The neighborhood was perfect for spending a weekend in downtown Portland over fourth of July weekend for the Blues festival. It also provided the kind of necessary quiet space to get some serious work done - both of which my friend and I needed while passing through town. We called Patti when we arrived to let her know we were there, but otherwise didn't have contact with her outside the reservation emails. I personally found the apartment very quiet overall, and the beer garden next door closed at a reasonable hour. There was also a few great coffee shops next door that were perfect for morning chats and breakfast. It's also worthwhile to note that there was a water cooler, small fridge, and nespresso machine available, which came in handy on the hot summer days. The bed was also very comfortable! It is a little pricy though...but worth it for a splurging weekend.