At first I thought that this neighborhood was not the most exciting part of Portland, but after few days of stay I started appreciating the unique benefits it provided. The building is located steps away from a grocery store, a shopping moll, numerous restaurants and coffee shops, and, most importantly, to 3 MAX lines and the street car stop. This makes it perfect for exploring the city by foot.
Also, the apartment itself is very comfortable even for longer stays (I spent several weeks there). It's clean, quiet, generously stocked with all the necessities you can think of, the kitchen is well equipped, the lighting is comfortable, it has a large TV screen.
And Sarah is a wonderful host, very easy and pleasant to communicate with, and her instructions were always precise and helpful.