Stay here! Ted and his wife are the consummate hosts. Ted responds very quickly and has great recommendations. He and his wife provide excellent amenities.... amazing high end coffee for the French press, a nice-sized fridge, a hot plate, and every thing else you might need, including a luggage rack.
The parking was super easy too.
The apartment is deceptively large. You walk in and think “oh this is nice” then realize you have a good sized kitchen and very nicely sized living space with access to good books and television. It’s in a nice neighborhood, although a few blocks down things look tougher but nothing terribly off-putting. There’s a ton of great restaurants and bars in walking distance.
Our favorite was Rev Nat’s, which is a brewery specializing in cider.
Highly recommended for your trip to Portland.