I hate to write 5* reviews because then others will want to stay here and it might be taken next time we want to stay there. However, we had a fantastic stay here in Gitta's house. I am a Portland native, and can assure you that this house gives you a true city experience. It is in a safe, quiet neighborhood with great access to go wherever you want. The house itself is a quaint older house with many updates, providing everything you would ever need. It was also nice to be the only residents in the main floor of the house with a full kitchen (many options in this area are basement units with partial amenities). The kitchen supplies were just like being at home. Not only was there every kitchen tool you would want or need, but a very healthy supply of kitchen staple food items. She really went the extra mile.
As for the hosts, unfortunately we didn't get to meet them but communication was very easy, as well as "check in". We even had a special request, because our son gets scared in strange places and wants to sleep in a room with us. She was very helpful in providing a cot that he enjoyed. We also struggle with allergies but this place was very clean and pet free, so no issues at all.
I will definitely stay here again as long as everyone else doesn't catch on and beat me to booking.