I had a great time staying at Tom's place, even though my stay was brief. He was very friendly/accommodating when I arrived, and the space was clean and enjoyable to stay in. While Tom and his family live upstairs, and he is upfront about his young kids potentially causing some noise, I heard nothing and slept well. He even so graciously provides a sound machine in the room just in case. The neighborhood is also fun. While I had friends who were able to drive me around, it's also very walkable in terms of some great/funky local shops and restaurants. I would definitely recommend staying here if you need a place to stay in Portland.