This was a different experience for us, but we adjusted just fine. The space was a quirky basement space, obviously an older house but really well renovated and maintained. Beds were comfy - a queen for me and a king for the girls to share. Bathroom and shower seemed to work perfectly. Washer and dryer available. We saw ahead that there wasn't a full kitchen, but we did use the mini fridge and microwave once or twice. No problems. The host was very communicative and hospitable. Overall, I gave 5 stars because we had a great time and there weren't any deal-breakers, but I also believe these review should inform and prepare future visitors, so here's what we had to adjust:
--Firstly, I didn't realize ahead of time that there was NO TV. Normally I might not have stayed there if I had realized that. However, my girls found a coloring book and markers, and I had brought a tablet from home, so during downtime, they were thrilled to color and watch Ice Age on the small screen. No problem.
--Second, the house is on a busy street and I was worried about parking and traffic, but even as close as we were to the intersection, parked on the curb, it was never a problem. Getting in and out of car doors, loading and unloading the car, no problems.
--Third, we went in late January and temperatures were low - at or just below freezing. We got there at night and it was chilly getting things from the car. Once inside, we realized the HVAC is central with the rest of the house, so we couldn't turn it up. We all snuggled in one bed to warm up and fall asleep. However, the second night we grabbed a couple extra blankets and maybe the temperatures just weren't as low, but we were fine. No problem.
--Fourth, getting inside was tricky the first time, but the "guide" on the posting is accurate. Small garage to the left of the house, wooden gate, come around the back and enter your code on the only door on the house. The code in the posting itself didn't work, but under the PHOTO of the doorknob, there was a different code that worked. Only took about 5 seconds to find and try the second code. Getting in every other time was smooth. No problem.
I hope this helps. AirBnB is great for "unique" experiences, so this fits the bill. Hope you enjoy your trip to Portland!