John and Fran's cottage was the best fit I've found in several visits to Portland. It's beautiful, comfortable, and had everything I needed. It's in a great neighborhood not far from my family and was a quiet retreat after being with energetic younger people all day. As an older person with walking problems, it was important that the entry and inside space didn't have stairs. And also, John got up on a chair to make the TV work again, and Fran and I had a lovely conversation about 1) being a grandparent and 2) which one of us was the more technically challenged. :) Now if only my family can plan far enough ahead, I'll get to book their cottage again before others fill up all the time.
XOXO