Emery' place in Portland was exactly what we were looking for. A spacious room and bathroom in a large home very near the downtown area. Both days we were in Portland we bought day transportation passes for $5. There are many ways to get into downtown or across the river using public transportation very close to Emery's front door steps. We had quite busy days exploring the city and did not meet Emery to our last morning. He cooked us a delicious breakfast with many ingredients from his garden and the local farmer's market. We were very grateful for such a delicious way to start our day. Even though we didn't meet to our last day the instructions to get in the house and when the room would be ready were great. Thank you for our stay!