I had a great stay at Richard and Kim's place in Portland. "Close to Everything" is a good description. Within a few blocks in one direction are good restaurants and shops, a nice shopping Mall, and access to the light rail (just a quick ride into downtown). In the other direction is a quiet historic neighborhood with some really nice architecture and landscaping (a great place for a run or walk). The apartment is the perfect size for a solo traveller or a couple. It is clean and quiet. The kitchen is surprisingly bigger than it looks in the pictures and had everything I needed to cook a few meals. I'm planning on visiting again.