First off, Kate's house is absolutely lovely. While I never had the chance to settle in down stairs (I was in town for business), it looked like a great place to curl up and read a good book. The upstairs rooms were quiet and secluded from the rest of the house, so you could also have plenty of privacy. And the shower was no nice! But my favorite part was the small community area upstairs that had hot water, coffee, and snacks. Who doesn't love snacks?

Kate was incredibly friendly as well. If I had any questions she was able to answer them with charm. If I ever come back to Portland I will definitely consider staying here again.

Bonus: I rode the bus everywhere this trip, and her house is directly across the street from line 75. There were also many other routes within walking distance. Very handy!