The space was clean and inviting, and there was music playing when we arrived. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything you’d need to make a meal, including some herbs and spices. The backyard had a nice blueberry bush my daughter loved. The MAX train was a 5-minute walk away, connecting us to the rest of the city. We really liked the laidback, almost suburban feel of the neighborhood. It was only two blocks to the 4-block shopping area with restaurants, cafes, a convenience store, a dispensary, a liquor store, a library, a bike shop, etc.. We loved the Cultured Caveman, Posies Cafe, and Swift and Union for food there, and after a meal we’d wander another couple of blocks to lovely Kenton Park to let our daughter enjoy the playground and mini-water park. We had a great time! We didn’t meet the hosts, but they were easy to reach via message. The place was spotless, and my daughter wants us to buy a house in Portland now. Ha! Also, the shopping area has a farmer’s market on Wednesdays, although we weren’t there for that.