Kristen and Colin were great hosts!
My husband and I stayed with them for 6 months and the space was perfect for what we needed.
They added a dresser when I mentioned it'd be nice to have one. And when the stove broke on us they let me use theirs until they were able to replace it, which they did within a couple of days.
The space is as described - a basement, basically studio. so yes there was the occasional spider, but nothing worse than what would be expected in a basement.
Since it was a basement with AC we stayed very cool during the record breaking heatwaves. there's also space heaters so we stayed warm in the winter, and unusual snowstorm.
the area is very walkable lots of tasty restaurants nearby, including food truck pods, but in a neighborhood so still quiet. and also right off one of the bike Greenways so perfect for a starting spot for a bike ride.
overall it was a great space! there were a few quirks like the bathroom mirror being too low (I'm 5'9"), but definitely no deal breakers! I'd recommend Hawthorne hideaway to anyone wanting to explore SE Portland!