Heather's Cottage was really charming. Me and my daughter have been to Portland several times in the past but always stayed at a hotel Downtown. While that is really nice, I would have to say hands down that staying at Heather's made for a really great experience. Her place is perfect if you are wanting to explore Portland and all that makes it unique. Its located in between Hawthorne and Division and you can walk to either street and spend the whole day eating and shopping. Parking was easy on the street. The neighborhood was adorable and very safe. We weren't able to enjoy the back patio because the weather wasn't great but if I came back during the summer I would definitely relax on the deck. She kept the Cottage stocked with extra toiletries and bottled water and there is a Keurig if you need coffee first thing in the morning. If not I recommend you make your way to either Division or Hawthorne for coffee and pastries. And the best suprise was how close it was to Salt and Straw. You could satisfy your late night craving with a short walk. It was like she described...a hotel room in her backyard! It was perfect!