Tricia was a great host! She was very communicative from the get go and responsive to my messages before and during our stay. When the flush on the toilet broke, she came to fix it herself that very same day and made sure the place was as comfortable as possible for us; even making sure to provide extra towels and blankets as there were 4 of us staying there. The bedroom is very attractively decorated and cosy. The futon sleeps two very snugly, but if you have someone who needs more bed space it may not work that well. Very large kitchen too but since we ate out everyday, we didn't get to use it all that much. Tricia was the perfect balance between being a hands-on host and giving us our privacy our entire stay.
As for the location itself, it is conveniently located near a number of great restaurants. It is an 8 minute drive to downtown, which is a cost-effective transportation option since lyft and uber have come to Portland. Genie's cafe is right around the corner - a great brunch spot if you wake up feeling extremely hungry.
I would definitely recommend Tricia's basement abode to anyone visiting Portland for a fun weekend!