Our stay at the Garden Hideaway exceeded our expectations. The Irvington House is even more beautiful than what the pictures convey. The landscaping is immaculate. The house also has a very nice backyard with a grille. The apartment is tastefully decorated. Mark, the host, provided nice extra touches, such as a bottle of wine and locally-grown coffee beans, which really made us feel welcome. It’s extremely easy to travel from Mark’s house to various parts of Portland. Our family of 4 (including a 3- and 5-year-old) took public transportation nearly everywhere. Additionally, you can walk to a lot of great restaurants and grocery stores, including Whole Foods. The house caretaker quickly responded to our needs, but also provided us with privacy. The apartment has blackout curtains, which was excellent for our children’s naps and for sleeping in. Overall, our experience was fabulous. We would definitely stay at Mark’s properties again.