I arrived in Portland with highest expectations based on Brenda's online description, photos and customer reviews, but I must say that my stay in her beautifully decorated and immaculate home, with all its soothing aromatherapy and wonderfully soft rugs underfoot, truly EXCEEDED all expectations! The genuine warmth of her welcome, all of the surprising and LOVELY touches she's added (I won't give them away; let them remain a fabulous surprise!), and the purrfect and playful presence of super-sweet Bodhi -- on top of the gorgeously decorated and comfortable bedroom with the softest of lights, heavenly mattress and baby-soft blanket and the private bathroom with soaking tub and luxurious toiletries -- and, I can't fail to add, Brenda's genuine friendliness, which I appreciated so much -- made my stay just what I needed: true sanctuary! I am recommending Sanctuary in the City to all the single women I know who love to travel! And I truly hope, one day, to return!
My one suggestion to travelers is to rent a car if you can since this beautiful location is just a bit distant from public transportation. But Lyft and Uber are always close by, so you can rely on their service, both day and night, and you can certainly take either to the bus and rail stops if you'd prefer to save on daily transportation costs.