Buckman Below is fantastic! The apartment has everything you might need-- Erica and Ben have all the necessities covered and are fantastic hosts. And their pup Mr. Darcy is icing on the cake.
The location is perfect as a home base for exploring Portland. There's tons of great food within walking distance (Lardo, Blackbird pizza + food truck pod on Hawthorne= food heaven) and great vintage stores nearby.
Everything is bikeable (two free bike rental passes in the room!) Plus the #15 & #20 bus are both close and take you right to the center of downtown Portland- although I think the SE area has just as much to offer. There's also a fantastic grocery store nearby (12th and Belmont) if you want to fill up the mini fridge.
The mattress is A+ comfortable and the shower has great water pressure-- key criteria for a pleasant stay.
I happened to visit during a heat wave and the air conditioning was such a bonus- though I also noticed a portable heater in the closet if you visit during colder months.
I can't thank Ben and Erica enough for being so accommodating and making my stay so comfortable. They respond super quickly and are very easy to chat with, but also totally respected my privacy. Their pup, Mr. Darcy, is icing on the cake!
(Ps: I'm a total convert to the aero press coffee maker after using it here!)