Nicci's place is amazing. It's gorgeously decorated and the craftsmanship in there is unbelievable. It left me thinking that we need more art in our lives! It was cozy but perfect for our family of four - youngest stayed in the little room in the small bed, oldest teen stayed in the pullout couch, and us parents stayed in the main bed. The kitchenette was perfect for breakfasts before we hit the town.
There are some great restaurants nearby and a grocery store, which was a must for us. We ate at a fabulous noodle place (Nudi Noodles) one evening, and at a pub that was suggested by Nicci another night. Both were great.
There is a trail one block from the house that has excellent signage - we were a little over 6 miles from downtown Portland - would have been bikeable had it not been so amazingly cold and windy that weekend. I was able to sneak in some short runs before the family woke up.
I would definitely recommend this sweet spot for you and your family.