Mel's place is in the BEST location possible, right around the corner from Mississippi Street which is hip and happening and all around awesome! Would highly recommend "Por Que No?" restaurant!!!
The apartment is very clean, basic, and all you need for a short stay (we stayed 4 nights). Nice to come home to, but not somewhere you can really hang out all day (though why would you want to because Portland is AWESOME and you should be out exploring!)
Would definitely recommend for a couple or single traveller! Thanks Mel!