The location and accommodations are amazing. You can walk to endless eateries, parks and shopping within the Alberta district. You are only a few yards from the I5 on ramp which gets you into downtown Portland in minutes. You do not hear the highway noise but the location is SO convenient. The basement apartment is new, fresh and very stylish. It has a full kitchen and private bedroom. We slept great with no noise from outside or upstairs. entrance was private. Katie and Alexander were great hosts and always had excellent suggestions for places to eat and things to do. This was our fourth or fifth trip and we can't wait to go back next year.