Joel was a terrific host who hospitably welcomed us upon our arrival and cheerfully made himself available to advise us throughout our stay in Portland. He's a wealth of knowledge about the neighborhood---both the nifty destinations around NW 23rd and the history of his home and the surrounding area. You can't really beat the location, either: It's walkable to shops and transportation, and if you're visiting town in a car (like we did), street parking is available at night. Thanks, Joel!