We absolutely loved our time in the Portlandia Pad!
Stark Street is such a fun place to be, and we visited nearly every local business we could during our week there (be sure to check out Rimsky-Korsakofee House for ice cream and late-night coffee!). The entrance was completely separate, which gave us a sense of privacy and comfort. The space had everything you could want, including pots and pans for cooking, a microwave, a kettle, etc... Given that we spent a week in Portland, it was so nice to have the option to cook some nights. Having transit nearby also facilitated traveling around the city! We didn't have our car, and we absolutely did not need it.
I would agree with some other reviews that you can definitely hear the hosts upstairs at times, but we didn't find it to be disruptive in any way. There are also white noise machines throughout the space to help drown it out.
Overall, we loved the place and felt like it was worth every penny. We definitely hope to stay here again the next time we're in Portland!