Cara & Roger were thorough, thoughtful and responsive in every way even though we were unable to meet in person. Their instructions were precise and they prepared a folder with all needed neighborhood and city information. I really enjoyed the Portland magazines and the tour books they left, while enjoying the bottle of wine they left as a welcome. The beautiful lily was a particularly cheerful touch! (It lasted all week!) The apt is airy, bright and very comfortably furnished. Wonderful to have washer & dryer in the studio apt & a well stocked kitchen. I had visited Portland many times before & always stayed in downtown SW. Our son opened the Hungry Tiger - a vegan pub just 12 blocks away - reason why I stayed at the Buckman location this time. Cara & Roger's place is my favorite Portland stay. It made me feel like a fortunate local. Besides all the wonderful places to explore around the apt, I walked to the beautiful Chinese Garden in Chinatown via Burnside Bridge in 30 mins. NE can be reached easily going north on 28th. Hawthorne likewise very accessible. To go downtown to the art museum on foot was also 30 mins via the Hawthorne Bridge. So many interesting streets & shops & cafes & restaurants along the way - and lovely gardens, even in the middle of winter! I want to move here!