The instructions that Stacey had provided was very clear and access to the cottage was swift. Parking was also not a concern as we just parked on the adjacent street to the listed address.
For my visit, we rented a car and I would highly recommend it if you are planning to go sightsee and hike outside of Portland. If you are only looking to explore Portland, public transport and Uber is just fine.
Distance from Stacey's place to the places I visited:
Seaside - 90-100 mins
Multnomah Falls area - 15-20 mins
Lake Oswego - 20-25 mins
Downtown Portland - 10-12 mins
For the price, quality, and location, I would definitely recommend Stacey's listing!