The cottage was quaint, cute, and perfect for us. We loved the adorable Portland neighborhood and that we were within walking distance of Mt Tabor and the Hawthorne district. John gave us a couple great recommendations for a nearby bakery and coffee shop. They were friendly, yet gave us space. The only small negative was that the shades in the cottage didn't cover the windows entirely and in the morning/day they were doing some construction right outside of our window, which took away from the feeling of privacy. Aside from that, we were very pleased with our experience and have already recommended this spot to friends!