James' house is on a quiet residential street right on the edge of a small commercial district. We loved the location and the accommodation -- which was perfect for our family of four. The listing photos are accurate, so the house completely met our expectations. The house is very quiet at night, even while sleeping with the windows open.
The restaurants in the neighborhood are first-rate. There are so many great choices within walking distance that we felt no need to venture out to other areas of Portland for dinner. We liked the nearby Food Truck "food court" so much that we at there twice. Plus, the Fifty Licks ice cream store just down the street has the best vegan ice cream we've ever tried. Finally, a Whole Foods grocery store is just a short walk away.
The neighborhood is not on the Max light-rail line, but Portland is small, so most destinations are a short ride-share (or bus ride) away. We stayed downtown on our last visit and definitely preferred the Buckman district as a place to stay.
As our host, James made everything about our stay easy and stress-free.