Joy’s place was wonderful for my Portland stay. I hadn’t realized just how easy it would be to access downtown, but I ended up using Lyft way less than I expected because it was so walkable (assuming you’re in decent shape — the steps up the side of the hill are real! You can always walk down the road as well though.)
Joy’s home is beautiful and clean, and she makes a great host. I didn’t actually get to spend much time with her because I was out and about so much, but she was great with local suggestions and always fun to talk to. And she’s not kidding about the wow view, it’s pretty breathtaking. There’s a nice deck you can enjoy it from as well, though it was a bit too cold when I was there!
If downtown Portland is going to be a focus of your trip, I’d heartily recommend staying here. Will definitely consider booking again if i get a chance to come back.