Kevin and Pilar were excellent hosts for our combination work/pleasure trip. Great communication and unfailingly friendly. They had many awesome tips for exploring Portland and the region beyond. If you're here for a longer stay, I definitely recommend checking out the gorge and especially the coast. Our 4-year old daughter loved having her "own room" with the fold-out couch. Our 2-year old son was obsessed with Lucky the cat, and is still talking about him. Really nice kitchen for fixing some meals at home, and great porch swing for people-watching out front.
The house is in a wonderful location. As first-time visitors to Portland, SE Hawthorne Ave. was a perfect window into the city. Kevin and Pilar are gracious hosts. He brought over new northwest IPAs for me to try. She volunteered to take my kids to the park while Grandma was watching them for the day. Very home-y feel at their place.