Joel's place was clean, modern, and in a great location. He was very quick to respond and was kind enough to even hang onto our bags after checkout so we didn't have to lug them around the city. From the apartment, it's a quick walk down to Mississippi Ave., where you'll find great eats, breweries, and bars. Noise does travel from the upstairs as the unit is a basement renovation and not originally built as a standalone apartment. Still, it was the perfect home base for exploring and enjoying Portland!