My roommate and I are moving to Portland for grad school and stayed at Kowkie's while we were looking for a place. The house was very tidy and had everything we needed. We didn't use the hot tub because it was like a thousand degrees outside while we were up there, but we appreciated having the option. The house is also well insulated, so despite the oppressive heat outside, inside the house remained surprisingly comfortable. Kowkie also provided us with a fan and a portable a/c, which worked very well. But the best part about staying on Kowkie's farm is Kowkie. He's a genuinely nice dude and goes above and beyond to make his guests feel welcome. He brought us fresh eggs almost every morning, gave us tips on what to do around town, and even helped out a bit with our housing search by checking with folks he knows to see if they had anything available. Also, there is also a very nice cat on the premises who will let you pet her/him basically forever if you call her/him over to you.
Overall, I rate Kowkie's place 10/10, two thumbs way way up, A+, five stars, Kowkie for President.