Taizz was a welcoming and helpful host. She truly loves Portland and is happy to share advice on getting about the city. Her neighborhood is peaceful, safe and near public transportation, but also walking distance to a great coffee shop, and a few bars and eateries. The house is well kept and well stocked with filtered water, coffee, tea, bread for morning toast with butter or "house crack" (vanilla espresso almond butter, mmm). If you're lucky, you'll get to try some home brewed kombucha.

My last day there was the perfect fall day: cool, but wonderfully sunny. I took the opportunity to relax on the porch, soak up some sun and enjoy the view. Her yard truly is a lovely nature retreat - lush with foliage and brimming with beautiful birds and the occasional industrious squirrel. Stop for a break and enjoy the yard if you get a chance.

I look forward to staying here whenever I'm in Portland next. Thanks, Taizz!