We loved staying at the Bamboo Garden Apartment. It is a very sweet cottage nestled in the corner of a lovely garden in a calm neighborhood with a great location. The place was clean and charming, comfortably furnished, decorated with exquisite photographs (taken by the owner), and numerous nice touches (such as a few basic food items on hand and a compilation of local recommendations). All communication with the owner was prompt, helpful, and welcoming. This was a very easy and relaxing stay. When next visiting Portland, we would definitely want to stay here again.
Prior to staying here, I read some reviews that commented on the "house rules". I took those as an indication that this was a place I wanted to stay, rather than as a drawback, and was totally correct in doing so. All house rules are, in my opinion, common sense and request the kind of simple actions that keeps a nice place, nice. Staying at the Bamboo Garden Apt. made a special weekend for us all the more so.