My wife Jennifer and I just spent a week at Tony's apartment, or should I say home, as the experience was as relaxing, and comfortable as being at our own home. My daughter lives nearby and gave birth last week to our first grand daughter. The location was perfect for all our needs, a quiet neighborhood, walking distance to Trader Joe's, Starbucks and a Walgreens, and a 10 minute drive to visit our family. My wife was able to bike to her daily Bikram yoga class in Sellwood. I enjoyed walking to Reed College and exploring the old haunt of Steve Jobs! We could bike ride safely throughout the neighborhood, or hop on the Springwater bikeway for miles of exploration in the SE quad of Portland.

The apartment is a first floor duplex, with Tony and his family living next door and above us. Their children were darling, and Tony was always available (as a stay at home dad) to answer any of our questions or to simply carry on an convivial conversation! The Queen sized bed was very comfortable, the shower had plenty of hot water, the entire place was super clean but not contaminated by toxic cleaning products. Kitchen had all the basics you would need to cook your own meals, although Portland is such a foodies town, its tempting to eat at a different venue each night. Internet was free and fairly fast. Why would anyone stay in a hotel with accommodations like this? We will come back regularly and always check in with Tony for his place.