My wife and I were charmed by this little loft. It's cozy, intimate and clean. We enjoyed the location (walking distance from two bus lines into downtown Portland; also very close to a Whole Foods, a food cart pod and a couple of diners). The furniture was comfortable and tasteful, and Michelle made sure we had plenty of travel books and resources during our stay.

We only had a couple of complaints. First of all, "stays cool in the summer" is a very imaginative phrase. The loft was like a sauna from noon until sunset every day (and that was with the windows open, the blinds closed and both fans turned on). We come from a desert area, so a little heat doesn't bother us, but at some points it was unbearable.

The other thing is that I'm 6'6" tall and the ceiling in the bathroom and bedroom was too low for me (I had to stoop). Clearly that isn't anyone's fault but mine, but if you're of the extra-large sort, that's something to keep in mind. Anyone over 6 feet tall won't be comfortable here.

Other than that, we found the loft to be very accommodating, with plenty of dishes, an excellent Netflix connection, plenty of floorspace for two people, and great decor. We loved our stay in Portland!