Upon arrival, I knew this was a great pick for our first night in Portland. Ivy explained how to get to our mudhut with ease, during which we were greeted by the crew of bold and friendly chickens. Although Ivy and her family were not home at the time, we felt very at ease. The access to the hot tub is a must, rinse first, but there was no place I would have rather been than looking at Saint John's bridge from that hot tub. The overall experience from the afternoon, the comfortable sleep, and the morning I spent in the chicken coop with their beautiful bunny was mystifying. The fire in the hut was key, and also made me feel primitive, thank you for that. To sum it up, stay here. Its a magical space that holds good feelings and now good memories.