Shera's home was lovely and she and her husband couldn't have been more wonderful hosts. They were easy-going, friendly and warm. Shera had suggestions for me on things to do in the area and offered to lend me a blanket so I could enjoy the Shakespeare in the Park production she told me about. Things that matter to me, like being able to take a decent shower, we're not issues at all (another host I stayed with previously made you sign up for time-slots and there was literally no hot water). The shower and bathroom were shared but I never had any difficulty using them when I needed and there was plenty of hot water. I was able to come and go as I liked. I like catching live music or a late movie when in Portland and was concerned that me coming back late would be a disturbance, but it was not a problem at all. Shera also has the cutest cat named Leo - if you're not a cat or animal person, he's super mellow and minds his business so it's not an issue, and if you are an animal person he couldn't be sweeter or more friendly. Overall I would definitely recommend Shera's home and would gladly stay there again myself when in Portland.