Dawn's home was absolutely adorable, very cozy. The bedroom we rented and private bathroom were clean and spacious, we had plenty of room to store all of our travel items. It was also very nice to be able to use the lovely kitchen to cook our own breakfast and prepare some of our own snacks. One of the best perks was also how centrally located the home was, it felt like it took us no time at all to anywhere around Portland, which is a huge plus!
One issue we ran into were the noise levels and overall feeling like there was a lack of privacy. Dawn and her family were up and about in the kitchen/living room area (which is right next to the rented bedroom) early in the morning (around 7:30), which really would be a drawback for anyone hoping to sleep in on the weekend. It would have been nice to have had a clearer idea of the family's schedule or even the fact that there were kids in the house so that we could have made a more informed decision. I could see this house being a good fit for a small family or older couple, but it was not a good fit for two travelers such as me and my boyfriend who wanted a little more privacy.