This is a BEAUTIFUL place to stay! We were only there to sleep, essentially, so it ended up being perfect for us. As a note, though: it truly is a shared space. You may run into family members in the kitchen or downstairs as you enter the side entrance. The doors to the “main” bedroom are thin, right off the stairs, and there is only a privacy screen offered for the stairwell that comes up from the shared bottom floor, so as far as noise carrying, it’s important to take that into consideration. However, it worked well for us! Donna was so attentive and answered every question I had about Portland. She offered suggestions of places to eat and visit, and she greeted us personally when we arrived at the home. We feel so privileged to have enjoyed this quaint house. My boyfriend and I could not stop gushing at the cuteness of the neighborhood! The location isn’t far from downtown or surrounding nightlife. It was truly a special experience. :)