What a great find in SW Portland! The kitchen was very well-stocked for daily cooking. The space is cosy with a nice fireplace for rainy days and extremely bright for a basement. The location is unbeatable - walking distance to Baker & Spice, Mcmenamins Hillsdale Brewery & Pub (the oldest brewpub in Oregon), Hillsdale (dog) Park; and easy driving distance to some incredible nature. Melissa and her family were very accomodating and thoughtful about respecting "our" space, including the backyard for our pup to run around.