I'm staying here for around 10 days for a conference. This place is like a hidden gem in the city. It's very conveniently located (near Hawthorne Blvd) Around 10 blocks away, you will find yourself in a very hippy neighborhood, with stylish shops and great food. Do recommend guests to spend some time exploring the area. It's also easy to get around i.e., 20 mins to downtown by bus or by bike.
The house is beautifully decorated everywhere. I love all the small touches, be it the murals, or the paintings on the wall, or the log stools in my room, or the musical instruments in the living room. My room is very nicely decorated too. I particularly love the colorful rugs. The space is quite big, good enough for two people though I'm staying on my own. It's exactly the same as it's shown in the photos, except that it is a bit dimmer in reality. The bed is soft and very comfy. There are quite many hangers in the closet, so you shouldn't even bother to bring any.
The shared bathroom is very clean, although there is some problem with the bugs, but I guess this is quite common in summer. It doesn't bother me much anyway. The kitchen is very well-equipped, and it's a common area where you would very likely meet the host and other guests.
Self check-in/checkout was super easy. The smart locks do the tricks. It's great that you don't have to carry a key with you all the time, and worry that you might drop it or lose it at some points. Evan is an awesome host - Easy to communicate and very friendly to talk to. I've met him a few times and did spend some time having small chats with me, which is great. I very much like the original idea of Airbnb. It's all about getting to know the locals through staying at their places. In this regard, I think Evan has been doing an absolutely fantastic job. I was invited to a barbecue party one night, when I got to meet some of his friends. It was a fun night, though I left the part early and didn't help to clean up (Sorry about that!). Anyway, this is overall a very wonderful Airbnb experience. Thanks Evan for your hospitality. I would definitely stay here again next time I come to Portland.