Because I had lived in Portland for 20 years, I was familiar with the area around the condo. It is definitely urban living and provided an exciting window on to the comings and goings of the river and surrounding bridges.
The condo is small but big enough to be comfortable for myself and a guest. Everything you need is included from a hair dryer to beach towels for the pool to laundry soap. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking but I mostly took advantage of the many great Portland restaurants, some just walking distance from the condo.
I liked that the condo is on a walking/biking path. There was a bike provided by the owners that I road across the bridges and around the river. During the summer, Portland closes one lane of traffic for pedestrians and bikes. Very safe, fun and good exercise. My favorite activity was sitting on the balcony of the condo watching the river traffic. There was usually a cool breeze and always boats, birds, barges and people on the path below. As the sun sets, the lights go on and it turns into another fascinating picture to watch.
For several of the weeks I was there, I had a friend or relative visiting. There is a murphy bed in the living room that is convenient and comfortable. In fact, all of my guests remarked how well they slept because both the mattress in the bedroom and the one on the murphy bed are memory foam and very comfortable. And, there are plenty of extra sheets, towels and blankets so that guests are easy to accommodate.
Finally, the condo comes with its own designated parking place. This is a real bonus in the middle of the busy city.