I travel to Portland to visit my son quite often and I always try to get a place in my price range that has it's own entrance, which usually means some kind of basement apartment- The Magic Barn was by far one of my favorite experiences so far- it's not only not a basement space, it's a beautifully designed studio with high ceilings, skylights, wonderful artistic touches inside and out, and everything you need for a comfortable stay including a gas fireplace for winter and air conditioning for summer. It is also centrally located between Hawthorne and Division Streets, near all of what I love best about SE Portland. I will definitely try to book the Magic Barn again if I can.