We enjoyed our long weekend stay at Melanie's place! My family and I were looking for space to relax and enjoy Portland, and as my son was also fighting a nasty virus, we also wanted somewhere cozy to relax. Melanie's place fit the bill. From the puzzles and children's books, to the baby bouncer tucked away upstairs, the stocked and spacious kitchen, and the cozy atmosphere — all of these things helped lend to a lovely few days stay near Hawthorne. It's worth noting that the house is indeed only 1 short block from Hawthorne. As this is a busy car and pedestrian street, expect lots of foot traffic outside the house and tight parking during peak hours. All in all, we had a lovely stay.