Stuart's home is utterly charming and comfortable. It is located near a key restaurant area (Division) and fabulous shopping area (Hawthorne District). Stuart is the best host imaginable - invisible, except when you need him. The house is quirky and warm - little rooms tucked behind rooms, but also a formal dining room and fabulous craftsman detailing. Stuart created a book full of great, detailed recommendations for what to do around town - including an "in memorium" list of the restaurants that closed since we were there last. In short, the Barleycorn house quickly became a home away from home - a house we would search for first, whenever staying in Portland. It's a gem.