This was my second visit to 31st Ave. NE, which has become my home-away-from-home in Portland. This time I could only book four days instead of a week, but it was still wonderful because of the spacious and attractive accommodations, the gracious hosts, and the beautifully landscaped and culturally rich Concordia neighborhood. I love having the entire top floor of the Kastners' classic bungalow to myself and an inviting front porch to read on or people watch. It's a short walk to 33rd Ave. where one finds a very good market, barbecue, restaurants, and the Kennedy School. The Alberta Street arts district is a few blocks farther. I could catch the 70 bus and go anywhere I wanted in Portland via public transportation. The Kastners are a busy professional couple who nevertheless are always willing to share their knowledge of Portland but who also respect their guests' privacy. The two tiger cats could care less!