I was accepted to a 2 month internship in the North West area and was looking for a safe, warm, clean, friendly and convenient place to stay. Taizz's home met all these requirements and more. I knew being in Portland from October to December, it would be wet and cold. One of the nicest things about returning home from work, was having a cozy place and a hot shower to come back to. There is a personal heater in the room so you can control the temperature to your liking and the bed is super comfy. I had 3 huge drawers/rollable clothes rack to store my clothes, a tiny desk/chair to work on, a full length mirror and a book shelf full of interesting books to read/flip through. Even with 3 people sharing the bathroom upstairs, there was never an issue. We were open to use the bathroom downstairs as well but I never had to. Taizz also has an amazing kitchen to cook in. We were given pantry and fridge space to store our own food. We were free to use her pots, pans, plates, utensils, spices, tupperware, etc. Public transportation (my primary method to get to work) was super convenient. The MAX Yellow line is only a 10 minute walk and the 35/72 Bus is a few minutes walk away...great for getting to work and exploring Portland! Taizz's dog and cat are really friendly and leave you alone for the most part. As for Taizz herself, she is wonderful, caring, funny, smart, generous and easy to talk to. Being a foodie and outdoor person myself, Taizz recommended plenty of yummy places to eat and fun places to explore. My positive experience working in Portland is largely due to having a great host/housemates and a great place to stay in.