We had a great stay! My friend and I used the cottage as our base while visiting Portland. For first-time visitors, this location may not be ideal, as it is not in a central area. However, I had been to Portland before and felt comfortable getting around to different areas, so it was a good spot for us. The Alberta St. area is close and in walking distance, and there are lots of bars, eateries, and coffee options up there. We also went to KISS Coffee, which was only a few blocks east of the property.
This is a perfect space for a solo traveler, a bit tight with 2 people who are not a couple. We used both the bed and the sofa, since we wanted our own sleeping spaces (my friend did not pull out the sofa bed, just slept on the couch as is). We were out and about a lot, so we did okay in this space when we were back relaxing in the evenings. The bathroom is a good size and the shower is actually quite large for such a small cottage. Having that shower was great after being out in some of the gardens/outdoor areas and feeling grimy at the end of the day!
If you are looking for more of a neighborhood feel, this is a great a way to go. Everyone we saw in the neighborhood (while we were walking to the bus or to get food) said hello to us and/or let us say hello to their dogs. It is also clear that people in this area really take pride in their yards; everyone had lovely yards with flowers and bushes blooming. I took lots of photos! My only suggestion for the cottage itself is to get some oven mitts/pot holders, as we did not see any when we were using the oven.