My friend and I stayed at Hilary's for our first visit to Portland. Hilary puts a ton of thought into making sure that her guests have everything that they might need for their visit (arrival snacks, maps of Portland, activity suggestions, toiletries, etc.). Her house is in a great location for exploring Portland -- in between Hawthorne & Division streets, and a nice walk or quick cab ride to downtown. We had a great time and would definitely come back to visit!