. I arrived to find a spotlessly clean room with a very comfortable bed, right next to an also-spotlessly-clean shared bathroom. I think Gabriella's description of her place and her expectations for guests was very clear in the listing, which I'm sorry to think might in part reflect the fact that some guests in the past haven't been as respectful of her beautiful home as one might wish. I found her to be a warm and friendly host; I enjoyed getting to know her during our morning chats as I sipped her VERY nice loose-leaf green tea, sitting at her kitchen counter. (As a long-time coffee drinker, I have to say that the coffee smelled very good also.) When I have to be back in Portland again, I hope Gabriella's place will be available, and if it's a bit warmer and later in the year, perhaps we'll be able to chat outside surrounded by her many wonderful plants!