My boyfriend and I actually stayed at Colleen's as an interim solution for our move to Portland; we were supposed to be moving into our apartment, but then our move in date was pushed back by two weeks because they found issues with the pipes. For me, cost was a huge factor, as well as location as my boyfriend was set to start his new job while we'd be staying there.
After two months of subletting and only having access to a bedroom, Colleen's basement studio was a breath of fresh air—space for us to spread out, a private kitchen (with a table I could double as a work desk), and a huge king sized bed which, while a bit soft for our tastes, was a welcome upgrade from the double we'd been sleeping in!
Colleen herself was prompt with answering my questions, and when our paths crossed she was warm and inviting. When our plans changed last minute (another pushback on our move in), she allowed us to move into another unit of hers, as ours had been rented out. Overall I'd definitely recommend a stay here, whether you're a local needing a respite stay, or a visitor looking to be close to a few neighborhood downtowns!