Ellen and Marks place is truly a gem! It is private and incredibly homey and cozy, not to mention beautiful. There is so much attention to small details--from the welcome fruit when we came, to the spices if you want to cook, and all the small intricate details in the decorations. Ellen and Mark were wonderful hosts, there if we needed something and were incredibly gracious and kind! We even asked for a recommendation for a Sushi restaurant and within minutes she had recommendations (eat at Zenbu Lounge!.) We had a wonderful time in Portland and while we were very busy and spent a lot of time away from the studio-it was so nice coming back to a place that was comfortable, clean and homey at night!