Very nice space in a safe neighborhood of Portland and close to my brother!
This is a cottage behind a main house. The first floor of the cottage is a large room with a full kitchen, eating, and sitting space as well as a separate powder room. The fridge and freezer are smaller as they are pull-out drawers (but plenty of space for temporary stays).
The second floor has a large bedroom with laundry/closet room and full bathroom. The second floor is very light and bright due to 3 skylights. So, even on a rainy day, the space had a nice amount of light. You can also open the shades on several windows and a sliding door to a balcony, but I left them shut for privacy. Even with shades drawn, the space feels open.
The cottage is very well planned and has a craftsman look with "calm" paint colors and beautifully framed windows and doors (just nice to look at!). And, it is very ecological (has a platinum rating).
You can park out front (it's a small, safe and quiet street). I didn't have problems finding a space.
We walked a few blocks down (10-15 min, depending on how fast you like to walk) to the Blue Fin sushi place (really yummy) and there was a Trader Joe's in that area, too. The New Deal cafe has a wonderful breakfast and Portland coffee (also within walking distance).
Overall a great place and I would stay here again when I visit my brother and his family.