Where to Start!!! This place was beyond perfect! It is just far enough outside of downtown Portland to avoid too much commotion, but close enough to enjoy the city. The pictures on the profile are exactly what you are walking into, so no surprises there. We were welcomed with chocolate and some coffee, which was a nice little surprise. It also got pretty cold and Denise was kind enough to text asking if we needed more blankets, but the heater works fabulous. I cannot comment enough on the location- its just great. The neighborhood is quiet, and we felt safe and comfortable leaving our belongings and rental car when we left for the day. The studio is pretty good size, so we didn't feel squished at all! This was our first experience with AirBnB, and because Denise's fabulous studio we are planning our next vacation using this website! Denise was very attentive, and we can't wait to go back to Portland again. Hopefully she will still be a host! Thanks DENISE! :)