Lovely experience in Portland. The cottage is well situated for access by car into the central city, north and south on the East Side, and US 84 east into the Columbia River Gorge. There is a lovely front patio and a back garden with a fountain. The shared space is downstairs, just off the garden, with its own entrance. We ate out most of the time, but the kitchen has everything you need for cooking in if you want. We enjoyed the spaces inside and out for morning coffee and a bagel. The bedroom has a very comfortable bed and plenty of storage space for clothes. The bathroom is large and well appointed. The neighborhood is one of the best in Portland, quiet, pretty, a safe place to take walks. Parking was always easy in front of the house. A peaceful place to be after a busy day, in preparation for a fun evening out.