Highly recommend staying at Jere's place. The room is enormous and the bathroom is even bigger. The place has everything you could want - WiFi, a TV, a microwave, a hot water boiler + a coffee maker, a fridge, oh yes, and many, many dishes (cups, plates, eating utensils, bowls, etc).
Gere is a ultra-responsive host (consistently <20 minute response time) and is very thoughtful with regard to recommendations and accommodating your travel needs.
Location: I really enjoyed the location, it was a little difficult given the weather and I wouldn't recommend it if you're not a walker (but who visiting portland isn't?). But for a central location to explore all of Portland (not just downtown), I would highly recommend it.
Also, 2 blocks from a whole-foods-at-safeway-prices supermarket, New Seasons.
Please message for any other questions!