We appreciated much of what this space offers, the on premises dog is not ready to be a host. Having lived in Portland, I knew Alberta well. It has changed with many new buildings replacing old ones and a more family oriented atmosphere. Not as edgy or youthful now and far costlier to live in, the vibes are still good and there is plenty to do. Easily walk up and down Alberta, even going all the way to Albina/N. Mississippi. There are several great bus routes within a few blocks of the unit that can take you to many other great neighborhoods very easily. The unit is minimally furnished with all the basics and tastefully done. We really appreciated the use and availability of non toxic and non scented, cleaning and personal products. We deeply appreciated the bedding did not smell like a Downy factory chemical incident.
We really liked all the light coming in. The shower is great. The upstairs hanging door does not open easily. We did open it part way a couple nights and enjoyed some night air before sleeping. Opening the main floor patio door requires the unanticipated effort of coordinating with the host. It opens to the shared backyard and the dog. Having to coordinate on a long weekend did not totally cramp our style but we would have opened it more often without that need, on a long term stay I think this would get old for independent guests and perhaps the host. Not a deal breaker though.
Unfortunately we did not have a good experience with the on premises dog, Bambi is very territorial and obviously did not want us there. If she was outside and we were there she barked at us. Often barking loudly and incessantly at the closed patio door. Sometimes for long periods of time. At one point she came inside via the open patio door barking loudly while growling under her breath. Stupidly, we tried to give her a recommended treat which she ate and then resumed not wanting us there at all. It can be really weird dealing with this when actually staying in the unit, in retrospect the dog is an issue the guests shouldn't be working on. I have been around many animals, in a space shared with guests like this, in our opinion it needs to be a very friendly one or none at all. I think presenting this as something to be cured with a treat or two is disingenuous at best. No other reviews seem to mention issues with the dog so maybe there is something else in play or the dog is new. Bambi did not come around the last day or so so perhaps the hosts can keep her away the duration of your stay.
All in all it is hard to leave an accurate 'score', the place is an easy 5/5 without the dog issues but with them it all depends on the hosts willingness to keep the dog out of the yard and away from the unit. YMMV.