The Multnomah Village studio is even cuter in person than in the photos. It's clean and cozy and just the right size. I usually toss and turn a lot at night but the bed is so comfortable I don't think I moved at all.
This area of Portland has a surprisingly rural feel to it, and the Shire fits right in. We brought over an active little puppy to play with Baxter and they had both an open lawn and trails through a wooded area to run around on (all fully fenced). Baxter is a real sweetheart and although he was many times larger than our puppy he played very gently with her.
The location is just a short walk from the shops and restaurants of Multnomah Village as well as a bus stop with frequent service that reaches downtown in minutes. Sidewalks are a little hit-and-miss on the westside but it's still pretty walkable, and bike lanes are common. Terwilliger Boulevard is a challenging ride and a beautiful walk or run; there are a couple of different ways to get there but one is to hop the bus for about 5 minutes (all Portland buses have bike racks).
Nick was very accommodating of my uncertain arrival time and generous with check out. He was an attentive yet unobtrusive host and if I didn't already know Portland well I know I could have relied on him for info and suggestions.
I'm actually coming back to stay for 5 weeks and will have another review then, but I'm confident there will only be more good thing to say. I highly recommend the studio as a friendly, green, peaceful yet conveniently located place for a Portland visit.