It all started with a friendly email early in the morning, welcoming us and letting us know the door was unlocked and to head on in. We immediately began to enjoy ourselves, the 'Welcome Book' was full of every possible answer to any question we could have. I slept in the yurt, and every morning I was treated to a breathtaking view of the sun rising over the St John's bridge. For a better view you can also sit on the rocking chairs on the yurt's patio, there was even tea and a kettle up there! The morning ritual became picking myself a fresh apple off the tree, and walking into the quaint little home. Despite just being in a forest moments ago, I would then be lounging on the sectional couch using the Wifi about to watch some Netflix. You will find the house full of games and books. One particular book came in handy, as it was a regional guide about foraging. Blueberries and other delicious things from the forest were gathered a few feet from behind the yurt. I have managed to walk from the forest to a farm and would find myself a very nice walk or a very short Lyft ryde into a cool little neighbourhood with a Safeway, pubs, and windows full of curious oddities and wares. The hosts, other than welcoming us in the early morning email and in person were completely respectful of our privacy. You have unspoiled nature in the backyard, a farm and then a trail or a car ride to civilization. There are also swingsets and places for kids to play. I could bring anyone here, and the location and amenities can offer such a varied experience from a walk in Forest Park (it is the backyard), you could sit back in NW portland or go full throttle into downtown. Thank you to Jiah and Sarah for being such world class hosts.