Hilary was a fantastic host. Her home is in a quiet residential neighborhood close to downtown Portland and is infinitely walkable to many of Portland's trendiest little neighborhoods. The room is on the smaller side but clean, bright, and functional, with new wooden hangers, a hair dryer, plenty of outlets, a desk and all the other travel essentials. Really, though, what made our stay so special was the wonderful energy of Hilary, the home and the four-legged housemates. We booked this over a luxury room at the Nines, and will do so again next time either of us is in Portland. For the more adventurous travelers, check out the outdoor shower.