Having never been to Portland before, we weren't very sure of which area to pick for our stay, but based our choice solely on the pictures of Michael's property.
The property is exactly as shown in the photos, if not better. It maintains the beauty and quaintness of a 120-year-old home, but with new, quality appliances in the kitchen. There's lots of room to roam around in the house, and we really enjoyed eating meals in the lovely dining room. The bed was amazing, and Michael was so sweet to put some flannel sheets on before we arrived. He is an amazing host, and is gifted at anticipating the needs of his guests. Be sure to ask him for his personal recommendations for local dining...he was spot-on!
Another great feature was being so close to Alberta street! We spent both of our mornings strolling around for coffee, biscuits, artwork...you name it. And when we did venture out, we were surprised...really surprised...at how quickly we were able to get locations like Multnomah Falls, and downtown Portland. We liked Alberta Street so much that we actually left downtown early one afternoon so that we could get back and stroll some more. The local merchants were incredibly friendly and helpful, and they let us know about a "wine stroll" that was going on that night. We enjoyed the artwork, food, and atmosphere very much. Be sure to hit it during the day as well, so you can see all the colorful murals! We will be back!