The Magic House worked perfectly for our trip to Portland. It is in a great location--close to lots of bars and restaurants (and dangerously close to Blue Star Donuts). We had four couples staying in the house, and it was great. Todji, Gisele, and Hobie were extremely responsive and helpful throughout. Like other houses in the neighborhood, the house is old and a little creaky--but that did not undermine our stay at all. The statues were certainly conversation-starters!