Max is a great host, he and his team were very quick to respond and attentive to our needs. The apartment is airy and light and was handy to all the things we wanted to do in Portland. It is located in an older neighborhood and is not fancy but comes with the grittiness that Portland is famous for. If you are looking for the cookie-cutter sameness of some more gentrified areas you won’t it here and that’s a plus for me. There is a great pizza place, Life of Pie, just a couple of blocks walk. Mississippi Street, an area several blocks long with restaurants, trendy/quirky shops, and bars is about a 10-15 minute walk.