Rich was a great host. Communication with him was easy and he replied promptly to my messages. The location was just as described, very clean and close to restaurants and markets. It was very nice to have a washer/dryer in the unit, it came in handy with the heavy rain during my stay in Portland. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, plates, glasses and pots. Having access to the unit behind a side gate made me feel secure staying there by myself. Other reviews mentioned noise from the unit above, but it was no worse than living in an apartment with a unit above you. I did not notice any noise between 10 pm and 6 am. I also have a travel size white noise machine and that always helps me sleep better. I would stay here again the next time I travel to Portland.