What a wonderful gem of a find! This place is airy, bright, brand-new (as advertised), with homey details that make you feel like you're visiting a beloved friend. So many books! Sweet kitchen with full-size appliances and plenty of cute dishware. A large, lovely garden. Mary and her spouse are wonderful hosts: warm, friendly, available and give plenty of space. The neighborhood is chock full of some of Portland's best restaurants and bars, including Pok Pok and Whiskey Soda Lounge. It's also close to one of Portlands other best shopping streets, Hawthorne, with its outpost of Powell's Books. For this native Portlander, The Casita provided the perfect place to stay while visiting family. We will be back!