Mark was forthcoming as a host. He knew about our family allergies and made an earnest effort to accommodate our needs. The house is thematically decorated with a restoration look, complete with antique and distressed furniture / kitchen equipment. At the same time, these are complemented by high end appliances (e.g. front door locking mechanism, dishwasher, gas range, washer/dryer, ventilation, etc.).
The location is very close to downtown Portland (~20 min tops). The neighborhood is ~quarter of a mile next to freight train tracks. The host provided earplugs out of consideration, so it wasn’t wholly bothersome at sleeping time. During the day, it was akin to white noise that one got used to. I had no issues with this. The location catered to our goal to get to know Portland.
The Roku provided many streaming services at night as we unwound after many hours of exploration. It’s a fantastic amenity. The A/C was powerful, which was a huge relief at this time, when Portland is going through another heatwave. We had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it for its location, aesthetics and modern conveniences.