Recently got back from Portland and I have to say that it was one of the best trips I've had :)
Ilana is a kind, friendly and wonderful host. The living space was exactly as mentioned in the description. My bf and I arrived at night and the room was nice and toasty. Very clean and stocked with everything we needed: extra blankets, eating utensils, complimentary tea, coffee, and water, and much more. My favorite part was the bed! So comfy from head to toe. Also, the bathroom is great.. Shower head has awesome pressure!
The location is close to a lot of amazing shops and restaurants. I love how everything is fairly close to one another. Downtown is definitely a taxi or car ride away but nothing is too far unless you want to see the waterfalls or go to the beach/coast. I suggest you rent-a-car so it's easier to get around outside of the city and more efficient in the long run (financial wise). Also, download the Curb app for taxi needs because Uber and Lyft hasn't started there yet. If you plan to stay more in the city, you can always use Trimet Max or buses to get you to and from each district. Ilana provides a binder with a list of places as well as pamphlets for sights and travel. We were pretty independent and rarely asked for suggestions but Ilana was definitely prompt and easy to communicate with if we needed help.
I wish we stayed longer because I felt like there was so much more to do! Here are a couple of suggestions for a short or long stay.. check out: Multnomah Falls (gorgeous), Beer base camps, Food truck alley, Portland City Grill for a great view while eating, Voodoo doughnuts (infamous cake dough!), and please enjoy Portland's tax free shopping!! (We went a little crazy.. California isn't as cool haha).
Overall, it was a great experience and Ilana made our stay very welcoming and smooth. I would definitely recommend her and would stay there again on future visits! Thanks again Ilana!!! :)