Tamara is a gracious host who loves sharing what it's like to "live like a local" in Portland. Her place is great for exploring the Division and Hawthorne corridors and is convenient to get to the traveling essentials (Stumptown coffee is right around the corner and there is a superb tavern for a little nightcap right down the street). Foodies will appreciate being walking distance to Pok Pok, Bollywood Theater, Broder, Harlow and dozens of other restaurants and bars. Taking the MAX downtown isn't hard (you can download and pay for tickets through a phone app if you don't have cash). I also appreciated how well-stocked the kitchen was with dinnerware, decent knives and other essentials. I can tell that Tamara didn't skimp on the beds, which I really appreciate. Not to soft, not to firm - I slept like a log, which is unusual for me while traveling. The neighborhood is friendly but quiet in the evenings. This place is perfect for two couples traveling together or a small group. I hope to come back and stay here again so I can see her garden in bloom. She just installed it in early June, and I'm just green with envy over her raised beds and baby blueberry bushes. Overall, our experience with Tamara was fantastic and she truly embodies the kind character of Portlanders.