Title: Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!! Family-friendly cottage in Portland ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18979500/18979464/1336b278.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18979500/18979464/w1080h1440x421y0-2747b588.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18979500/18979464/47d6e0fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18979500/18979464/10e227a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18979500/18979464/36662029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!! This renovated cottage is located a block away from beautiful Wilshire Park and four blocks away from popular Alberta Street, and two blocks away from the Alameda neighborhood. As experienced vacation rental owners, we understand that you are looking for a five star experience, which we happily provide. This property is about 15 minutes from our airport and less than ten minutes to downtown. Located on a completely private section of our large grounds, this cottage has a privately fenced area and entry. You are guaranteed off street parking right by your cottage gate! Great attention has been given to detail and consideration for comfort, with an upbeat artistic style of professional design. We pride ourselves in high end finishes, including a Tuft and Needle mattress, all down pillows, down duvets, and luxurious linens. However, for those of you who prefer down alternative bedding and pillows, we can provide these as well. Our fully equipped kitchen includes white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, a gas range, dishwasher, microwave, full size refrigerator, as well as white dishes, many serving options, a large assortment of spices, coffee, tea, cookware and more. We are eco friendly and provide recyclable grocery bags for your convenience , as well as promoting recycling. Of course, our cottage includes a washer and dryer, with detergent provided., as well as an ironing board and iron. The bathroom has a double seated shower, with a vanity that will hold most of what you may have forgotten on your way out, while you were packing. In case you are concerned, we offer organic cleaning and laundry supplies, throughout the unit. For business travelers and others, we provide all the amenities that you want: high speed internet, a smart tv, with a generous cable offering and two leather recliners to watch your favorite programs from! The living room also has a full size leather sofa, a desk and a dining room table that seats a party of four. Come discover this special location in NE Portland! In addition, we have off street parking for up to two cars, right at the cottage entrance. Please note that a sizable mini split heating and cooling unit has been installed in the cottage!! Long term tenants are welcome!!! As a side note, our yard is considered a private space. We have a well behaved dog, who is in the yard off and on throughout the day, with my being present . As such, we ask that you not use the yard door, unless we have arranged a meet and greet with my little pup. This cottage is legally permitted by the City of Portland: 17-118035-000-00-HO Please consider purchasing a cancellation insurance policy through CSA insurance company prior to making a reservation. You can book this through VRBO directly and can reach them at 877/202/4291. Please note that we are dutifully adhering to strict cleanliness. You will find antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer in the cottage. In addition, you have a private entrance to the cottage, which no one else uses. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: No smoking is allowed inside the cottage. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113423000/113422931/11c9935c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eco-friendly Tiny Home in Alberta Arts District Northeast Portland - 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No smoking or animals are allowed inside the cottage. The fine for doing so is $500.00. Please run a load of towels and start the d/w prior to departure. If you get a chance to strip the bed(s) before departure, that’s a huge help! Thanks ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: We have a high chair and a play and pack available ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking is allowed inside the cottage. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 17-118035-000-00-HO If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Zen Cottage NE Alberta Arts Area Sleeps 4 Portland Zen Cottage NE Alberta Arts Area Sleeps 4 Zen NE Alberta Arts Area Sleeps 4 Portland Zen NE Alberta Arts Area Sleeps 4 Zen NE Alberta Arts Area Slee Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area Sleeps 4 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.551926,-122.62874&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sv%60uGr%7CmkV%3FW%3FS%3FW%40U%40U%3FU%40W%40S%40WBU%40UBUBS%40WBUBSDUBUDSBUDUDSDSDSDUFSDSFSDQFSFSFQHSFSFQHQHOFQHSHOHOHQJOHQJMHOJMJOJOJMHMLMJMJMLKJMLKJKLILKLKLIJILINILILGLGNILGLGNELENELENELENCNCLENANCNANCLAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNDLDNDLDNDLFLHNFLFLFLHNHLHJHLHLJLJLHJJLJJLLJJLJLLLHLJLJNJNJLHNJNHNJNHPHNHPHPFPHNHPFRFPHRFPFRFRDPFRDRFRDTDRDRDRDTBTDRBTDTBRBT%40VBRBT%40TBT%40V%40R%40V%3FT%40T%3FT%40V%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FTAT%3FVAR%3FVATATATCTAVCRCTATCTCTERCTETCTERERETERERGRERGRERGRGPGRIPGPGRIPIPGPINIRININKPILKPILKNKNKLKNILMLKJKLMJKLMJKLMHMJMHMJKHMHOHMFMFMHOFMFMFODMFODMDOBMDODOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOCOEMEOCMEOEMGOEMGMGOGMGMIMGOIMIKIMKMIMKMIKMMKKMMKKMKKMMIMKOKMKOKOIMKOIOKQIOIOIQIQGQIQIQGQGSIQGSGQGSESGSESGSESESEUESESCUEUCUESCUCUAUCUCSAWCUAUAUAU%3FWASAW%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bxal4cEvHK0iyXJQ-0s2pF60HzY=) Portland, OR #### What's nearby - Alberta Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Lloyd Center - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles - Oregon Convention Center - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - Moda Center - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles #### Getting around - Lloyd Center-NE 11th Avenue Station - 6 min drive - Vancouver Station - 14 min drive - Portland International Airport (PDX) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Great North - ‬12 min walk - ‪Oakshire Beer Hall - ‬13 min walk - ‪Tacovore - ‬12 min walk - ‪Bless Your Heart Burgers - ‬11 min walk - ‪La Bonita - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!! located? > Located in Northeast Portland, this family-friendly Portland cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Alberta Street and Alberta Rose Theatre. Lloyd Center and Belmont are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Zen Cottage in Close In NE Alberta Arts Area, Sleeps 2 Private and Sanitized!! