We loved our stay - the home was beautiful and comfortable, well situated and the perfect location for exploring the area and Portland. The proximity to Mississippi was one block away where we enjoyed some amazing food at Gravy, some awesome thrift & independent shopping, and soaked in the laid back vibe that is Portland. The room itself was well lit with skylights, two beds and a clik-clak couch, so could easily accommodate a family, and was more than spacious for my college aged daughter and myself. We met Marks wife who invited us to use their refrigerator for our restaurant leftovers. My daughter especially loved the welcome committee.... two cute, mellow pugs and a lazy sleepy cat. We came and went as we pleased and as two women, felt very comfortable walking around at night in the neighborhood. Mark was very good with the email communication when we arrived so though we didn't get to meet Mark, we felt welcome and taken care of. We would definitely stay there again on our next trip to Portland.