The apartment is in a GREAT location if you are trying to check out the SE Division neighborhood. Portland has 95 neighborhoods they say, and this is a cool spot to stay in. It was really simple for us to catch the bus, and we were in walking distance to some of the "must visit" spots on our list, as well as a good grocery store and Yoga studio! Tricia was very accommodating and responsive to my emails/texts when needed. The apartment had plenty of space and we came and went as we pleased. It's a basement apartment, so know that going in. Some people don't like not having a lot of light, or looking out of the window and being eye level with a garden- I didn't mind. I know other vacationers used the backyard, but it was a little bit in disarray when we arrived, however- we weren't there to sit in the backyard all day when there is a whole city to explore! There is no TV, but that was not a must for me either (just FYI) Our stay was good and I would return. :)