This a wonderfully created and accommodating large studio! It was made easy for a guest to get settled, the listing is accurate and the neighborhood is very nice. Once past the secure gate, the outdoor garden that presents the pathway to the front door is incredibly complimentary to the indoor living space. Upon entering the studio, as a guest, one instantly realizes that this studio was not put together carelessly; definitive thought and careful planning were pillars during the development obviously. Within the living space, there were no issues whatsoever, nor outside. Given the month of September in Portland can easily be referred to as the best month to visit the area, the warmth of the sun and coolness of the breeze make an excellent recipe for dining outside amongst the plants under the umbrella-covered table with its four chairs. Many amenities are available within the studio for activities such as cooking and dining, watching movies (wifi = no problem, Netflix = great to have!), looking up local destinations with abundant volume of maps, and just relaxing on the couch for a good book read. Locationally, the studio is a 2-block walk to the nearest bus line, 7 blocks from another bus line (both eventually go downtown and past major bus/MAX transit centers for transfers), 3-4 blocks to a grocery store that has a few restaurants surrounding it. With a little bit more of a walk further up 15th, there are couple good restaurants and then up to Alberta with its own selection of restaurants, galleries, bars, theaters, and shops. This is a great spot to stay in Portland while visiting.