So...it's a basement apartment in an older home in SE Portland. So there's that. And it's on a busy street. But it's one of those half-underground basements, meaning that the windows are regular height and look out into daylight, not a window well. And there are no windows facing the busy street. It's two big rooms--a kitchen/great room kind of thing, and a really nice big bedroom, and most of the windows face places where people are not walking by. The entry is off a patio behind a gated fence, and the connecting hallway serves as a nice entry point. If you need everything new, this is not your place. If you love the funky charm of an older Portland Craftsman home within walking distance of downtown and the Division Street, Hawthorne Street, and Belmont Street scenes, you will love this place, especially at the price. I walked into downtown Portland on a snowy Christmas Eve across the new pedestrian/bike/transit bridge and was so glad that I was not even tempted to drive. I only interacted briefly with Tricia, but we traded texts a few times and her info was very helpful. Budget travelers who want to experience a little of what draws people to Portland will appreciate this place.