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 132 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 4.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca A. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway! Great, safe location right near a beautiful park. Super clean and sweet host! Would definitely return! ##### Rebecca A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Walter C. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Saved our stay We add reserved a different VRBO for our stay, but that one cancelled us due to a water leak. Fortunately, we were able to book this one on short notice. We had stayed there before. It is a very nice place for a couple. Very clean and well stocked. The host is very responsive and accommodating. ##### Walter C. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garrett D. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint clean lovely cottage Everything was perfect. Beautiful, clean, comfortable space in a residential neighborhood. Would recommend to all. ##### Garrett D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oregon Stay It was very nice staying there. Lil had great recommendations for places to eat . She was very easy to get a hold of and extremely hospitable. ##### Susan S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim Y. 29 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place to Stay! We stayed for a week at Lill's cottage and it was a fantastic experience! Everything you need to be comfortable away from home: comfortable bed, nicely appointed decor and plenty of space! Walking distance to parks and two shopping / restaurant areas. Lill was a amazing host, we highly recommend her cottage! ##### Kim Y. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M., San Diego, California, USA 9 Oct 2018 #### Amazing place and host We loved this place - super convenient to all parts of Portland, and well stocked with everything you could possibly need to feel like home. Lill is an amazing host - gracious and super friendly. We loved meeting her and her adorable dogs! If you’re looking for a place where you can relax and feel at home, this is it. ##### James M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie C. 12 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage The cottage has everything you need. It is beautifully done. It is quiet and private. Great location near beautiful Wilshire Park. We loved our stay and look forward to returning when we visit our children in Portland. ##### Debbie C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean P. 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cottage in great area We came into town to tour colleges for my son’s spring break and this rental was perfect for us. Very accessible from the airport and in a very safe, walkable neighborhood. Great restaurants nearby and all of the amenities you would need for a getaway - full kitchen and laundry are a plus! Lili is a wonderful host - very accessible and onsite in the event of any problems, though our stay was perfect and without any issues with the property. Thanks again for everything! ##### Sean P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle C. 20 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Alberta Sanctuary I had a wonderful, peaceful, rejuvenating time. It was the perfect location for me, access to the city, restuarants, shops, grocery store and nearby parks. The kitchen was well stocked. The only thing I would note is that the bed is incredibly SOFT, so be aware if you like a firmer mattress... ##### Michelle C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna G., Poway, California 28 Dec 2018 #### Clean, comfortable, contemporary. This was our first VRBO rental. Great introduction to a different way to travel. Lill was gracious and helpful, cottage well situated and restful. We’ll be back. ##### Donna G. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin M. 6 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful, comfortable stay in a beautiful neighborhood We loved our stay here! Lill is a wonderful host, she provides everything you could need and more, and is super responsive and nice. I appreciated how clear the instructions in the house manual are, you don't always get that and have to guess or ask questions. My husband and I had just the right amount of space to relax, cook when we felt like it, and have our two adult kids share a meal with us there a couple of times. The bed and bedding are super cozy and comfortable, which we much appreciated too! We will definitely stay here again on future visits. 5 stars!!! ##### Robin M. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole F. 3 Jul 2018 #### Fantastic location and lodging! Best VRBO experience to date Owner was very attentive and the zen cottage was truly “zen”. This is the reason I prefer to stay at VRBO listings.. it’s all the personal touches the host made ... the cottage had everything I could possibly need and the energy and design of the cottage was felt as soon as I walked through the door. I wish I could have stayed another week. Thank you for being so communicative and helpful—- your place was zen paradise for us. We will be back for sure! ##### Nicole F. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### pam s. 3 Aug 2018 #### Truly a zen cottage! July 27-31. We had the opportunity to stay in this adorable cottage while we explored Portland and Willamette Valley. Perfect place to return to relax. We found several good restaurants within a few blocks. Alberta street is a street not to be missed! Lill was always accessible with suggestions and responded quickly to any inquiries. We were greeted with a bottle of wine on arrival and a bowl of figs one day after touring! We would stay here again if the opportunity arises. ##### pam s. