Aysha's basement apartment was wonderful! It was super warm and cozy during unusually cold weather in Portland. The apartment is also a lot bigger than it appears in the photos. The kitchen is close to a full-size kitchen, and has basically everything you'd need. The separate bedroom is larger than most bedrooms I've ever lived in. It is immaculate, and the laundry is as convenient as it can get (across the hall). We are from Portland so know the area, but if you are coming from out of town, this is a prime spot to be, in terms of experiencing a real Portland neighborhood with lots of amenities (shopping, restaurants) close by. Highly recommended - we would have stayed longer if we could!