Jos was an amazing host, from start to finish. There are two MAX stops that will drop you from the airport to his neighborhood. It is then a very short walk to his very charming airbnb. Jos was accommodating to my slightly early arrival and I was able to get situated as soon as I arrived. He took the time to give me a tour of the place and offer recommendations of grocery stores, restaurants, and bars nearby. He is very personable and will share his knowledge of the area if you are willing to chat. The space itself was just as shown on the website. The bed was extremely comfortable, some of the best sleep I've had in a long time.
As far as location to downtown, it isn't very close if you don't have a car. However, I found the public transportation system to be really easy to navigate. If you take the MAX, it's a short ride to downtown and other areas of Portland. It is important to note that NE Portland has a lot of beauty to explore, so I spent just as much time east of the river as I did west.
All in all, it was a great trip and I am immensely thankful for Jos making my stay easy and comfortable. Best airbnb experience, highly recommend staying at this lovely guest home!