My wife and I stayed here with our 15-month-old son for 5 days between Christmas and New Years. We chose Jessi's home because it appeared baby- and family-friendly from the pictures, was reasonably priced, and, while not centrally located, was still within a 15-minute drive from any number of neighborhoods in Portland.

We were really happy to be in a home that had a separate bedroom for our son that came with a crib for him to sleep in and buckets full of fun toys to keep him busy. Little guy really loved the baby Ikea kitchen set. Needless to say, this aspect of the stay did not disappoint.

The house itself is really sweet and cozy. The kitchen is well stocked, and the rooms are tastefully decorated. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. While we never used the fireplace, it seemed like an awesome perk. We also loved their cat, Edi, and I wanted to bring her with us back to Oakland. If you don't like cats or are allergic, this is not the place for you because this cat will be all up in your business with cuddles and purrs 24/7.

My only complaint is that sound really travels in this house. If you have a child who is a light sleeper like ours is, the old, creaky wood floors and doors might pose a problem, especially in those crucial first seconds of sleep when it seems like just a moment of absolute silence is the only thing standing between you and your kid sleeping uninterrupted for the next 12 hours of your holiday vacation.

In any case, this is a great house for a small family or a couple who want a nice and domestic retreat while venturing around Portland.