Just had an amazing weekend exploring Portland. Didn't really know much about Irvington, but it turned out to be a perfect little area to be in (the houses are so gorgeous in the neighborhood, fun to walk around and look at!). It was about 5 blocks from broadway street/Ave? Where there were cute cafes. We went to Costellos travel cafe one morning and were not disappointed. Also went to the Rose and Thistle an Irish pub-their fish and chips were so good! Also v cute ambiance they had an outdoor patio out back which was fun. Public transportation is amazing and affordable in Portland and there was a stop close to the Airbnb just a block or so away with a bus that headed straight to the downtown area and took maybe 20 min or so, by car/Uber I think it took about 11-13. But their public transportation is $5 per day for unlimited travel on trains, busses and street car versus $8+ each trip on Uber. So if you have the time, it definitely makes fiscal sense to take the public transportation! Justin's place was very clean and a bit larger than I anticipated. Fully updated/remodeled basement that still had windows so we weren't claustrophobic. Definitely stays cool in the basement, which was refreshing when it was hot outside, but a bit chilly at night. Fortunately he had a space heater available which warmed up the bedroom quite nicely. Hair dryer, qtips, shampoo, conditioner, fresh bar soap offered in the bathroom. Also umbrellas right near the door that we totally made good use of one night! FYI Approx 10 stairs to get down into the basement.
This place is great, you won't be disappointed.