Hawthorne is a fun area to stay in. We never met the hosts, the Airbnb is in the lower level of their home, but they communicated before, during, and after well through Airbnb message. It was a little odd not meeting the host as it really is one of the reasons we Airbnb over hotels. We love to know what locals like to do. However, they did leave an awesome guide in the apartment. Now this apartment is extremely clean, trendy, and spacious. We really enjoyed the kitchen space. There is no a/c but at night this isn't an issue in Oregon. It was very cozy. I loved the touch of a white noise maker. It allowed us to sleep well considering it's not our own place. Parking was relatively easy. Usually right out front. We would totally stay here again and recommend anyone looking to be close to Portland to stay here. Coming and going is a breeze with the keyless entry.