Location, location, location! Being a first time traveler to Portland, I had no idea whether the neighbor was safe given everything I heard. But this apt was in a great location to downtown and restaurants. Logistically, there was lots of on-street parking steps from the apt. I could walk to some fabulous restaurants, which was a plus after a long drive to town. Also close to Whole Foods and a VooDoo location.
This apt. is super clean. The hosts have everything you need for a stay - a super well equipped kitchen, a washer/drier, tv, info about local places. The outdoor patio was a great place to sit after spending a day in downtown, including a visit from the most fabulous orange tabby cat.