I almost hate to write a review for fear that I will not be able to get a future reservation but everyone should know how wonderful it is to stay here. The apartment is absolutely adorable and is even better than it appears in the photo. Lovely little touches including a welcome board for guests, emergency contact information, lovely decor and french press coffee maker makes one feel truly welcome and at home. It is a basement apartment but the lighting is perfectly fine, I never felt like it was dark as some others have mentioned. The neighborhood is wonderful and it is great to walk around to the different parks and admire all the different architecture and house decorations, especially in the fall. I had the opportunity to meet Allyson and her family and they were exceptionally friendly with great advice on things to do. I am looking forward to staying here every time I have my son with me in Portland!