Not only can I REALLY appreciate the DIYer hosts, but this location is so convenient and warm. We had a really stressful late afternoon cancellation from our other host across town, and Penelope and her Hubby were fast to respond and fast to help out....Not to mention parking was a breeze in this sweet hood.
This converted basement apartment (with completely separate private entrance) has a cool retro-vintage-southwest vibe to it. Fun books (a huge dictionary makes for endless reading), beautiful bathroom (with emergency hair dryer, q-tips, and towels), and not to mention the most squishy amazing nook style bed ever.
They put windows everywhere so it is light and natural, huge wind-out window in the bedroom made me not want to leave the cool breeze and comfy sheets, and the cool centralized homemade bar table was just beautifully creative. Every walk through the spot smelled like cedar and cool air.... Not basementy at all.
Realistically, I wish we had stayed all five nights of our Portland trip here. It may just be my style, but I felt home, and cozy, and tons of privacy. All the little details really made a difference, and you can tell they made this with pride and hard work. Truly recommended. Thanks Penelope! See you again soon!

p.s. My boyfriend is 6'5", and wanted to note that he had plenty of head room, sleep room and walkaround room. So it's giant friendly too :)