We stayed here for 5 days, it was a great unit/granny flat with a small kitchen, laundry & bathroom, bedroom and lounge area. You have your own private entrance which made the experience completely private. Wholefoods was a 5 min walk away along with 2 bus stops. We used public transport a lot during our stay, it's about 30mins to downtown Portland. Bina is open about her family living above you, so yes you can hear them but it didn't worry us as it is shared accommodation.