My parents, husband and I needed to be in Portland for a memorial service, and needed to bring our dog with us. John was extremely helpful and communicative. He graciously accommodated the last-minute addition of another guest to our party and was swift to reply to any questions. His description of the property and the surrounding area is helpful and informative. We found awesome places to eat within blocks and enjoyed walking our dog past lovely brick houses in the neighborhood to the north and in the park nearby. Do be aware that the yard is not fenced, so you'll need to keep your pet leashed every time you let it out. The experience is pretty casual: expect food in the fridge and personal stuff out in the kitchen/bathroom/common areas, and for the owners to be coming and going unobtrusively through the back, but since we were a large family group anyway, this "borrowing somebody else's house for a couple nights" vibe was just fine for us. Beds were very comfortable, house was warm and toasty with forced-air heating and fireplace, and freeway noise was not noticeable inside the house. Great option for a large group (we were 5 people in the end) with a pet.