Arlene was a most gracious and friendly host, and we totally enjoyed our stay. The rooms she prepared for us (the downstairs bedroom and main room) were lovely, quiet and inviting, the bed very comfortable, and the garden right outside our window was lush and full of beautiful flowers. The chickens out back (which gave us fresh eggs each morning!) weren't loud - one thing we were slightly worried about. Didn't want to have to wake up early in the morning by crowing roosters on vacation if we didn't have too! Arlene's breakfasts were yummy, and she gave us lots of ideas about what to do in Portland. Not too far from some interesting parts of the city, altho the immediate neighborhood doesn't have a lot to offer. Glad she's joined the Airbnb crowd!