My girlfriend and I needed a hub in a cool part of Portland and Shane's place certainly fits the bill. My first airbnb experience was easy and comfortable, with clear communications and instructions for check in/out.

The basement room was nice and cool during some of the hottest days of the summer. The other house guests were pleasant and respectful, and the resident pup Maggie is super sweet. All accommodations including kitchen, bathroom, and shared living spaces were very clean and satisfactory. The house has a nice hostel kind of feeling, but maybe that is just my impression as two of the other guests were international visitors. Shane has a great set of simple but effective rules that keep the place running smoothly.

The house location is supurb. We walked to some of the hot spots on Alberta street several times at all times of day and night, including the last Thursday art walk which occurs during the summer months. Parking at the house was also ample and felt secure.

I highly recommend, Shane was a fantastic host. Thank you!