We stayed at Richard's place for almost month. It's very nice and conveniently located studio apartment. You have everything you need (ex. grocery stores, bars, hikes etc.) within walking distance. We had a lot of fun exploring without need to have a car. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone considering staying in the heart of Portland and who wants to have easy access to variety of breweries/restaurants and nigh life. Richard is a great host, we had no troubles communicating or any other issues. Places is a gem.