I spent many hours researching rentals and neighborhoods in Portland before renting Derek's condo. The time I invested really paid off and I feel I made a great choice. The condo is very nice, just as pictured. The view is amazing and I loved the bathroom and comfortable bed, and the kitchen was nicely equipped for cooking. It is also great deal compared to other listings. (I looked at hundreds!) I was traveling alone and I felt completely safe in the secure building. The building itself is very quiet and I never heard neighbors through the walls. The neighborhood is great as well. I loved that I was centrally located, so that I could explore different parts of the city easily. I did not have a car during my stay, but it was no problem at all. You can walk, uber, or use public transportation easily. As far as hosts go, you can't ask for a better one than Derek!