My girlfriend and I stayed at Alex's place for five days to visit Portland and its surroundings. Alberta couldn't have been a better spot! We got to experience Last Thursday, which is the arts festival they host on Alberta street. Tons of restaurants and shops are within 5-10 mins from the Airbnb. Alex was a wonderful host, providing us a notebook of information on restaurants, bus systems, and hiking. The space was perfect for what we needed...not too big not too small. The only downside is visiting in August when it's hot. Homes in Oregon do not have AC because it's pretty cool most of the year. To no fault of Alex's, a couple nights it was hot in the apartment. Typically, it cools down to the 60's but some nights it didn't cool down enough. The one helpful thing is Alex provided fans for us, which was very nice. If you're looking for a convenient, quiet space near lots of food and shops, this is the place to stay!