Out of the airBnBs I've stayed in in Portland, this made me feel the most comfortable and safe. I was worried about braving the weather, coming from the south, and this airBnB was perfectly regulated. Even upon entering in 40's F weather, the indoor temperature was perfect. I was able to turn on and adjust the heat myself, which was great. This was probably the only location during my stay that I didn't feel a bit chilly or overly warm.
The lighting, bamboo-like/wooden? ceilings, and warm colors were very inviting. There was even a little live bouquet of flora in the room. The bed is nice and spacious. The mattress is on the firm side and of good quality. Overall, quite nice and cozy.
It was a very nice size and atmosphere for a single female to reside while visiting Portland. You have neighbors nearby and an enclosed backyard but complete privacy. I did not hear or see the main tenants, which is my personal preference. The windows into the area had good solid curtains and screens, providing me with full confidence.
I LOVED the thorough guide of recommendations they provided. It included restaurants, stores, even outdoor locations, and more. I took photographs for reference. My stay in Portland would have been much more boring without it. I got a filling breakfast at Common Grounds via a very short walk. I also stopped by Jaciva's, which had scrumptious chocolate. There were many places within walking distance. The place had a coat rack, which is so important for the drizzling weather.
My only critique is that the fridge noise was bothersome to me. It was of a moderate noise level and ran almost constantly during my stay, unlike some other mini fridges. It decreased my comfort in the room. Thankfully I had the fan to cover the noise, but the noise level was still relatively high. I was hoping for a virtually silent room as I usually have. I did wake up a lot while I usually sleep through the night, but as far as I could tell, I was not woken up by the noise itself. I will say that I did not contact the owner about this. If I had, perhaps they would have had a solution. It wasn't a massive enough deal to me to be worth asking about.
Overall, I would consider using this airBnB again, particularly when I am wanting reliable quality and safety in exchange for a good value. Thanks, Sherry! You're a lovely host!