Laura and Brian's place was perfect for our long weekend getaway to Portland. We really liked the convenience of the keyless entry. The location was easily accessible by foot to both Hawthorne and Division Streets, and a quick uber or bus ride away from lots of Portland locations. The house was cute, bright, and very clean. The shower is wonderful. I'd take a nice shower over a small shower/tub combo any day. The little kitchenette is good for leftovers and making coffee in the morning. It is a basement unit, so you will hear footsteps and dog paws during the day. If you stick to a relatively normal sleeping pattern, you shouldn't have a problem. We didn't need earplugs. We definitely would stay again on our next trip to Portland.