We absolutely loved our time in Portland, and Gwen was a phenomenal host. The only piece to consider with this place is that it is a basement apartment. It’s very sweet and nicely decorated, but it’s quirks are indicative of staying in a basement. I have allergies to dust and mold and had a difficult time managing reactions throughout our stay. There was also a leak under the carpeting outside the bathroom, that we didn’t know the cause of. The basement is also attached to the home in which the hosts live, with adjoining doors at some portions, and thus every noise, footstep, and dog bark can be heard very clearly from the apartment, and this impacted sleep a lot, because sleeping past 8:30am was not an option. It also regularly sounded like someone was trying to open the adjoining doors, and that made it difficult to relax. I want to be sure that I’m clear, the host and the communication, and the kitchen amenities were wonderful, but the space itself was not what I had anticipated or hoped for based on reviews. Understand that when you rent this space, it is a basement apartment that comes with basement quirks and issues. We spent most of our time outdoors or out in the city, so we made it work. Gwen, the host is very accommodating with many recommendations and is incredibly sweet and welcoming.