I had a wonderful stay. Dona was a friendly, welcoming host, offering advice and help with orienting myself. The apartment was big, clean and beautifully-appointed. Everything was in very good repair: it felt brand-new, but still comfortable and welcoming. Dona included a very nice selection of basic groceries. I was staying solo, but it would have been amply big enough for two. It is a basement apartment, so it is not super-sunny, but the windows keep it bright, and it's well-ventilated.
Laurelhurst was a charming, quiet neighbourhood, but was in easy walking distance to the Hawthorne area, which had food, drink and nightlife. Also within easy walking distance to Whole Foods, and only a couple of blocks from beautiful Laurelhurst Park. It was very close to a major bus route as well: I went to and from downtown frequently on the bus, with little trouble.
I would recommend this apartment unreservedly to anyone coming to Portland.