James and Joelle were the most wonderful hosts. The garden studio is nested amidst the greenery of trees and bamboo, it is quiet, private (you can draw the floral window shades) and very cozy. James and Joelle truly treat their guests as if they were visiting friends, the attention to detail in every aspect of your stay will really touch you: from the freshly cut flowers, to a beautiful ceramic plate on a nightstand where you could put your jewelry, to bathrobes to enjoy the outdoor tub (which was amasing!), to different blankets for optimal temperature, to transit maps and magazines with local travel suggestions - supplemented by the hosts' personal recommendations, to James' delicious baked goods and a lovely selection of teas, to bubble bath and salt for your bathing pleasure in the in-house bathroom. The house, where you are welcome to use the kitchen, living room and first floor bathroom, has a lot of character and is very well appointed; it is a pleasure to spend the morning there, while sipping a cup of tea. We feel that our stay at the garden studio has really enhanced our one-week trip to Portland. Having conversations with our hosts, petting their 3 adorable cats, exploring the bustling neighbourhoods of Hawthorne, Division, Belmont and Burnside by foot has been incredibly easy and enjoyable, with lots of great food and local boutiques all around. Coming back to the house in the evening, we felt very safe and enjoyed the sounds of the crickets or children playing in the yard. We spent little time downtown and really got to soak up the vibrant neighbourhood life of Portland. When we return to Portland, we would definitely stay at the garden studio again - this is by far the best AirBnb stay we've had! Thank you Joelle and James!