I had a perfect stay at Jessica's place. It is a tidy, thoughtful little studio. Public transportation to all of Portland is very easy from her location. The neighborhood itself is quiet, friendly, and beautiful. There's a great grocery store a couple blocks away (just near one of the major bus lines too, so it's easy to pick up a few things on the way home). Despite the proximity of the house and neighbors, the studio feels very private. And the nearest neighbors - the chickens - were a lot of fun to be around. While I was not concerned about noise on arrival, they were much quieter than I would have expected, and I enjoyed their company. Highly recommend.