Our next trip to Portland will definitely include staying at Ben and Stacey's place again. It is exactly like it is described. Everything we needed was there!
The neighborhood is totally walkable. I suggest taking the busses to explore the city! Sooooo many great neighborhoods. We downloaded the transit app and I did a daily pass. My daughter (6) rode for free. Her favorite places in the "hood" were Tin She'd for breakfast, Grilled Cheese Grill for lunch and of course- Salt &Straw for amazing ice cream. I suggest Pok Pok and Blue Star Donuts! From the accommodations, the promptness in communication, the neighborhood, etc- we couldn't have been happier! I definitely suggest Venture Inn.