I specifically sought a quiet suburban neighborhood with off-street parking for this visit to Portland and found Joanna's space to be quiet, pristine, and very cozy. The bed may very well be the most comfortable I have ever slept on! Even after spending an afternoon in lovely Washington Park and having so much to see in downtown afterwards, I still felt compelled to return to the casita by 7:00 p.m. to enjoy the room, though there certainly was much more time to check out in the city. While I ended up using my car to visit the various locations I came to enjoy this visit, I did like the idea that at least a convenience store, a restaurant, and a bar are all within a few blocks if I wanted to walk to commerce.