I think it would be hard to find another place in Portland for a short term stay with better value than Sue's house. It has a great location which is a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop if you are relying on public transportation. The house is in a quiet neighborhood but also within walking distance of a cute village with good places to eat. The room was clean, did not have any strange smells as mentioned in other reviews. It was on the first floor and based on the layout of the house, was next to the bathroom and close to the kitchen. While you will probably hear most things going on in the kitchen, such as cooking, I never found it to be a problem. I also found the other people staying at the house to be great. The cats are also friendly and good with new people. This location is close to downtown but also very accessible to other places around Portland. Would definitely recommend.