Staying with Emery was what made our trip to Portland special. The house was clean and charming, and is located in a beautiful area. The backyard is a lovely place to hang out and enjoy the lush greenery. Emery was beyond hospitable. He offered to grill us burgers for dinner our first night and left breakfast for us in the morning. He also sat with us and mapped out all kinds of recommendations for enjoying the city's food, drink and culture. The house has everything you need to enjoy nights in when traveling around the city gets tiring--living room w roku and couch, a beautiful piano (for music lovers), spacious dining room and kitchen, a nice covered front porch on which to sit and drink beer to all hours of the night. There is also a nice little cafe/grocery/beer shop within a 5 minute walk to pick up snacks or coffee anytime. Our favorite part of the experience was Puck, Emery's friendly and spunky cat. All in all, I would not choose anywhere else if I were to plan another trip to Portland. The space, the amenities, the friendly suggestions and the company provided by Emery (and Puck) were beyond compare.