This was our first such experience, and it was so great that I am not sure we will ever want to stay in a traditional hotel when we travel ever again. Simply put, Michael and Felicity were excellent hosts. Their space is lovely and comfortable. From the fresh flowers to the custom-made Welcome guide they had prepared to the array of books in the space (at one point my wife said, "I want to read every single book in here!") to all of their captivating art, to the excellent bed linens and towels, it is abundantly clear that Michael and Felicity truly care about their guests. And the well-equipped kitchen was a godsend -- my wife and I travel a lot with our 13- and 11-year-old daughters, and being able to have a space where we can make breakfast before heading out for the day and late-night snacks after we came back "home" really added to our enjoyment of the trip.

This was our first time in Portland, and we found the location/neighborhood to be wonderful, as well. We were within easy walking distance of a number of excellent restaurants and shops, and it was great to be able to truly experience what living in the city.

We fell in love with Portland during our six days there -- and not just in that, "I like to visit that city, but I couldn't live there" sort of way. Thanks to Michael and Felicity, we were able to get a much better idea of what living in Portland would be like. Who knows when or if we'll make that happen, but for now, we know we want to return again and again to visit, and when we do, Michael and Felcity's space will be our first and only choice!