Carole is a kind and sharing host. On my first day we shared stories for a few a few hours, got lunch at a great pizza place near her home, and picked raspberries from her backyard, a great introduction to Portland.
Her treehouse is lovely and fun to get into. There is beautiful nature-inspired art inside and the house is even cozy in the rain.
Location wise: I tried to take public transportation a fair amount. The nearest light rail station is about a 15 minute walk while there are busses much closer. Otherwise, Uber and Lyft can get you anywhere. In morning rush hour, it took me 45 minutes to get from her home to Union station (in Lyft).
Thank you, Carole, for giving me an awesome place to stay :)