Ellen and Mark's place is spectacular! It's light, clean, and airy. The studio is so well thought out. Ellen and Mark have remembered everything! There's coffee and tea, and enough spices, pots, pans, and utensils to make any meal you'd like (on the stove top - there's no oven).
The layout of the space gives you room to cook, do yoga, hang out on the couch, or sit at a table and eat dinner. The patio is adorable, and you have privacy. There are labels everywhere so you know where to find things and how to use the things you find. There's ample bedding, the murphy bed set up was easy, and the bed was comfortable.
I had a great time in Sellwood. Ellen and Mark have a house book that gives you information about the neighborhood and things to do. A great thing to do while you're there is to walk across the bridge (there's a sidewalk for bikers and pedestrians). If you go to the middle of the bridge on the north side, you can read about the making of the bridge, and see a beautiful view of downtown Portland and Mt. St. Helens, if it's clear. I'd also check out Tea Chai Te, the little red caboose on 13th Ave. north of Ellen and Mark's.
The location is top notch, near all sorts of restaurants, food carts, and New Seasons grocery store. You can walk to Eastmoreland park, Sellwood park (on the river) or hook up to the Springwater Corridor. Antique stores abound, and Oaks Park amusement park is in within easy walking distance.
Check-in was easy and Ellen and Mark were very friendly, but also afforded me privacy in my space. I would highly recommend the Garden Studio!