Location:
Within walking distance are tons of restaurants, bars and coffee houses, patisseries, ice cream parlors, etc. In addition to the wide array of places to eat, there are local shops for souvenirs, consignment stores (if you've forgotten anything), yoga studios, bookstores, pool house, arcade, and a classic Hollywood style theater—all in walking distance. Also really close are a bus stop and a bike share, so getting around by means besides car is pretty convenient.
If you prefer to eat at home, there is only a microwave for cooking—no stove—but the amazing grocery store next door has a huge selection of delicious prepared foods you can take home to warm up—I highly recommend the breakfast buffet.
The Hobbit Hole:
Everything seems to be designed with beauty and comfort in mind. The photos don't do justice to the experience. There are so many wonderful details that just don't show up until you're in the space.
Amenities:
The bed was plush memory foam—lots of support, but still soft and cushiony, and the pillows and comforter were plush and luxurious as well. I had the most amazing nights' sleep.
I appreciated the umbrellas provided by the hosts, and the heater in the closet, which made the rain and cold much more tolerable. I hadn't brought enough warm clothes for March in Portland, and found it a little cold for me.
The shower is a gorgeous European style shower that made me feel like I was in a spa.
There were books and games provided and the most thoughtful and detailed book of "what to do in the area".
The hosts:
We couldn't have asked for better hosts. They were prompt with every communication and had everything ready and clean for us. Everything from check in to check out ran smoothly.
They helped my husband figure out that he could take the local bus (picked up just a block away) to his conference downtown, which was a lot more convenient for us and saved us a lot of time and energy.
Greg really took us under his wing, helped us with navigating the area and mass transit, giving us plenty of recommendations of places to eat and see, and in general making us feel right at home.
Overall, amazing quality for the price. There was an attention to detail, craftsmanship, and comfort throughout the entire space that gave me a feeling of quiet, comfortable luxury. And the best hosts!
We are hoping to come back, and definitely recommend the experience to others.