The communication with the host was great, as was the location. Near lots of restaurants and shops on 23rd and walking distance to public transportation. As you scroll through the description, it is true that this is a basement apartment, so there are no views. That is offset by a large space including a kitchen (which we didn't use much thanks to all the great Portland food) and laundry room (which we used and it made a difference in terms of what we had to bring with us.)
If you plan to be exploring Portland, this place was ideal.
If you want to spend time in a place with atmosphere and a place to lounge around, this isn't the place for you. For the price this was ideal for a long weekend away from home.