This is a great downtown Portland experience. We have stayed in the typical Portland Hotel scene many times. However, for this trip we had a few extra guests and a hotel wasn't feasible. The house met all of our needs. It's a charming house with an old time feel. Everything in Portland is walking distance or close enough to transit to get you there. We took the street car to the bus to get to the Mansion. From there we walked to the rose garden and other park attractions. The Safeway and City Target and really close if you need anything. A couple of nights we made food at the house to avoid the expense of eating out. A family night out with boardgames is a great vacation.