This was a cute 2/1 basement apartment. All new appliances and everything you need to be comfy. The communication was prompt and they got the extra things we needed for a long-term stay like a dresser and a curtain. The Wi-Fi was good, fast, and consistent.
That said, it is a basement so there is only air circulation if you open the windows. Most Portland basements probably don’t need AC for most of the year but we had a few 100 degree days and it was so hot we couldn’t sleep well. They provided fans which helped some but we only got comfortable when I bought a portable AC unit which I was going to do anyway for our new place here. Check the listing to see if they updated any of that or be careful booking if it’s going to be above about 85 degrees regularly.
The couch was really uncomfortable to sit on for more than a few minutes. I can’t imagine a person trying to sleep there. Speaking of which, the listing was for 5 people. Technically, there were two queen beds and that couch but I can’t imagine 5 people trying to do more than sleep there. We were just two people and felt a bit cramped. There’s not a place for 5 people to sit and eat a meal together. The kitchen table only has two chairs and you could pull up the desk chair but there’s not room to move the table to get more people around it.
Finally, this is a basement and the stairs going down to them are kinda narrow with highly abrasive walls. We had difficulty getting our suitcases up and down and scraped ourselves a few times during the stay. The ceiling is 7 foot and so much cooking will set off the fire alarm even with using the vent.
Overall, the communication, amenities, and location were great. The space is a little small and I’d be mindful of warm weather or trying to use it for much with more than sleeping for more than two people.