Blaine and Taylor were lovely hosts - very communicative and prompt to respond to any and all questions. The location was great. Their home is just a short 10-15 minute walk to the main Hawthorne strip (Blue Star, Powell's, etc.) and just a quick 5-10 minute walk to delicious eats. The place itself was nice and clean, good for two guests. It warms up rather quickly thanks to the furnace and heaters located in the bedroom and bathroom. Their listing does indicate that they live atop, so we did hear footsteps (as warned in their description). For those who are sensitive to noise, I would recommend ear plugs just in case.