1st trip to Portland and the place felt was a very welcoming home - I really appreciated all the things they thought of that are never there like a water filter, dish soap, appliances, salt/pepper, sugar, coffee, tea, paper towels, laundry, etc.etc... Other amenities available to borrow, like umbrellas, shopping bags, pet towels, are just really thoughtful. Didn't have time to enjoy the backyard but could easily imagine on the next trip.
Location was great - a short walk (maybe 10 min) to the Rosa Parks light rail stop (which is a straight shot downtown) with a number of casual places to eat along the way..