Robert greeted us in the driveway of his lovely brick Portland bungalow like an old friend waiting for our arrival. He helped us carry our bags and belongings into his basement apartment and gave us a quick overview before letting us crash after our two-day drive into town. The next day, refreshed, he gave us the full tour, then pointed us to the best place nearby for breakfast. The bedroom is cozy but spacious (plenty of room to spread out and unpack) with an attached bathroom. The kitchenette included a small refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee/tea station, and silverware/dishes. Robert was a wonderful source of information about Portland, ready with food and activity advice based on our moods. Staying at Robert’s is like staying at an old friend’s place. He knows when to give you space, but never let’s you feel abandoned. We spent many mornings exploring Division, Hawthorne, and Belmont Streets, and many evenings watching the sunset over Portland from Mt Tabor. So many restaurants to chose from, it was great to have a local guide. When our month came to an end, it was hard to believe it had been 4 weeks. If we enumerated all the ways Robert helped us make Portland our new home, this review would go on for pages (and might set a burdensome precedent for our host) but I believe Robert treats all his guests with the same genuine interest, compassion, and assistance. We can honestly say that Robert is the first real friend we made in Portland and I look forward to drinking hot buttered rum on his new porch in the crisp autumn air.