No need to read further reviews...if Noel's place is available during your search in Portland, better book it up immediately. Noel provides a very clean, comfortable, convenient, and accommodating place to stay. My wife and I appreciated the attention to detail the host placed in his "house manual" as well as all the provided basic necessities such as soap, shampoo, towels, fridge, microwave, etc. Convenient location not too far from downtown area and a bunch of food cart pods. Would be easiest to have a car, but not necessary as several bus lines come through within a few minutes walk. The waffles that Noel provides are delicious!!! I'll definitely be downloading the recipe he provided and try making them myself. I only wished that we had a new pair of waffles each morning (lol...jk!). Best part of the stay was sitting down with Noel and his girlfriend and having a conversation...just talking about food, work, hobbies, traveling, and life experiences. Such a friendly and welcoming couple! As mentioned before, do yourself a favor and book this place if you see it open and available!