I came to Portland for a job interview and I stayed with Taizz. What a wonderful host. From providing a bicycle for rental to recommending a local favorite restaurant, Taizz was there to help. It was a stressful week for me as I tried out my new job. But upon coming back to "home" I felt that I could relax and rest. Lila the German Shepherd seems intimidating at first but she is so kind and easy going when you get to know her. The house cat is also cute and she is always around. Taizz has a totally remodeled modern kitchen. If you love cooking then this place is absolutely for you. Taizz put a lot of details to her guesthouse and you have to see it to appreciate it. I will definitely come back and be a guest again.