Kalyn's place felt very cozy which definitely made me feel at home during my stay. I had everything I needed, from fresh towels, toothpaste, shampoo, snacks and several guidebooks on local restaurants/activities. The place is located on the NW side, which is more residential and blocks away from 23rd street, where there's many shops/restaurants. But you'll find a restaurant or coffee shop in literally every corner in Portland. It's also very walkable from the heart of downtown. I'd recommend you take a different route each time. I enjoyed discovering all the different parts of the city from my walks every morning while taking lot of photos.