I loved it!! This was my first experience with any VRBO in my entire life and it was well beyond my expectations.
It's even better than the photos because those cannot convey the peacfulness of the place. It is so high up in the trees with a deck to sit on for breakfast or a sunset glass of wine...and yes, they have actual proper wine glasses.
The house is in a gorgeous and safe neighborhood as well. I walked every morning at sunrise to breathe in the beautiful landscapes, gardens, and variuos views of the mountains across the river. It's very hilly. I always felt comfortable and safe walking around there. The woodland trail to Pittock Mansion is super close by too, if you want to do some forest bathing in the giant trees.
The place is very private with well appointed cooking things, pretty tea pots, basic spices etc. The box of cooking stuff I mailed to myself was totally unnecessary. Since I was there for 8 nights, the kitchen set up was reall important to me.
I loved the big soft couch and the nice books to look at. So many fun dvds so choose from too. No problems with the internet. Oh, and this is so unusual compared to my regular hotel stays...the lighting is perfect! What a relief to have so many choices of atmosphere.
By the way, if you are a foodie like me, lots of great restaurants and cool shops very very close by.
I was spending a lot of time at the Portland Japanese Gardens, so this place was the absolute perfect compliment to that.
Lovely!