Jennifer's place was a simple and comfortable place to stay. It was a quick Uber ride to the airport, so very convenient. I was so delighted by the cute exterior, especially after it being featured on Portlandia. They have a beautiful plot of home-grown plants in front of my private airBnB, which I enjoyed.
The sofa bed was already pulled out and made up when I arrived, which I greatly appreciated. It was SO comfortable. I sunk into the pillows like air. I went in 40 F November weather during slight rain, and the airBnB was chilly when I arrived. It took a little while to get heated up, but after I enjoyed the amazing hot shower with good pressure, the room was ready for a Southerner like me. I greatly appreciated the recommendations for places to visit in the area.
I will caution any lone new travelers to take caution in the greater area when using public transport. The street the airBnB is located on itself is quiet and nice. However, while I was taking the bus after dark ~7:30pm, a displaced individual watched me and followed me off at the Killingsworth stop and along 42nd despite my trying to lose them. I knew I could be a target carrying bags alone after dark, but I didn't really think it would be an issue at that time of day. No need to get into the details, but I made it safely to the airBnB and have been able to travel on the bus in Portland during the day. There are plenty of ride options, so I personally just chose Uber after dark. My partner said they also sell mace at the local Target. It was the sort of thing that can happen in my hometown as well, pretty much anywhere I imagine, so I wouldn't put that on the airBnB.
The stay at the airBnB was very nice, and boy, that shower and those pillows. Lovely place to wind down after a long day traversing the city!