The hosts are friendly, thoughtful, communicative and accommodating. The neighborhood is safe, with many fruit trees, a nearby park and plenty of restaurants.. even a few grocery stores. The house is very clean and nicely decorated. There are two nice cats, and the family is great to talk to. They make information about Portland readily available, and have taken as much steps as possible toward making their home into a b&b, yet it is more affordable and 100,000 times more valuable. For me it was a wonderland of safety and comfort, just what I was looking for.