Vicki's house is in a beautiful area in the hills above Portland and it is surrounded by other beautiful homes. It is really a special area. We loved everything about the home. Especially the elevator and the fabulous huge covered deck on the first floor. We were able to park on the street directly in front of the home each day we were there. The area is just a few minutes by car from downtown and there's a few restaurants within walking distance. We ended up driving downtown (about 7 minutes away) and parking our car at a garage ($8 for all day). We then explored on foot and by public transportation when we got tired. I highly recommend Vicki's home if you are visiting Portland.