We had a fantastic experience staying at Hilary's place during our recent trip to Portland. We were scheduled to arrive close to midnight, but thanks to Hilary's clear and comprehensive instructions, we had absolutely no troubles upon arrival. The location of Hilary's place is phenomenal. The street is quiet and perfectly situated between two great stretches with lots of options for food and coffee, as well as smaller boutique stores. Hilary's place is also super close to MAX ($5 for 1-day unlimited bus/MAX pass), the light rail system which can get you downtown in a flash. We had everything we needed throughout our stay, and Hilary could not have been more accommodating. We were a little nervous because we both have allergies to cats, but Hilary made sure that our room was fresh and clean, and we had absolutely no issues anywhere throughout the house. If we hadn't seen Buddah, we never would've known there was even a cat in the house. And, if you happen to be a dog lover (as we are) and expect to miss your pooch while you're away from home, this is a great option to tide you over! Bear and Nina Bonita are incredibly sweet and adorable and we loved sitting around in the morning chatting over cups of coffee/tea. Hilary has tons of recommendations and resources for everything you could want not just in Portland, but great ideas for day trips and sights outside of town. We absolutely loved our stay with Hilary and would absolutely stay again the next time we're in town.