Sara's place is very well located. There are two supermarkets nearby and lots of restaurants and cafes. The layout of the place is kind of quirky and it takes a little getting used to it. The queen bed, the large shower and the laundry area are down the stairs, in the basement level. My two small dogs enjoyed the backyard which is fenced and very safe. The neighborhood is very quiet and pleasant. Overall Sara's place made a great home base for exploring Portland.