We were in Portland to do some paddling and biking and we stayed at Colleen's place as our base. Colleen welcomed us with freshly made apple crumble with maple cream on our arrival, after a long 6 hour drive! We then sought dinner on foot and explored Fremont Street, found eateries and groceries, and we were good to go for our 4-night stay. Biking from Colleen's into the heart of Portland is easy with the bike routes, and we enjoyed walking around the neighbourhood in the evening. Colleen provided plenty of maps and guides in our suite, and no TV helped us focus on planning paddling routes :)
Grab a local apple and an umbrella if you need it from the basket on your way out and you'll be set.
PS: When her garden is finished we're sure it'll be fantastic!