This is an incredible house. From the moment I arrived, I was immediately comfortable in the space. The bed and pillows were very comfortable, and the accommodations were very clean and tidy. The Cornur Room has an amazing shower with three different heads and the design of the bathroom is very smart—blocks of glass allow natural light from the window to come through the shower wall. Beyond that, the design in the rest of the apartment is also really unique, with hand-painted patterns in the corner of the wall and ceiling, and beautifully colored furniture.
The location of the house is also ideal. While staying at the house, I made the 35-minute walk to the west side of the river each day, and it is the perfect walk especially now in the beginning of Spring. Many restaurants are along Hawthorne, and really in just about every direction. Nearby on the east side of the river, I went to the OMSI (museum of science and industry—which if you go, you must tour the submarine), took my camera out along the river walk, and ate my way through iconic foods and amazing hole-in-the-wall places.
Evan and his father are very hospitable people. I enjoyed fun conversations with them, and took suggestions about where to eat (definitely a sandwich and chicharrones at Lardo). If you are looking for a great value, comfortable and quiet location to go out and explore Portland, this is your place.