Reatha's place is lovely, inside and out. She has thought of everything one could need to make their stay like being in their own home. I really appreciate her style: the furniture, paint colors, art, duvet covers - everything was like out of a magazine. My favorite thing was the kitchen sink! I have kitchen sink envy now!
The location of this house is perfect for someone exploring Portland. It's close to good restaurants on Division St and Hawthorne - we actually walked to the Clinton St. Food Carts one night - as well as Blue Star donuts and Salt & Straw ice cream. Trader Joe's and two good health food stores are within a few blocks, and Powell Blvd is just a couple of blocks away for easy access to freeway and downtown Portland. Yet because the house is a few blocks away from any busy streets, it's totally quiet, you don't hear any cars or traffic.
We had five people in our party, so Reatha had the attic made up with beds for two of them. It was perfect, and we all slept well. Upon our arrival, Reatha had some local beers in the fridge, as well as bagels and cream cheese, and local coffee and tea. It was great to walk in and drink a cold beer after a long day of traveling!
Reatha has copies of most recent Portland magazine and guide books (as well as a great selection of other books and novels). She left a little book called "This is Portland" on the bedside table. I read it the first night and loved it. Bought a few copies at Powell's Books to bring home. I so appreciated that little touch of her putting that book next to the bed.