This was my first AirBnb experience and I'm glad I chose to stay at Faith's while in Portland. Faith is a very responsive and thoughtful host. She was quick to respond to my inquiries and happily accommodated my requests. I was traveling with my two-year-old daughter, and she provided fun toys and a travel cot to make our stay in extra comfortable.
The space itself was a two-bedroom first floor of a Victorian-style house. It was a lot bigger than I expected (the photos don't do it justice) and easily provided enough room for me, my husband, our daughter, and my father who stayed in the guest bedroom. My daughter loves running around so the extra space indoors and the walkout access to the backyard was very much appreciated! The house is also kept very clean and Faith has made a few additions based on previous reviewers' recommendations: a new walk-in shower (which replaced the existing bath) and a dining table (where my family had a few meals). She also provided a few homey extras like Dove body wash, Dove shampoo/conditioner, and hypoallergenic makeup wipes. These extras were helpful so we didn't have to purchase our own during the four-day stay.
Despite the comments from previous reviewers, I thought that the noise during the day was minimal. At times you could hear footsteps above, but not more than expected from living with upstairs neighbors. Also, we stayed two days during the week, but the construction across the street wasn't noisy or disruptive at all.
The location was great, too-- only a five-minute drive from the Pearl district and walking distance to a great family park and eclectic food stalls.
Overall, this is a wonderful home away from home, especially for families with children.