We were treated as family at Arlene's place. She did not only feed us amazing breakfasts (eggs from her own chickens), recommended great activities and places to visit, but even arranged for her son in law (a ranked cycle cross biker) to take my husband for a bike tour. She made us feel so at home we had to stay an extra night!
We found her place very well located and comfortable. I loved Portland's east side (Hawthorne, Belmont, division, Alberta) with so many wonderful shops and places to eat. We had a car to get around but I think that bikes would have worked well if you wanted to stay on the east side.
Her place is quiet, clean, with comfortable beds and a beautifully lush garden where we enjoyed our morning breakfasts and evening reads.
I warmly recommend Arlene's place to anyone who loves good company!