My stay was great. I always appreciate having access to a proper kitchen, and the cats are adorable. This location is a seven minute walk from a MAX stop (green line) and a major bus line. As I write this, Portland is going through some rough times, so taking public transit can be slightly sketchy (due to the troubled folks who share it), depending on what you are used to. However, it's cheap and convenient, and combined with a good pair of shoes, you can get anywhere.
Also, you are 1/2 block from the Springwater Corridor, a dedicated bike path that will take you all the way to the Willamette River. Why not rent a bike and see the city at human scale?