My girlfriend and I just returned from staying with Lori and Podji for a week. Lori was the perfect host. Podji the Lab is a sweet girl and was the perfect welcoming committee when we arrived. Lori is always available to answer any questions and is very accommodating.
The home is beautiful and the accommodations were spacious, spotless and very comfortable. Having a private living room and bathroom was fantastic. The back yard was huge and we had a great time playing fetch with Podji.
The neighborhood is quiet and within walking distance to several bus lines and shopping areas. We found a great pho restaurant on Powell that was within 10 minutes walking distance. It was so good we went twice! Lori provides you with several brochures for dining and local areas of interest.
Driving to local sites (the shore, Mt. Hood) was very easy as Lori is located within 5 minutes driving to major thoroughfares.
It's very hard to go on a vacation and stay at a place that feels like home. Lori and Podji's suite exceeds this in every way. I will definitely be staying here on our next visit to Portland.