My girlfriend and I stayed for a weekend trip from Seattle to spend some time in Portland and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Karyn's. Karyn is an excellent communicator and was quick to answer all of my questions and made my girlfriend and I feel very welcome (Ask her about good food spots!). The home is beautiful and the decor and style of the inside give it a bright and updated feel while still feeling homey. The neighborhood is nice and we were within walking distance of Division St; known for great food and fun shops. North of that is Hawthorne with more great food and you're an Uber ride away from basically anything you could want to do in the city. I can definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to stay in a home and get the local Portland experience!