Felicity, Michael and Beckett proved outstanding hosts—offering excellent recommendations on restaurants and activities, making sure we had what we needed to be comfortable in the space, and even sharing homemade pickles. The space itself was as advertised—a beautifully assembled, stylish and spacious basement apartment with a superior collection of art books and all the guides you'd ever want for eating, shopping and explore Portland. Plus, it stayed delightfully cool despite the August heat.

On arrival, they had an extra queen-sized blow up bed and a basket of toys ready for our three-year old, who also enjoyed grazing on cucumbers and blueberries in the garden and playing with Beckett. The neighborhood's in a great location, near a terrific park, with excellent restaurants and a a plethora of sweet little commercial districts all within walking, biking or short-driving distance. We can't recommend this creative charmer enough.