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gloria S. 27 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Return to Travel This was our first trip since our "Covid" lockdown so we were excited to travel again and see family after a year and a half of Face Time. This property exceeded our expectations in providing a comfortable, clean, well-furnished and ideally located home away from home. The Owner was always available and added so much to our enjoyment of the Zen Cottage, both by thoughtful and creative decor of the space and by generous extras, such as a bottle of wine to greet us, and even sharing her homemade soup one day! Every amenity we needed was provided, with unexpected touches to surprise us with great quality soaps and lotions, plus umbrellas, reading materials, games, and so on. Also, this property's location is just steps from a beautiful park and close to restaurants and shopping. Hope to return to Zen Cottage! ##### Gloria S. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### laura 7 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities This is a nice house without a TV. Only had an inoperable projector and screen. At first the manager acted like I was trying to set it up wrong. 1. I shouldn’t be expected to set it up. 2. She sounded irritated with me thinking I wasn’t following the directions properly. When the manager finally came to fix it, she was unable to get it working either. She left telling me she would get in touch with the owner and get back to me. Never heard from her again. We chose this property to spend a few days helping our young grandson deal with the grief of losing his daddy who is our son. We envisioned comfy fire with Christmas movies and talks of what the future looks like without his dad and honoring him. Instead I spent the entire first day chasing 3 different remote controls that was suppose to work different parts of this hideous so called home theater. No tv in any of the bedrooms either. My grandson was very board and our intended family grief retreat was completely a waste. We traveled from Texas to be with our grandson. A trip we can’t take often and may never be able to take again due to our health issues. BEWARE ##### laura Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice! Very convenient and clean. Loved our stay ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol H. 19 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! We so enjoyed the cottage and the host! It is beautiful, spacious and peaceful, located close to restaurants and shops. We liked all that the cottage had to offer to make the stay comfortable, welcoming and convenient. So well equipped, if we hadn’t been visiting family, we might not have left! ##### Carol H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gloria S. 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Zen haven We enjoyed another delightful stay at the Zen Cottage that has become our Go To place for visits to Portland. This haven in a peaceful and walkable neighborhood is so close to a beautiful park while giving easy access to restaurants and shopping. The host, Lil, anticipates guests' every need! Hope to return soon. ##### Gloria S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward M. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little cottage getaway! Everything was as promised. Just about everything you would ever need for a stay was there, modern and comfortable. I might have sworn I was the first to stay there. Loved it! ##### Edward M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin M. 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot in beautiful neighborhood This is just a great spot. This was our second stay there and we'll be back again next year. Lill is a fantastic host, very thoughtful and generous, even offering to share home-made treats, or figs from her tree. Getting around Portland is easy from this quiet, picturesque neighborhood. 5 stars! ##### Robin M. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail M R. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay in lovely location! This is a well-maintained and beautifully decorated cottage, very comfortable! Restaurants and grocery stores were a short drive away. We very much enjoyed walking in the nearby park. Our host was very gracious and helpful! We hope to stay again in the future! ##### Gail M R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### a home away from home! The Zen Cottage was the tranquil oasis we needed after a taxing air travel to Portland during the global IT outage. We were delayed 24 hours but communication with host was easy and check-in was organized and efficient. The cottage is exactly as it is described and pictured: CLEAN, well appointed, and comfortable. The host has thought of everything you might need (or forget) while traveling. The bed and sofa bed were comfortable; the kitchen was organized and had anything you might need; and the bathroom was equally equipped with shampoos and shower gels and lots of towels. Did I mention clean? It is immaculate! The neighborhood was quiet and well situated to the areas we were visiting. We will return for sure. Thank you Zen Cottage for a wonderful stay! ##### Lisa H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great set up! We really enjoyed this space, it had everything you could need and then some. The neighborhood is the best one in Portland and you can walk to so many things. It is nice and quiet and clean. Would definitely stay here again and plan to next time we are in Portland. ##### Sarah H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting our son We have quite a bit of experience staying at VRBO properties and this one ranks right near the top. Extremely clean, perfect size, well appointed, and just the right amount of communication with the property host. The bed was comfortable, the water pressure was great and the unit had everything you could need. We highly recommend this property. ##### John S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik R. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay at the Zen Cottage My partner and I loved our stay at Lill’s zen cottage. Lill is an excellent host who was available and quick to answer questions when needed. She was quite helpful and close by, but we accessed the home without meeting her and we never felt our space was imposed upon. The home is well appointed, comfortable, and peaceful. The listing is accurate. The location was great- we were able to get anywhere we wanted to go with ease. Being able to walk to the park was a nice bonus. All in all 10/10, will stay here again when next in Portland! ##### Erik R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024