Great place to stay. The cottage is comfortable and well stocked. John was a great host. The house is right on the bike path so you can easily walk or bike places. It is right by the river as well. Also the house is just s few blocks away from the Sellwood business district where there are lots of restaurants and shops.
The back garden is a nice private spot to sit. Even though it is right on the bike trail there is plenty of vegetation that creates a privacy screen where you cannot even see the bike trail.
I defiantly would recommend this for a stay in Portland.