After a long plane ride from the East Coast, stepping into this beautiful home was like arriving at a place where we knew we could relax in comfort and privacy. Susanne had provided an array of coffee and teas for us, and everything was immaculate and well-appointed. The neighborhood has many convenient (walking distance) restaurants and shops, including a grocery store. Out-front parking was a BIG plus in a city like Portland, as we had a lot of coming and going during our stay (we came for a family wedding). Lots of fluffy, thick towels in the bathrooms ... a beautiful, roomy kitchen ... gracious common area ... and a private back patio and deck planted with flowers, shrubs and a lovely Japanese maple. The hosts could not have been more thoughtful -- including cheerfully offering to mail us two pairs of shoes that we accidentally left behind! Super-convenient for our large group was the keyless lock on the front door, so we didn't have to keep track of who had keys.