My friend and I had a truly wonderful time with Judy and Pebble (the cat). Judy's home is warm and inviting, and she is a gracious hostess. She was available for us when we went looking for answers about anything at all, and was also respectful of our privacy.
She prepared the most amazing breakfasts for us every day, and even sent us home with a homemade treat. She has a few chickens at the back of the yard (they were quiet until I started calling out) and the rest of her garden is overflowing with flowers and food. We ate some of her home grown fruits and veggies every morning.
There were no issues at all with noise, traffic, accessibility (ie: coming in late at night) and although we didn't have a car, her place is residential and has street parking. The shower was great, the beds were really comfy, it was easy to come and go whenever we liked and the closet was spacious. Pebble is a sweet little friendly cat who likes to be petted and really loves drinking out of the tub and the sink. Pebble is super clean, non-smelly, and I honestly have no idea where her litter is kept, because I didn't smell it at all.
This seems a perfect place for a single adult, a couple of friends who prefer not to sleep in the same bed (it's 2 trundle beds) or a couple who'd like to push the 2 twin trundles together.
Judy's home is about 2 mins walk from PokPok (award winning Thai restaurant), a lot full of excellent food truck/stands (a particularly popular Portland phenomena) and a host of other great little restaurants, services and shops. Her place is close to a main thoroughfare, and getting around by transit and on our own 2 feet was quick and easy. I have begun falling in love with Portland, and Judy's friendly outgoing nature is reflective of everyone I met. Our stay in her home contributed greatly to my excellent Portland adventure.