Joy and her family are great hosts and I would definitely stay there again.

Pros: Big, spacious bed room that's about a 5-10 minute walk to downtown/Portland State University. Great views from the living room. Checking in and out was a breeze, and the bathroom had all the essentials.

Cons: The walk to downtown takes you down an extremely steep and narrow 200 steps. You also need to cross an overpass over the freeway to get to the MAX Light Rail. Might prove difficult for some. Also, it wasn't a problem for my girlfriend and I, but if you want to sleep in, just realize there are kids that wake up early and want to play.