I stayed at Shane's place for nearly 1 week when I first arrived in PDX for a new job and was looking for a permanent place to stay. Shane is very welcoming and relaxed. There is a kitchen/living area on the main floor where all the guests can sit, and each room is given fridge/cupboard space. The house and the rooms are very clean and well furnished. My bed had a nice firm mattress. And there are lots of hooks and shelves for the clobber that travellers always have. There is a dog - Maggie - who is very friendly but obedient.
The location is great - near Alberta (restaurants etc), 10 mins walk from Safeway, 35 min bus or 25 min bike to downtown.