Hilary is a gracious, friendly and considerate host. You can tell she puts a lot of thought and effort into her hosting and her space. The pets are cute - they'll warm up to you, but they don't really roam into your area (if that's a potential concern). It was nice to find carafe of water on the desk in the morning, as well as several small and necessary amenities one always seemingly forgets to pack (new toothbrushes, disposable razors, eye masks, etc). I had a blast exploring the neighborhood. I hope to stay here again the next time I visit Portland!