Shannon arranged her schedule to be at her home when my son got to Portland. The house was neat and very comfortable. We reserved the upstairs loft and it was perfect for privacy and quiet. We sat in the back yard garden and talked until well into the evening on our first night. Shannon gave great advice on what to do and see the next day. We made use of the kitchen and even got to play with the dog. This is a great place to land when in Portland.