Sara's place is great! We travel a lot and use AirBnB a lot and this is the best place yet.
The pros - There is a lot of usable space - an upstairs sitting area and a downstairs family room. Both are quite large. The house has five bedrooms and can comfortably sleep 12 using the sofa bed. Unlike many homes that sleep a large number of people, Sara's place also seats that many people in the sitting areas and at the dining table. Everyone can eat together. The kitchen was well stocked and our daughter loved the puzzles. The basement was the brightest basement I've ever seen. For us the location was great as we like a quiet neighborhood. There is a supermarket and pharmacy within walking distance and more than one park nearby. If you want to be in the heart of activity, Sara's place is probably a bit off the beaten track. Sara was very responsive to our initial questions and concerns and even had a snow shovel delivered when snow was forecast for Portland.
The cons - For some, the location would not be ideal because it is off the beaten track. The kitchen is vintage '40s (maybe). This was not a problem for us because everything in it worked fine. While the counter space seemed limited we were able to cook Christmas dinner with no problems. The downstairs bathroom had a bit of a mold smell but it didn't bother our kids who used the downstairs bedrooms.
I would definitely recommend 2 Palms for a visit to Portland.