Fred was wonderful - he answered all of my messages right away and, on request, provided an extensive list of nearby places to eat and thing to do. We were there during particularly heavy rain, and Fred even called to make sure there were no leaks or issues in the unit. The flat was perfect and exactly as described. It has a fun combination of traditional, eclectic, and modern details, and it was very comfortable for my husband and I to hang out there when we were rained in. The location is also terrific. Pretty much anything you could need is right around the corner - bars, restaurants, cute shops, grocery stores, amazing ice cream. We picked up pints from Salt & Straw, avoiding the scoop line completely, and took them home... twice. The neighborhood is really nice, seems to have a lot of "real people" and families, dogs, etc., but still is just a short walk from all of NW and downtown Portland. This was our first time in Portland, and we particularly loved how walkable everything was (even while getting drenched). Oh, speaking of drenched, Fred left us some quarters to use the house's W/D as needed, which definitely came in handy. Great experience overall, a really perfect introduction to Portland.