Evan's hostel is fantastic as a home base for exploring Portland and the nearby outdoor activities. My husband and I visited during a very intense heat wave; however, the A/C in the room was more than sufficient to keep us cool. There was also a fan in the room, which helped even more to keep things nice and chill during our stay. Parking around the hostel was super easy, and available spaces were plentiful. The common areas, bathroom, and room was exceptionally clean - during our stay, it was rare that we had to wait to use a restroom. There are lots of breweries, restaurants, bakeries, and such, within a 10- to 15-minute walking radius. For explorations beyond the immediate neighborhood, Lyft drivers were plentiful. Evan is an exemplary AirBnB host. Communication was prompt, room and common areas were precisely as described, and the room was a great value, considering the relative expensiveness of lodging in the city. Thank you, Evan!