You can truly tell that Marta and Steve find great joy in hosting others. They were timely and detailed in their communications before our trip began. Though our in-person interactions were brief, we felt welcomed. The thoughtful amenities, such as the fresh fruit, local brews, and pantry items were much appreciated and made us feel just at home. The travel magazines and binder of local travel tips were also a great supplement to our itinerary.
Their guest home is beautifully decorated, clean, and well maintained. It is located behind the main unit and boasts lots of natural lighting from the skylights and windows. Street noise was minimal and did not affect us in the evening. You'll have everything you need to make your own coffee in the morning and cook some basic dishes (if you desire to, on vacation!).
In terms of the neighborhood –there are some cafes, breweries, and restaurants walking distance, but it is overall on the quieter side. The Hollywood District and Fremont street (Pips Doughnuts and Prince Coffee!) are just a short drive or bike ride away. There are ~2 bus lines (~5 min walk) that will take you straight to to the Downtown area (~30 min bus ride). A car is essential for exploring other parts of Oregon (e.g. Cannon Beach, Multnomah Falls), and we found it very convenient to have a parking spot right out in front.
All in all, we had a very pleasant trip and would highly recommend Marta and Steve's beautiful home to others traveling to Portland!