This was the first time I visited Portland, Oregon and I wanted it to be a unique experience, so instead of staying at a hotel, I was happy to find Amanda's Bohemian Bus! This was the perfect way to rest and retreat after doing some sightseeing around town. There was lots of room in the bus, and it was cozy with nice blankets and pillows. I was glad to have access to a bathroom, shower, and a kitchen which is in Amanda's house next to the bus. Amanda is a super sweet host, very personable and great to talk to with the two times I saw her during my stay.
A few tips:
Not renting a car? Take the MAX Light Rail from the PDX Airport to Amanda's Bus. It was very easy.
Keep an eye on Trimet's MAX Light Rail and Trimet's Bus Schedules. Taking either the MAX or a Trimet Bus takes about 45 mins to a little over one hour to get from Amanda's bus to some areas of downtown Portland. I was in no hurry to get anywhere most of the time, and if I needed to be somewhere, I always left at least one hour in advance.
Keep an eye on the weather. While the bus has electricity, it does not have AC or Heat. If it calls for a heatwave of 95-100 degrees with no rain for the day, I recommend going back to Amanda's bus around 7:30pm or 8pm when the temperature starts to cool off. While I was there, it started to go down to the low to mid-80s at around 8:30pm. Overnight and into the early morning, you can expect it to be in the mid-60s. To stay cool, you can lower the windows on both sides of the bus to get a nice cross-breeze--this was especially perfect at night! There is also a fan inside the bus that was really helpful.
Overall, treat it like you are camping with some nice, cozy perks! You'll be glad you stayed, and you'll have a great story to tell when you go back home to your friends and family. Not everyone gets to stay in a cool Bohemian Bus! :)