My hosts made me feel very welcome. The house is kind of on "the other side of the tracks' in that the portion of NW 23rd where it is is kind of obscure to cab drivers and residents--seems like no one knows "NW Vaughn" or that anything south of NW Vaughn exists, and indeed, there are only three houses there on 23rd south of NW Vaughn in that particular block. But after that gets straightened out, there's no problem. In fact, the house is on NW 23rd, which after you cross Vaughn is a wonderland of restaurants, shops, and other sweet choices like yoga studios and massage therapists. Christina and Jeff's house is so sweet and comfortable, like they are. I would recommend it to anyone who would like a good place to stay that is within walking distance of great stuff in Portland, including the Rose Garden or the Saturday Street Market.
Plus, on the first day I was there, without knowing much, right across the street is this great drive-thru coffee place, and also a Jack in the Box. Portland has so much to offer in the way of food that I'd recommend walking up 23rd Ave. before you grab at Jack's, but I grabbed at Jack's the 2 taco thing anyways, and can't complain--hunger trumped, and I admit the tacos were tasty.