I stayed in the private, self-contained apartment Melissa manages while visiting Portland for a month-long academic research trip. It was a clean, comfortable, well-organised space in a very nice area, with good transport links to downtown and lots of great places to eat nearby. The kitchen was well-stocked and easy to use, and I also really appreciated the onsite washer-dryer. Melissa's place had everything I needed for a productive and comfortable stay, and I'd recommend it to anyone.