We combined a business trip with a mini-vacation and decided we wanted a relaxing, private-home feel instead of a hotel. Irene and Steve's place was perfect for this! It is a clean, comfortable and perfectly located condo with a great view of the river. There were plenty of nice extra touches, like delicious chocolate, fresh fruit and wine (which I love, but didn't get a chance to enjoy this time around). It is mostly a vert quiet place.

There is a train track across the river that surprised me one night by blowing its horn, but it was short lived and then the area returned to quiet bliss.

Irene let us know about the Lovejoy Bakery, so I walked to it our first morning there and loved it! So many great sights, breweries and activities are in walking distance, yet driving is easy, too.

I highly recommend this place if you are staying in Portland.