Alyssa is an excellent communicator, and made sure that I had access instructions two ways since my phone/app was on the fritz. So helpful!! Generally, our stay provided us exactly what we needed: space to chill out after a long day of traveling, reliable WiFi, easy parking, a clean and cozy bed, and a tidy bathroom. Snacks, a mini-fridge for our leftovers, and the generous necessities to make fresh coffee were a nice bonus! Overall, a well-appointed space for two! We booked primarily on price and reviews of the sleeping accommodations.
A few things to mention for fellow travelers: yes, people live upstairs and yes, you will hear them and their pets walking about and living their lives. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to bring along some earplugs––we slept fine, but heard some bumps and barks! You'll have access to the washer/dryer, had we better planned our time we would have done our laundry there and gone home with clean clothes ––always a plus! The biggest reminder: This basement suite is off the beaten path. You aren't staying in "PDX proper" in the sense of walkable coffee shops, bars, or bookstores. The hub of more notable Portland neighborhoods is a good 20-30 minute drive, so location felt a bit like "suburbs-lite." I realized this while booking, but we had a rental car so this location was fine for us. If you want to get to places by foot or public transit, or be more in the heart of a neighborhood then this spot will not be ideal for you. If you want space to sprawl out, and plan to have a rental car - save some dough and stay here!