When you stroll along the shady streets of this southeast neighborhood, you can't help but notice the charming and well-kept 1920's style homes on both sides of the streets. Ashley's house, with its profusion of purple hydrangeas and a white picket fence, is one of the most charming and we felt very lucky to get to stay there. Inside, you get a sense of an owner who is active in the Portland community and leads a full and active life. Her choice of comfortable furniture and careful preservation of the architectural structure of the house feels both welcoming and interesting. The backyard table and chairs were the perfect place for a hot afternoon, with shade and a slight breeze. The cat, which comes with the place (!) can be noisy in the mornings, but if you close both the living room and the bedroom door, you don't really hear him. We just gave him some food when he woke us up at 5:30 am and peacefully went back to sleep. Division Street is one block away and home to Pok Pok and Salt & Straw. Ashley was responsive and helpful and checked in with us to make sure everything was ok. We'll come back to Ashley's next time we're in Portland.