A fantastic experience!
Quiet Retreat was exactly that, and much more! The apartment is spacious and beautiful, with quality finishes. Jim and Robert provided everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. Attractive furniture, a well-stocked kitchen (but why cook in such a foodie city?), plenty of supplies...all you have to do is relax, which is easy in such peaceful surroundings. It was very hot in Portland while we were there (mid-to-high 90's all week), but with the curtains closed in the morning, we were never uncomfortable in this cool spot. There are two fans in the unit, which we used to keep air circulating and it was fine. The location can't be beat for Portland---walk to bagels, ice cream, coffee shops, and restaurants, or hop on the bus just a few blocks away for a quick ride to downtown. The Irvington neighborhood is great to walk around in----tree lined streets and beautiful houses and gardens. Jim, Robert, and Ian were very easy to communicate with and answered any questions we had almost instantly. The wifi worked great, even with all four of our devices connected at all times. There is a book in the apartment with lots of information about the TVs, appliances, local bus routes, etc.so you don't have to stress over anything----it's all right there.
We highly recommend Quiet Retreat for anyone visiting Portland.