My stay with Cheryl was short but very sweet. Upon arriving I was terribly famished and she recommended I went to a darling diner 2 blocks down (amazing benedict and a great staff), where I ended up making a good friend, and it provided a great atmosphere for some solid reading/writing time. Very grateful for this recommendation! Cheryl gave me a tour of the house which is much more beautiful than I had imagined, with Moroccan inspired doorways, her creative outdoor building/structure she's been working on, and a quaint kitchen that reminded me of my seattle-home. My room was complete with my own sweet, blue glass water pitcher and matching cup, fresh flowers, and a packet of information for my stay and favorite places of Cheryl's nearby her home. She offered me homemade apple cider (delicious!) and gave me many recommendations of things to do/places to visit during my Portland stay. Cheryl's generosity and kindness was abundant, and I loved my stay with her. Unfortunately I misunderstood her rule regarding turning the heater off at night~ and now that I understand the house rules better, would most definitely recommend her to others, and stay with her again. Thank you Cheryl!