Staying at Ian's place was better than a hotel! The space is much bigger than in the photos, is so comfortable, with an enormous kitchen and back deck perfect for families or those wishing to cook. The shower was great, with top quality toiletries, and the bed was big and spacious. Ian is a very communicative host and gave us lots of local tips for our stay. The location is not immediately Downtown, but this was great because you are close to NE areas like the fantastic Alberta St. Portland is more of a city for seeking out the different and distinct neighborhoods anyway (for us at least) rather than everything being Downtown. You can walk there anyway in 30 mins, or it's a very short Uber ride. I would thoroughly recommend staying at Ian's!