The listing is really accurate. We were shocked by how spacious and insulated this place is. We used to live in Portland, and most houses in Northwest Portland are really small and drafty. If you're going to stay in Northwest, this is a great choice!

If you love shopping, ice cream, donuts, and dining, this is a wonderful location! We walked downtown by way of the Pearl District (arts, Powells, yoga, etc.) and then took the trolley back for $2 each. This place is six blocks from the trolley station, so if you don't like to walk, you can always take the streetcar. There are also buses, or you could walk to a lightrail station. If you like a grocery store more like Whole Foods than Trader Joe's, head to Burnside and 23rd to the local Zupan's. Trader Joe's is within two blocks, and Zupan's is six blocks. Worried about an emergency? You could walk yourself to a major hospital, too.

One word about the place: One of the bedrooms is an enormous room in a finished attic. Could be great if your small kids want to share a room with their parents and sleep on the floor.

Our host Gabe was really attentive, even during Christmas week.