Location, location, location - in the heart of NW Portland and all that this area offers: 21st and 23rd shopping, dining, coffee, alternative therapies, Forest Park, streetcar and public transportation access....

That said, this is not the place that we expected from the photos and description. The beds on the second floor included in the "entire home" listing are too small (one a twin, one a full or double); the third floor, described as a "beautiful space," isn't. Many of the windows there can't be opened, and during the high temperatures that Portland was experiencing, this area was unbearably hot as well as dingy and uncomfortable.

Since the house isn't air conditioned, all of the windows that can be opened on the second and third floors must be in order for air to circulate; there are, however, no screens on any of them.

We enjoyed the use of the kitchen, but felt we needed to wash everything before using. The general cleanliness of the house is poor, and there are cobwebs, spiders, and silverfish to avoid along with all the clutter and grime. All this, along with paying $250 per day for our party of four, isn't offset by the wonderful location.