Shane was an incredible host, and the house is amazingly clean and organized. I thought living with 6 people might be difficult, but the way that Shane has set up the house everyone has their own space and the house rules make it very easy to live there. I lived in one of the basement rooms for 3 months, over which time I experienced almost everything Portland had to offer, most of it amazing but some of it not so good. Whether good or bad, Shane was available for help and advice as needed and is an excellent host. Also NE and Alberta St are where its at! Tons of stuff to do, amazing food, and awesome places to check out.