This is a nice, comfortable half of a duplex. We stayed for 5 nights and only once did I hear any noise from the other half of the duplex. The neighborhood is quiet. Street parking was easily available. I didn't expect to use the washer and dryer, but when I spilled some food all over my PJ's one morning, it was sure nice to have the washer and dryer there! We won't hesitate to try to book this home again when we return to visit our daughter who lives in north Portland.