I am glad that I cancelled my reservation at a downtown Portland hotel in favor of Elsa's place in the Irvington historic district. The neighborhood is great for exploring on foot and is close to many cafes, restaurants and pubs and downtown Portland is only 10 minutes away by bus.
Elsa's house is very cleanly furnished and gets high marks for cleanliness and comfort. I stayed in the larger bedroom with an attached bathroom - great value. The bed was extremely comfortable so I was able to recover from my long flight from the East Coast by the next morning.
I also appreciate Elsa's timely communication and responses to all my questions. Will definitely stay here again and recommend it to those thinking of visiting Portland.