I stayed at Ted's place for one night. From PDX, I took the Max redline to the closest stop and since I only had a carry-on, I walked the rest of the way.
Check-in/Location: Check in was super simple. Ted's instructions were clear. The neighborhood is beautiful-- tree lined with great architectural styles. I took the time to walk around just to look at the lovely homes in the neighborhood. It's a residential location with families, a lot of people walking their dogs. The location is close to a variety of eateries, corner stores, and to a Safeway supermarket (walking distance).
Apartment: The space was solid. The kitchen had everything I needed for a night/morning, the living area was a good space to work/relax, the wifi was stable, the bed was on the softer side, but I fell asleep with no issues. I'll reiterate what is already mentioned, since it is in the basement the low ceilings could be a problem for taller individuals and there is some noise from above which I expected, but nothing unreasonable. I appreciated the thoughtful amenities included in the space: extra toothbrushes and toothpaste, coffee, cereal and snacks, a binder with information about the area, books, the tv tray.
Overall, it was a great spot to stay in Portland.