Pros: The interior of the apartment was as described. The apartment was a very warm and inviting atmosphere. There were games for the kids/ family, rooms were set up so you do not have to wonder where anything was. The entire place was clean, and it felt clean as well. The internet and smart tv are very easy to operate. There is a parking spot designated for the person staying as well, which takes the thinking out of that portion. So over all that experience was very accurate to the descriptions I had read prior to showing up.
Cons: Not knowing Portland at all, I took a shot at this place based upon the reviews, as most of us may do. I brought my family which includes two children under two. The general area surrounding the location was kinda sketch, lots of rough people waking around and trash everywhere. Thought it would get better. Pulled in the parking lot and thought this couldn’t be the right place. There was more trash surrounding the dumpster than in them. Constant foot traffic, multiple sketchy “exchanges” and very apparent drug users hanging out within the complex. Lots of noise coming from neighboring apartment, mostly screaming. Didn’t feel safe walking outside of the apartment, at any hour of the day. We decided to leave and go on to a different location due to the unfortunate circumstances. Host was very quick to respond but not very understanding of the situation and insisted on trying tell me not to worry about it.