Tom's place was great! The room is comfortable, the neighborhood is cozy, there is a convenient private parking place if you're renting a car (we did), and the house itself is within walking distance to a number of excellent restaurants, bars, and cafes - perfect for breakfast or dinner. Tom was very accommodating to our early check-in, and graciously followed up with us when we left to hear how our trip went. He also provided us with a number of recommendations for us as this was our first visit to Portland. I would certainly recommend Tom's place to friends visiting the area, and would happily stay with him again.