We felt welcomed and right at home from the moment we walked in the door and were greeted with a welcome basket and very clear instructions about the house. If anything, the photos didn't do the house justice. The upstairs bathroom is incredible with a massive shower with a rain-style overhead faucet and regular shower head. The Master Bedroom has a huge bed and the the whole upstairs is a wonderful space.

The beds are smaller downstairs, but work fine for single. There's a large TV with internet connection and plenty to watch if you get stuck inside for a few hours during rain (never happens in Portland). The kitchen is also great with everything you need if you feel like cooking - though amazing eats are nearby.

The backyard is a special treat. You can hang out with a drink in warm weather and fire up the fire pit if it's cold. There are also good running and walking trails nearby if you want some outdoor activity or to take a run.

We had a car, and the hosts provided a spot in the driveway. However, you would be just fine without a car as MAX is only a few blocks away and will get you downtown in 10 minutes. There are plenty of options with with Car2Go, Uber and Lyft.

The food is great all over Portland. Fire on the Mountain is up the street if you want the best wings around. Pinky's is a unique spot with a library of bourbon and specialty pizzas. The Alibi is your late-night karaoke and Hawaiin Food spot. You can take a 10-15 minute walk over the freeway to get to Mississippi and all the good eats on that side of the freeway.

Finally, the hosts were wonderful. They were onsite in a basement apartment for any needs, but also respected our privacy. The keycode was a brilliant touch which made it easy to check-in and never worry about who had the key. They were incredibly responsive and quick with local tips and all around lovely people.

I'm putting this great house at the top of my favorites list for PDX. I recommend you do the same.